The free RPG games with the highest Steam scores on PC are Warframe (co-op action RPG), Star Wars: The Old Republic (the top-scoring MMORPG on this list) and Path of Exile (isometric action RPG). All three are free to install. Each also sells something, and every entry below says what. Last checked: November 11, 2026.
Several of these also appear in our best free to play games on PC, which covers every genre. They're here because they're RPGs and score well. The scores differ from that list on purpose: it read Steam on October 3, 2026 and counted reviews in all languages, while this one reads the English summary on each page on November 11, 2026. For example, that list had Warframe at 87.8% of about 679,000 reviews, and here it's 91% of 304,205. The English-only figures also move the order, because Warframe now edges past Path of Exile.
Free RPG Games on PC at a Glance
| Game | Type | Cost model | Steam score (Nov 11, 2026) | PC route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warframe | Co-op action RPG | Free, in-app purchases | 91% of 304,205 | Steam |
| Star Wars: The Old Republic | MMORPG | Free, optional subscription | 90% of 53,376 | Steam |
| Path of Exile | Action RPG | Free, paid Supporter Packs | 89% of 143,329 | Steam |
| Guild Wars 2 | MMORPG | Free base game, paid expansions | 88% of 19,371 | Steam |
| Wuthering Waves | Open-world action RPG | Free, in-app purchases | 87% of 31,007 | Steam |
| Old School RuneScape | MMORPG | Free, paid membership | 82% of 18,332 | Steam |
| Star Trek Online | Space MMORPG | Free, in-app purchases | 79% of 17,007 | Steam |
| Albion Online | Sandbox MMORPG | Free, in-app purchases | 74% of 27,834 | Steam |
| Genshin Impact | Open-world action RPG | Free, gacha purchases | No Steam page found | Epic or publisher launcher |
| MU: Dark Epoch | MMORPG | Free, in-app purchases | 58% of 755 | Steam, Windows client |
How We Picked
We read each game's Steam page on November 11, 2026 and kept RPGs that are free to start and live today. Steam scores are the English-language summary on each page; all-language totals can differ. The first eight are built for PC and ordered by score. The last two sit outside that English-score ranking: Genshin has no Steam page we found, and MU's page doesn't state a language. They get their own group.
Unlike our free-to-play list, we set no score floor. The list covers the category, and low scores are flagged in each entry.
Some games are out for now. Path of Exile 2 is still in Early Access, and its page lists no price; it says the game leaves Early Access on December 11, 2026 and becomes free to play then. Black Desert costs $4.99 on Steam as of November 11, 2026. Lost Ark, Throne and Liberty and MapleStory had Steam pages we couldn't read, so they're not ranked.
Some links here are offer links, and only the last two games have one. If you use one, LevelRig may earn a commission. It doesn't change the order.
Free RPG Games Built for PC
1. Warframe
Genre: co-op action RPG; Steam also tags it a looter shooter. Money: free, but the Steam page lists 33 Points Shop items and 18 paid add-ons, such as the Narin Bundle at $14.99. It also requires a Warframe account, which you can link to Steam. Score: 91% positive of 304,205 reviews; the last 30 days read 86% of 3,292. Get it: Steam, for Windows only. For you if you want the game with the most Steam reviews on this list (304,205). It's also in our free-to-play list, and here it leads on score.
2. Star Wars: The Old Republic
Genre: story-driven MMORPG. Money: per Steam, an optional subscription starts at $14.99 per 30 days and adds a level cap of 80 and the most recent expansions. Cartel Coins cost $3.49 to $69.99. The page also says some content may require gameplay to unlock. Score: 90% positive of 53,376; the last 30 days read 83% of 366. Get it: Steam, Windows 10 or later. Steam says you must link a SWTOR account and your Steam account to play. For you if you want a Star Wars RPG and can skip the subscription.
3. Path of Exile
Genre: isometric action RPG, with Steam tags for loot and hack and slash. Money: free, with six paid Supporter Pack DLCs from $29.99 to $89.99, per the Steam page. Score: 89% positive of 143,329; the last 30 days read 89% of 466. Get it: Steam, for Windows and macOS. For you if you like loot and complicated builds. It's the original game; the sequel is excluded above.
4. Guild Wars 2
Genre: MMORPG. Money: the base game is free on Steam, but the page lists a $19.99 Starter Pack, expansions at $24.99 to $29.99 and a Gem Store that takes real money. All listed DLC together costs $154.94. Score: 88% positive of 19,371; the last 30 days read 85% of 350. Get it: Steam, for Windows. For you if you want an MMO and can skip the expansions at first.
5. Wuthering Waves
Genre: open-world action RPG. Money: Steam lists in-app purchases without prices. TheGamer's 2026 list of free Steam games files it as a gacha game, so set a limit first. Score: 87% positive of 31,007, but the last 30 days read 79% of 1,005 (Mostly Positive). Get it: Steam, for Windows only. For you if you want exploration and combat over group play.
