Best Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,567 Crafting games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Crafting game rankings were last updated on 4/15/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Crafting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 872,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 858,421 positive reviews and 13,631 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. Schedule I
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Schedule I has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,489 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,896 positive reviews and 1,593 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Schedule I on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,395,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,360,730 positive reviews and 35,067 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 202,605 positive reviews and 5,486 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
5. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 744,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 721,105 positive reviews and 23,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $47.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $47.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Franchise | Larian Studios |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
6. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 310,223 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,019 positive reviews and 9,204 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/23/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
7. Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 221,791 positive reviews and 6,553 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Satisfactory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
8. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,608 positive reviews and 3,739 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
9. Fields of Mistria
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Fields of Mistria has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,450 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
10. shapez 2
Dive into a factory-building game with the focus on just that – building huge space factories! Construct sprawling multi-level factories and satisfying production lines without limits. Tackle increasingly complex automation challenges at your own pace – you won’t have to worry about enemies.
shapez 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,443 positive reviews and 193 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play shapez 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2024 |
| Franchise | tobspr Games |
| Developer | tobspr Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2162800 |
More Crafting Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Crafting games available on Steam.
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| 88,392 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 129,082 | 3/24/2025 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38,141 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,104 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 82,440 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $47.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,210 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 16,746 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,215 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,413 | 8/5/2024 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 798 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,387 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 168 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,958 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,073 | 4/30/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,129 | 5/2/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,043 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,127 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,521 | 10/15/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Schedule I on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). shapez 2 on Steam. Steam Store.