Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 45,387 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 6/20/2026.
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1. TBH: Task Bar Hero
The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!
TBH: Task Bar Hero holds the #1 spot for "best free RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 48. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,605 positive reviews and 15,786 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play TBH: Task Bar Hero on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:5/27/2026
- Developers:
- Publisher:nugem studio
- Last Updated:6/20/2026
- Steam App Id:3678970
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,726,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,200,886 positive reviews and 525,130 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 666,847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 584,982 positive reviews and 81,865 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
- Franchise:Digital Extremes Ltd.
- Developer:Digital Extremes
- Publisher:Digital Extremes
- Last Updated:6/21/2026
- Steam App Id:230410
4. Overwatch®
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 31, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 407,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 124,546 positive reviews and 283,015 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® 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.
- Last Updated:6/18/2026
- Steam App Id:2357570
5. 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 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,253 positive reviews and 13,303 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
- Last Updated:6/19/2026
- Steam App Id:1973530
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 RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 370,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 360,360 positive reviews and 10,632 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. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49,774 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44,036 positive reviews and 5,738 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:4/28/2025
- Developer:KURO GAMES
- Publisher:KURO GAMES
- Last Updated:6/17/2026
- Steam App Id:3513350
8. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,607 positive reviews and 6,472 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/6/2025
- Developer:Lavaflame2
- Publisher:Lavaflame2
- Last Updated:6/22/2026
- Steam App Id:1476970
9. 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 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,714 positive reviews and 5,143 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
- Last Updated:6/18/2026
- Steam App Id:1623660
10. Russian Fishing 4
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,021 positive reviews and 35,304 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/11/2021
- Developers:
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:5/22/2026
- Steam App Id:766570
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Dota 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 21). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2357570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3513350
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1476970
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 18). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623660
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 22). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/766570