Best 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 adventure games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free adventure games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? Meet Chris, a creative and imaginative 9 year old boy who escapes reality with fantastical adventures as his alter ego, the Awesome Captain Spirit! Captain Spirit is a free demo set in the Life is Strange universe. Contains links to Life is Strange 2
Aggelos
Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!
Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
200 biggest nonograms! Discover the magical world of Red Riding Hood!
OK/NORMAL
OK/NORMAL is a short, experimental third-person horror experience, inspired by early 3D console games of the 90's. Journey through a dark, disjointed, dreamlike dimension with your cloud companion! Remember a good diet, take your medicine, and you should be fine!
LEGO® The Incredibles
Experience the thrilling adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, in a LEGO® world full of fun and humor.
Teleportals. I swear it's a nice game
I swear it's a nice puzzle game.
Elsword Free-to-Play
Elsword is your exciting, side-scrolling, all-action role-playing game: create your own hero, style up to suit your tastes and show off your skills in countless solo and multiplayer adventures – all presented in awesome manga visuals.
Budget Cuts
Budget Cuts is a VR stealth game where you dexterously zip, sneak or rambo your way forward through thrilling, oil-splatter filled combat!
GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR
GLAD VALAKAS SIMULATOR is a game about the most famous Russian streamer. You need to live 10 days in the image for the protagonist of the game.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Jurassic World Evolution
Place yourself at the heart of the Jurassic franchise and build your own Jurassic World. Bioengineer dinosaurs that think, feel and react intelligently to the world around them and face threats posed by espionage, breakouts and devastating tropical storms in an uncertain world where life always finds a way.
Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble.
Soda Girls
《Soda Girls》 is a horizontal version of the cartoon action game, game player by setting their own unique combo, against crazy zombies, save companion. If you don't think the game is tough enough, you can upgrade the monster gene (What the hell?)
Suicide Guy: Sleepin' Deeply
In this new chapter of "Suicide Guy" you'll be challenged with even more insane puzzles, generated by the surreal dreams of the Guy. You'll encounter the weirdest of the living beings as you go deeper and deeper into his subconscious. This time to wake him up you'll need all your skills.
Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Shape of the World
A serene first person exploration game in a surreal, organic world that reacts to your presence. Journey through a psychedelically colorful ecosystem of flourishing flora, rambling waterfalls, burgeoning mountains, glowing monoliths and graceful creatures. A 1-3 hour escape from work, anxiety and stress.
Fighting Fantasy Classics
Ready your sword, pack your provisions and prepare to embark upon quests in which YOU are the hero! Choose what happens at every turn of the page with Fighting Fantasy Classics – text-based roleplaying adventures remastered.Most played adventure games on Steam
Take a look at the top adventure games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 26th 2025.
1. Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer. Crosshair X is a action, indie and adventure game developed and published by CenterPoint Gaming. Released on August 17th 2020 has received 29,953 reviews of which 27,964 were positive and 1,989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played adventure game, thanks to its 46,458 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
27,964
1,989
46,458
players
2. Red Dead Redemption 2
Winner of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 perfect scores, RDR2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age. Also includes access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a open world, story rich and western game developed and published by Rockstar Games. Released on December 05th 2019 has received 713,581 reviews of which 657,608 were positive and 55,973 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 27,355 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among adventure games based on player count.
9.1
657,608
55,973
27,355
players
3. 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 open world, rpg and adventure game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 331,569 reviews of which 304,883 were positive and 26,686 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 26,813 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among adventure games based on player count.
9.1
304,883
26,686
26,813
players
4. The Elder Scrolls® Online
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world. The Elder Scrolls® Online is a rpg, mmorpg and open world game developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on May 22nd 2017 has received 152,574 reviews of which 124,360 were positive and 28,214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 12,715 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.1
124,360
28,214
12,715
players
5. Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media. Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition is a multiplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Rare Ltd and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on June 03rd 2020 has received 352,811 reviews of which 315,182 were positive and 37,629 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 7,627 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.9
315,182
37,629
7,627
players
6. 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. Hogwarts Legacy is a magic, open world and fantasy game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on February 10th 2023 has received 317,020 reviews of which 286,231 were positive and 30,789 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 6,856 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played adventure games.
