Best RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 33,976 RPG games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. RPG game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,931 positive reviews and 13,116 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Vampire Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 243,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239,913 positive reviews and 3,651 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266,865 positive reviews and 4,638 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
4. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,354,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,320,361 positive reviews and 33,648 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Senren＊Banka
Senren＊Banka is a Japanese-style visual novel produced by Yuzusoft, a Japanese developer of romance VNs. This game commemorated Yuzusoft's 10th anniversary. It won numerous awards on the year of its release in Japan for its art, music, and characters.
Senren＊Banka has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,886 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,602 positive reviews and 284 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Senren＊Banka on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2020 |
| Franchise | 株式会社HIKARI FIELD |
| Developer | Yuzusoft |
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| Steam App Id | 1144400 |
6. Slay the Spire
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!
Slay the Spire has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,936 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,257 positive reviews and 3,679 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $8.49 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 646570 |
7. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,246 positive reviews and 3,717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
8. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,838 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,997 positive reviews and 841 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/9/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
9. VPet-Simulator
Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!
VPet-Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,350 positive reviews and 751 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VPet-Simulator on the Steam Deck.
10. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,665 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,339 positive reviews and 326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 85,647 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,506 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,950 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42,063 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,042 | 2/14/2020 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,213 | 1/23/2019 | 97 | $8.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,224 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 12/9/2016 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,537 | 8/14/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,281 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45,994 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26,334 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,470 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 315 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/30/2019 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76,798 | 8/20/2024 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,674 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Vampire Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Hades on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Senren＊Banka on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Slay the Spire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). VPet-Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.