Best 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 adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Absent in the Rain
A mysterious senpai. A serial murder case that has taken the world by storm. And a giant, shadowy fish swimming at my feet... What if all of them are connected and surround me like a circle? What should I do?
Paradise Marsh
Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
The next installment in the high-speed 2D action Gunvolt series is finally here with Azure Striker Gunvolt 3. Balancing both an involving story and satisfying gameplay, Gunvolt 3 is the most extravagant entry in the series yet!
The Darkest Tales
When a nightmare creeps into reality, the only ones that can help are those whose magical powers we’ve believed in since childhood. A brave teddy bear heads to the far side of “happily ever after” to rescue his owner, Alicia.
The Last Oricru - Final Cut
Enter a world beyond imagination with The Last Oricru - Final Cut. An action RPG, The Last Oricru - Final Cut unravels in a fantasy world blending sci-fi and medieval elements to deliver an experience like no other. Seize your destiny and take your place in this adventure for single or co-op play.
Sunday Gold
Sunday Gold is a point-and-click, turn-based adventure game set in grim, dystopian future. Play as a ragtag trio of criminals to hunt down and expose the dark secrets of an evil mega-corporation and the malevolent billionaire behind it.
The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
ASTLIBRA Revision
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
The Eternal Cylinder
Control a herd of charming creatures called Trebhum and explore an unforgettable alien world filled with exotic lifeforms and surreal environments. Discover dozens of mutations to overcome puzzles, explore new biomes, and survive on a dangerous planet.
Unusual Findings
Three friends uncover mysteries in the 1980s. Follow their amazing adventures in a game where your decisions really matter. Be prepared to spin like a record on your incredible journey back to the era of synthesizers, VHS Rental stores, 8 bits games and evil alien conspiracies.
LEGO® Bricktales
In this puzzle-adventure, use an intuitive brick-by-brick building mechanic to solve puzzles and bring your creations to life! Experience a charming story as you explore beautiful LEGO® dioramas and help the people inhabiting them.
Trapped with Jester
An unusual horror-themed Visual Novel about waking up in a carriage with a stranger… Whatever could go wrong?
Craft Hero
Gather resources by day, build and recruit by noon, defend your village by night! A new minimalism sandbox survival with countless new ideas – Craft Hero
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The Plague Doctor of Wippra
The plague spreads agony and fear in the small town of Wippra. As a plague doctor, you bring healing and relief wherever you can. But ignorance, superstition, and religious zeal make for a deadly threat in this retro medieval medical adventure!
Vault of the Void
Vault of the Void is a fast-paced roguelike deckbuilder where the power is in your hands. Continuously customise your deck, crafting powerful combos and ingenious strategies. Upgrade your cards with Void Stones, infusing them with new abilities to help defeat the minions of The Void!
Once Again
Make up for lost time with Once Again, If you could travel through time, who’s the first person you’d meet? An interactive story about a boy who spends his summers wandering between past and present... After meeting her, summer will never be the same again...Who is she, and what journey awaits you?
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
"Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories" is a series of co-operative escape-room style puzzle scenarios. Each one is sure to test your wits as you try to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of your escape.
梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return
This is a journey without return When you wake up... In the strange space, the bronze gate that eats people, the strange rules of the game, and the ever-changing nightmare world appear in front of you Everything starts from here
Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Explore your kingdom and rule wisely in the card game - Choice of Life: Middle Ages 2
Hamidashi Creative
Tomohiro Izumi, recognized by himself and those around him as an introvert, is spending another quiet day in his little corner of his classroom… or so he thought.
Dark Light
Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.
Most played adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. Survive the sandworm, craft your ornithopter, build a fortress, and ascend to power on an open world Arrakis shared with hundreds of other players. Dune: Awakening is a open world survival craft, massively multiplayer and third person game developed and published by Funcom. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 24,981 reviews of which 21,591 were positive and 3,390 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played adventure game, thanks to its 147,548 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
21,591
3,390
147,548
players
2. Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer. Crosshair X is a action, indie and adventure game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 31,352 reviews of which 29,275 were positive and 2,077 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 43,877 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among adventure games based on player count.
9.2
29,275
2,077
43,877
players
3. Red Dead Redemption 2
Winner of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 perfect scores, RDR2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age. Also includes access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a open world, story rich and western game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 733,542 reviews of which 676,667 were positive and 56,875 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 26,721 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among adventure games based on player count.
9.2
676,667
56,875
26,721
players
4. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a open world, rpg and adventure game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 337,058 reviews of which 310,162 were positive and 26,896 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 24,633 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played adventure games.
9.1
310,162
26,896
24,633
players
5. 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 is a open world, action and anime game developed and published by KURO GAMES. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 14,136 reviews of which 12,739 were positive and 1,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 14,503 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.8
12,739
1,397
14,503
players
6. The Elder Scrolls® Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls® Online is a rpg, mmorpg and open world game developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 22nd 2017 has received 154,113 reviews of which 125,497 were positive and 28,616 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 13,978 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.1
125,497
28,616
13,978
players
7. 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. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a rpg, open world and fantasy game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and Virtuos and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on April 22nd 2025 has received 52,558 reviews of which 42,316 were positive and 10,242 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 11,990 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.9
42,316
10,242
11,990
players
8. 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. Hogwarts Legacy is a magic, open world and fantasy game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on February 10th 2023 has received 321,395 reviews of which 289,966 were positive and 31,429 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 6,865 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.9
289,966
31,429
6,865
players
9. RoadCraft
As the leader of a company specialized in restoring sites devastated by natural disasters, use your construction machinery to restart the local industry. Clear debris and faulty equipment, rebuild roads and bridges damaged by weather, and much more! RoadCraft is a simulation, building and driving game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 20th 2025 has received 7,668 reviews of which 5,784 were positive and 1,884 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 6,465 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.4
5,784
1,884
6,465
players
10. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic
Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is a horror, adventure and action game developed by Steel Wool Studios and published by ScottGames. Released on June 13th 2025 has received 2,347 reviews of which 1,876 were positive and 471 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 6,429 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.7
1,876
471
6,429
players
Best deals on adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 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 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 adventure category.
