Best Action RPG 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 rpg games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free action rpg games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Sea Dogs: To Each His Own

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.1
Release 06 Dec 2012

Divinity II: Developer's Cut

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Oct 2012

Of Orcs And Men

You have been appointed to fulfill an extremely dangerous mission, deep in enemy territory: to kill one man... the Emperor himself. Lead the revolution of the Orcs and Goblins!

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 11 Oct 2012

Borderlands 2

The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

Price -89% 3.29€
Rating 9.3
Release 20 Sep 2012

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.

Price -92% 1.59€
Rating 9.1
Release 20 Sep 2012

Divine Divinity

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 05 Jul 2012

Vindictus

Enter a dark and sinister world where you must battle for survival. With gratifying real-time combat, epic monsters, and glorious visuals, this isn't just another MMO... This is VINDICTUS!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 22 Jun 2012

Game of Thrones

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Price 14.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 07 Jun 2012

Ys Origin

The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

Price 15.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 31 May 2012

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.8
Release 26 Apr 2012

Ys: The Oath in Felghana

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Mar 2012

Realm of the Mad God Exalt

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Feb 2012

Star Trek Online

In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 31 Jan 2012

Fortune Summoners

A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.

Price 14.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Jan 2012

Fable - The Lost Chapters

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Price 8.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 19 Dec 2011

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

Price -57% 6.41€
Rating 9.4
Release 10 Nov 2011

Dungeon Defenders

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Price -12% 12.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 18 Oct 2011

Bastion

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Price 14.79€
Rating 9.4
Release 16 Aug 2011

Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters

A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 29 Jul 2011

E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Price 9.75€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Jul 2011

Champions Online

Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.0
Release 14 Jun 2011

Spiral Knights

Join the ranks of the Spiral Knights. Stranded on an alien world, you must explore the ever-changing Clockworks beneath its surface.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.2
Release 14 Jun 2011

Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword

The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 03 May 2011

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.

Price -33% 4.66€
Rating 7.9
Release 05 Apr 2011

Most played action rpg games on Steam

Take a look at the top action rpg games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.

1. 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 101,433 reviews of which 78,534 were positive and 22,899 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played action rpg game, thanks to its 116,747 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.7
78,534
22,899

116,747
players

2. 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 157,449 reviews of which 114,944 were positive and 42,505 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 86,876 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among action rpg games based on player count.
7.2
114,944
42,505

86,876
players

3. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a free to play, action rpg and looter shooter game developed and published by Digital Extremes. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 620,575 reviews of which 540,595 were positive and 79,980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 45,100 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among action rpg games based on player count.
8.6
540,595
79,980

45,100
players

4. Lost Ark

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 201,765 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. With 14,696 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played action rpg games.
7.1
143,481
58,284

14,696
players

5. 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 12,907 reviews of which 11,725 were positive and 1,182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 8,030 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played action rpg games.
8.9
11,725
1,182

8,030
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 14,591 reviews of which 10,253 were positive and 4,338 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 6,628 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played action rpg games.
6.9
10,253
4,338

6,628
players

7. GrandChase

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters. GrandChase is a action, free to play and pve game developed and published by KOG. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 23,988 reviews of which 15,145 were positive and 8,843 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 5,279 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played action rpg games.
6.3
15,145
8,843

5,279
players

8. Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. You shall set out as the Destined One to venture into the challenges and marvels ahead, to uncover the obscured truth beneath the veil of a glorious legend from the past. Black Myth: Wukong is a mythology, action rpg and action game developed and published by Game Science. Released on August 19th 2024 has received 1,142,140 reviews of which 1,104,120 were positive and 38,020 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 5,154 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played action rpg games.
9.6
1,104,120
38,020

5,154
players

9. 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 234,161 reviews of which 209,079 were positive and 25,082 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,776 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played action rpg games.
8.8
209,079
25,082

4,776
players

10. 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 47,590 reviews of which 31,286 were positive and 16,304 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 4,599 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played action rpg games.
6.5
31,286
16,304

4,599
players

Best deals on action rpg games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of action rpg games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted action rpg games.

1. Kitaria Fables

Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend! Kitaria Fables is a co-op, action rpg and farming sim game developed by Twin Hearts and published by PQube. Released on September 01st 2021 has received 1,497 reviews of which 1,079 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for action rpg category.
7.0
1,079
418

-95% 20.40€ 1.02€

2. Batora: Lost Haven

Batora: Lost Haven® is a choice-driven isometric action adventure with RPG elements and a unique duality system affecting combat, story, dialogues, puzzles, and endings, that will make you question the meaning of sacrifice. Batora: Lost Haven is a action rpg, rpg and story rich game developed by Stormind Games and published by Team17. Released on October 20th 2022 has received 394 reviews of which 261 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in action rpg games.
6.4
261
133

-95% 22.60€ 1.13€

3. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition

Svart Alfheim and the Accelerated World have begun to merge. In the midst of the chaos, Yui has gone missing. Kirito must challenge the Seven Kings of pure color from the Accelerated World to gain access to her location. Accel World VS. Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition is a anime, rpg and jrpg game developed by ARTDINK CORPORATION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 12th 2017 has received 1,139 reviews of which 844 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in action rpg games.
7.1
844
295

-94% 47.00€ 2.82€

4. 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 44,233 reviews of which 41,032 were positive and 3,201 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
9.1
41,032
3,201

