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 August 30th 2025. Want to explore even more adventure titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best adventure games.
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1. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played adventure game, thanks to its 44,982 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
29,275
2,077
44,982
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 26,382 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among adventure games based on player count.
9.2
676,667
56,875
26,382
players
3. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a brand-new open world survival and crafting game. Alone or together with others, you must survive the sandworm, build a home, craft your ornithopter, and unravel the story of the missing Fremen. Dune: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on June 10th 2025 has received 59,732 reviews of which 43,578 were positive and 16,154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 20,336 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among adventure games based on player count.
7.2
43,578
16,154
20,336
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 game developed and published by . 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 18,820 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
18,820
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 game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2025 has received 21,130 reviews of which 18,989 were positive and 2,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 12,693 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.8
18,989
2,141
12,693
players
6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 12,610 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.9
289,966
31,429
12,610
players
7. New World: Aeternum
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity. New World: Aeternum is a game developed and published by . Released on September 28th 2021 has received 286,878 reviews of which 196,798 were positive and 90,080 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 9,233 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played adventure games.
6.8
196,798
90,080
9,233
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 9,128 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.1
125,497
28,616
9,128
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 5,691 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.7
19,151
2,392
5,691
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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 5,618 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.8
317,074
38,164
5,618
players
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