Top 2024 Free RPG Finally Launches on Steam to Impressive Reviews

Recently, Steam gamers have been receiving a surge of popular free-to-play games, such as “Marvel Rivals” and “Infinity Nikki.” However, the standout free game that debuted on Steam this week is another open-world RPG with an anime feel. On April 28th, the long-awaited Steam release of “Wuthering Waves” took place, and it seems that players were eager to welcome this story-rich RPG onto Valve’s gaming platform. Since its arrival on the platform only two days ago, “Wuthering Waves” has earned a very positive rating and peaked at 14,500 concurrent players.

Upon its release in May 2024, “Wuthering Waves” received a blend of positive and negative feedback. Simultaneously available on Android, iOS, Windows, and later PS5 (early 2025), it garnered recognition as a Best Mobile Game nominee but faced challenges when transitioned to PC, resulting in a Metacritic score of 69%. Despite these initial hurdles, the game has since undergone several updates for improvement, making it more pleasurable to experience. In fact, numerous players praise it as one of the top free-to-play RPGs, and its recent arrival on Steam fuels the excitement surrounding the game.

Ever since hitting Steam on April 28th, I’ve seen a surge in players enjoying my game, Wuthering Waves. Thousands of newcomers have given it a try, and with over 4,000 user reviews already under its belt, it’s comfortably nestled in the Very Positive category. Players are flocking from other platforms to experience the game on Steam, appreciating the captivating character designs, stunning open-world landscape, and the fact that the gameplay is swift and immersive. However, some players have reported compatibility issues with Kernel anti-cheat software on Steam Deck, which at present is marked as “unknown” for the game. The developers are actively working to iron out these kinks, so hopefully, Wuthering Waves will run smoothly on Steam Deck soon.

What is Wuthering Waves About?

If you’re intrigued by all the fantastic reviews and a large number of players enjoying it simultaneously, let me fill you in on what awaits you if you join the fun with Wuthering Waves. The game shares some similarities with titles from HoyoVerse like Genshin Impact, but is developed by Kuro Games. It’s an open-world RPG inspired by anime, featuring combat reminiscent of “Soulslike” games.

In the game titled “Wuthering Waves“, players assume the part of a wanderer on a quest to discover a fresh start following the catastrophe known as the Lament, which destroyed civilization in its previous form. Your character recalls very little about their past, thus it’s your responsibility to shape their future. Players will traverse through various regions, encounter new individuals, and participate in intense battles throughout their journey. The game incorporates gacha mechanics, allowing you to spend in-game money to “draw” for new playable characters and cosmetic items.

As a living game, Wuthering Waves frequently introduces fresh content for players to explore and advance the storyline. This means that those who enjoy playing it can anticipate regular updates to keep their adventure going. Since its release in mid-2024, there’s still ample time to dive into the game without feeling overwhelmed by too much content at once.

You can now play ‘Wuthering Waves’ on your PlayStation 5, mobile devices, or personal computers through Steam or Epic Games. This game is free to download but includes optional in-game purchases.

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2025-04-30 17:10