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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9 Years of Shadows
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Apewar
Apewar is an online tactical and action FPS/TPS monkey war game adapted from real life. Build your monkey team and fight against your enemies. By playing in a coordinated way, you can have fun and win with a good strategy. Monkeys are strong together!
Deflector
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution
Hunted by the seemingly unstoppable Axeman and facing off against the Tower’s latest push for total dominance, discover what connects these new threats together before it’s too late. New faces, places, weapons and gear all await you on your journey to a final showdown for the city's fate.
Vernal Edge
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Bleak Faith: Forsaken
Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
Sea of Craft
Hello! Captain! “Sea Of Craft” is a sandbox ocean-building game with realistic physics simulation. In “Sea of Craft”, you can build your exclusive ship with hundreds of materials, and explore intriguing stages on planet Beella as well as adventures of wonders in the great ocean!
Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Contraband Police
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.
Garten of Banban 2
Continue the story of Banban’s Kindergarten. Delve deeper into the bizarre establishment where the place was left suspiciously empty. Try to survive the unexpected residents, all while uncovering the truth behind the place…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Scars Above
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Don the clothes and weaponry of the elite to become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
Atomic Heart
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Arthas - The Game
A great game about a Great man!
Elderand
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
SkyIsland
"SkyIsland" is made by a group of students in a college, quarter-view action-adventure game. Enjoy the wonderful world and beautiful environments as you help the protagonist, Pino, fix his broken plane and defeat monsters to return home safely.
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!
Wanted: Dead
Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.
Perseus: Titan Slayer
Defeat the Titans as you battle your way into Tartarus to stop Chaos from conquering Olympus and destroying the world. In this rogue-like dungeon crawler adventure, you will play as Perseus, a demigod tasked with one mission; stop Chaos and the evil forces that surround him.
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.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 April 30th 2025.
1. 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 17,562 reviews of which 15,749 were positive and 1,813 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action-adventure game, thanks to its 8,659 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
15,749
1,813
8,659
players
2. 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 74,024 reviews of which 72,337 were positive and 1,687 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 3,897 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action-adventure games based on player count.
9.6
72,337
1,687
3,897
players
3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a action-adventure, horror and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 111,235 reviews of which 78,755 were positive and 32,480 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 3,373 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action-adventure games based on player count.
7.0
78,755
32,480
3,373
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 shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 75,180 reviews of which 59,114 were positive and 16,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,898 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.8
59,114
16,066
2,898
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 30,192 reviews of which 26,024 were positive and 4,168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 1,962 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.5
26,024
4,168
1,962
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 172,221 reviews of which 139,349 were positive and 32,872 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 1,902 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.0
139,349
32,872
1,902
players
7. 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 4,300 reviews of which 3,324 were positive and 976 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,376 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.5
3,324
976
1,376
players
8. 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 36,441 reviews of which 32,350 were positive and 4,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 872 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.7
32,350
4,091
872
players
9. Sniper Elite: Resistance
Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France. Sniper Elite: Resistance is a action, adventure and third-person shooter game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 3,056 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 917 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 826 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
6.8
2,139
917
826
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 gore game developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 12,484 reviews of which 9,673 were positive and 2,811 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 760 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.6
9,673
2,811
760
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 April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted action-adventure games.
1. Gungrave G.O.R.E
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets. Gungrave G.O.R.E is a action, action-adventure and 3d game developed by IGGYMOB Co. and Ltd and published by Prime Matter. Released on November 22nd 2022 has received 787 reviews of which 554 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for action-adventure category.
6.8
554
233
-96%
50.50€
2.02€
2. 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 1,147 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 104 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action-adventure games.
8.6
1,043
104
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Soulstice
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights. Soulstice is a hack and slash, spectacle fighter and character action game game developed by Reply Game Studios and published by Maximum Entertainment. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 2,165 reviews of which 1,609 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in action-adventure games.
7.2
1,609
556
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
4. Souldiers
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat. Souldiers is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and action game developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers. Released on June 02nd 2022 has received 2,645 reviews of which 1,797 were positive and 848 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
6.6
1,797
848
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. 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 617 reviews of which 590 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.9
590
27
-94%
27.67€
1.66€
6. 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 2,664 reviews of which 2,289 were positive and 375 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.3
2,289
375
-94%
25.67€
1.54€
7. War Mongrels
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC). War Mongrels is a strategy, real time tactics and stealth game developed by Destructive Creations and published by Destructive Creations and DMM Games - Asia. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 2,171 reviews of which 1,621 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.2
1,621
550
-94%
38.83€
2.33€
8. 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 action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,171 reviews of which 3,107 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
9.4
3,107
64
-93%
26.00€
1.82€
9. 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 13,256 reviews of which 11,828 were positive and 1,428 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.7
11,828
1,428
-93%
28.14€
1.97€
10. Trek to Yomi
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. Trek to Yomi is a action, adventure and side scroller game developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on May 05th 2022 has received 2,673 reviews of which 1,897 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
6.9
1,897
776
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
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 April 30th 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 7,075 reviews of which 4,503 were positive and 2,572 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 419 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
4,503
2,572
419
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 4,036 reviews of which 3,321 were positive and 715 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
3,321
715
93
players
3. 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 1,743 reviews of which 1,491 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
8.2
1,491
252
29
players
4. 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 1,295 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.2
1,257
38
18
players
5. 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 action, adventure 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 2,642 reviews of which 2,403 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
8.7
2,403
239
17
players
6. 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 4,494 reviews of which 4,233 were positive and 261 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.1
4,233
261
12
players
7. 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 early access, ninja and free to play game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 425 reviews of which 311 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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311
114
11
players
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8. 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 8,325 reviews of which 8,067 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.4
8,067
258
9
players
9. The Aquarium does not dance
This is a horror adventure game where a girl, devoted to her best friend, searches for her companion in an aquarium that has transformed into a world of horror. While evading the deformed entities known as "Creepies," the player must unravel the mysteries concealed within the aquarium. The Aquarium does not dance is a rpg, adventure and horror game developed by 橙々 and Gotcha Gotcha Games and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 785 reviews of which 760 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.1
760
25
4
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 567 reviews of which 466 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
7.7
466
101
4
players