Best Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,304 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 7/27/2024.
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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 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 737,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 725,152 positive reviews and 12,524 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 1,312,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,281,406 positive reviews and 31,504 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 746,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 728,922 positive reviews and 17,973 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190,668 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 186,858 positive reviews and 3,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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 | $27.99 |
Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
Developer | Ludeon Studios |
Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
Steam App Id | 294100 |
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 16,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,711 positive reviews and 129 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 122,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,266 positive reviews and 2,553 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 Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $19.99 |
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 161,776 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158,124 positive reviews and 3,652 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 260,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253,162 positive reviews and 7,000 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 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 302,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294,113 positive reviews and 8,556 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
Franchise | Coffee Stain |
Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
Steam App Id | 548430 |
10. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight 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 361,959 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 351,486 positive reviews and 10,473 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 | 2/24/2017 |
Developer | Team Cherry |
Publisher | Team Cherry |
Steam App Id | 367520 |
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73,966 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
27,475 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
15,764 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | ||
22,351 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | ||
45 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1,273 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3,467 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
10,858 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
10,770 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
6,449 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
3,508 | 1/21/2021 | 96 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | ||
190 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
414 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
12,185 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | ||
403 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
10,681 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | ||
302 | 3/5/2014 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | ||
73 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
4,375 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
8,130 | 6/8/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 22). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 12). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.