-92% 19.88€ 1.59€

5. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut

Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions! The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is a rpg, adventure and hack and slash game developed and published by NeocoreGames. Released on November 06th 2015 has received 3,679 reviews of which 2,814 were positive and 865 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
7.4
2,814
865

-92% 47.50€ 3.80€

6. Seven: Enhanced Edition

Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion. Seven: Enhanced Edition is a action rpg, stealth and isometric game developed by IMGN.PRO and Fool's Theory and published by IMGN.PRO. Released on December 01st 2017 has received 1,992 reviews of which 1,520 were positive and 472 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
7.4
1,520
472

-92% 30.75€ 2.46€

7. Cat Quest II

Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before! Cat Quest II is a adventure, exploration and action rpg game developed by The Gentlebros and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 6,236 reviews of which 5,968 were positive and 268 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
9.2
5,968
268

-91% 14.33€ 1.29€

8. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tales of Vesperia and the return of this fan-favorite with the Definitive Edition! Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is a jrpg, rpg and anime game developed by QLOC and Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on January 10th 2019 has received 4,454 reviews of which 3,619 were positive and 835 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
7.9
3,619
835

-90% 39.80€ 3.98€

9. 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. Wanted: Dead is a hack and slash, third-person shooter and female protagonist game developed by Soleil Ltd. and published by 110 Industries SA. Released on February 14th 2023 has received 1,603 reviews of which 1,068 were positive and 535 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
6.5
1,068
535

-90% 29.60€ 2.96€

10. Sword of the Necromancer

Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost. Sword of the Necromancer is a rogue-lite, action rpg and local multiplayer game developed by Grimorio of Games and published by Grimorio of Games and JanduSoft. Released on January 28th 2021 has received 350 reviews of which 236 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for action rpg games.
6.4
236
114

-90% 15.70€ 1.57€

Free action rpg games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play action rpg games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play action rpg games.

1. Warframe

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a free to play, action rpg and looter shooter game developed and published by Digital Extremes. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 620,575 reviews of which 540,595 were positive and 79,980 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 45,100 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free action rpg games on Steam.
8.6
540,595
79,980

45,100
players

2. Lost Ark

Embark on an odyssey for the Lost Ark in a vast, vibrant world: explore new lands, seek out lost treasures, and test yourself in thrilling action combat in this action-packed free-to-play RPG. Lost Ark is a mmorpg, free to play and action rpg game developed by Smilegate RPG and published by Amazon Games. Released on February 11th 2022 has received 201,765 reviews of which 143,481 were positive and 58,284 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 14,696, this action rpg game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free action rpg games on Steam.
7.1
143,481
58,284

14,696
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 14,591 reviews of which 10,253 were positive and 4,338 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 6,628, this action rpg game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free action rpg games on Steam.
6.9
10,253
4,338

6,628
players

4. GrandChase

Grand Chase is a free side-scrolling online action RPG with anime inspired graphics. Enjoy exciting adventures in dungeons and PvP with unique characters. GrandChase is a action, free to play and pve game developed and published by KOG. Released on July 27th 2021 has received 23,988 reviews of which 15,145 were positive and 8,843 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 5,279 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free action rpg games on Steam.
6.3
15,145
8,843

5,279
players

5. 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 234,161 reviews of which 209,079 were positive and 25,082 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 4,776 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free action rpg games on Steam.
8.8
209,079
25,082

4,776
players

6. Honkai Impact 3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd - Ultimate anime action made real! HD cel-shading, infinite combos, explosive feedback... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive stage events, star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend! Honkai Impact 3rd is a free to play, action and adventure game developed and published by COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.. Released on October 21st 2021 has received 9,686 reviews of which 7,062 were positive and 2,624 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 128 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free action rpg games on Steam.
7.2
7,062
2,624

128
players

7. Champions Online

Grab your cape and defend Millennium City in this comic book-style action MMORPG! Design your hero and costume from thousands of costume pieces, face super-villains like Dr. Destroyer, and create your own unique nemesis. Champions Online is a mmorpg, superhero and character customization game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Arc Games. Released on June 14th 2011 has received 4,169 reviews of which 2,982 were positive and 1,187 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 120 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free action rpg games on Steam.
7.0
2,982
1,187

120
players

8. Lunacid - Tears of the Moon

Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestall the previsioned end of the world. Lunacid - Tears of the Moon is a dungeon crawler, pve and action rpg game developed and published by KIRA LLC. Released on April 12th 2025 has received 338 reviews of which 271 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free action rpg games on Steam.
7.5
271
67

65
players

9. Royal Revolt II

Royal Revolt 2 is an asynchronous PvP Reverse Tower Defense game full of medieval magic and action-laden battles.Can you set up your defenses so other Kings and Queens can't crash your castle gates? We're throwing down the gauntlet. Will you pick it up? Royal Revolt II is a action rpg, tower defense and strategy game developed and published by Flaregames. Released on May 19th 2021 has received 317 reviews of which 241 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free action rpg games on Steam.
7.1
241
76

59
players

10. Arisen Force: Life Devotee

Enjoy a free-to-play, stylish action combat experience as you explore a chapter storylines from Journey to the West. Arisen Force: Life Devotee is a action, action rpg and beat 'em up game developed and published by Lemport. Released on November 24th 2024 has received 1,827 reviews of which 1,771 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free action rpg games on Steam.
9.2
1,771
56

45
players