Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,708 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 8/6/2025.
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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 1,003,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 674,285 positive reviews and 329,042 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 626,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 548,189 positive reviews and 78,608 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 630,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,435 positive reviews and 131,518 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,767 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,065 positive reviews and 10,702 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 |
5. 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 25, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 349,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,307 positive reviews and 263,897 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 |
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 14,609 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,533 positive reviews and 5,076 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 13,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,222 positive reviews and 1,041 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 8,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,348 positive reviews and 2,592 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
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 #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,066 positive reviews and 9,728 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. Infinity Nikki
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 40, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,593 positive reviews and 3,933 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 Infinity Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | Infold Games |
| Publisher | Infold Games |
| Steam App Id | 3164330 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Lore-Rich games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 145,572 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 44,528 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,150 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,741 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,729 | 8/10/2023 | 25 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,005 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,286 | 7/4/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,602 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,957 | 12/15/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,250 | 4/28/2025 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,577 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,478 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,221 | 4/2/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,108 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,047 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 897 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 635 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 572 | 10/12/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 319 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 7/4/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 3). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Blue Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 6). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.