Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 40,006 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 10/10/2025.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best rpg games on Steam
- Best rpg Steam Deck games
- Best rpg Steam games for Mac OS
- Best rpg Linux games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 2,574,647 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,093,904 positive reviews and 480,743 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 632,730 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 553,741 positive reviews and 78,989 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. Blue Protocol: Star Resonance
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance expands the Blue Protocol universe with a vibrant MMORPG experience. Create your own hero, team up for strategic raids, or simply relax and have fun with friends fishing, crafting, and endless exploration. Adventure awaits!
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,058 positive reviews and 6,264 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/9/2025 |
| Developer | Shanghai Bokura Network Technology Co.Ltd |
| Publisher | A Plus |
| Steam App Id | 3681810 |
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 26, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 356,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,242 positive reviews and 266,736 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 331,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,691 positive reviews and 9,643 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. 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 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,403 positive reviews and 36,073 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 |
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 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,535 positive reviews and 11,715 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. 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 14,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,590 positive reviews and 5,091 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 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,654 positive reviews and 21,591 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. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.
Torchlight: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,054 positive reviews and 5,215 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Torchlight: Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/9/2023 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 1974050 |
More Free RPG Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free RPG games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 643,163 | 7/9/2013 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80,948 | 3/25/2013 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64,159 | 10/9/2025 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,784 | 8/10/2023 | 26 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,359 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,380 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,939 | 2/26/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,507 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,848 | 12/9/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,809 | 5/9/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,682 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,001 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,898 | 11/11/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,692 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,368 | 1/8/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,710 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,527 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,081 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,568 | 10/23/2013 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,550 | 6/30/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). Blue Protocol: Star Resonance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Overwatch® 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 15). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Torchlight: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.