Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 36,527 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 4/23/2025.
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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.

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 2,471,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,015,069 positive reviews and 456,820 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 615,632 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 538,715 positive reviews and 76,917 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.

Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 24, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 337,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,663 positive reviews and 259,061 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. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace

Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
Developer | Team Waifu |
Publisher | Team Waifu |
Steam App Id | 3188910 |
5. 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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,793 positive reviews and 32,843 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 |
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 55,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,964 positive reviews and 7,962 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 308,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299,441 positive reviews and 8,914 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).
8. 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!

IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,695 positive reviews and 4,302 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,454 positive reviews and 5,038 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 |
10. 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.

Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,771 positive reviews and 20,226 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
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272,968 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
32,101 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
27,904 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
27,130 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
23,104 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
21,415 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
18,845 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
15,041 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
14,180 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
13,124 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8,726 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
8,309 | 1/8/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
7,644 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,866 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
5,540 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,823 | 6/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,595 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,162 | 5/17/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,019 | 4/24/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | ||
3,302 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.