Free Building Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,868 Building games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Building game rankings were last updated on 7/1/2025.
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1. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader holds the #1 spot for "best free Building game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319,863 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,618 positive reviews and 9,245 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. The Sims™ 4
Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.
The Sims™ 4 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151,709 positive reviews and 22,062 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/18/2020 |
| Franchise | The Sims |
| Developer | Maxis |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1222670 |
3. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,694 positive reviews and 2,774 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
4. Palia
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,536 positive reviews and 4,527 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palia on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/25/2024 |
| Developer | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Publisher | Singularity 6 Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 2707930 |
5. Hero's Land
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,203 positive reviews and 20,032 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Supermarket Together
The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!
Supermarket Together has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,724 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,080 positive reviews and 3,644 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Supermarket Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/9/2024 |
| Developer | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Publisher | DeadDevsTellNoLies |
| Steam App Id | 2709570 |
7. Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense
Endless idle tower defense game full of deep strategy and combat mechanics. Unlock and upgrade dozens of epic fantasy heroes to defeat an infinite swarm of enemy monsters. Strategize hero positions, synergies, and skills for an effective defense, then sit back and let the auto-battler do its thing!
Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 588 positive reviews and 127 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/3/2024 |
| Developer | Swell Games LLC |
| Publisher | Swell Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2897580 |
8. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66,117 positive reviews and 8,571 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/29/2017 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 588430 |
9. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.
Muck has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 176,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 165,205 positive reviews and 11,361 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Muck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square!
Trove has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,136 positive reviews and 18,279 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trove on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/9/2015 |
| Franchise | gamigo group |
| Developer | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Publisher | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 304050 |
More Free Building Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Building games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 29,534 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,341 | 6/18/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,209 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,987 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,285 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,248 | 8/9/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,121 | 5/3/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 994 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 750 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 739 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 692 | 5/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 523 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 2/27/2012 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 10/26/2023 | 39 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 6/14/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 218 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 2/16/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 11/30/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 12/9/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 175 | 8/24/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). The Sims™ 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Supermarket Together on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Idle Hero TD - Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 13). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 7). Muck on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 15). Trove on Steam. Steam Store.