Best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 779 Open World Survival Craft games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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 Survival Craft game rankings were last updated on 5/16/2025.
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1. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria holds the #1 spot for "best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,405,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,369,922 positive reviews and 35,366 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.
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303,443 positive reviews and 9,246 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 | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
3. Dying Light
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 450,309 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 429,136 positive reviews and 21,173 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. The Planet Crafter
A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.
The Planet Crafter has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,105 positive reviews and 2,083 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.19 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 | $13.19 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
5. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 498,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 470,633 positive reviews and 28,282 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/2/2021 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Iron Gate AB |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 892970 |
6. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite..
Project Zomboid has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 374,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 352,286 positive reviews and 21,722 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2013 |
| Developer | The Indie Stone |
| Publisher | The Indie Stone |
| Steam App Id | 108600 |
7. Days Gone
Ride and fight into a deadly, post pandemic America. Play as Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter who rides the broken road, fighting to survive while searching for a reason to live in this open-world action-adventure game.
Days Gone has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 102,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 95,345 positive reviews and 7,423 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2021 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | Bend Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1259420 |
8. Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,897 positive reviews and 1,072 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/12/2019 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
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| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. Core Keeper
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Core Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,842 positive reviews and 3,907 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
10. Terminus: Zombie Survivors
Terminus: Zombie Survivors is a 2D turn-based survival roguelike set during a zombie apocalypse. Each journey is unique, and every decision can mean the difference between life and death. Can you brave hunger, cold, and the undead in order to reach the Terminus and find salvation?
Terminus: Zombie Survivors has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,750 positive reviews and 210 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Longplay Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 1534980 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Open World Survival Craft games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 32,971 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,167 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,795 | 1/27/2015 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,707 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $13.19 | Steam Charts | |
| 15,495 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,715 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,939 | 5/18/2021 | 91 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 381 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,710 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 8/19/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Days Gone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 23). Terminus: Zombie Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.