Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 33,589 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 11/21/2024.
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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.
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 2,358,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,923,956 positive reviews and 434,609 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).
2. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game
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 598,103 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 522,363 positive reviews and 75,740 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.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,941 positive reviews and 29,211 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.
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 313,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,655 positive reviews and 247,013 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. 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!
tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,021 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 270,830 positive reviews and 8,191 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).
6. 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.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,620 positive reviews and 5,866 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 |
7. 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.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,447 positive reviews and 33,387 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).
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
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.
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 14,300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,320 positive reviews and 4,980 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. 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!
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,293 positive reviews and 14,663 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).
10. 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.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 227,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,299 positive reviews and 24,303 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free RPG games available on Steam.
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| 616,112 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58,323 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 52,556 | 7/9/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 40,649 | 8/10/2023 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,392 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,750 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,738 | 11/11/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,796 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,830 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,223 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,877 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,840 | 6/30/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,685 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,115 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,170 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,162 | 5/18/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,208 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,307 | 11/6/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,837 | 3/25/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,334 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.