Free Dark Fantasy Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,249 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 5/11/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Dark Fantasy game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 220,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196,303 positive reviews and 24,253 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 |
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 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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. 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 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,423 positive reviews and 5,430 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. 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 51, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,576 positive reviews and 9,042 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 |
| Publisher | LINE Games |
| Steam App Id | 1549250 |
5. Dragonheir: Silent Gods
Dragonheir: Silent Gods is an open-world high-fantasy RPG that puts you in control of over 200 heroes. Now, you can experience new D&D-related content featuring fresh characters, enemies, dice, plotlines, and dungeons in Dragonheir! Join D&D Legends In Dragonheir On Feb. 23.
Dragonheir: Silent Gods has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,368 positive reviews and 890 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 |
6. 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 43, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,726 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,593 positive reviews and 2,133 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,441 positive reviews and 3,526 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 |
8. Deceit 2
Deceit 2 is an online social deduction horror game. Inspire fear as the Terror, play detective as the Innocent, or create mayhem as the Cursed. Trapped with friends and strangers: who can you trust to help you escape?
Deceit 2 has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,570 positive reviews and 1,196 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deceit 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | World Makers |
| Developer | World Makers |
| Publisher | World Makers |
| Steam App Id | 2064870 |
9. 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 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 625 positive reviews and 512 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 |
10. Grim Clicker
Grim Clicker is an IDLE/RPG clicker where you will find your own strategy to explore the lost worlds. Inspired by games such as Diablo, Grim Dawn, Dark Souls, etc., the game features a complex character development, many unique items, active and passive playstyle.
Grim Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Dark Fantasy games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,963 positive reviews and 525 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | EvilCharm Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1160750 |
More Free Dark Fantasy Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Dark Fantasy games available on Steam.
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 | 11,683 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,252 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,508 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,478 | 10/12/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 889 | 10/27/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 886 | 4/1/2024 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 618 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 608 | 9/14/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 502 | 1/9/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 348 | 1/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 284 | 4/2/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 196 | 3/5/2019 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 11/3/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 5/31/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 5/3/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 12/2/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 96 | 3/24/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 2/14/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 11). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Undecember on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Dragonheir: Silent Gods on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). ASTRA: Knights of Veda on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). The Lord of the Rings Online™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Deceit 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 20). RAID: Shadow Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Grim Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.