Best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 872 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 12/13/2025.
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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 1,458,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,421,165 positive reviews and 37,393 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 331,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 321,506 positive reviews and 9,981 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,503 positive reviews and 2,478 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $23.99 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 | $23.99 |
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | Miju Games |
| Publisher | Miju Games |
| Steam App Id | 1284190 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 473,806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 451,328 positive reviews and 22,478 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2015 |
| Franchise | Techland Publishing |
| Developer | Techland |
| Publisher | Techland |
| Steam App Id | 239140 |
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 519,317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489,346 positive reviews and 29,971 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 415,756 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 391,737 positive reviews and 24,019 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. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld has achieved a Player Score of 93, 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 406,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 382,870 positive reviews and 23,603 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $22.49 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 | $22.49 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Pocketpair |
| Developer | Pocketpair |
| Publisher | Pocketpair |
| Steam App Id | 1623730 |
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 25,189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,557 positive reviews and 1,632 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 | 10/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1169040 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 109,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101,146 positive reviews and 7,902 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 5/18/2021 |
| Franchise | PlayStation Studios™ |
| Developer | Bend Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1259420 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,507 positive reviews and 4,217 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Fireshine Games |
| Developer | Pugstorm |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1621690 |
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| 21,177 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,169 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,172 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,468 | 1/26/2015 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20,328 | 2/2/2021 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 38,515 | 11/8/2013 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28,869 | 1/19/2024 | 93 | $22.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,984 | 10/16/2025 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,029 | 5/18/2021 | 91 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,579 | 8/27/2024 | 91 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 17). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). Days Gone on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.