Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,599 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 5/19/2024.
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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 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 643,720 positive reviews and 182,484 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 | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
2. 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 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 593,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 477,262 positive reviews and 116,579 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.
3. 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 86, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 575,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,529 positive reviews and 73,731 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 |
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 19, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,838 positive reviews and 216,983 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
| 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.
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 14,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,153 positive reviews and 4,903 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. 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 70, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,771 positive reviews and 1,503 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.
7. 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 81, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,423 positive reviews and 5,430 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 |
8. 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 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 170,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,568 positive reviews and 50,137 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 |
9. Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition
The legendary mobile multiplayer FPS Pixel Gun 3D comes to PC! Experience an enhanced world of colorful, blocky action. Featuring dozens of game modes and maps, 1500+ guns plus cross-platform multiplayer and progression.
Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,440 positive reviews and 8,431 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Developer | Cubic Games Studio |
| Publisher | Cubic Games Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2524890 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,981 positive reviews and 8,728 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).
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Lore-Rich games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 89,706 | 11/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 84,292 | 10/1/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37,119 | 3/25/2013 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27,164 | 8/10/2023 | 19 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18,410 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,867 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,255 | 2/26/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,067 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,046 | 4/2/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,287 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,266 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,088 | 2/24/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 938 | 10/12/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 539 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 334 | 10/21/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 3/5/2019 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 193 | 12/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 9/8/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 163 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 10). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Pixel Gun 3D: PC Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.