Free Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,996 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 12/14/2024.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Dark Fantasy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,549 positive reviews and 1,368 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 |
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 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 206,074 positive reviews and 24,059 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,059 positive reviews and 7,419 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 |
4. UNLIGHT:Revive
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
UNLIGHT:Revive has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 343 positive reviews and 385 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/7/2024 |
| Developer | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Publisher | UNLIGHT LLC |
| Steam App Id | 3247080 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,406 positive reviews and 3,703 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 |
6. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world high-fantasy RPG that puts you in control of over 200 heroes. Now Log in between 12.02 and 12.20 to receive 5 Heliolite Dice and a wealth of fantastic rewards!By the Blue Oak, may our souls attain light.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,631 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,575 positive reviews and 1,056 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dragonheir: Silent Gods on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/27/2023 |
| Developer | SGRA Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2203070 |
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 58, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 954 positive reviews and 650 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,106 positive reviews and 9,275 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 |
9. A Date with Death
Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.
A Date with Death has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,883 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Date with Death on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2023 |
| Franchise | Two and a Half Studios |
| Developer | Two and a Half Studios |
| Publisher | Two and a Half Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2415010 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,160 positive reviews and 2,461 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 14,291 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,414 | 10/23/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,850 | 2/26/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,078 | 12/7/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,394 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 960 | 10/27/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 924 | 1/9/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 860 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 597 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 489 | 4/2/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 488 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 357 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 343 | 8/7/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 303 | 10/11/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 1/30/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 7/19/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 9/20/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 8/2/2023 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 132 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). UNLIGHT:Revive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). The Lord of the Rings Online™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). A Date with Death on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.