Free Loot Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,920 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 4/15/2025.
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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 987,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 663,260 positive reviews and 324,384 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. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 224 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 69 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 - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 622,677 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 496,150 positive reviews and 126,527 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,253 positive reviews and 19,899 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 225,882 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,302 positive reviews and 50,580 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,560 positive reviews and 17,160 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,196 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 209,105 positive reviews and 25,091 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 |
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 14,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,141 positive reviews and 3,230 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,800 positive reviews and 15,751 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 |
10. Snackdown
Collect, trade, and explore a world of food-themed fun! "Snackdown" is a lighthearted collectible card game featuring over 60 unique cards, ready for trading and showcasing. Perfect for casual players and collectors alike!
Snackdown has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Loot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 5 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 | 3/1/2025 |
| Developer | AbstractGaming |
| Publisher | AbstractGaming |
| Steam App Id | 3338320 |
More Free Loot Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Loot games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 78,827 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,358 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,072 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,371 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,237 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,183 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,137 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,745 | 3/25/2020 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,255 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 854 | 3/1/2025 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 749 | 1/9/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 468 | 7/30/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 373 | 2/1/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 334 | 6/20/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 321 | 10/12/2022 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 12/13/2017 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 198 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 10/16/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 5/16/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 13). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Snackdown on Steam. Steam Store.