Best Action-Adventure 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 action-adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free action-adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Bionic Commando
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for...
Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™
The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.
Overlord II
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Prototype™
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
Mirror's Edge™
In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.
Prince of Persia®
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...
Tomb Raider: Underworld
Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...
Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition
Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...
Overlord™: Raising Hell
How evil can you get? Discover how corruptible you are in Overlord, the twisted fantasy action adventure where you can be evil (or really evil). In the game's seriously warped fantasy world, players will become the Overlord and get first-hand experience of how absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Overlord™
Prepare to be tempted, mesmerized and thrilled, become the Overlord, how corrupt you become depends on how you handle any given situation. Your actions impact the game world. With incredible power at your disposal and a team of evil minded minions to do your evil bidding, how will you resist the temptation to be incredibly despotic?
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...
Tomb Raider: Legend
Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.
Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.Most played action-adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top action-adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 23rd 2025.
1. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more. The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and third-person shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC, Nixxes Software and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on April 03rd 2025 has received 15,280 reviews of which 13,680 were positive and 1,600 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action-adventure game, thanks to its 10,647 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
13,680
1,600
10,647
players
2. The First Berserker: Khazan
The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies. The First Berserker: Khazan is a souls-like, difficult and hack and slash game developed by Neople and published by NEXON. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 13,346 reviews of which 12,116 were positive and 1,230 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 5,161 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action-adventure games based on player count.
8.8
12,116
1,230
5,161
players
3. Split Fiction
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure. Split Fiction is a co-op, split screen and female protagonist game developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 70,245 reviews of which 68,696 were positive and 1,549 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 4,619 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action-adventure games based on player count.
9.6
68,696
1,549
4,619
players
4. 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 action-adventure, horror and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 111,015 reviews of which 78,530 were positive and 32,485 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. With 3,634 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.0
78,530
32,485
3,634
players
5. The Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™. The Last of Us™ Part I is a story rich, post-apocalyptic and shooter game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on March 28th 2023 has received 75,180 reviews of which 59,114 were positive and 16,066 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 3,303 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.8
59,114
16,066
3,303
players
6. Far Cry® 5
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult. Far Cry® 5 is a open world, action-adventure and multiplayer game developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm, Ubisoft Shanghai, Ubisoft Toronto and Ubisoft Kiev and published by Ubisoft. Released on March 26th 2018 has received 171,660 reviews of which 138,887 were positive and 32,773 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,562 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.0
138,887
32,773
2,562
players
7. God of War Ragnarök
Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC. God of War Ragnarök is a action, adventure and action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and Jetpack Interactive and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on September 19th 2024 has received 29,880 reviews of which 25,737 were positive and 4,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,085 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.5
25,737
4,143
2,085
players
8. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a deeply social high fantasy MMORPG that challenges its players and rewards effort. Join the denizens of Terminus to uncover the mysteries of a world divided by Celestial loyalty… and betrayal. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a adventure, rpg and mmorpg game developed and published by Visionary Realms. Released on December 13th 2024 has received 4,235 reviews of which 3,283 were positive and 952 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,622 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.5
3,283
952
1,622
players
9. Dead Island 2
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer. Dead Island 2 is a co-op, zombies and gore game developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. Released on April 22nd 2024 has received 12,484 reviews of which 9,673 were positive and 2,811 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.6
9,673
2,811
684
players
10. Sniper Elite: Resistance
Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France. Sniper Elite: Resistance is a action, adventure and third-person shooter game developed and published by Rebellion. Released on January 30th 2025 has received 2,970 reviews of which 2,074 were positive and 896 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 650 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
6.8
2,074
896
650
players
Best deals on action-adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of action-adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on April 23rd 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted action-adventure games.
1. Gungrave G.O.R.E
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets. Gungrave G.O.R.E is a action, action-adventure and 3d game developed by IGGYMOB Co. and Ltd and published by Prime Matter. Released on November 22nd 2022 has received 787 reviews of which 554 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for action-adventure category.
6.8
554
233
-96%
56.00€
2.24€
2. 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 2,165 reviews of which 1,609 were positive and 556 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action-adventure games.
7.2
1,609
556
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
3. Souldiers
Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat. Souldiers is a metroidvania, pixel graphics and action game developed by Retro Forge and published by Dear Villagers. Released on June 02nd 2022 has received 2,628 reviews of which 1,786 were positive and 842 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in action-adventure games.
