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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Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
Caveblazers
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
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.
Portal Knights
The world of Elysia needs YOU! Join this cooperative, 3D sandbox action RPG to level up your character, craft epic weapons, conquer enemies in real-time, and build almost anything! Craft your adventure. Forge your hero. Become the ultimate Portal Knight!
Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs
Regalia: Of Men And Monarchs is a tactical RPG set in a cheerful fantasy world full of weirdness and wonder. Assemble your party, go adventuring, manage your kingdom, make new friends, and defeat your opponents in challenging turn-based combat.
Mages of Mystralia
In a world of magic, your mind is your greatest weapon. Learn the ways of magic and design your own spells to fight enemies, navigate treacherous terrain, and right past wrongs in the kingdom of Mystralia.
Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Creativerse
A sandbox adventure game as big as your imagination.
World to the West
World to the West is a standalone followup of Teslagrad, the indie hit that sold more than 1.6 million copies worldwide. A vast world of blue skies and dark caves awaits you in this 3D action adventure, as you try to unveil the mysteries of an ancient prophecy.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd
Half a year after Trails in the Sky SC, Father Kevin Graham takes on a routine mission on behalf of the Septian Church. He and his partner are then plunged into a realm that follows an unnaturally strict set of rules and is as intent to open old wounds as it is to keep them behind closed doors.
DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ II
DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash Action RPG that sends you on a new adventure to restore order to a once peaceful world filled with monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to 4 players can play in cooperative multiplayer to defeat an unknown threat looming over the Seven Realms!
BlazBlue Centralfiction
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
Crawl
Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!
Shardbound: Forge Your Path, Master Your Strategy
Shardbound brings fast, fun, and tactical card strategy to the table! Build your deck, take control of the board, and face off in exciting battles that are as unpredictable as they are action-packed.
Cinderella Phenomenon - Otome/Visual Novel
The Fairytale Curse was only the beginning...
Sweet fantasy
Visual novel. Young and pretty nymph Pumpkin fell in love with her mistress.
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!
Has-Been Heroes
Has-Been Heroes is a challenging, lane-based roguelike game of strategy and action, featuring a band of heroes on a quest to escort the King's twin princesses to school!
Therian Saga
Therian Saga is a MMORPG that tries to stand out of the crowd by offering a compelling storytelling surrounded by a massive mathematical set of rules that define the world your hero will evolve in. It could be said that it borrows elements from old-time MUD games, strategy games and even tabletops RPG.
Demonheart
Discover the secrets of the witches and demons in this dark fantasy romance game, featuring a female protagonist whose personality is completely up to the player thanks to extensive dialog choices.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 20th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played fantasy game, thanks to its 27,401 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
304,883
26,686
27,401
players
2. 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 79,550 reviews of which 69,916 were positive and 9,634 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 24,463 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fantasy games based on player count.
8.7
69,916
9,634
24,463
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 23,206 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
23,206
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 16,017 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8.1
124,360
28,214
16,017
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 8,885 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
8,885
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 17,786 reviews of which 14,517 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. With 4,207 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fantasy games.
8
14,517
3,269
4,207
players
7. 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 189,105 reviews of which 181,218 were positive and 7,887 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,737 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fantasy games.
9.5
181,218
7,887
3,737
players
8. 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 2,785 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fantasy games.
7.6
11,141
3,227
2,785
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 2,108 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
2,108
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 124,107 reviews of which 114,640 were positive and 9,467 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,876 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fantasy games.
9.1
114,640
9,467
1,876
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 20th 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 12,552 reviews of which 10,077 were positive and 2,475 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
10,077
2,475
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Enter Tahnra, a land savaged by war. You, a fresh academy graduate with humble beginnings, will grow to lead a grand army against a corrupt adversary. Gather heroes, form bonds, and lead your force in turn-based battles. Make use of tactics, terrain, morale and more to bring peace to the land! Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga is a tactical rpg, rpg and story rich game developed by Dancing Dragon Games and published by indie.io. Released on June 10th 2022 has received 12,707 reviews of which 12,026 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fantasy games.
9.2
12,026
681
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fantasy games.
8.7
1,896
184
-95%
20.80€
1.04€
4. 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 1,132 reviews of which 1,031 were positive and 101 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.6
1,031
101
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. 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 #5 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.6
2,820
335
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
7.0
628
239
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
7. Tales of Zestiria
In a world torn by war and political skirmishes, accept the burden of the Shepherd and fight human darkness to protect your world from Malevolence and reunite humans and Seraphim. Tales of Zestiria is a jrpg, anime and rpg game developed by BANDAI NAMCO Studio Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 19th 2015 has received 9,067 reviews of which 7,285 were positive and 1,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
7.8
7,285
1,782
-94%
48.00€
2.88€
8. 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 1,767 reviews of which 1,632 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 #8 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.8
1,632
135
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
9. 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 3,283 reviews of which 2,948 were positive and 335 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.6
2,948
335
-93%
18.86€
1.32€
10. 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 13,423 reviews of which 11,047 were positive and 2,376 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fantasy games.
8.1
11,047
2,376
-93%
61.71€
4.32€
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 20th 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 2,785 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
2,785
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 20,796 reviews of which 16,940 were positive and 3,856 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 1,272, this fantasy game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free fantasy games on Steam.
8.0
16,940
3,856
1,272
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 1,171, this fantasy game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free fantasy games on Steam.
8.1
15,004
3,077
1,171
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 92,331 reviews of which 74,109 were positive and 18,222 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 934 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.9
74,109
18,222
934
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 824 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
824
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 2,362 reviews of which 1,905 were positive and 457 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 313 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.8
1,905
457
313
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 20,281 reviews of which 13,032 were positive and 7,249 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 207 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
6.4
13,032
7,249
207
players
8. 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 167 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
8.4
1,717
233
167
players
9. 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 11,206 reviews of which 8,317 were positive and 2,889 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 152 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free fantasy games on Steam.
7.3
8,317
2,889
152
players
10. Magic Archery
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic. Magic Archery is a clicker, idler and fantasy game developed and published by Barribob. Released on October 04th 2024 has received 5,346 reviews of which 5,285 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free fantasy games on Steam.
9.5
5,285
61
59
players