Best Character Action Game Games on Steam
Steam currently has 851 Character Action Game 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. Character Action Game game rankings were last updated on 6/25/2026.
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1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Character Action Game game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227,883 positive reviews and 6,119 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
2. Hi-Fi RUSH
Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.
Hi-Fi RUSH has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,414 positive reviews and 1,049 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/25/2023 |
| Franchise | Bethesda |
| Developer | Tango Gameworks |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1817230 |
3. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Devil May Cry 5 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 159,545 positive reviews and 6,584 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/8/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 601150 |
4. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,279 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,771 positive reviews and 3,508 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/9/2014 |
| Franchise | Metal Gear |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 235460 |
5. I Am Your Beast
Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
I Am Your Beast has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,261 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Strange Scaffold |
| Developer | Strange Scaffold |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1876590 |
6. Dead as Disco
Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.
Dead as Disco has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,188 positive reviews and 318 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/5/2026 |
| Developer | Brain Jar Games, Inc. |
| Publisher | Brain Jar Games, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 3404260 |
7. Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation
Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?
Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 974 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 11/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Silver Lining Interactive |
| Developer | Ciaran Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2319790 |
8. DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,209 positive reviews and 2,205 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2013 |
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 220440 |
9. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!
Devil May Cry HD Collection has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,133 positive reviews and 1,595 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Devil May Cry HD Collection on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2018 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 631510 |
10. Bayonetta
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Bayonetta has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Character Action Game games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,862 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,465 positive reviews and 2,397 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/11/2017 |
| Franchise | PlatinumGames |
| Developer | PlatinumGames |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 460790 |
More Character Action Game Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Character Action Game games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 3,498 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 260 | 1/25/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,216 | 3/8/2019 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 1/9/2014 | 95 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 9/10/2024 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,525 | 5/5/2026 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 11/25/2025 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 1/24/2013 | 91 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 868 | 3/13/2018 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 4/11/2017 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 11/5/2025 | 90 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/9/2020 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/2/2025 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/22/2019 | 89 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/10/2022 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/18/2025 | 89 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/6/2015 | 88 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/17/2016 | 88 | $3.84 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Hi-Fi RUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Devil May Cry 5 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). I Am Your Beast on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 23). Dead as Disco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). DmC: Devil May Cry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 15). Devil May Cry HD Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). Bayonetta on Steam. Steam Store.