Free RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 34,543 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 1/17/2025.

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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 2,413,633 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,969,619 positive reviews and 444,014 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 605,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529,230 positive reviews and 76,155 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,987 positive reviews and 31,100 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

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 292,237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283,826 positive reviews and 8,411 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. STALCRAFT: X

STALCRAFT: X is the largest online game set in the open world of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Dive into this universe, filled with mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable experiences are guaranteed!

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,808 positive reviews and 16,034 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

6. 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 #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 324,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,555 positive reviews and 253,243 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

7. 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 #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,384 positive reviews and 5,005 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

8. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 97,526 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,709 positive reviews and 41,817 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 6/30/2024
Developer NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Publisher NEXON
Steam App Id 2074920

9. 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 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,850 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,225 positive reviews and 17,625 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

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

10. SMITE 2

Become a god and wage war in SMITE 2, the free-to-play Unreal Engine 5-powered sequel to the legendary third-person action MOBA. If you love challenging competition, intense action, ability-driven combat, rewarding teamwork, or godly mythology, you’ll see why 40+ million players love SMITE.

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SMITE 2 has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,697 positive reviews and 2,521 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SMITE 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/27/2024
Developer Titan Forge Games
Publisher Hi-Rez Studios
Steam App Id 2437170

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7/9/2013
81
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3/25/2013
87
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Once Human steam charts
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7/9/2024
73
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5/16/2020
96
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18,901
12/9/2022
76
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18,160
8/10/2023
23
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MIR4 steam charts
17,203
8/25/2021
64
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The First Descendant steam charts
14,787
6/30/2024
57
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Dark and Darker steam charts
12,746
6/7/2024
71
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SMITE 2 steam charts
12,565
8/27/2024
59
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Summoners War steam charts
12,117
1/7/2024
69
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11/11/2021
52
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10,528
5/16/2018
78
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Limbus Company steam charts
10,517
2/26/2023
83
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Path of Exile steam charts
8,370
10/23/2013
89
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
7,682
4/2/2021
77
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Torchlight: Infinite steam charts
7,081
5/10/2023
69
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Hero's Land steam charts
5,933
5/17/2023
55
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
5,657
7/21/2020
88
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Palia steam charts
5,230
3/25/2024
83
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). SMITE 2 on Steam. Steam Store.

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