Best Action-Adventure Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated action-adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free action-adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level.
Gladiators: Survival in Rome
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking.
Paranormal Cleanup
Paranormal Cleanup is a 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. This is no ordinary clean-up job. You are tasked with cleaning up paranormal locations. Unclog dirty toilets and scrub ectoplasm, but don't get caught by the entities that are hunting you!
Nice Day for Fishing
The world needs you Adventurer! Embark on an RPG pixel adventure where you’ll play as Baelin the humble fisherman, who must rise-up to become the hero of Honeywood. Battle fish with precision timing and magic spells, upgrade your abilities, defeat evil and rebuild Honeywood.
The Break-In
Steal everything. Even the people. The Break-In lets you take whatever you want, from TVs to fridges to toilets. And all in 1-4 player co-op, VR and non VR. Select your getaway vehicle, anything from a bicycle to a stolen police van, and load up with gear like hammers and rocket boosters, and steal.
Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure
Oddsparks is a blend of automation and real-time strategy for both the die-hard fans of the automation genre and the automation-curious. Explore a strange fantasy world, uncover the mysteries of the past, automate your workshops, and go on adventures with your odd & adorable Sparks!
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny
Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.
Lynked: Banner of the Spark
Build a bright new world alongside a band of rescued robot buddies! In this colorful action RPG, battle waves of enemies in solo or co-op, then return home and use their parts to craft a thriving town. Assemble your crew and grow stronger with each new adventure!
Out of Sight
You’re Sophie, a young blind girl who sees through her teddy bear’s eyes. Escape your captors and uncover the evil history of the dark mansion you desperately seek to escape in this unique, atmospheric horror puzzle/adventure game.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.
Cubic Odyssey
Embark on a galactic journey in Cubic Odyssey, an open-world adventure where you explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight the Red Darkness. Uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life, danger, and limitless possibilities!
The Slormancer
Fight hordes of enemies led by The Slormancer, an evil warlock from the past, in an absurd yet epic Action RPG! Experience fast-paced gameplay, loads of shiny loot, tons of collectibles, countless hours of content, and carefully crafted pixel art.
Labyrinth Of The Demon King
Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.
The Midnight Walk
Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
Revenge of the Savage Planet
Revenge of the Savage Planet is an upbeat, satirical action adventure Sci-Fi. Jump, shoot and collect your way across vibrant alien worlds, uncovering new gear and upgrades, while discovering various hidden secrets.
BOKURA: planet
"There's something I can't tell you..." Explore new frontiers of co-op gaming in BOKURA: planet, a puzzle adventure game that you can only play with two players. Take on the role of a spaceship's exploration crew and try to escape from the red planet you crash-landed on.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Post Trauma
Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.
Vivat Slovakia
Vivat Slovakia is an open-world action game set in '90s Slovakia, where corruption runs deep and law enforcement is weak. Uncover a gripping story based on true events as you explore and shoot your way through a city at the crossroads of Eastern Europe’s turbulent history.
Bionic Bay
A scientist uses a unique teleportation instrument to escape an ancient biomechanical world filled with imaginative technology, deadly traps, and hidden secrets.
Stygian: Outer Gods
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Most played action-adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top action-adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.
1. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is a rpg, action and casual game developed and published by LEVEL5 Inc.. Released on May 21st 2025 has received 7,594 reviews of which 7,019 were positive and 575 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action-adventure game, thanks to its 11,520 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
7,019
575
11,520
players
2. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and third-person shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC, Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on April 03rd 2025 has received 24,774 reviews of which 22,421 were positive and 2,353 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 3,922 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action-adventure games based on player count.
8.9
22,421
2,353
3,922
players
3. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 81,558 reviews of which 79,546 were positive and 2,012 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 3,501 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action-adventure games based on player count.
9.6
79,546
2,012
3,501
players
4. The Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™. The Last of Us™ Part I is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and zombies game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 79,855 reviews of which 63,713 were positive and 16,142 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,788 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.9
63,713
16,142
2,788
players
5. God of War Ragnarök
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. God of War Ragnarök is a action, adventure and action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and Jetpack Interactive and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on September 19th 2024 has received 31,388 reviews of which 27,127 were positive and 4,261 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,802 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.5
27,127
4,261
1,802
players
6. Far Cry® 5
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult. Far Cry® 5 is a open world, action-adventure and multiplayer game developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Toronto and Ubisoft Kiev and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 26th 2018 has received 173,477 reviews of which 140,377 were positive and 33,100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,495 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.0
140,377
33,100
1,495
players
7. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is a action-adventure, souls-like and third person game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 158,579 reviews of which 140,485 were positive and 18,094 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,251 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.8
140,485
18,094
1,251
players
8. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a adventure, rpg and mmorpg game developed and published by Visionary Realms. Released on December 13th 2024 has received 4,432 reviews of which 3,382 were positive and 1,050 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 889 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.4
3,382
1,050
889
players
9. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is a rpg, action rpg and jrpg game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 37,307 reviews of which 33,079 were positive and 4,228 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 845 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.7
33,079
4,228
845
players
10. Dead Island 2
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer. Dead Island 2 is a co-op, zombies and first-person game developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 13,375 reviews of which 10,392 were positive and 2,983 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 768 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.6
10,392
2,983
768
players
Best deals on action-adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of action-adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted action-adventure games.
