Best Character Action Game 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 character action game games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free character action game games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio is an exciting, fast-paced action game.Help Tcheco the Adventure Boy to leave a mysterious castle full of deadly creatures! Be ready for a big challenge, full of nonsense humor and retro goodness.
Lakeview Cabin Collection
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face!
Magical Battle Festa
TEOS, an agency of holy mages, holds a tournament to find the best magic users in the world to take on a dark threat looming on the horizon. Choose your mage and take to the arena in this fast-paced competitive fighting game that mixes troop formations and fast action.
Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!
YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z
Step into a living comic book in this new take on the Ninja Gaiden series. Brandishing his ninja sword and the mecha weapons in his cyber arm, Yaiba slaughters zombies with brutal, over-the-top abandon. Will you slice enemies to pieces, crush them with Yaiba's cyborg arm or just rip off a zombie’s arms to use as nunchucks?
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!
Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!
Aces Wild is a fast-paced, hardcore, aerial beat 'em up!Engage in insane aerial martial arts combat against countless opponents!It utilizes a 'Wild Meter' which increases the power of your attacks butalso makes enemies more aggressive!
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...
Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death
A new breed of WARRIOR returns, committed to destroying the enemies of FREEDOM When ONE angry man, has a world to protect - There is only ONE future – HIS OWN No-nonsense hero Marlow never shied away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ULTIMATE challenge.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
Fairy Bloom Freesia
Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!
Blades of Time
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
X-Blades
In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.
Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games.Most played character action game games on Steam
Take a look at the top character action game games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 17th 2025.
1. Devil May Cry 5
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for. Devil May Cry 5 is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 07th 2019 has received 140,661 reviews of which 134,898 were positive and 5,763 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played character action game game, thanks to its 6,781 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
134,898
5,763
6,781
players
2. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 14,375 reviews of which 13,257 were positive and 1,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 5,165 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among character action game games based on player count.
9.0
13,257
1,118
5,165
players
3. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 161,655 reviews of which 157,997 were positive and 3,658 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 2,852 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among character action game games based on player count.
9.6
157,997
3,658
2,852
players
4. Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes! Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition is a action, hack and slash and character action game game developed by and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 17,354 reviews of which 15,355 were positive and 1,999 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 995 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.6
15,355
1,999
995
players
5. 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. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played character action game games.
7.2
1,593
547
16
players
6. Assault Spy
Dash, evade, and smash your way to the truth as the corporate spy, Asaru; or the reckless CIA agent, Amelia! Uncover the dark secrets of the Negabot mega corporation as you save the company from a hostile takeover. Assault Spy is a stylish, fast paced, pure-action game with a dash of comedy. Assault Spy is a action, indie and character action game game developed by Wazen and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on October 02nd 2018 has received 937 reviews of which 866 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.7
866
71
4
players
7. The Wonderful 101: Remastered
Lead an army of 100 Wonderful Ones from around the world in this Unite Action spectacular! The Wonderful 101: Remastered is a action, adventure and superhero game developed and published by PlatinumGames Inc.. Released on May 19th 2020 has received 834 reviews of which 725 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.2
725
109
3
players
8. Fearmonium
Fearmonium is a psychedelic metroidvania where suspense intertwines with humour. Beginning the game as an unpleasant memory, you must progress and become a true phobia by breaking through all boundaries to uncover the most hidden corners of Max's mind. Fearmonium is a metroidvania, action-adventure and female protagonist game developed and published by Redblack Spade. Released on May 20th 2021 has received 468 reviews of which 402 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.0
402
66
2
players
9. Relicta
Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base. Relicta is a action, puzzle-platformer and casual game developed by Mighty Polygon and published by Ravenscourt. Released on August 03rd 2020 has received 429 reviews of which 291 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played character action game games.
6.5
291
138
2
players
10. Lakeview Cabin Collection
Delve into the diverse world of horror movies in this 2D action puzzler. Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! Lakeview Cabin Collection is a survival horror, 2d platformer and puzzle-platformer game developed and published by Roope Tamminen. Released on April 09th 2015 has received 1,866 reviews of which 1,726 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played character action game games.
8.8
1,726
140
1
players
Best deals on character action game games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of character action game games available on Steam right now, updated on April 17th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted character action game games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for character action game category.
7.2
1,593
547
-95%
39.80€
1.99€
2. Magical Battle Festa
TEOS, an agency of holy mages, holds a tournament to find the best magic users in the world to take on a dark threat looming on the horizon. Choose your mage and take to the arena in this fast-paced competitive fighting game that mixes troop formations and fast action. Magical Battle Festa is a hack and slash, 3d fighter and pvp game developed by Fly System and published by PLAYISM. Released on November 21st 2014 has received 376 reviews of which 234 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in character action game games.
6.0
234
142
-80%
9.99€
1.99€
3. Devil May Cry HD Collection
The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection! Devil May Cry HD Collection is a action, hack and slash and great soundtrack game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 14,375 reviews of which 13,257 were positive and 1,118 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 77% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in character action game games.
9.0
13,257
1,118
-77%
29.87€
6.87€
4. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures
Enter the colorful world of West Wallaby Street in a series of four cracking adventures brought to you by Aardman Animations, the creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, and award-winning Telltale Games. Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures is a adventure, casual and interactive fiction game developed and published by Telltale. Released on March 23rd 2009 has received 339 reviews of which 302 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.2
302
37
-60%
12.43€
4.97€
5. SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption
Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the deadly sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself. SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption is a horror, souls-like and hack and slash game developed by DARK STAR and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on October 22nd 2018 has received 959 reviews of which 628 were positive and 331 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 51% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for character action game games.
6.4
628
331
-51%
19.00€
9.31€
6. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 161,655 reviews of which 157,997 were positive and 3,658 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 46% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for character action game games.
9.6
157,997
3,658
-46%
23.96€
12.94€
7. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy. BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut is a action, female protagonist and vampire game developed by Terminal Reality and published by Ziggurat. Released on November 20th 2020 has received 972 reviews of which 772 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for character action game games.
7.6
772
200
-35%
12.40€
8.06€
8. Kujlevka
A flying saucer crash-lands in a distant Russian village, turning a rundown kolkhoz into the first, thin bridge between civilizations. As the first point of contact, you must dictate how this encounter unfolds and ultimately determine history’s outcome. Kujlevka is a adventure, character action game and exploration game developed by Callback and published by Crytivo. Released on April 06th 2023 has received 563 reviews of which 524 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 23% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.7
524
39
-23%
19.48€
15.00€
9. Valkyrie of Phantasm
Control characters from the Touhou Project series in this shooting action game featuring high-speed aerial versus combat! Danmaku battles faster than you've ever seen will unfold in the skies of Gensokyo as you use your mobility to dodge countless bullets flying at you with a variety of spells. Valkyrie of Phantasm is a faith, 3d fighter and character action game game developed by AREAZERO and published by PLAYISM. Released on October 18th 2024 has received 579 reviews of which 506 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a 20% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for character action game games.
8.2
506
73
-20%
28.99€
23.19€
Free character action game games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play character action game games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 17th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play character action game games.
1. Chambers: The Outlaw
Take a bite of GETTING CHAMBERED in the Wild West: improvise to survive. Feed and take care of your horses. Open World with warring factions. Skills and upgrades: catch bullets, eat hats, summon bears. Revolver Monsters! Chambers: The Outlaw is a boomer shooter, fps and action game developed by Mr. Pink and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 754 reviews of which 605 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free character action game games on Steam.
7.6
605
149
1
players