Free RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 33,976 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 12/12/2024.

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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 2,395,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,955,962 positive reviews and 439,591 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 600,380 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 524,557 positive reviews and 75,823 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 113,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,887 positive reviews and 30,141 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. 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 22, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,738 positive reviews and 249,838 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

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 83, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,176 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,896 positive reviews and 7,280 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 286,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,430 positive reviews and 8,273 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

7. 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 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,347 positive reviews and 41,484 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

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 14,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,351 positive reviews and 5,000 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. Russian Fishing 4

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,693 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,222 positive reviews and 33,471 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

10. 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 #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,337 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,188 positive reviews and 15,149 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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47,585
3/25/2013
87
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Once Human steam charts
41,151
7/9/2024
73
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36,293
8/10/2023
22
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31,147
2/26/2023
83
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tModLoader steam charts
26,334
5/16/2020
96
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20,668
6/30/2024
56
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MIR4 steam charts
19,585
8/25/2021
64
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
17,154
11/11/2021
51
Free
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15,544
12/9/2022
76
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VPet-Simulator steam charts
13,537
8/14/2023
96
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Dark and Darker steam charts
9,569
6/7/2024
71
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IdleOn - The Idle RPG steam charts
8,908
4/2/2021
77
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Path of Exile steam charts
8,837
10/23/2013
89
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Albion Online steam charts
8,810
5/16/2018
78
Free
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Hero's Land steam charts
7,376
5/18/2023
55
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Summoners War steam charts
7,368
1/8/2024
72
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
4,846
4/6/2020
68
Free
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Shop Titans steam charts
4,084
5/5/2020
77
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Palia steam charts
3,829
3/25/2024
83
Free
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). The First Descendant on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.

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