Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 36,052 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 4/1/2025.
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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 2,462,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,008,204 positive reviews and 454,735 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 613,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 536,864 positive reviews and 76,659 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 296,284 positive reviews and 8,830 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124,086 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,573 positive reviews and 32,513 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 335,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,506 positive reviews and 258,105 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 |
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 54,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,413 positive reviews and 7,849 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 53, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,907 positive reviews and 33,735 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 14,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,440 positive reviews and 5,035 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 open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions 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 73,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,486 positive reviews and 17,454 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. 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 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 218 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free RPG games available on Steam.
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| 532,327 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62,193 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,751 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31,524 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28,228 | 8/10/2023 | 24 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,867 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,626 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,206 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,448 | 12/9/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,871 | 12/3/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,404 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,117 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,053 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,800 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,064 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,456 | 1/7/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,119 | 6/7/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,757 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,759 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,036 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 28). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 27). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.