Best Character Action Game 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 character action game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free character action game games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Pulling No Punches
A classic 2D arcade action game animated frame by frame. Survive a fictional pandemic in a city filled with madness and denial.
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!
Just Act Natural
Just Act Natural is a hand-crafted online party game where players must hide among NPC characters to avoid detection from the seeker. Compete against your friends in a variety of game modes over a course of different rounds to be crowned the winner!
Sentimental K
'Sentimental K' is a 3D roguelike action game. Weapons, skills, artifacts, bosses, dungeon layouts are randomly generated each time you play. Make strategic choices to create powerful synergies and enjoy the unexpected and challenging play!
Cats War
Cats War is an incredibly addictive third-person shooter. You have to play as a cat who wants to take revenge on the ducks for their bad deeds! You have deadly fists, a bat and even a pistol in your arsenal! Punish all ducks and collect all flowers.
Call Of Unity
Soldier Unity prepare for battle! Grab a weapon from the arsenal and go conquer Unity's battlefields!
Lumione
Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.
Garden Story
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
SCARLET NEXUS
Choose between Yuito and Kasane, elite psionics each armed with a talent in psychokinesis and their own reason to fight. Complete both of their stories to unlock all the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities.
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[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ2
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.
No More Heroes
Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!
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3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
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[NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection] NINJA GAIDEN Σ
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!
Mighty Goose
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Fearmonium
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind.
Soulworker
Fierce emotions help fuel SoulWorkers to save the world from the devastated scene of a post-apocalyptic world. In a world where only dark devastation reigns – you are the only SoulWorker to come to the rescue.
NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139...
The upgraded prequel of NieR:Automata. A kind young man sets out with Grimoire Weiss, a strange talking book, to search for the "Sealed verses" in order to save his sister Yonah, who fell terminally ill to the Black Scrawl.
SMASH LEGENDS
Play Smash Legends for free! Smash Legends is an exciting PVP action brawler where fairy tale Legends engage in a lively battle. Play solo or in a 3v3 team battle with your friends! Play now with Smashers from all over the world on Steam, iOS, and Android!
Ocean's Heart
Ocean’s Heart is an epic top-down action RPG in which you explore a beautiful archipelago as a young woman named Tilia. Take on contracts to fight monsters, descend deep into ancient dungeons, defeat menacing foes, and unravel the mystery of Ocean’s Heart. All done in beautiful, bright pixel art.
6 Seasons and a Game
This is a completely free, volunteer made, multiplayer, satirical parody of common thematic elements found in American broadcast television serieses (yes that's actually a word)
Most played character action game games on Steam
Take a look at the top character action game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 169,751 reviews of which 165,867 were positive and 3,884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played character action game game, thanks to its 4,552 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
165,867
3,884
4,552
players
2. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 146,133 reviews of which 140,260 were positive and 5,873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 2,627 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among character action game games based on player count.
9.5
140,260
5,873
2,627
players
3. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 17,118 reviews of which 15,904 were positive and 1,214 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 1,250 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among character action game games based on player count.
9.1
15,904
1,214
1,250
players
4. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes! Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is a action, hack and slash and character action game game developed by and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 18,395 reviews of which 16,223 were positive and 2,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 354 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.6
16,223
2,172
354
players
5. 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 2,239 reviews of which 1,654 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played character action game games.
7.2
1,654
585
8
players
6. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut is a action, female protagonist and vampire game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Ziggurat. Released on November 20th 2020 has received 991 reviews of which 783 were positive and 208 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played character action game games.
7.5
783
208
5
players
7. Lakeview Cabin Collection
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! Lakeview Cabin Collection is a survival horror, 2d platformer and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by Roope Tamminen. Released on April 09th 2015 has received 1,870 reviews of which 1,729 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.8
1,729
141
3
players
8. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is a adventure, casual and interactive fiction game developed and published by Telltale. Released on March 23rd 2009 has received 346 reviews of which 308 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.2
308
38
3
players
9. Fearmonium
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind. Fearmonium is a metroidvania, action-adventure and female protagonist game developed and published by Redblack Spade. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 477 reviews of which 409 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.0
409
68
3
players
10. The Wonderful 101: Remastered
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular! The Wonderful 101: Remastered is a action, adventure and superhero game developed and published by PlatinumGames Inc.. Released on May 19th 2020 has received 847 reviews of which 737 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.2
737
110
2
players
Best deals on character action game games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of character action game games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted character action game games.
1. 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 2,239 reviews of which 1,654 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for character action game category.
7.2
1,654
585
-98%
39.99€
0.85€
2. SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the deadly sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself. SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption is a horror, souls-like and hack and slash game developed by DARK STAR and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on October 22nd 2018 has received 975 reviews of which 636 were positive and 339 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in character action game games.
6.3
636
339
-97%
18.99€
0.65€
3. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes! Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is a action, hack and slash and character action game game developed by and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 18,395 reviews of which 16,223 were positive and 2,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in character action game games.
8.6
16,223
2,172
-90%
24.99€
2.59€
4. Assault Spy
Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy. Assault Spy is a action, indie and character action game game developed by Wazen and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on October 02nd 2018 has received 960 reviews of which 887 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.7
887
73
-89%
19.99€
2.39€
5. Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge. Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death is a action, spectacle fighter and hack and slash game developed by Zootfly and published by 505 Games. Released on September 20th 2013 has received 2,355 reviews of which 2,128 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.7
2,128
227
-84%
4.99€
0.80€
6. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 146,133 reviews of which 140,260 were positive and 5,873 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for character action game games.
9.5
140,260
5,873
-83%
29.99€
5.25€
7. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 17,118 reviews of which 15,904 were positive and 1,214 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for character action game games.
9.1
15,904
1,214
-78%
29.99€
6.87€
8. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut is a action, female protagonist and vampire game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Ziggurat. Released on November 20th 2020 has received 991 reviews of which 783 were positive and 208 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for character action game games.
7.5
783
208
-65%
12.49€
4.48€
9. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is a adventure, casual and interactive fiction game developed and published by Telltale. Released on March 23rd 2009 has received 346 reviews of which 308 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 61% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.2
308
38
-61%
12.49€
4.97€
10. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 169,751 reviews of which 165,867 were positive and 3,884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 52% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for character action game games.
9.6
165,867
3,884
-52%
23.99€
11.62€
Free character action game games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play character action game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play character action game games.
1. Chambers: The Outlaw
Take a bite of GETTING CHAMBERED in the Wild West: improvise to survive. Feed and take care of your horses. Open World with warring factions. Skills and upgrades: catch bullets, eat hats, summon bears. Revolver Monsters! Chambers: The Outlaw is a boomer shooter, fps and action game developed by Mr. Pink and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 763 reviews of which 613 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free character action game games on Steam.
7.6
613
150