Best Fantasy 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 fantasy games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free fantasy games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Meteor World Actor: Badge & Dagger
Superpowered detective noir. Maverick detective Ruka Hiryu pursues criminals by day—and ices perps by night...
My Lovely Wife
My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators.
Hero Realms
From the makers of the award-winning Star Realms Deckbuilding Game ®, Hero Realms combines the fun of deckbuilding games with the interactivity of trading card game-style combat.
I commissioned some bees
I paid 10 artists to hide bees in their artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing.
fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE
fault - StP - LIGHTKRAVTE is the latest entry in the fault series, which has shipped over 500,000 copies worldwide. LIGHTKRAVTE presents its story through the eyes of Khaji Oberg, an ordinary and unremarkable teenaged boy who finds himself reaching for a dream that slips ever further away from him.
Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer's Legacy
Dynamic, procedurally generated adventure game that puts exploration first. Build your legacy as each wayfarer will change the fate of the world. Endless replayability with a huge set of difficulty modifiers. Boasting an award-winning soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and regular updates.
Fabled Lands
Fabled Lands is a challenging old-school narrative RPG set in an open world. Complete quests, fight, trade goods and develop your character. Explore a vast land of adventure: travel across the war-torn kingdom, survive the plains of howling darkness, and escape the Court of Hidden Faces.
Magic Rampage
Exciting platformer that combines the RPG genre with fast-paced action gameplay.
Floppy Knights
Meet the Floppy Knights: tangible projections summoned from floppy disks! Tactics fuse with card game mechanics as Phoebe and Carlton, a brilliant young inventor & her robot-arm bestie, square off in turn-based battles. Select your Knights, hone your deck, and execute your strategy for victory!
Mists of Noyah
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Mists of Noyah is a co-op survival game with many RPG elements. Fight factions that evolve over the days and bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your base by rescuing survivors from around the world.
The Use of Life
The Use of Life is a multi-ending adventure book style JRPG. The main character’s various attachments change in accordance with the choices the player makes, and the ending changes depending on “the use of life” you choose through your journey.
Outward Definitive Edition
No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.
World Seed
A simple game with big ambitions. Fight creatures, explore the world and progress your character in this ever changing world.
Miner Ultra Adventures 2
Our friend Miner is back !!! Amazing adventures with extreme difficulty, this 3d platform game will surprise you and give you a lot of satisfaction to overcome all the challenges !!! Be versatile and have quick reflexes to be the best !!!
Source of Madness
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
We Were Here Forever
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
Brigandine The Legend of Runersia
The continent of Runersia is home to six major powers with more than 40 bases, 100 knights, and 50 types of monsters. Select a ruler, organize knights and monsters into troops, and conquer enemy bases!
Eternal Edge +
Eternal Edge + is a casual Action-Adventure role-playing game following Cross, an Age-old warrior who is trying to wake his lost Wife from an Eternal slumber. Only together can they defeat the Skeleton King.
Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry
A fanfic game of "Kemono Friends". Hack and slash action RPG. You can summon Friends and fight together. There are more than 30 Friends. There are more than 60 types of enemies. There are 4 levels of difficulty, so even people who are not good at action games can enjoy it.
Argentum Online
Argentum Online, a 2D MMORPG, offers epic quests, dungeon delves, and battles in a fantasy world. Emphasizing community, it features alliances, PvP, and a player-driven economy, all within a vibrant open-world setting.Most played fantasy games on Steam
Take a look at the top fantasy games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 17th 2025.
1. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is a mmorpg, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on February 18th 2014 has received 79,461 reviews of which 69,848 were positive and 9,613 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fantasy game, thanks to its 22,463 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
69,848
9,613
22,463
players
2. 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 330,938 reviews of which 304,270 were positive and 26,668 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. While seeing 21,834 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fantasy games based on player count.
9.1
304,270
26,668
21,834
players
3. Total War: WARHAMMER III
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them? Total War: WARHAMMER III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and grand strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive and published by Feral Interactive and SEGA. Released on February 16th 2022 has received 117,985 reviews of which 85,271 were positive and 32,714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 18,067 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fantasy games based on player count.
