Free Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,560 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 1/30/2026.
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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 86. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,369 positive reviews and 12,119 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,968 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,205 positive reviews and 26,763 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,740 positive reviews and 2,241 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 |
4. Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the next-gen free to play Battle Royale from visionary director Neill Blomkamp. Set in a near-future world where contestants are cybernetically augmented and dropped into televised bloodsport. Death is temporary, but fame is forever.
Off The Grid has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,056 positive reviews and 886 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Off The Grid on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/17/2025 |
| Developer | Gunzilla Games |
| Publisher | Gunzilla Games |
| Steam App Id | 3659280 |
5. Infinity Nikki
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Infinity Nikki 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 9,203 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,941 positive reviews and 4,262 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinity Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | Infold Games |
| Publisher | Infold Games |
| Steam App Id | 3164330 |
6. Dreadmyst
Dreadmyst is an online fantasy RPG running on its own engine. Customize your stats and abilities as you slaughter the aberrations plaguing a cursed land. Choose from four playable classes, level up, farm gear, run dungeons (PvE), and fight other players (PvP). Tab target combat.
Dreadmyst has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,341 positive reviews and 724 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Dreadmyst on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/9/2026 |
| Developer | dreadmyst.com |
| Publisher | dreadmyst.com |
| Steam App Id | 4241850 |
7. 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 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,032 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,722 positive reviews and 1,310 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 Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,477 positive reviews and 934 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 |
9. UNDECEMBER: 4th Anniversary
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: 4th Anniversary has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,686 positive reviews and 9,676 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: 4th Anniversary on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/12/2022 |
| Franchise | LINE Games Corporation |
| Developer | Needs Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,081 positive reviews and 4,166 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 212500 |
More Free Dark Fantasy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark Fantasy games available on Steam.
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| 24,415 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,569 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,127 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,138 | 7/17/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,626 | 4/28/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,300 | 1/9/2026 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,114 | 3/6/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 966 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 964 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 677 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 637 | 4/25/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 392 | 10/26/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 287 | 5/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 255 | 3/5/2019 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 222 | 3/25/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 8/28/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 10/11/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Off The Grid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). Dreadmyst on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 3). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). UNDECEMBER: 4th Anniversary on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). The Lord of the Rings Online™ on Steam. Steam Store.