Free Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,209 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 2/13/2025.
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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 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,228 positive reviews and 7,677 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 32,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,782 positive reviews and 1,521 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 232,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,513 positive reviews and 24,930 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,224 positive reviews and 9,347 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 |
5. UNLIGHT:Revive
This is a story-centered competitive training card game.
UNLIGHT:Revive has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 620 positive reviews and 570 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 |
6. 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 59, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,035 positive reviews and 688 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 |
7. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world high-fantasy RPG that puts you in control of over 200 heroes. In the multiversal adventure, you'll experience strategic combat like never before, where every move counts and every decision could be the difference between victory and defeat.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,627 positive reviews and 1,089 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 | 10/26/2023 |
| Developer | SGRA Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2203070 |
8. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team!
Book of Yog Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,887 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,374 positive reviews and 2,513 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Book of Yog Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,654 positive reviews and 3,761 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 |
10. King Arthur: Legends Rise
Embark on a dark squad RPG journey inspired by King Arthur's perilous adventures. Gather loyal heroes, explore a vast world, and battle against mythical bosses and monsters to restore the kingdom's former glory.
King Arthur: Legends Rise has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195 positive reviews and 106 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 | 1/21/2025 |
| Developer | Kabam Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2279730 |
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| 25,853 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,567 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,119 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,177 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,156 | 12/7/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 850 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 752 | 10/26/2023 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 685 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 610 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 458 | 1/21/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 10/11/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 290 | 8/7/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 212 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 9/20/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 105 | 9/14/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 12/13/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). UNLIGHT:Revive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Book of Yog Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). The Lord of the Rings Online™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). King Arthur: Legends Rise on Steam. Steam Store.