Free Loot Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,833 Loot 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 Loot game rankings were last updated on 2/13/2025.
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1. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ holds the #1 spot for "best free Loot game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 978,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658,221 positive reviews and 320,582 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
2. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 619,116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,748 positive reviews and 125,368 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
3. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,214 positive reviews and 18,271 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 168,625 positive reviews and 49,554 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
5. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,373 positive reviews and 16,792 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/16/2018 |
| Developer | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Publisher | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 761890 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Loot 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 |
7. Waifu
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 106 positive reviews and 47 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 Waifu on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
8. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure.
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,089 positive reviews and 3,191 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/25/2020 |
| Developer | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Codename Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 627690 |
9. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,110 positive reviews and 4,263 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
10. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike.
Crossout has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,332 positive reviews and 15,551 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crossout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2017 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 386180 |
More Free Loot Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Loot games available on Steam.
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| 101,138 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,871 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,914 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,505 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,005 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,119 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,795 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,015 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,742 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,268 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,177 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 855 | 1/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 685 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 683 | 2/1/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 6/20/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 162 | 10/16/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 8/21/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 137 | 12/13/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 9/3/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 2). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Waifu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 6). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.