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1,786
842
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. New Super Lucky's Tale
Jump, burrow, and tail swipe your way to victory in this love letter to classic 3D platformers! New Super Lucky's Tale is a adventure, 3d platformer and action-adventure game developed and published by Playful Corp.. Released on August 21st 2020 has received 612 reviews of which 585 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
8.9
585
27
-94%
27.67€
1.66€
5. War Mongrels
War Mongrels is an isometric real-time tactics game that takes place on the eastern front of World War II. Dynamic and tactical gameplay with stealth elements, tightly packed into a dark, fascinating story! Play on your own or in online co-op (PC). War Mongrels is a strategy, real time tactics and stealth game developed by Destructive Creations and published by Destructive Creations and DMM Games - Asia. Released on October 19th 2021 has received 2,167 reviews of which 1,617 were positive and 550 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.2
1,617
550
-94%
38.83€
2.33€
6. Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size! Tinykin is a 3d platformer, cute and action-adventure game developed by Splashteam and published by tinyBuild. Released on August 30th 2022 has received 3,171 reviews of which 3,107 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
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3,107
64
-93%
26.00€
1.82€
7. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle-platformer, local co-op and online co-op game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on October 08th 2019 has received 13,234 reviews of which 11,811 were positive and 1,423 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
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11,811
1,423
-93%
28.14€
1.97€
8. Pine
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain. Pine is a singleplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Twirlbound and published by Kongregate. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,788 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
7.1
1,319
469
-93%
21.71€
1.52€
9. Trek to Yomi
As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward. Trek to Yomi is a action, adventure and side scroller game developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog and published by Devolver Digital. Released on May 05th 2022 has received 2,663 reviews of which 1,887 were positive and 776 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
6.9
1,887
776
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
10. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord leading the unpredictable Guardians from one explosion of chaos to the next. You got this. Probably. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a singleplayer, story rich and action game developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Eidos Interactive Corp.. Released on October 26th 2021 has received 38,562 reviews of which 36,313 were positive and 2,249 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
9.2
36,313
2,249
-92%
62.38€
4.99€
Free action-adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play action-adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 23rd 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play action-adventure games.
1. 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 4,030 reviews of which 3,318 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 103 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free action-adventure games on Steam.
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3,318
712
103
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2. The Big Catch: Tacklebox
Crack open the Tacklebox to show off your platforming prowess and fishing skills in this free prologue to The Big Catch. The Big Catch: Tacklebox is a action, adventure and 3d platformer game developed by Filet Group and published by Filet Group, XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Inc.. Released on June 07th 2024 has received 2,642 reviews of which 2,403 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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239
28
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3. Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints
This is the free version of the game "Ale & Tale Tavern". Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Ale & Tale Tavern: First Pints is a simulation, action and sandbox game developed by Scienart Games and published by GrabTheGames and UpgradePoint. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 4,481 reviews of which 4,221 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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260
19
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4. Nightmare House: The Original Mod
Wake up, it’s time for the real nightmare to begin. Make your way through a terrorizing house, uncover the secrets of a haunted hospital, fight through hordes of the undead, and try to escape Nightmare House. Nightmare House: The Original Mod is a free to play, horror and action-adventure game developed and published by We Create Stuff. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,295 reviews of which 1,257 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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1,257
38
18
players
5. The Genesis Project
The Genesis Project is an attempt to replicate Sburb from the popular webcomic Homestuck, made by Andrew Hussie. The Genesis Project is a early access, adventure and rpg game developed and published by Perfectly Generic Team. Released on April 13th 2022 has received 1,743 reviews of which 1,491 were positive and 252 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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6. UNBEATABLE [white label]
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure. UNBEATABLE [white label] is a rhythm, anime and female protagonist game developed and published by D-CELL GAMES. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 8,291 reviews of which 8,036 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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8,036
255
14
players
7. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is a early access, ninja and free to play game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on August 22nd 2023 has received 423 reviews of which 310 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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310
113
10
players
8. Blade of God X: Orisols
BOGX emerges from the shadows as a captivating dark-themed Action RPG, marking a thrilling continuation of the Blade of God saga. From Game, Beyond Game. Inheritor, the gods lie vanquished in twilight— You stand as the last sentinel. Blade of God X: Orisols is a action, rpg and 3d fighter game developed and published by PGD. Released on December 11th 2024 has received 557 reviews of which 458 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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458
99
5
players
9. The Aquarium does not dance
This is a horror adventure game where a girl, devoted to her best friend, searches for her companion in an aquarium that has transformed into a world of horror. While evading the deformed entities known as "Creepies," the player must unravel the mysteries concealed within the aquarium. The Aquarium does not dance is a rpg, adventure and horror game developed by 橙々 and Gotcha Gotcha Games and published by Gotcha Gotcha Games. Released on February 14th 2024 has received 775 reviews of which 751 were positive and 24 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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24
4
players
10. Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters
Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars! Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters is a exploration, rpg and top-down shooter game developed and published by Pistol Shrimp. Released on February 19th 2024 has received 336 reviews of which 329 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.0
329
7
4
players