Free RPG Games on Steam
Steam currently has 43,866 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 4/9/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free RPG game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,695,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,180,962 positive reviews and 514,372 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).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 658,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577,159 positive reviews and 81,237 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
- Developer:Digital Extremes
- Publisher:Digital Extremes
- Last Updated:4/5/2026
- Steam App Id:230410
3. 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 30, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 393,371 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,653 positive reviews and 277,718 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:4/14/2026
- Steam App Id:2357570
4. 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101,519 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88,864 positive reviews and 12,655 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:4/13/2026
- Steam App Id:1973530
5. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 92,791 positive reviews and 13,844 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:11/14/2025
- Developer:Everstone Studio
- Publisher:NetEase Games
- Last Updated:4/14/2026
- Steam App Id:3564740
6. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246,401 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 219,322 positive reviews and 27,079 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Path of Exile on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:10/23/2013
- Developer:Grinding Gear Games
- Publisher:Grinding Gear Games
- Last Updated:4/8/2026
- Steam App Id:238960
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 363,411 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 352,986 positive reviews and 10,425 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).
8. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin
<The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin> is an open-world anime RPG set in the universe of [The Seven Deadly Sins]. Step into the role of Prince Tristan of Liones and explore an open-world Britannia, as you embark on a journey to restore order to a world thrown into chaos by the collision of time and space.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,482 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,308 positive reviews and 5,174 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
- Release Date:3/16/2026
- Developer:Netmarble F&C
- Publisher:Netmarble
- Last Updated:4/10/2026
- Steam App Id:3679080
9. 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 58, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,723 positive reviews and 35,027 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
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- Last Updated:4/2/2026
- Steam App Id:766570
10. 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 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 168,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130,750 positive reviews and 38,120 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
- Publishers:
- Last Updated:4/14/2026
- Steam App Id:2139460
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 5). Warframe on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/230410
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Overwatch® on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2357570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 13). Limbus Company on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1973530
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3564740
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 8). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/238960
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 10). The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3679080
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/766570
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 14). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460