8.9
286,231
30,789
6,856
players
7. Drive Beyond Horizons
Rev up your engines and venture into the unknown with Drive Beyond Horizons! Conquer dynamic landscapes, customize your ride, and unearth hidden treasures. Get ready for heart-pounding challenges and endless excitement. Your adventure starts now ! Drive Beyond Horizons is a early access, adventure and action game developed by Drive Beyond Horizons and published by Tacty Studio and Santor Games. Released on March 24th 2025 has received 1,436 reviews of which 1,180 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 6,544 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.9
1,180
256
6,544
players
8. New World: Aeternum
Experience a thrilling action RPG set on the supernatural island of Aeternum. Forge your destiny on an adventure filled with danger and opportunity. New World: Aeternum is a open world, massively multiplayer and mmorpg game developed and published by Amazon Games. Released on September 28th 2021 has received 286,556 reviews of which 196,644 were positive and 89,912 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 5,917 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played adventure games.
6.8
196,644
89,912
5,917
players
9. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a relaxing, life sim and character customization game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on December 05th 2023 has received 20,404 reviews of which 18,745 were positive and 1,659 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 5,720 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played adventure games.
9.0
18,745
1,659
5,720
players
10. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a action, free to play and shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 6,638 reviews of which 5,327 were positive and 1,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,419 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played adventure games.
7.8
5,327
1,311
4,419
players
Best deals on adventure games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of adventure games available on Steam right now, updated on April 26th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted adventure games.
1. The Lamplighters League
Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue. The Lamplighters League is a story rich, adventure and rpg game developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on October 03rd 2023 has received 893 reviews of which 630 were positive and 263 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for adventure category.
6.8
630
263
-97%
44.33€
1.33€
2. We Are The Dwarves
We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. We Are The Dwarves is a indie, adventure and action game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on February 25th 2016 has received 1,316 reviews of which 891 were positive and 425 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in adventure games.
6.6
891
425
-97%
43.00€
1.29€
3. Upside Down
Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer. Upside Down is a indie, casual and action game developed by EGAMER and published by SA Industry. Released on February 14th 2017 has received 694 reviews of which 572 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in adventure games.
7.8
572
122
-96%
31.00€
1.24€
4. EARTHLOCK
Earthlock is an indie developed, adventure RPG inspired by the classic 3D RPGs of the late 90's, with a fresh take on turn based combat and character progression. EARTHLOCK is a rpg, adventure and strategy game developed and published by Snowcastle Games. Released on March 08th 2018 has received 574 reviews of which 419 were positive and 155 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for adventure games.
7.0
419
155
-96%
31.50€
1.26€
5. The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame
Bricksburg is in ruins and Emmet's friends have been taken! Team up with Emmet and a host of heroic characters to save their friends from the strange inhabitants of the Systar System. Journey into outer space, discover new worlds, and test your Master Building skills. The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is a adventure, lego and sandbox game developed by TT Games and Feral interactive (Mac) and published by Feral interactive (Mac) and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released on February 26th 2019 has received 1,330 reviews of which 860 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for adventure games.
6.3
860
470
-96%
29.25€
1.17€
6. Trine 2: Complete Story
Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op. Trine 2: Complete Story is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on June 06th 2013 has received 21,624 reviews of which 20,629 were positive and 995 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for adventure games.
