Free Lore-Rich Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,127 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 1/6/2025.
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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
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 605,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529,238 positive reviews and 76,147 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.
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 975,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 657,186 positive reviews and 318,275 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.
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 617,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,295 positive reviews and 124,367 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,380 positive reviews and 5,003 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 |
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 23, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,737 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,574 positive reviews and 253,163 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. 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 83, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,171 positive reviews and 7,616 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!
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 7,848 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,530 positive reviews and 2,318 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. 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 174,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,579 positive reviews and 52,270 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. 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 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Lore-Rich games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,015 positive reviews and 4,044 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. 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 35,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,218 positive reviews and 9,270 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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| 51,211 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,081 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,746 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,391 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,360 | 8/10/2023 | 23 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,613 | 2/26/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,915 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,994 | 11/15/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,965 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,893 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,344 | 4/2/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,062 | 2/24/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 820 | 10/8/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 820 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 505 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 3/5/2019 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 314 | 10/12/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 199 | 10/3/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 12/12/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Halo Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.