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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Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
GreedFall
Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.
Green Hell
Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.
Children of Morta
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Knights And Bikes
Saddle up for a bike-riding, frisbee-throwing, goose-petting, friendship-building, treasure-hunting, story-driven adventure for 1 or 2 players!
DARQ: Complete Edition
DARQ tells the story of Lloyd, a boy who finds himself in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Unable to wake up, Lloyd has to face his fears and decipher the meaning of the dream.
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening. A story of survival and adventure in the brazilian backlands. Face the drought to explore the more arid regions, gather resources and discover clues about the fate of the young Cícera.
Roombo: First Blood
Roombo: First Blood is a comedic, top-down, stealth-action game about being a robot vacuum cleaner and fending off burglars from your home. A short, experimental game and the first in the JUSTICE SUCKS series.
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Waltz of the Wizard
Unleash epic magical powers in a wizard simulator inspired by the atmosphere of classic fantasy fiction! Brew potions in a bubbling cauldron with the help of the hyper-interactive Skully: your sassy, tormentable skull sidekick who reacts to everything you do. Playable on PC, Steam Deck, or VR!
Kao the Kangaroo: Round 2 (2003 re-release)
Let’s bring back all the good memories of the incredible, brave and lovely Kao the Kangaroo. Immerse yourself in a classic 3D action-adventure platformer where Kao runs, jumps, and fights lots of enemies.
Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane
Crash-land in the psychedelic world of Super Cane Magic ZERO, a local co-op Action RPG for 1 to 4 players! Immerse yourself in the mind-bending Story Mode or pummel your friends in 8 local Battle Arenas. Smash! Loot! Eat Rocks! Fight a really big fridge!
Project Winter
In Project Winter, survival is just the beginning. Work with your friends to escape the icy wilderness, but don’t get too comfortable. Traitors lurk among you, ready to lie, sabotage, and turn even the closest of friends against each other. Who will you trust?
Blazing Beaks
Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.
God's Trigger
Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.
Adventure Climb VR
Adventure Climb VR is a room-scale climbing experience suitable for anyone of any age - particularly great for newcomers to VR. Achieve triumph through a combination of physically demanding climbing techniques and puzzle challenges that are designed by actual rock climbers.
Assassin's Creed® III Remastered
Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.
We. The Revolution
As a judge of the Revolutionary Tribunal, preside over complicated cases of ordinary citizens, dangerous criminals, and enemies of the revolution in revolutionary Paris. Make judgments, plot political intrigue, and try to not lose your own head!
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 16th 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 10,646 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
7,019
575
10,646
players
2. The Alters
Explore an emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements. Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew. The Alters is a survival, base building and management game developed and published by 11 bit studios. Released on June 13th 2025 has received 1,466 reviews of which 1,332 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 8,358 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action-adventure games based on player count.
8.6
1,332
134
8,358
players
3. 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 4,354 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action-adventure games based on player count.
8.9
22,421
2,353
4,354
players
4. 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. With 4,153 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
9.6
79,546
2,012
4,153
players
5. 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 3,030 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.9
63,713
16,142
3,030
players
6. 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 2,169 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.5
27,127
4,261
2,169
players
7. 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 1,527 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.0
140,377
33,100
1,527
players
8. 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 1,442 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.8
140,485
18,094
1,442
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 1,102 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
1,102
players
10. 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 1,001 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.4
3,382
1,050
1,001
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 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted action-adventure games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for action-adventure category.
8.9
611
29
-99%
27.99€
0.55€
2. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action-adventure games.
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704
266
-99%
19.99€
0.34€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in action-adventure games.
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659
374
-99%
24.99€
0.43€
4. 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 #4 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
9.4
3,315
71
-98%
24.50€
0.54€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.7
11,924
1,455
-98%
29.99€
0.62€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 98% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.6
1,096
115
-98%
19.50€
0.40€
7. 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 #7 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
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643
83
-98%
15.99€
0.41€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.3
2,382
385
-98%
24.99€
0.72€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.8
1,854
422
-98%
29.99€
0.77€
10. Greak: Memories of Azur
Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer adventure. Azur is under threat from an enemy attack who have control of strange creatures infecting the land. Take on the role of three siblings: Greak, Adara and Raydel and utilize their unique abilities to escape the invasion together. Greak: Memories of Azur is a atmospheric, fantasy and cinematic game developed by Navegante and published by Team17. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 1,369 reviews of which 1,071 were positive and 298 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 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.
7.5
1,071
298
-98%
19.99€
0.54€
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 16th 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 228 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free action-adventure games on Steam.
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4,733
2,650
228
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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 101, this action-adventure game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free action-adventure games on Steam.
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3. 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 439 reviews of which 317 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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122
27
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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 1,482 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 #4 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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1,437
45
15
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 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 #5 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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2,498
244
10
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 4,539 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 #6 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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4,274
265
9
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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338
7
7
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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1,503
255
7
players
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9. 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 #9 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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8,110
257
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.
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331
108
6
players