9.3
20,629
995
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
7. The Book of Unwritten Tales
In a world torn by war, the aged gremlin archaeologist Mortimer MacGuffin harbors the dark secret of a powerful artifact. The Book of Unwritten Tales is a adventure, point & click and comedy game developed by KING Art and published by THQ Nordic. Released on July 31st 2012 has received 2,080 reviews of which 1,896 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.7
1,896
184
-95%
20.80€
1.04€
8. Aces & Adventures
Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding RPG with poker-powered combat. Craft your deck, combining poker hands with powerful ability cards. Journey through 13 fully-voiced campaigns to save the Life Tree, or tackle procedurally-generated runs in this strategic deckbuilder unlike any other. Aces & Adventures is a deckbuilding, adventure and card game game developed by Triple.B.Titles and published by Yogscast Games. Released on February 23rd 2023 has received 3,077 reviews of which 2,765 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.6
2,765
312
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
9. The Night of the Rabbit
Lose yourself in a tale of magic and wonder, where anything is possible and where nothing is quite as it seems: join young Jerry and follow a peculiar white rabbit to the wondrous realm of Mousewood, a land where critters can speak and where mystery abounds. The Night of the Rabbit is a adventure, point & click and indie game developed and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on May 28th 2013 has received 3,155 reviews of which 2,820 were positive and 335 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.6
2,820
335
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
10. Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a action, hack and slash and adventure game developed by KAIKO and Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 29th 2016 has received 15,752 reviews of which 13,828 were positive and 1,924 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for adventure games.
8.6
13,828
1,924
-95%
21.20€
1.06€
Free adventure games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play adventure games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 26th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play adventure games.
1. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a action, free to play and shooter game developed and published by NetEase Games. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 6,638 reviews of which 5,327 were positive and 1,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 4,419 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free adventure games on Steam.
7.8
5,327
1,311
4,419
players
2. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon! Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery is a casual, adventure and point & click game developed by Multicast and published by MulticastGames. Released on November 15th 2024 has received 974 reviews of which 671 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,702, this adventure game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
6.7
671
303
3,702
players
3. NGU IDLE
NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up! NGU IDLE is a free to play, idler and indie game developed and published by 4G. Released on October 01st 2019 has received 11,939 reviews of which 11,443 were positive and 496 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 3,464, this adventure game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free adventure games on Steam.
9.3
11,443
496
3,464
players
4. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now! Guild Wars 2 is a mmorpg, adventure and rpg game developed by ArenaNet® and published by NCSOFT. Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 21,087 reviews of which 18,746 were positive and 2,341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 3,395 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.7
18,746
2,341
3,395
players
5. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world. ENA: Dream BBQ is a surreal, adventure and singleplayer game developed by ENA Team and published by Joel G. Released on March 26th 2025 has received 19,448 reviews of which 19,216 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,603 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
9.6
19,216
232
1,603
players
6. Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans! Old School RuneScape is a mmorpg, free to play and nostalgia game developed and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on February 24th 2021 has received 18,126 reviews of which 15,041 were positive and 3,085 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,175 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
8.1
15,041
3,085
1,175
players
7. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
Relive the most memorable moments from FFVII and experience the journey of a young hero Sephiroth in FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS. FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS is a rpg, adventure and jrpg game developed by Square Enix, Applibot and Inc. and published by Square Enix. Released on December 06th 2023 has received 2,845 reviews of which 1,746 were positive and 1,099 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 1,044 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
6.0
1,746
1,099
1,044
players
8. Royal Quest Online
Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious! Royal Quest Online is a mmorpg, fantasy and adventure game developed by BASE and published by Forward Gateway. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 3,383 reviews of which 2,781 were positive and 602 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 762 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
7.9
2,781
602
762
players
9. Neverwinter
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter! Neverwinter is a free to play, mmorpg and rpg game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Arc Games. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 38,460 reviews of which 29,868 were positive and 8,592 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 656 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
7.7
29,868
8,592
656
players
10. NosTale - Anime MMORPG
NosTale is a free-to-play anime action MMORPG which takes you on an exciting journey through a world full of mystery with your friends. NosTale - Anime MMORPG is a free to play, mmorpg and anime game developed by Entwell Co. and Ltd. and published by Gameforge 4D GmbH. Released on September 18th 2017 has received 3,406 reviews of which 2,414 were positive and 992 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 331 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free adventure games on Steam.
6.9
2,414
992
331
players