Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,097 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 12/23/2025.
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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 Lore-Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 67. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,023,786 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 690,339 positive reviews and 333,447 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 643,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 562,661 positive reviews and 80,344 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 85, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,440 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,471 positive reviews and 11,969 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 364,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,945 positive reviews and 269,598 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 641,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,497 positive reviews and 143,370 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 14,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,641 positive reviews and 5,104 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 18,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,345 positive reviews and 1,413 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 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,575 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,870 positive reviews and 2,705 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 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,792 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,764 positive reviews and 10,028 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. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape ® has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,555 positive reviews and 4,605 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 RuneScape ® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 95,574 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 88,992 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,508 | 2/26/2023 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,613 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,784 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,397 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,302 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,222 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,187 | 12/16/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,837 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,631 | 4/28/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,213 | 4/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,194 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 976 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 825 | 11/5/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 799 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 755 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 661 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 646 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 421 | 5/21/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.