Free RPG Games on Steam

Steam currently has 43,299 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 3/17/2026.

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1. Dota 2

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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 2,681,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,174,292 positive reviews and 506,981 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. Path of Exile

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Path of Exile has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 245,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 218,542 positive reviews and 27,093 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).

3. Warframe

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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 654,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 574,025 positive reviews and 80,850 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.

4. Limbus Company

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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 98,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,492 positive reviews and 12,225 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).

5. Overwatch®

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Overwatch® has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 388,472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 112,263 positive reviews and 276,209 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).

6. tModLoader

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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 360,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350,454 positive reviews and 10,362 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. Where Winds Meet

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Where Winds Meet has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 104,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91,069 positive reviews and 13,300 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).

8. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,768 positive reviews and 3,472 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

9. Russian Fishing 4

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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 83,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,966 positive reviews and 34,936 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).

10. STALCRAFT: X

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STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free RPG games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,654 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,361 positive reviews and 25,293 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 STALCRAFT: X on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

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Dota 2 banner image
556,327
7/9/2013
81
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Path of Exile banner image
74,545
10/23/2013
88
Free
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Warframe banner image
61,959
3/25/2013
87
Free
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Limbus Company banner image
61,020
2/26/2023
86
Free
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Overwatch® banner image
60,965
8/10/2023
29
Free
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tModLoader banner image
47,373
5/16/2020
96
Free
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Where Winds Meet banner image
39,171
11/14/2025
86
Free
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin banner image
34,898
3/16/2026
52
Free
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Russian Fishing 4 banner image
18,431
11/11/2021
58
Free
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STALCRAFT: X banner image
18,165
12/9/2022
73
Free
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