Free Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 64,148 Adventure 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 Adventure game rankings were last updated on 9/14/2025.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 91,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,717 positive reviews and 16,391 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
- Release Date:4/23/2024
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- Last Updated:9/14/2025
- Steam App Id:2923300
2. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 139,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,642 positive reviews and 54,434 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 Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:12/4/2024
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- Publisher:TiMi Studio Group
- Last Updated:9/14/2025
- Steam App Id:2507950
3. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185,931 positive reviews and 60,579 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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:2/1/2017
- Developer:VRChat Inc.
- Publisher:VRChat Inc.
- Last Updated:9/9/2025
- Steam App Id:438100
4. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155,211 positive reviews and 22,868 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 The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:6/18/2020
- Franchise:The Sims
- Developer:Maxis
- Publisher:Electronic Arts
- Last Updated:9/13/2025
- Steam App Id:1222670
5. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 633,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 499,732 positive reviews and 134,173 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,983 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318,453 positive reviews and 9,530 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,444 positive reviews and 35,746 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
- Last Updated:9/12/2025
- Steam App Id:2139460
8. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,876 positive reviews and 4,831 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 Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:3/25/2024
- Developer:Singularity 6 Corporation
- Publisher:Singularity 6 Corporation
- Last Updated:9/12/2025
- Steam App Id:2707930
9. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 814 positive reviews and 417 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/15/2024
- Developer:Multicast
- Publisher:MulticastGames
- Last Updated:8/18/2025
- Steam App Id:3037410
10. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 557,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 507,830 positive reviews and 49,359 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:7/7/2017
- Developer:Smartly Dressed Games
- Publisher:Smartly Dressed Games
- Last Updated:9/13/2025
- Steam App Id:304930
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2507950
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 9). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085660
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 10). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Palia on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2707930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3037410
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/304930