Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,325 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 3/16/2025.
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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 983,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 660,777 positive reviews and 322,865 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 611,727 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 535,215 positive reviews and 76,512 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. 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 Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 621,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 495,147 positive reviews and 126,117 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. 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 24, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 333,760 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,485 positive reviews and 257,275 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. 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,013 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,199 positive reviews and 7,814 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 |
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 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,433 positive reviews and 5,033 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. 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 over 1,500 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,161 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,757 positive reviews and 2,404 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.
8. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,839 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,436 positive reviews and 9,403 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).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,649 positive reviews and 4,348 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).
10. Halo Infinite
From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.
Halo Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,805 positive reviews and 52,830 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Halo Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | 343 Industries |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1240440 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Lore-Rich games available on Steam.
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| 85,168 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32,669 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,847 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,425 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,488 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,007 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,558 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,741 | 12/15/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,469 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,054 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 969 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 960 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 648 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 509 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 380 | 10/9/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 12/12/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 3/5/2019 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.