Free RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 34,241 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 12/23/2024.

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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.

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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 2,401,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,960,475 positive reviews and 441,062 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).

  • Release Date:
    7/9/2013
  • Franchise:
    Dota
  • Developer:
    Valve
  • Publisher:
    Valve
  • Last Updated:
    12/23/2024
  • Steam App Id:
    570

2. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

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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 602,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 526,444 positive reviews and 76,015 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.

3. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,056 positive reviews and 30,482 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.

4. 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!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 280,029 positive reviews and 8,312 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).

5. Overwatch® 2

Overwatch 2 is a critically acclaimed, team-based shooter game set in an optimistic future with an evolving roster of heroes. Team up with friends and jump in today.

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Overwatch® 2 has achieved a Player Score of 23, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,588 positive reviews and 251,080 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® 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

6. 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.

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MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,365 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,361 positive reviews and 5,004 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:
    12/23/2024
  • Steam App Id:
    1623660

7. 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.

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Limbus Company has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,636 positive reviews and 7,524 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).

8. 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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,527 positive reviews and 33,475 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).

9. Dark and Darker

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

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Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,107 positive reviews and 16,941 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

  • Release Date:
    6/7/2024
  • Developer:
    IRONMACE
  • Publisher:
    IRONMACE
  • Last Updated:
    12/22/2024
  • Steam App Id:
    2016590

10. The First Descendant

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

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The First Descendant has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,930 positive reviews and 41,584 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 The First Descendant on the Steam Deck.

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Dota 2 banner image
302,146
7/9/2013
81
Free
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Warframe banner image
53,763
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Once Human banner image
25,086
7/9/2024
73
Free
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tModLoader banner image
22,148
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Overwatch® 2 banner image
19,053
8/10/2023
23
Free
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MIR4 banner image
16,997
8/25/2021
64
Free
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Limbus Company banner image
11,791
2/26/2023
82
Free
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Russian Fishing 4 banner image
11,505
11/11/2021
51
Free
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Dark and Darker banner image
11,503
6/7/2024
71
Free
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The First Descendant banner image
10,026
6/30/2024
57
Free
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