Best Class-Based Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,281 Class-Based 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. Class-Based game rankings were last updated on 12/20/2025.

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1. Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.

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Deep Rock Galactic holds the #1 spot for "best Class-Based game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353,540 positive reviews and 9,979 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $8.99
Release Date 5/13/2020
Franchise Coffee Stain
Developer Ghost Ship Games
Publisher Coffee Stain Publishing
Steam App Id 548430

2. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.

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Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 812,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 786,977 positive reviews and 25,717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $44.99 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 $44.99
Release Date 8/3/2023
Franchise Larian Studios
Developer Larian Studios
Publisher Larian Studios
Steam App Id 1086940

3. Rabbit and Steel

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

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Rabbit and Steel has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,433 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,177 positive reviews and 256 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rabbit and Steel on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.49
Release Date 5/9/2024
Developer mino_dev
Publisher mino_dev
Steam App Id 2132850

4. Killing Floor

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

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Killing Floor has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,862 positive reviews and 3,278 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Killing Floor on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $4.99
Release Date 5/14/2009
Developer Tripwire Interactive
Publisher Tripwire Interactive
Steam App Id 1250

5. Against the Storm

A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.

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Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,580 positive reviews and 1,789 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $8.99 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 $8.99
Release Date 12/8/2023
Franchise Hooded Horse
Developer Eremite Games
Publisher Hooded Horse
Steam App Id 1336490

6. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

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Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,099 positive reviews and 1,177 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 4/20/2017
Developer Reactive Drop Team
Publisher Reactive Drop Team
Steam App Id 563560

7. Alien Swarm

Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

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Alien Swarm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,336 positive reviews and 1,109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Alien Swarm on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/19/2010
Franchise Valve
Developer Valve
Publisher Valve
Steam App Id 630

8. FINAL FANTASY

The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.

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FINAL FANTASY has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,200 positive reviews and 394 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.79 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 $7.79
Release Date 7/28/2021
Developer Square Enix
Publisher Square Enix
Steam App Id 1173770

9. Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

A party-based RPG about a 3-piece band of dysfunctional friends who, upon signing up to a perfectly normal battle of the bands contest, become cursed with an unusual power.

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Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 527 positive reviews and 5 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 8/8/2023
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 1083790

10. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

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EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Class-Based games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,511 positive reviews and 633 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 7/11/2019
Franchise EARTH DEFENSE FORCE SERIES
Developer SANDLOT
Publisher D3PUBLISHER
Steam App Id 1007040

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