Best Loot 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 loot games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free loot games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Pixel Piracy
Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.
Battlepaths
Battlepaths is a loot-centric and addictive 2D-RPG featuring neat monster hacking, an excellent loot system, and great variety in character development. Learn skills, use powerfull potions, and hunt down the Chaos Overlord.
FATE: Undiscovered Realms
FATE fans! You asked for it and we delivered. FATE: Undiscovered Realms, the dungeon crawl-ier sequel to our classic dungeon crawler, is now available! Take up the quest to find a mysterious tome. Import your characters from the original FATE and start a new adventure today!
Super Motherload
Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.
Platformines
Platformines is a unique 2D platformer packed with exploration, RPG and shooter elements, set in a vast 16-bit underground world! Customise your character, master all difficulty levels and literally jump to the top of the leaderboards to prove your skills!
Drox Operative
Drox Operative is a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy, and co-op multiplayer for Windows and Mac.Eons ago the Drox ruled the galaxy through their mighty Operatives. These elite starship captains were trained to accomplish the impossible at whatever cost necessary.
FATE
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
Tales of Maj'Eyal
Tales of Maj’Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building. Play as one of many unique races and classes in the lore-filled world of Eyal, exploring random dungeons, facing challenging battles, and developing characters with your own tailored mix of abilities and powers.
Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.
Prime World: Defenders
Fight off hordes of monstrous mutants created from a strange cataclysmic event in the new tower defense game, Prime World: Defenders. Join a group of exile treasure hunters who have ventured into the capital of an ancient empire, vast with mystery and danger.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine
Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.
Sword of the Stars: The Pit
A fun, fast, light-hearted, turn-based RPG, where the tradition of old school dungeon-diving games meets the sci-fi Sword of the Stars universe!
Sacred 2 Gold
Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.
Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Torchlight II
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.
MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free.
Dungeon Siege
Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.
Torchlight
Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.
Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded
This is the unique alloy of arcade action and RPG elements which combines well-established world of classical games and unmatched dynamics of the first part.
Sacred Gold
A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.
Dungeon Siege II
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.Most played loot games on Steam
Take a look at the top loot games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 163,020 reviews of which 116,104 were positive and 46,916 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played loot game, thanks to its 39,440 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.1
116,104
46,916
39,440
players
2. Last Epoch
Uncover the Past, Reforge the Future. Ascend into one of 15 mastery classes and explore dangerous dungeons, hunt epic loot, craft legendary weapons, and wield the power of over a hundred transformative skill trees. Last Epoch is being developed by a team of passionate Action RPG enthusiasts. Last Epoch is a action rpg, loot and hack and slash game developed and published by Eleventh Hour Games. Released on February 21st 2024 has received 107,562 reviews of which 85,120 were positive and 22,442 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 32,241 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among loot games based on player count.
7.8
85,120
22,442
32,241
players
3. Diablo® IV
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content. Diablo® IV is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment and Inc.. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 48,362 reviews of which 31,895 were positive and 16,467 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. While seeing 12,343 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among loot games based on player count.
6.5
31,895
16,467
12,343
players
4. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,023 reviews of which 8,768 were positive and 5,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 11,039 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played loot games.
6.2
8,768
5,255
11,039
players
5. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. Dark and Darker is a early access, dungeon crawler and multiplayer game developed and published by IRONMACE. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 67,909 reviews of which 47,703 were positive and 20,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 9,845 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played loot games.
7.0
47,703
20,206
9,845
players
6. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents. Torchlight: Infinite is a rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by XD. Released on May 09th 2023 has received 14,806 reviews of which 10,413 were positive and 4,393 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 4,069 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played loot games.
6.9
10,413
4,393
4,069
players
7. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,529 reviews of which 209,357 were positive and 25,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 3,519 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played loot games.
8.8
209,357
25,172
3,519
players
8. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience. Borderlands 2 is a loot, shooter and action game developed by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 20th 2012 has received 291,128 reviews of which 272,876 were positive and 18,252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,341 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played loot games.
9.3
272,876
18,252
2,341
players
9. Grim Dawn
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence. Grim Dawn is a action rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by Crate Entertainment. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 99,272 reviews of which 93,063 were positive and 6,209 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,285 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played loot games.
9.2
93,063
6,209
1,285
players
10. Multiverse Loot Hunter
This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle. Multiverse Loot Hunter is a rpg, strategy and loot game developed and published by 游戏养家工作室. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 1,461 reviews of which 1,202 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,185 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played loot games.
7.9
1,202
259
1,185
players
Best deals on loot games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of loot games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted loot games.
1. Torchlight II
The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer. Torchlight II is a rpg, action rpg and hack and slash game developed by Runic Games and published by Arc Games. Released on September 20th 2012 has received 44,254 reviews of which 41,050 were positive and 3,204 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for loot category.
9.1
41,050
3,204
-92%
19.88€
1.59€
2. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience. Borderlands 2 is a loot, shooter and action game developed by Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Mac) and Aspyr (Linux) and published by Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux) and 2K. Released on September 20th 2012 has received 291,128 reviews of which 272,876 were positive and 18,252 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in loot games.
