Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 42,114 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 1/31/2026.
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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 2,654,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,155,975 positive reviews and 498,324 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 649,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 568,813 positive reviews and 80,650 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 27, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368,798 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,505 positive reviews and 271,293 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. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 98,732 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,707 positive reviews and 12,025 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
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.
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 243,826 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217,068 positive reviews and 26,758 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 351,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 341,651 positive reviews and 10,066 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).
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.
Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80,206 positive reviews and 12,119 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. 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 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 125,858 positive reviews and 37,367 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
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 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,653 positive reviews and 5,111 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. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,886 positive reviews and 5,424 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
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| 487,521 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64,684 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,060 | 8/10/2023 | 27 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,705 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,235 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,248 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,773 | 2/26/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,805 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,001 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,376 | 11/6/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,104 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,865 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,755 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,625 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,208 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,102 | 1/8/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,854 | 5/10/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,754 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,460 | 6/15/2025 | 30 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,467 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 31). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 28). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 30). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 29). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 27). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.