8.9
611
29
-99%
27.99€
0.55€
2. Hiveswap Friendsim
You’ve crash landed on a dangerous alien planet with no food, medicine, or prospects, but you do know one thing—you are absolutely desperate for friendship. Hiveswap Friendsim is a visual novel, indie and simulation game developed by What Pumpkin Games and Inc. and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on April 13th 2018 has received 1,355 reviews of which 1,253 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in adventure games.
8.8
1,253
102
-99%
12.79€
0.16€
3. Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness. Lightmatter is a logic, indie and adventure game developed by Tunnel Vision Games and published by Aspyr. Released on January 15th 2020 has received 2,740 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 235 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 99% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in adventure games.
8.8
2,505
235
-99%
19.50€
0.34€
4. As Dusk Falls
Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make. As Dusk Falls is a choices matter, story rich and cinematic game developed by INTERIOR/NIGHT and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 3,307 reviews of which 3,005 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.7
3,005
302
-99%
29.99€
0.44€
5. Taiji
Solve puzzle panels and uncover the meaning of the symbols within. Explore a dense world where secrets are hidden in plain sight. Taiji is a puzzle, nonlinear and difficult game developed and published by Matthew VanDevander. Released on September 09th 2022 has received 1,250 reviews of which 1,143 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.7
1,143
107
-99%
24.50€
0.47€
6. Nova Lands
Nova Lands is a factory building, exploration, and island management game. Explore, engage in combat, and automate your industry. The planet you’re on is full of mysteries, creatures, people, and things to do. Welcome to your new home amongst the stars! Nova Lands is a automation, base-building and sandbox game developed by BEHEMUTT and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on June 22nd 2023 has received 2,823 reviews of which 2,546 were positive and 277 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.7
2,546
277
-99%
19.99€
0.37€
7. The Night of the Rabbit
Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds. The Night of the Rabbit is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 28th 2013 has received 3,176 reviews of which 2,839 were positive and 337 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.6
2,839
337
-99%
19.99€
0.39€
8. Beyond a Steel Sky
From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth. Beyond a Steel Sky is a adventure, point & click and cyberpunk game developed and published by Revolution Software Ltd. Released on July 16th 2020 has received 1,470 reviews of which 1,293 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.4
1,293
177
-99%
29.99€
0.54€
9. Deponia: The Complete Journey
Junk, junk and even more junk. Life on the trash-planet Deponia is anything but a walk in the park. No surprise that Rufus had enough of that and hatches one ludicrous plan after the other to escape this bleak place. Deponia: The Complete Journey is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 08th 2014 has received 6,544 reviews of which 5,613 were positive and 931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.3
5,613
931
-99%
29.99€
0.58€
10. Strange Brigade
Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do! Strange Brigade is a action, adventure and co-op game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on August 27th 2018 has received 10,728 reviews of which 9,034 were positive and 1,694 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.2
9,034
1,694
-99%
49.99€
0.82€
Free adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 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 adventure games.
1. 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 is a open world, action and anime game developed and published by KURO GAMES. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 14,136 reviews of which 12,739 were positive and 1,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 14,503 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free adventure games on Steam.
8.8
12,739
1,397
14,503
players
2. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now! Guild Wars 2 is a mmorpg, adventure and rpg game developed and published by ArenaNet®. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 21,543 reviews of which 19,151 were positive and 2,392 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,954, this adventure game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
8.7
19,151
2,392
3,954
players
3. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up! NGU IDLE is a free to play, idler and indie game developed and published by 4G. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 12,068 reviews of which 11,564 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,270, this adventure game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
9.3
11,564
504
3,270
players
4. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 1,039 reviews of which 712 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 2,676 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
6.6
712
327
2,676
players
5. Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans! Old School RuneScape is a mmorpg, free to play and nostalgia game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on February 24th 2021 has received 18,335 reviews of which 15,244 were positive and 3,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,181 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.1
15,244
3,091
1,181
players
6. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
Relive the most memorable moments from FFVII and experience the journey of a young hero Sephiroth in FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS is a rpg, adventure and jrpg game developed by Square Enix, Applibot and Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 2,928 reviews of which 1,802 were positive and 1,126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 774 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
6.1
1,802
1,126
774
players
7. Miscrits: World of Creatures
After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world! Miscrits: World of Creatures is a adventure, creature collector and strategy game developed and published by Lightning Ball Studios. Released on May 25th 2025 has received 609 reviews of which 549 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 698 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.4
549
60
698
players
8. Neverwinter
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter! Neverwinter is a free to play, mmorpg and rpg game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Arc Games. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 38,585 reviews of which 29,947 were positive and 8,638 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 602 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
7.7
29,947
8,638
602
players
9. Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past. Tell Me Why is a choices matter, story rich and lgbtq+ game developed by DONTNOD Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on August 27th 2020 has received 13,883 reviews of which 11,457 were positive and 2,426 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 480 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.1
11,457
2,426
480
players
10. Royal Quest Online
Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious! Royal Quest Online is a mmorpg, fantasy and adventure game developed by BASE and published by Forward Gateway. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 3,638 reviews of which 2,970 were positive and 668 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 450 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
7.9
2,970
668
450
players