Free Hunting Games on Steam

Steam currently has 498 Hunting 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 Hunting game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2024.

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1. MIR4

MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.

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MIR4 holds the #1 spot for "best free Hunting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,037 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,144 positive reviews and 4,893 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 MIR4 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/25/2021
Developer Wemade Next
Publisher Wemade
Steam App Id 1623660

2. theHunter Classic

The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.

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theHunter Classic has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,520 positive reviews and 17,612 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play theHunter Classic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/3/2014
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Steam App Id 253710

3. Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue

Get behind the controls of a classic Russian locomotive and see if wild animals, bad people, strong frosts and a constantly breaking locomotive is able to stop you. Try to survive on the longest railway line in the world!

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Trans-Siberian Railway Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 638 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 1/23/2024
Developer Pentacle
Publishers
Steam App Id 2248950

4. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo

Get a taste of the single-player and multiplayer action of Monster Hunter Rise and its massive expansion Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak in this demo. Experience new Sunbreak features as you taken on Great Izuchi, Tetranadon, Astalos and Malzeno!

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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 921 positive reviews and 213 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 Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/15/2022
Franchise Capcom
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 1836450

5. Winter Survival: Prologue

Experience survival in harsh winter conditions and our sanity system and see what happened before the events in Winter Survival take place.

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Winter Survival: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 347 positive reviews and 164 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 Winter Survival: Prologue on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 2/15/2023
Franchise - DRAGO entertainment -
Developer DRAGO entertainment
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Steam App Id 2175210

6. Incremental Epic Breakers

Incremental Idle Breakout Japanese Anime RPG! Explore the vast map (~ 10^21 meters) through breaking many blocks and defend your base from various monsters!

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Incremental Epic Breakers has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 49 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 3/17/2021
Developer Hapiwaku
Publisher Idle System, Inc.
Steam App Id 1535060

7. Untitled Ghost Game

Free multiplayer 2D ghost hunting game that you can play with friends created by a small game dev team.

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Untitled Ghost Game has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 9/12/2023
Developer Dubscr
Publisher Dubscr
Steam App Id 2356460

8. Evergreen - Mountain Life Simulator: PROLOGUE

Evergreen is a simulation game about leaving the stress of the city behind and starting a new life in a mountain valley.

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Evergreen - Mountain Life Simulator: PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 33 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 12/21/2022
Developer Somnambulist Games
Publisher Somnambulist Games
Steam App Id 2188880

9. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Trial Version

In this demo for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, players are able to play the opening portion of the game for free. Save data from the demo can be carried over to the retail version. Mount up and get ready to experience an all new RPG adventure set in the world of Monster Hunter.

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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Trial Version has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,051 positive reviews and 205 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 Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Trial Version on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2021
Developer CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Publisher CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Steam App Id 1412570

10. Prime Horror II

A comedic 4v1 8 page horror game.

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Prime Horror II has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hunting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 19 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 11/5/2022
Developer Forge Tek Studios
Publisher Forge Tek Studios
Steam App Id 2117420

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