Free Adventure Games on Steam
Steam currently has 61,977 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 7/3/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Adventure game on Steam" with a Player Score of 62. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,627 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,145 positive reviews and 44,482 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:7/3/2025
- Steam App Id:2507950
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,208 positive reviews and 15,994 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:7/3/2025
- Steam App Id:2923300
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,206 positive reviews and 26,732 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:7/2/2025
- Steam App Id:238960
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182,798 positive reviews and 59,207 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:7/3/2025
- Steam App Id:438100
5. 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 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 99,206 positive reviews and 34,398 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:7/2/2025
- Steam App Id:2139460
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 317,181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,015 positive reviews and 9,166 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172,739 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,823 positive reviews and 21,916 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:7/2/2025
- Steam App Id:1222670
8. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed.
STALCRAFT: X has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,904 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,196 positive reviews and 19,708 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).
9. 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 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,306 positive reviews and 1,667 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck.
- Release Date:4/28/2025
- Developer:KURO GAMES
- Publisher:KURO GAMES
- Last Updated:7/3/2025
- Steam App Id:3513350
10. 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 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Adventure games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 626,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,301 positive reviews and 128,559 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.
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2923300
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Path of Exile on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/238960
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/438100
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281930
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222670
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). STALCRAFT: X on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1818450
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3513350
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085660