Most Played RPG Games on Steam

Take a look at the top rpg games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more rpg titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best rpg games.

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1. Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power. Baldur's Gate 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2023 has received 760,662 reviews of which 736,688 were positive and 23,974 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 rpg game, thanks to its 51,170 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
736,688
23,974

51,170
players

2. Stardew Valley

You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? Stardew Valley is a game developed and published by . Released on February 26th 2016 has received 886,195 reviews of which 872,384 were positive and 13,811 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. While seeing 47,479 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among rpg games based on player count.
9.8
872,384
13,811

47,479
players

3. Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification. Cyberpunk 2077 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 09th 2020 has received 844,921 reviews of which 713,071 were positive and 131,850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 34,298 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among rpg games based on player count.
8.4
713,071
131,850

34,298
players

4. ELDEN RING

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. ELDEN RING is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2022 has received 1,056,677 reviews of which 981,540 were positive and 75,137 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 28,033 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played rpg games.
9.2
981,540
75,137

28,033
players

5. Black Desert

Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a game developed and published by . Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,919 reviews of which 64,416 were positive and 22,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 19,069 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played rpg games.
7.3
64,416
22,503

19,069
players

6. 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 17,879 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played rpg games.
9.1
310,162
26,896

17,879
players

7. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a game developed and published by . Released on February 18th 2014 has received 80,036 reviews of which 70,254 were positive and 9,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 17,127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played rpg games.
8.7
70,254
9,782

17,127
players

8. Crusader Kings III

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages. Crusader Kings III is a game developed and published by . Released on September 01st 2020 has received 126,909 reviews of which 114,259 were positive and 12,650 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 14,858 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played rpg games.
8.9
114,259
12,650

14,858
players

9. Fallout 4

Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the world of Fallout 4 – their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Fallout 4 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2015 has received 392,287 reviews of which 326,054 were positive and 66,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 12,852 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played rpg games.
8.2
326,054
66,233

12,852
players

10. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is a game developed and published by . Released on October 25th 2022 has received 264,391 reviews of which 232,360 were positive and 32,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 12,661 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played rpg games.
8.7
232,360
32,031

12,661
players