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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Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise is an open-world survival horror video game serving as both a sequel and prequel to the original Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut.
STRIDE
STRIDE is a high-octane parkour adventure in virtual reality. Fight for your life as you hurtle through the rooftops of a futuristic metropolis. Step into the shoes of a master freerunner as you vault, swing, and shoot your way through this action-packed adventure. Multiplayer now available!
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land!
METAL MAX Xeno Reborn
Metal Max Xeno Reborn is an action JRPG with real-time battle and vehicle combat elements. Join Talis, a lone hunter, and search for allies in a vengeance-charged war against monsters & robotic enemies. Learn new skills and collect and customize tanks as you journey through a devastated world.
100 hidden hares
100 hidden hares is a hidden object game in the winter setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Ultra hard! Very difficult!
The Quarry
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
Builder Simulator
Builder Simulator is the perfect game for those who want to build a house, from the ground up, one brick at a time. On easy, the game will guide and teach you by showing you full instruction, but on hard you will get no help - instead rely on your builder skills and make everything yourself.
Meteor World Actor: Badge & Dagger
Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day—and ices perps by night...
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators.
Card Shark
Card Shark is an adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit. Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards.
The Last Clockwinder
A VR puzzle-automation game. Create intricate clockwork contraptions out of your own clones and restore life to an ancient tree using automation, a collection of rare plants from across the galaxy and a team of clockwork gardeners.
CORPSE FACTORY
Discard your sense of morality and enter the world of CORPSE FACTORY. An obscure website allows users to request a death. Victims supposedly receive a photograph of their own corpse before they are killed! With English voice acting by an all-star cast.
Nemesis: Lockdown
In Nemesis: Lockdown, you're part of a team exploring an alien-infested space base. Craft, hide and fight to make it out of its dark, threat-filled corridors. Fulfill your objective even if it means betraying your allies, but remember - this time, you are not the hunter. You are the PREY.
Epic Battle Fantasy Collection
A collection of short and silly games from the early days of the internet. There's turn-based RPGs, shoot-em-ups, platformers, and more - updated with new quality-of-life features. Plus there's a whopping 150 achievements to collect, and a free soundtrack DLC!
Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
MY LITTLE PONY: A Maretime Bay Adventure
Sunny wants to bring the magic of Maretime Bay Day festival back to Equestria – but some pony is out to spoil her plans! Save the celebration by putting on fashion shows, rescuing cute animals, flying with Pegasi and more, with a helping hoof from your new MY LITTLE PONY friends.
Lights Off!
Play through a common childhood fear about turning the lights off and going to bed.
fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE
fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE is the latest entry in the fault series, which has shipped over 500,000 copies worldwide. LIGHTKRAVTE presents its story through the eyes of Khaji Oberg, an ordinary and unremarkable teenaged boy who finds himself reaching for a dream that slips ever further away from him.
Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.
Hellslave
Hellslave is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler where you make a pact with the Devil to fight back a demon invasion. Customize your character with powerful demonic abilities, explore a cursed world, and battle nightmarish enemies to save humanity if you can resist the 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 17th 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 26,481 reviews of which 22,763 were positive and 3,718 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played adventure game, thanks to its 131,449 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
22,763
3,718
131,449
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 43,064 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
43,064
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 24,181 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
24,181
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 21,837 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
21,837
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 13,092 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
13,092
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 12,727 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played adventure games.
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125,497
28,616
12,727
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 9,267 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
9,267
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 5,561 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
5,561
players
9. Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media. Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition is a multiplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Rare Ltd and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on June 03rd 2020 has received 355,238 reviews of which 317,074 were positive and 38,164 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 5,291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.8
317,074
38,164
5,291
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 first-person game developed by Steel Wool Studios and published by ScottGames. Released on June 13th 2025 has received 3,139 reviews of which 2,546 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 5,188 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.8
2,546
593
5,188
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 17th 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.
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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.
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1,253
102
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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.
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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.
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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. Tchia
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele. Tchia is a adventure, open world and sandbox game developed by Awaceb and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 422 reviews of which 380 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 99% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.4
380
42
-99%
34.99€
0.64€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.3
5,613
931
-99%
29.99€
0.58€
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 17th 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 13,092 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
13,092
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 4,128, this adventure game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
6.6
712
327
4,128
players
3. 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 3,656, this adventure game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
8.7
19,151
2,392
3,656
players
4. 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. Attracting a solid base of 3,323 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
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11,564
504
3,323
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 1,147 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
1,147
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 792 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
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1,802
1,126
792
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 627 reviews of which 564 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 745 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.4
564
63
745
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 573 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
573
players
9. 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 438 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
7.9
2,970
668
438
players
10. 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 378 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
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11,457
2,426
378
players