1. Jusant
Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past. Jusant is a atmospheric, parkour and action-adventure game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on October 31st 2023 has received 4,995 reviews of which 4,649 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for action-adventure category.
9.0
4,649
346
-97%
24.99€
0.98€
2. New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers! New Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed and published by Playful Corp.. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 640 reviews of which 611 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action-adventure games.
8.9
611
29
-99%
27.99€
0.55€
3. Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom! Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a fantasy, metroidvania and exploration game developed by LABS Works and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 1,211 reviews of which 1,096 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in action-adventure games.
8.6
1,096
115
-99%
19.50€
0.36€
4. Iron Danger
Iron Danger is a tactical combat puzzler with a unique time manipulation mechanic. A never before seen combination that blends the tactical depth of turn-based games with the exciting action of real-time games. Iron Danger is a puzzle, turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy game developed by Action Squad Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 970 reviews of which 704 were positive and 266 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.0
704
266
-99%
19.99€
0.34€
5. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a space sim, open world and action-adventure game developed and published by Double Damage Games. Released on September 22nd 2020 has received 1,033 reviews of which 659 were positive and 374 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
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659
374
-99%
24.99€
0.43€
6. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and cartoony game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,386 reviews of which 3,315 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
9.4
3,315
71
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
7. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,379 reviews of which 11,924 were positive and 1,455 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.7
11,924
1,455
-98%
29.99€
0.62€
8. Lamentum
Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century. Lamentum is a survival horror, blood and exploration game developed by Obscure Tales and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on August 27th 2021 has received 726 reviews of which 643 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.3
643
83
-98%
15.99€
0.41€
9. The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… The Gunk is a action-adventure, atmospheric and sci-fi game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 2,767 reviews of which 2,382 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.3
2,382
385
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
10. BLACKTAIL
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world. BLACKTAIL is a story rich, action-adventure and archery game developed by THE PARASIGHT and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on December 15th 2022 has received 2,276 reviews of which 1,854 were positive and 422 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.8
1,854
422
-98%
29.99€
0.77€
Free action-adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play action-adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play action-adventure games.
1. Book of Yog Idle RPG
The Book of Yog is a 3D idle RPG game presented with a Cel-Shading art style. You can rally heroes, develop the kingdom and explore the secrets of a lost world. Dozens of heroes, hundreds of skills, thousands of loot for you to combine freely. Come to embark on a journey to build the strongest team! Book of Yog Idle RPG is a adventure and massively multiplayer game developed and published by 元气工作室. Released on July 29th 2022 has received 7,383 reviews of which 4,733 were positive and 2,650 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 250 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free action-adventure games on Steam.
6.3
4,733
2,650
250
players
2. Eternium
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG. Eternium is a free to play, hack and slash and rpg game developed by Dream Primer and Making Fun and published by Making Fun. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 4,071 reviews of which 3,349 were positive and 722 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
8.0
3,349
722
83
players
3. Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
This is the free version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints is a simulation, action and sandbox game developed by Scienart Games and published by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 4,539 reviews of which 4,274 were positive and 265 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.1
4,274
265
20
players
4. The Genesis Project
The Genesis Project is an attempt to replicate Sburb from the popular webcomic Homestuck, made by Andrew Hussie. The Genesis Project is a early access, adventure and rpg game developed and published by Perfectly Generic Team. Released on April 13th 2022 has received 1,758 reviews of which 1,503 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
8.2
1,503
255
20
players
5. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is a ninja, free to play and crafting game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 435 reviews of which 315 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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315
120
20
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6. UNBEATABLE [white label]
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure. UNBEATABLE [white label] is a rhythm, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by D-CELL GAMES. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 8,367 reviews of which 8,110 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.4
8,110
257
13
players
7. Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,482 reviews of which 1,437 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.2
1,437
45
13
players
8. The Big Catch: Tacklebox
Crack open the Tacklebox to show off your platforming prowess and fishing skills in this free prologue to The Big Catch. The Big Catch: Tacklebox is a adventure, action and 3d platformer game developed by Filet Group and published by Filet Group, XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc.. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 2,742 reviews of which 2,498 were positive and 244 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
8.7
2,498
244
13
players
9. Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters
Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars! Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters is a exploration, rpg and top-down shooter game developed and published by Pistol Shrimp. Released on February 19th 2024 has received 345 reviews of which 338 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.0
338
7
6
players
10. Blade of God X: Orisols
BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel. Blade of God X: Orisols is a action, rpg and 3d fighter game developed and published by PGD. Released on December 11th 2024 has received 439 reviews of which 331 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
7.1
331
108
6
players