Free Roguelike Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,401 Roguelike 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 Roguelike game rankings were last updated on 4/28/2024.
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1. Tap Ninja - Idle game
Defeat enemies, earn gold, upgrade your village, become a Ninja Master!
Tap Ninja - Idle game holds the #1 spot for "best free Roguelike game on Steam" with a Player Score of 84. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,268 positive reviews and 979 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/17/2022 |
| Developer | Broken Glass |
| Publisher | Broken Glass |
| Steam App Id | 1891700 |
2. War of the Three Kingdoms
《三国杀》是一款拥有沉浸体验感的以三国时代为背景的线上卡牌游戏。玩家可扮演三国时期人物，根据随机抽中的隐藏身份（主公、反贼、忠臣、内奸），通过使用独特的人物技能，合理打出各种类型的手牌，运筹帷幄、智取搏杀，获得自己所属身份的胜利！ 《三国杀》将三国历史与桌面游戏结合在一起。以桌面游戏独有的方式向玩家展示了一个个鲜活的三国人物，一段段精彩的三国故事。以身份、势力或阵营等为线索，以卡牌为形式，合纵连横，经过一轮一轮的谋略和动作获得最终的胜利。三国杀集合历史、文学、美术等元素于一身，在中国广受欢迎。
War of the Three Kingdoms has achieved a Player Score of 11, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,602 positive reviews and 44,781 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Negative" 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 | 12/17/2021 |
| Developer | 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司 |
| Publisher | 杭州游卡网络技术有限公司 |
| Steam App Id | 1180320 |
3. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Team up with dozens of players and battle through the Realm of the Mad God, Oryx. With a retro 8-bit style, Realm is an evolution of traditional MMO gameplay.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,663 positive reviews and 7,590 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/20/2012 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Deca Games |
| Steam App Id | 200210 |
4. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,159 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 153,304 positive reviews and 9,855 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
"Night of the Full Moon" is a stand-alone roguelike card game. Take adventure into Black Forest. Random event, random plot leads to different endings.
月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,942 positive reviews and 1,343 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 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2019 |
| Developer | Giant Games |
| Publisher | Giant Games |
| Steam App Id | 769560 |
6. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!
The Braves has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85 positive reviews and 39 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 | 5/3/2024 |
| Franchise | 101XP |
| Developer | 101XP GAME STUDIOS |
| Publisher | 101XP |
| Steam App Id | 2479830 |
7. Super Auto Pets
Build the strongest team of pets and tussle with your friends!
Super Auto Pets has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,385 positive reviews and 2,920 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Super Auto Pets on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/24/2021 |
| Developer | Team Wood Games |
| Publisher | Team Wood Games |
| Steam App Id | 1714040 |
8. Gatekeeper: Infinity
Prologue version of the game Gatekeeper. Gatekeeper: Infinity is a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter where you'll search for the stolen Heart of the Universe and battle machine enemies! Play solo or join forces with friends in co-op mode.
Gatekeeper: Infinity has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,927 positive reviews and 323 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 | 11/10/2023 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Gravity Lagoon |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2391710 |
9. Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion
A FREE complete expansion for Slay the Spire, made by the modding community. Features one brand new normal character, plus a new game mode with SEVEN fully complete new characters starring in a twisted campaign, and so much more.
Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,296 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2022 |
| Developer | Table 9 Studio |
| Publisher | Table 9 Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1865780 |
10. Shatterline
Get ready for the apocalypse! Shatterline is an intense free-to-play FPS with roguelike co-op PVE and PVP modes. Pick a unique operator, customize your look and weapons, and combat the alien plague!
Shatterline has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Roguelike games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,377 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,251 positive reviews and 6,126 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 | 9/8/2022 |
| Developer | Frag Lab LLC |
| Publisher | Frag Lab LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2087030 |
More Free Roguelike Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Roguelike games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 2,548 | 3/17/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,830 | 12/17/2021 | 11 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,452 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,289 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,060 | 7/26/2019 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 951 | 5/3/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 747 | 9/24/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 483 | 11/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 414 | 3/25/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 9/8/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 145 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 122 | 3/24/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 112 | 3/30/2017 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 6/1/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 93 | 1/18/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 9/26/2018 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 12/1/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 7/25/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 2/23/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 9/11/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Tap Ninja - Idle game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). War of the Three Kingdoms on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). The Braves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Super Auto Pets on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Gatekeeper: Infinity on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 16). Downfall - A Slay the Spire Fan Expansion on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Shatterline on Steam. Steam Store.