7.2
85,271
32,714
18,067
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 152,267 reviews of which 124,189 were positive and 28,078 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 13,291 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8.1
124,189
28,078
13,291
players
5. 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 316,352 reviews of which 285,670 were positive and 30,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 6,658 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8.9
285,670
30,682
6,658
players
6. Age of Wonders 4
Rule a fantasy realm of your own design! Explore new magical realms in Age of Wonders’ signature blend of 4X strategy and turn-based tactical combat. Control a faction that grows and changes as you expand your empire with each turn! Age of Wonders 4 is a strategy, 4x and character customization game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on May 02nd 2023 has received 17,653 reviews of which 14,400 were positive and 3,253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 3,520 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8.0
14,400
3,253
3,520
players
7. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a dungeons & dragons, free to play and idler game developed and published by Codename Entertainment Inc.. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,368 reviews of which 11,141 were positive and 3,227 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,986 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fantasy games.
7.6
11,141
3,227
2,986
players
8. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
The critically acclaimed RPG that raised the bar, from the creators of Baldur's Gate 3. Gather your party. Master deep, tactical combat. Venture as a party of up to four - but know that only one of you will have the chance to become a God. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is a tactical rpg, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed and published by Larian Studios. Released on September 14th 2017 has received 188,919 reviews of which 181,042 were positive and 7,877 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 2,497 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fantasy games.
9.5
181,042
7,877
2,497
players
9. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™. Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ is a open world, action and rpg game developed by Monolith Productions and published by WB Games. Released on October 09th 2017 has received 105,918 reviews of which 93,859 were positive and 12,059 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 1,765 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8.7
93,859
12,059
1,765
players
10. Total War: WARHAMMER II
Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command. Total War: WARHAMMER II is a strategy, fantasy and turn-based strategy game developed by Creative Assembly and Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Feral interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and SEGA. Released on September 28th 2017 has received 124,090 reviews of which 114,619 were positive and 9,471 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,497 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fantasy games.
9.1
114,619
9,471
1,497
players
Best deals on fantasy games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of fantasy 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 fantasy games.
1. Age of Wonders III
Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike! Age of Wonders III is a strategy, turn-based strategy and fantasy game developed by Triumph Studios and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on March 31st 2014 has received 12,541 reviews of which 10,065 were positive and 2,476 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for fantasy category.
7.9
10,065
2,476
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. 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 2,077 reviews of which 1,893 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fantasy games.
8.7
1,893
184
-95%
20.80€
1.04€
3. 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 #3 best deal in fantasy games.
8.6
1,023
101
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
Battle your way through the grim Underground world in this brutal action-adventure RPG. Exterminate hordes of enemies, fight dangerous bosses and explore the world the way you want! There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition is a fantasy, horror and souls-like game developed by Zelart and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on September 19th 2022 has received 867 reviews of which 628 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
7.0
628
239
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. A Juggler's Tale
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached? A Juggler's Tale is a atmospheric, fantasy and story rich game developed by kaleidoscube and published by Assemble Entertainment. Released on September 29th 2021 has received 1,760 reviews of which 1,625 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.8
1,625
135
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
6. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition revives the classic RPG with fresh updates for modern players. Build a party of Dungeons & Dragons heroes and explore the frozen tundra in this retro fantasy adventure. Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is a rpg, dungeons & dragons and fantasy game developed and published by Beamdog. Released on October 30th 2014 has received 3,280 reviews of which 2,946 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.6
2,946
334
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
7. SOULCALIBUR VI
Bring more than your fists to the fight! Featuring all-new battle mechanics and characters, SOULCALIBUR VI marks a new era of the historic franchise. Welcome back to the stage of history! SOULCALIBUR VI is a fighting, action and character customization game developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc. and Dimps Corporation and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 18th 2018 has received 13,404 reviews of which 11,026 were positive and 2,378 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.0
11,026
2,378
-93%
61.71€
4.32€
8. King's Bounty II
Legend returns! King’s Bounty II is the long-awaited sequel to the legendary King’s Bounty video games franchise, one of the most iconic representatives of the turn-based RPG genre. King's Bounty II is a strategy, rpg and turn-based strategy game developed by Fulqrum Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing, Prime Matter and 方块游戏 (China). Released on August 24th 2021 has received 5,297 reviews of which 3,305 were positive and 1,992 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
6.2
3,305
1,992
-93%
40.86€
2.86€
9. King of Dragon Pass
Create your own epic saga of survival, mythology and diplomacy! Rule your clan, make strategic decisions that affect the game world, win battles and expand your influence in this unique mix of RPG, strategy and story-telling. King of Dragon Pass is a strategy, rpg and fantasy game developed by A Sharp and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on July 28th 2015 has received 515 reviews of which 414 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
7.6
414
101
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
10. 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 3,151 reviews of which 2,815 were positive and 336 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.6
2,815
336
-91%
20.00€
1.80€
Free fantasy games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play fantasy 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 fantasy games.
1. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game uniting Champions from throughout the D&D multiverse into a grand adventure. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a dungeons & dragons, free to play and idler game developed and published by Codename Entertainment Inc.. Released on March 25th 2020 has received 14,368 reviews of which 11,141 were positive and 3,227 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,986 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free fantasy games on Steam.
7.6
11,141
3,227
2,986
players
2. The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online™ is a free to play, mmorpg and massively multiplayer game developed by Standing Stone Games and published by Daybreak Game Company LLC. Released on June 06th 2012 has received 20,740 reviews of which 16,900 were positive and 3,840 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,079, this fantasy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free fantasy games on Steam.
8.0
16,900
3,840
1,079
players
3. 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 18,081 reviews of which 15,004 were positive and 3,077 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,013, this fantasy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free fantasy games on Steam.
8.1
15,004
3,077
1,013
players
4. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square! Trove is a free to play, open world and sandbox game developed and published by gamigo US Inc.. Released on July 09th 2015 has received 92,335 reviews of which 74,117 were positive and 18,218 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 903 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.9
74,117
18,218
903
players
5. 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 3,278 reviews of which 2,700 were positive and 578 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 748 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
8.0
2,700
578
748
players
6. EverQuest
Welcome to EverQuest® - the online game that started it all! No other MMO matches EverQuest's sheer content, now with 29 expansions and countless updates. EverQuest is free-to-play. EverQuest is a free to play, rpg and massively multiplayer game developed by Darkpaw Games and published by Daybreak Game Company. Released on December 13th 2012 has received 2,351 reviews of which 1,895 were positive and 456 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 264 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.8
1,895
456
264
players
7. Tree of Savior (English Ver.)
Tree of Savior(abbreviated as TOS thereafter) is an MMORPG in which you embark on a journey to search for the goddesses in the world of chaos. Fairy-tale like colors accompanied with beautiful graphics in TOS will have you reminiscing about precious moments all throughout the game. Tree of Savior (English Ver.) is a mmorpg, anime and rpg game developed and published by IMCGAMES Co. and Ltd.. Released on March 28th 2016 has received 20,273 reviews of which 13,023 were positive and 7,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 187 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
6.4
13,023
7,250
187
players
8. RIFT
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players. RIFT is a free to play, mmorpg and rpg game developed and published by gamigo US Inc.. Released on March 01st 2011 has received 11,196 reviews of which 8,310 were positive and 2,886 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 149 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.3
8,310
2,886
149
players
9. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
SOVL is a ruleset for playing fantasy wargames. It can be played with miniatures on a table or digitally on Steam. SOVL: Fantasy Warfare is a strategy, wargame and tabletop game developed and published by Dalen Studios. Released on June 29th 2023 has received 1,950 reviews of which 1,717 were positive and 233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 138 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
8.4
1,717
233
138
players
10. Idle Monster TD
An endless Tower Defense game of epic Monsters vs evil War Machines. Unlock and upgrade tons of unique elemental Monsters (Water, Air, Earth, and Fire) to defend your home from an infinite swarm of robots. Strategize the most effective placement of Monsters to synergize their elemental abilities. Idle Monster TD is a strategy, tower defense and idler game developed and published by Swell Games LLC. Released on June 20th 2021 has received 808 reviews of which 583 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free fantasy games on Steam.
6.9
583
225
66
players