Best Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,181 Open World 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. Open World game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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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 Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 811,931 positive reviews and 13,116 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,353,651 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,320,003 positive reviews and 33,648 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.
3. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199,877 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,879 positive reviews and 3,998 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
4. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 785,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 766,177 positive reviews and 19,221 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
5. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,526 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
6. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 127,237 positive reviews and 2,690 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
7. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 163,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 160,246 positive reviews and 3,717 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
8. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281,464 positive reviews and 7,499 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
Deep Rock Galactic has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316,856 positive reviews and 8,939 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200,869 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195,510 positive reviews and 5,359 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 |
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| 54,790 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,112 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,807 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,811 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,799 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,119 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,151 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,630 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,917 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,638 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,667 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 383 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,390 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 552 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,776 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,254 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 152 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.