6. Old School RuneScape
Genre: classic-style MMORPG from Jagex. Money: free, with a 1-month membership at $14.99 and a 12-month membership at $131.88, per Steam. Score: 82% positive of 18,332; the last 30 days read 78% of 134. Get it: Steam, for Windows and macOS. For you if you like slow, skill-based MMO progress.
7. Star Trek Online
Genre: space and ground MMORPG from Cryptic Studios, published by Arc Games. Money: free with in-app purchases that Steam lists without details, and a third-party EULA to accept. Score: 79% positive of 17,007; the last 30 days read 86% of 86, a small sample. Get it: Steam, for Windows only. For you if you want Star Trek ships and a long-running MMO.
8. Albion Online
Genre: fantasy sandbox MMORPG; the Steam description says it has a player-driven economy and a classless combat system. Money: the Steam page lists in-app purchases without prices and requires a third-party Albion account. Score: 74% positive of 27,834; the last 30 days read 69% of 539 (Mixed), the lowest recent score of the eight. Get it: Steam, for Windows, macOS and Linux. For you if you want to trade and fight other players, and can accept a lukewarm score.
Free Mobile RPGs With a PC Route
These aren't ranked against the games above. Genshin has no Steam page we could find, and MU's score comes from a page that doesn't say which languages it counts. If MU were ranked by score, it would sit last. Our guide to playing mobile games on PC covers the routes. Do this first: if you play on a phone, link your account before you move to PC. This is the step people skip, and HoYoverse's support article says a Google- or Apple-only login can cause problems on a new device. For Genshin, link an email and password under Settings > Account > User Center. For MU, we found no official account steps.
Genshin Impact
Genre: open-world action RPG from HoYoverse. Money: free with gacha purchases. Wikipedia says the game has been criticized for its gacha monetization system, and the FTC announced a $20 million settlement with its developer in January 2025. Score: no Steam page found (checked October 3, 2026); Wikipedia reports a Metacritic score of 84 for the PC version. Get it: the Epic Games Store listing, or the launcher page for Genshin Impact. HoYoverse's requirements article (updated July 22, 2026) lists 110 GB of storage. For you if you want a story-led RPG and can leave the shop closed.
MU: Dark Epoch
Genre: fantasy MMORPG from 37GAMES; its Steam page lists AFK leveling. Money: free to play with in-app purchases; the App Store listing shows packs from $0.99. Our MU: Dark Epoch guide cites PerfCore, one reviewer, calling it pay-to-win "in a meaningful way." Score: on Steam, read November 11, 2026, 58% positive of 755 (Mixed) and 50% of 18 in the last 30 days; our MU guide read 47% of 19 recent on November 10. The App Store showed 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings on November 11, 2026. Get it: Steam, for Windows, or get the Windows client. We haven't confirmed the page that client installs from, so check the publisher name when you land. For you if you like old-school MMO grinding and can live with a Mixed score.
What We Couldn't Verify
- We didn't play these games for this list. Everything comes from the pages linked above.
- Steam scores move, and small recent samples such as Star Trek Online's 86 reviews swing fast.
- Lost Ark, Throne and Liberty and MapleStory. Their Steam pages said "unavailable in your region" when we tried, so they're not ranked.
- Pay-to-win. We only read store pages and the sources named above. We didn't audit any shop.
- Genshin's Steam status. Our last check was October 3, 2026, and the Epic page wouldn't open for us this time.
- MU: Dark Epoch's standalone client page, its Steam review language, and whether mobile progress carries over to PC.
- App Store ratings are rounded by the store; the MU figure was read November 11, 2026.
Set a Limit Before You Install
"Free" is the install price. Write down a monthly limit before you start, and keep a card off file. Three of the ways games here ask for money: subscriptions (SWTOR, Old School RuneScape), expansions, packs and a Gem Store (Guild Wars 2, Path of Exile), and gacha pulls (Wuthering Waves, Genshin Impact). Know which one you're facing before you open the shop.
FAQ
What is the best free RPG on PC?
By Steam score, Warframe leads with 91% positive of 304,205 English reviews, then Star Wars: The Old Republic at 90% of 53,376 and Path of Exile at 89% of 143,329. Pick by style: co-op, MMO or loot-driven.
What is the best free MMORPG on PC?
By Steam score, Star Wars: The Old Republic leads the MMORPGs here at 90% of 53,376, ahead of Guild Wars 2 at 88% of 19,371. Both sell something: a subscription for SWTOR and paid expansions for Guild Wars 2.
Do free MMO games on PC have a subscription?
Some offer one. Steam lists an optional SWTOR subscription from $14.99 per 30 days and Old School RuneScape membership at $14.99 for a month. The other Steam pages we read list in-app purchases or DLC instead.
Are free RPG games pay to win?
It depends on the game, and we didn't audit any shop. Wikipedia reports criticism of Genshin Impact's gacha monetization, and PerfCore, one reviewer, calls MU: Dark Epoch pay-to-win in our guide. Read the store page and set a limit.
Can I play a free mobile RPG on PC without an emulator?
Yes, when the game has a PC route. Genshin Impact has an Epic listing and a publisher launcher, and MU: Dark Epoch is on Steam. An emulator is a last resort; use a studio client or Steam when one exists.
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