Free PvE Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,235 PvE 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 PvE game rankings were last updated on 5/1/2025.

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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

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Warframe holds the #1 spot for "best free PvE game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 539,602 positive reviews and 76,989 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. 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 24, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,227 positive reviews and 260,019 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

3. 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 #3 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,513 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,470 positive reviews and 5,043 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

4. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL is the ultimate free-to-play cross-platform strategy card game with fast-paced Duels, stunning HD graphics and a new, dynamic soundtrack! Get ready to challenge Duelists around the world!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,745 positive reviews and 21,964 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 1/19/2022
Franchise Yu-Gi-Oh!
Developers
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Steam App Id 1449850

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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,619 positive reviews and 7,997 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. IdleOn - The Idle RPG

Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!

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IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,008 positive reviews and 4,291 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 IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/2/2021
Developer Lavaflame2
Publisher Lavaflame2
Steam App Id 1476970

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 623,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 496,662 positive reviews and 126,838 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.

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

8. Dark and Darker

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

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Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,364 positive reviews and 20,558 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/7/2024
Developer IRONMACE
Publisher IRONMACE
Steam App Id 2016590

9. 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!

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Summoners War has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,997 positive reviews and 2,469 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

10. STALCRAFT: X

STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free PvE games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57,929 positive reviews and 18,154 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer EXBO
Publisher EXBO
Steam App Id 1818450

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78
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10/1/2019
79
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9,337
6/7/2024
69
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69
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12/9/2022
75
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78
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76
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56
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83
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79
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73
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78
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3/17/2022
83
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4/6/2020
68
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7/28/2021
63
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 29). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Summoners War on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.

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