Free RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 35,242 RPG 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 RPG game rankings were last updated on 2/20/2025.

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1. Dota 2

Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

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Dota 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,432,439 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,983,695 positive reviews and 448,744 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 Dota 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/9/2013
Franchise Dota
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 570

2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 608,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 532,438 positive reviews and 76,336 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. 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 23, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,838 positive reviews and 255,565 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

4. tModLoader

Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 297,746 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,183 positive reviews and 8,563 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
Publishers
Steam App Id 1281930

5. Path of Exile

You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,757 positive reviews and 24,921 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 Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/23/2013
Developer Grinding Gear Games
Publisher Grinding Gear Games
Steam App Id 238960

6. Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,466 positive reviews and 31,879 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 Once Human on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 7/9/2024
Developer Starry Studio
Publisher Starry Studio
Steam App Id 2139460

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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,805 positive reviews and 7,698 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,410 positive reviews and 5,017 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

9. 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 #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,623 positive reviews and 4,127 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

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 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,575 positive reviews and 16,677 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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7/9/2013
81
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53,935
3/25/2013
87
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36,509
8/10/2023
23
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tModLoader steam charts
26,827
5/16/2020
96
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21,729
10/23/2013
88
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Once Human steam charts
19,658
7/9/2024
73
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Limbus Company steam charts
16,475
2/26/2023
83
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MIR4 steam charts
16,329
8/25/2021
64
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
14,928
4/2/2021
78
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STALCRAFT: X steam charts
11,941
12/9/2022
76
Free
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Albion Online steam charts
11,675
5/16/2018
78
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
9,802
11/11/2021
52
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9,554
1/8/2024
69
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Dark and Darker steam charts
9,548
6/7/2024
70
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The First Descendant steam charts
8,775
6/30/2024
57
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SMITE 2 steam charts
8,478
8/27/2024
57
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Palia steam charts
6,601
3/25/2024
83
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TRIBE NINE steam charts
5,560
2/19/2025
52
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Waifu steam charts
5,485
12/3/2024
65
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
5,060
7/21/2020
88
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 17). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, February 20). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.

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