Free Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,398 Dark Fantasy games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Dark Fantasy game rankings were last updated on 3/24/2025.
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1. Limbus Company
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Limbus Company holds the #1 spot for "best free Dark Fantasy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,502 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,670 positive reviews and 7,832 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Limbus Company on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/26/2023 |
| Developer | ProjectMoon |
| Publisher | ProjectMoon |
| Steam App Id | 1973530 |
2. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,527 positive reviews and 1,608 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
3. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 233,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 208,743 positive reviews and 25,037 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/23/2013 |
| Developer | Grinding Gear Games |
| Publisher | Grinding Gear Games |
| Steam App Id | 238960 |
4. Wizardry Variants Daphne
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Wizardry Variants Daphne has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567 positive reviews and 505 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
5. UNLIGHT:Revive
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
UNLIGHT:Revive has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,297 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 686 positive reviews and 611 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play UNLIGHT:Revive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2024 |
| Developer | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Publisher | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Steam App Id | 3247080 |
6. Undecember
UNDECEMBER is a Hack & Slash Action RPG in which players are able to surpass the conventional limits of skills by endlessly combining variety of Skill and Link Runes. Become a Rune Hunter and experience the joy of farming and growth!
Undecember has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,291 positive reviews and 9,383 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Undecember on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2022 |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
7. RAID: Shadow Legends
RAID: Shadow Legends is a free-to-play collection RPG with 800+ playable Champions and 8 game modes. Heed the Arbiter's call and defend the dark fantasy world of Teleria.
RAID: Shadow Legends has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,108 positive reviews and 711 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RAID: Shadow Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/9/2024 |
| Developer | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Publisher | Plarium Global Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2333480 |
8. The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online™ has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,637 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,819 positive reviews and 3,818 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Lord of the Rings Online™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/6/2012 |
| Franchise | Daybreak Game Company |
| Developer | Standing Stone Games, LLC |
| Publisher | Standing Stone Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 212500 |
9. ASTRA: Knights of Veda
ASTRA: Knights of Veda is a visually stunning, story-rich, 2D RPG. A dark plague besets the world of Planis, perptrated through a dark ritual performed by the Mad King. You, and the other Knights of Veda, are the only ones who can bring normality back to the world.
ASTRA: Knights of Veda has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,194 positive reviews and 2,523 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run ASTRA: Knights of Veda on the Steam Deck.
10. Dirty League 🔞
Assemble a team of 5 daring girls and compete against other heroes in captivating match-3 team battles. Discover the best combination among hundreds of abilities and effects that will help you rise to the top of the Pleasure Tower and claim the throne of the universe’s greatest champion!
Dirty League 🔞 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 787 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3017450 |
More Free Dark Fantasy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark Fantasy games available on Steam.
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| 29,502 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,261 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,621 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,830 | 3/6/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,931 | 12/7/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,189 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,045 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 972 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 435 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 395 | 10/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 8/7/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 299 | 3/31/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 3/6/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 170 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 154 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 5/3/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 9/20/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). UNLIGHT:Revive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). The Lord of the Rings Online™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Dirty League 🔞 on Steam. Steam Store.