Discounted 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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Miasma Chronicles
From the creators of Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes a beautifully crafted tactical adventure you won’t forget. Embark on a quest across a post-apocalyptic wasteland torn apart by a savage force known only as the ‘Miasma’.
Super Dungeon Maker
Super Dungeon Maker is a creative pixel art dungeon editor inspired by the best 2D adventure games. Choose however many levels, enemies, secret rooms, traps and items you want. Challenge your friends and the community to master your dungeon or play the countless dungeons of the community.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition
Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.
Bramble: The Mountain King
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Strayed Lights
An atmospheric action adventure combining a wordless experience with cinematic fights based around colors. Restore your light that was torn by shadows and face endearing creatures deformed by their emotions.
Afterimage
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
Rusted Moss
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Wall World
Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks. Will you be able to survive and learn the secrets of the Wall World?
Troublemaker
Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre.
9 Years of Shadows
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
Apewar
Apewar is an online tactical and action FPS/TPS monkey war game adapted from real life. Build your monkey team and fight against your enemies. By playing in a coordinated way, you can have fun and win with a good strategy. Monkeys are strong together!
Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Vernal Edge
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
Hunted by mercenaries of an enemy with untold power, the fighter Pseudo and the creature under his protection begin a perilous quest to the edges of strange lands.
Figment 2: Creed Valley
Figment 2: Creed Valley is an action-adventure game set in the human mind. Face bosses in musical showdowns, make your way through puzzles, and explore unique environments.
Scars Above
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Atomic Heart
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Elderand
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
Wanted: Dead
Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Deliver Us Mars
Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.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 16th 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 10,960 reviews of which 9,714 were positive and 1,246 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action-adventure game, thanks to its 11,768 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
9,714
1,246
11,768
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 12,463 reviews of which 11,320 were positive and 1,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 7,432 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
11,320
1,143
7,432
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 66,609 reviews of which 65,171 were positive and 1,438 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 5,812 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
65,171
1,438
5,812
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 4,196 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
4,196
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 74,231 reviews of which 58,153 were positive and 16,078 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 2,706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
7.7
58,153
16,078
2,706
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 171,285 reviews of which 138,587 were positive and 32,698 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 2,440 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.0
138,587
32,698
2,440
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 29,561 reviews of which 25,444 were positive and 4,117 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 2,380 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.4
25,444
4,117
2,380
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 1,876 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
1,876
players
9. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Cloud Strife, an ex-SOLDIER operative, descends on the mako-powered city of Midgar. The world of the timeless classic FINAL FANTASY VII is reborn, using cutting-edge graphics technology, a new battle system and an additional adventure featuring Yuffie Kisaragi. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is a rpg, action rpg and jrpg game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 36,154 reviews of which 32,105 were positive and 4,049 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 856 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
8.7
32,105
4,049
856
players
10. South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past. South of Midnight is a action-adventure, female protagonist and fantasy game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on April 08th 2025 has received 846 reviews of which 788 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 804 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action-adventure games.
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788
58
804
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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 16th 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 783 reviews of which 551 were positive and 232 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
551
232
-96%
56.00€
2.24€
2. Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom! Astalon: Tears of the Earth is a fantasy, exploration and metroidvania game developed by LABS Works and published by DANGEN Entertainment. Released on June 03rd 2021 has received 1,124 reviews of which 1,023 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action-adventure games.
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1,023
101
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20.00€
1.00€
3. 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 2,140 reviews of which 1,593 were positive and 547 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 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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1,593
547
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
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 606 reviews of which 579 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.
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579
27
-94%
27.67€
1.66€
5. The Gunk
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… The Gunk is a action-adventure, atmospheric and sci-fi game developed by Image & Form Games and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released on April 29th 2022 has received 2,588 reviews of which 2,226 were positive and 362 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 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.
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2,226
362
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24.33€
1.46€
6. 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 13,203 reviews of which 11,784 were positive and 1,419 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 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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11,784
1,419
-93%
30.29€
2.12€
7. 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 1,789 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 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.
7.1
1,319
470
-93%
21.71€
1.52€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
6.9
1,887
776
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
9. 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 3,152 reviews of which 3,088 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for action-adventure games.
9.4
3,088
64
-92%
24.13€
1.93€
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 38,454 reviews of which 36,217 were positive and 2,237 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
36,217
2,237
-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 16th 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 4,027 reviews of which 3,315 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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3,315
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79
players
2. 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 1,733 reviews of which 1,487 were positive and 246 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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246
19
players
3. 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 2,622 reviews of which 2,384 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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2,384
238
17
players
4. 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 4,474 reviews of which 4,217 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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257
13
players
5. 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 1,258 reviews of which 1,223 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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1,223
35
12
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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310
113
12
players
7. 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 551 reviews of which 454 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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454
97
8
players
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8. 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 8,287 reviews of which 8,033 were positive and 254 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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5
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9. Grimhook
Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos. Grimhook is a action, adventure and first-person game developed and published by Unlimited Fries. Released on December 08th 2023 has received 3,518 reviews of which 3,441 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
9.4
3,441
77
4
players
10. Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows!
Blow leaves at 6am on a Sunday and earn points by annoying all the neighbors. But beware - unexpected challenges await on your journey to rid the world of leaves! Leaf Blower Man: This Game Blows! is a comedy, villain protagonist and action-adventure game developed and published by Unbound Creations. Released on October 18th 2023 has received 349 reviews of which 312 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free action-adventure games on Steam.
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312
37
4
players