Best Open World Survival Craft Steam Deck Games

Steam currently has 706 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 10/24/2024.

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1. Terraria

Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

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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 1,341,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,308,617 positive reviews and 33,229 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 5/16/2011
Developer Re-Logic
Publisher Re-Logic
Steam App Id 105600

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.

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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 287,426 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,577 positive reviews and 8,849 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 1/24/2018
Franchise Unknown Worlds
Developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher Unknown Worlds Entertainment
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.

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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 426,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 406,692 positive reviews and 20,154 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $2.99 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 $2.99
Release Date 7/15/2021
Developer Techland
Publisher Techland
Steam App Id 239140

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.

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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 43,816 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,038 positive reviews and 1,778 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

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!

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Valheim has achieved a Player Score of 94, 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 469,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 443,421 positive reviews and 26,264 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 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..

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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 327,119 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,067 positive reviews and 19,052 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $13.39 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 $13.39
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.

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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 91,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,882 positive reviews and 6,520 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $49.99 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 $49.99
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!

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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 13,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,952 positive reviews and 845 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. 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?

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Terminus: Zombie Survivors 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 3,352 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,175 positive reviews and 177 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

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.

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Core Keeper has achieved a Player Score of 90, 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 41,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,451 positive reviews and 3,339 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 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 $14.99
Release Date 8/27/2024
Franchise Fireshine Games
Developer Pugstorm
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Steam App Id 1621690

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Terraria steam charts
30,274
5/16/2011
97
$9.99
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Subnautica steam charts
8,995
1/24/2018
96
$14.99
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Dying Light steam charts
16,826
7/15/2021
94
$2.99
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The Planet Crafter steam charts
7,792
4/10/2024
94
$23.99
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Valheim steam charts
39,818
2/2/2021
94
$9.99
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Project Zomboid steam charts
38,520
11/8/2013
93
$13.39
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Days Gone steam charts
5,301
5/18/2021
91
$49.99
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Necesse steam charts
753
12/12/2019
91
$14.99
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Terminus: Zombie Survivors steam charts
163
8/19/2024
91
$19.99
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Core Keeper steam charts
16,166
8/27/2024
90
$14.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Dying Light on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). The Planet Crafter on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Valheim on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Project Zomboid on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Days Gone on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Necesse on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Terminus: Zombie Survivors on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Core Keeper on Steam. Steam Store.

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