9.3
272,876
18,252
-89%
28.91€
3.18€
3. Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Neon Abyss is a rogue-like, platformer and loot game developed by Veewo Games and published by Veewo Games and Team17. Released on July 14th 2020 has received 23,046 reviews of which 19,909 were positive and 3,137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in loot games.
8.5
19,909
3,137
-87%
19.38€
2.52€
4. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a loot, adventure and looter shooter game developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. Released on June 23rd 2022 has received 21,389 reviews of which 15,768 were positive and 5,621 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for loot games.
7.3
15,768
5,621
-83%
60.12€
10.22€
5. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
For its 10 year anniversary, Titan Quest will shine in new splendour. This Anniversary Edition combines both Titan Quest and Titan Quest Immortal Throne in one game, and has been given a massive overhaul for the ultimate ARPG experience. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is a rpg, hack and slash and action rpg game developed by Iron Lore Entertainment and THQ Nordic and published by THQ Nordic. Released on August 31st 2016 has received 35,348 reviews of which 32,158 were positive and 3,190 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for loot games.
8.9
32,158
3,190
-80%
19.90€
3.98€
6. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced
Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora. Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced is a fps, co-op and shooter game developed by Gearbox Software and Blind Squirrel Games and published by 2K. Released on August 31st 2023 has received 23,445 reviews of which 20,054 were positive and 3,391 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for loot games.
8.4
20,054
3,391
-78%
30.27€
6.66€
7. Chronicon
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await! Chronicon is a loot, action rpg and hack and slash game developed and published by Subworld. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 9,291 reviews of which 8,776 were positive and 515 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for loot games.
9.2
8,776
515
-75%
13.88€
3.47€
8. Never Return
"Never Return" is a 3D action adventure game with roguelike elements. There are various weapon types to choose from. Each Type has its own play style. With thousands of creative prefixes and a huge amount of skills, every player can easily create their own build. Never Return is a loot, rogue-lite and action-adventure game developed by YeMuNetWork and published by Cyberisle. Released on August 20th 2021 has received 1,628 reviews of which 1,210 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 59% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for loot games.
7.2
1,210
418
-59%
11.71€
4.80€
9. Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a action rpg, hack and slash and rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on December 06th 2024 has received 163,020 reviews of which 116,104 were positive and 46,916 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 45% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for loot games.
7.1
116,104
46,916
-45%
27.80€
15.29€
10. Star Valor
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences. Star Valor is a space, sandbox and action game developed and published by Rafael Burgos. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 2,762 reviews of which 2,472 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 31% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for loot games.
8.6
2,472
290
-31%
23.55€
16.25€
Free loot games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play loot games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play loot games.
1. MapleStory
Join over 260 million players worldwide in MapleStory, the world’s biggest 2D MMORPG adventure! Play now for free. MapleStory is a mmorpg, 2d platformer and character customization game developed by Nexon Korea Corporation and published by Nexon America Inc.. Released on August 09th 2012 has received 14,023 reviews of which 8,768 were positive and 5,255 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 11,039 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free loot games on Steam.
6.2
8,768
5,255
11,039
players
2. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters. Dark and Darker is a early access, dungeon crawler and multiplayer game developed and published by IRONMACE. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 67,909 reviews of which 47,703 were positive and 20,206 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 9,845, this loot game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free loot games on Steam.
7.0
47,703
20,206
9,845
players
3. Torchlight: Infinite
The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents. Torchlight: Infinite is a rpg, hack and slash and loot game developed and published by XD. Released on May 09th 2023 has received 14,806 reviews of which 10,413 were positive and 4,393 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 4,069, this loot game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free loot games on Steam.
6.9
10,413
4,393
4,069
players
4. Path of Exile
You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win. Path of Exile is a free to play, dark fantasy and action rpg game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. Released on October 23rd 2013 has received 234,529 reviews of which 209,357 were positive and 25,172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,519 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free loot games on Steam.
8.8
209,357
25,172
3,519
players
5. Eternium
Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG. Eternium is a free to play, hack and slash and rpg game developed by Dream Primer and Making Fun and published by Making Fun. Released on August 21st 2023 has received 4,036 reviews of which 3,321 were positive and 715 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free loot games on Steam.
8.0
3,321
715
93
players
6. Ashen Empires
Ashen Empires is a classic MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Dransik. Dransik has been besieged by the sinister forces of Talazar, preying on mortals. Play with your friends, battle your foes, complete quests, defeat powerful bosses, pursue tradeskills in a player-driven market. Play YOUR way! Ashen Empires is a rpg, mmorpg and old school game developed and published by Iron Will Games and LLC. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 396 reviews of which 301 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free loot games on Steam.
7.2
301
95
90
players
7. Expedition Agartha
Expedition Agartha is a high-stakes first person slasher. Loot ancient treasures, conquer mythological enemies, and extract to safety - alone or up to groups of three. Gear up and launch your expedition in the first and only medieval extraction looter available on Steam! Expedition Agartha is a extraction shooter, loot and swordplay game developed by Matrioshka Games and published by Wandering Wizard and Snail Games USA. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 1,683 reviews of which 1,093 were positive and 590 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free loot games on Steam.
6.3
1,093
590