Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,156 Lore-Rich 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 Lore-Rich game rankings were last updated on 1/21/2026.
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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 Lore-Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,027,716 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 693,266 positive reviews and 334,450 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. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
Warframe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 648,432 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 567,865 positive reviews and 80,567 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/25/2013 |
| Developer | Digital Extremes |
| Publisher | Digital Extremes |
| Steam App Id | 230410 |
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 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,028 positive reviews and 12,083 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. Overwatch® 2
Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.
Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 27, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 367,788 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,994 positive reviews and 270,794 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Overwatch® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/10/2023 |
| Franchise | Blizzard |
| Developer | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Publisher | Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2357570 |
5. 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 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 643,149 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,143 positive reviews and 144,006 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.
6. 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.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,648 positive reviews and 5,105 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 |
7. Blue Archive
An action anime RPG adventure!
Blue Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,759 positive reviews and 1,476 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 Blue Archive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/4/2025 |
| Developer | NEXON Games |
| Publisher | NEXON Korea |
| Steam App Id | 3557620 |
8. Summoners War
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,977 positive reviews and 2,725 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.
9. EVE Online
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,894 positive reviews and 10,046 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,639 positive reviews and 241 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
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| 179,996 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80,617 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41,359 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,521 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,731 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,569 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,542 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,453 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,894 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,669 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,092 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,924 | 4/28/2025 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,771 | 1/19/2026 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,134 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,069 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 972 | 11/5/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 955 | 10/12/2021 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 895 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 710 | 8/25/2025 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 676 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 15). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 12). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.