Best Class-Based 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 class-based games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free class-based games are available at the bottom of the page.
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FINAL FANTASY VI
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
My life as an archeologist
Click your way through 100 levels of archeological treasure hunting, loot and improve your equipment, uncover build-defining artefacts on every boss, choose between three different classes and find the one that best fits your playstyle! Research monsters cards and improve every run!
The Two of Us
The Two of Us is a 2D Co-op Platformer that has a strong emphasis on working together. You will be greeted with various puzzle levels where you must work in conjunction with your friend to navigate the level.
Arena of Kings
ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!
Perfect Heist 2
Perfect Heist 2 is a round-based online game, where robbers try to hide in plain sight while robbing a bank without being noticed by the cop team!
Mud and Blood
Mud and Blood, the cult classic flash real time strategy game, returns with its signature take on infantry tactics. Command a small squad through brutal battles against unfair odds. This is combat. Experience the chaos and unceremonious violence of modern war, where every decision counts.
SYNTHETIK 2
SYNTHETIK 2 is a bold continuation of SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising. Fight a world overrun by the relentless Machine Legion. Experience the next level in gun-play and upgrade yourself beyond measure to rival their Gods. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
FINAL FANTASY V
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Gloomhaven
Lead your band of mercenaries in the land of Gloomhaven, work with unsavoury individuals, shape the fate of the region, fight your way through horrific places and get rich or die trying in this ruthless Tactical-RPG.
FINAL FANTASY IV
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
A new entry in the “Bravely" series! Four new Heroes of Light emerge in a new world and story!
FINAL FANTASY III
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY II
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
PULSAR: Lost Colony
The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits
Anima : The Reign of Darkness
Explore a dark fantasy world, descend into the darkest depths and fight hordes of demons in this fast paced Action RPG. Fully customize your character, loot hunderd of unique items and destroy the evil that is corrupting the world once again!
Solasta: Crown of the Magister
Roll for initiative, take attacks of opportunity, manage player location and the verticality of the battle field in this Turn-Based Tactical RPG based on the SRD 5.1 Ruleset. In Solasta, you make the choices, dice decide your destiny.
SNKRX
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Kakele Online - MMORPG
Kakele Online is a 2D MMORPG! It is a cross platform top-down multiplayer open world nostalgic and classic 2D pixel art real time role playing game. Play on Mobile and PC! NO pay to win! NO ads on PC! Play for FREE!
Most played class-based games on Steam
Take a look at the top class-based games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played class-based game, thanks to its 7,414 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.0
80,268
32,692
7,414
players
2. FINAL FANTASY V
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics. FINAL FANTASY V is a rpg, singleplayer and jrpg game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on November 10th 2021 has received 1,935 reviews of which 1,713 were positive and 222 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 215 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among class-based games based on player count.
8.5
1,713
222
215
players
3. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a twin stick shooter, pve and top-down shooter game developed and published by Reactive Drop Team. Released on April 20th 2017 has received 22,649 reviews of which 21,500 were positive and 1,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 182 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among class-based games based on player count.
9.3
21,500
1,149
182
players
4. Nomad Idle
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival. Nomad Idle is a idler, clicker and class-based game developed and published by The Fox Knocks. Released on April 04th 2025 has received 697 reviews of which 442 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 132 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played class-based games.
6.2
442
255
132
players
5. Deadlink
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet." Deadlink is a fps, action roguelike and cyberpunk game developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,399 reviews of which 3,050 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played class-based games.
8.6
3,050
349
16
players
6. Quantum Protocol
A deckbuilding card game where it's always your turn. Play as the master hackers of Quantum and take on the most dangerous malware in the world. Every action matters. Make plays, upgrade your deck, and break the enemy board! Quantum Protocol is a anime, deckbuilding and card game game developed and published by Kaio Meris. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 624 reviews of which 566 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played class-based games.
8.5
566
58
1
players
7. Dredgers
Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible! Dredgers is a action roguelike, hack and slash and class-based game developed and published by Pirate-Rob. Released on October 23rd 2019 has received 477 reviews of which 426 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played class-based games.
8.3
426
51
8. Phoenix Force
Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes. Phoenix Force is a bullet hell, difficult and fantasy game developed and published by Awoker Games. Released on November 13th 2014 has received 917 reviews of which 767 were positive and 150 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played class-based games.
7.9
767
150
Best deals on class-based games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of class-based 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 class-based games.
1. Deadlink
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet." Deadlink is a fps, action roguelike and cyberpunk game developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,399 reviews of which 3,050 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for class-based category.
8.6
3,050
349
-99%
24.50€
0.43€
2. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in class-based games.
7.0
80,268
32,692
-75%
39.99€
10.26€
Free class-based games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play class-based 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 class-based games.
1. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a twin stick shooter, pve and top-down shooter game developed and published by Reactive Drop Team. Released on April 20th 2017 has received 22,649 reviews of which 21,500 were positive and 1,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 182 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free class-based games on Steam.
9.3
21,500
1,149
182
players