Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam

Steam currently has 2,081 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 12/13/2024.

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1. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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Warframe holds the #1 spot for "best free Lore-Rich game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 600,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,840 positive reviews and 75,849 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

2. 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 970,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 655,882 positive reviews and 314,156 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

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.

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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 616,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,048 positive reviews and 123,256 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

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.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 22, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,876 positive reviews and 250,080 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. 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.

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MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,355 positive reviews and 5,000 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

6. 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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,059 positive reviews and 7,419 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

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!

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Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,365 positive reviews and 2,105 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.

Release Date 1/8/2024
Developer Com2uS
Publisher Com2uS
Steam App Id 2426960

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.

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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 35,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,063 positive reviews and 9,191 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).

Release Date 12/16/2010
Franchise CCP Games
Developer CCP
Publisher CCP
Steam App Id 8500

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.

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RuneScape ® has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,427 positive reviews and 3,968 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).

Release Date 10/14/2020
Franchise Jagex Ltd
Developer Jagex Ltd
Publisher Jagex Ltd
Steam App Id 1343400

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. 

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Halo Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 174,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,147 positive reviews and 52,048 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 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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87
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11/5/2020
67
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10/1/2019
79
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24,268
8/10/2023
22
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17,804
8/25/2021
64
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9,304
2/26/2023
82
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Summoners War steam charts
6,248
1/8/2024
70
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EVE Online steam charts
4,147
12/16/2010
73
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RuneScape ® steam charts
3,748
10/14/2020
82
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2,734
11/15/2021
70
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2,587
4/2/2024
65
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2/24/2021
86
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876
7/31/2024
72
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697
10/12/2021
82
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624
8/26/2021
92
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603
12/7/2023
95
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Reverse: 1999 steam charts
437
10/8/2024
89
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Honkai Impact 3rd steam charts
313
10/21/2021
71
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Gran Saga steam charts
305
11/8/2024
53
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PROJECT: PLAYTIME steam charts
287
12/12/2022
78
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.

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