Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,474 Crafting 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 Crafting game rankings were last updated on 11/26/2025.
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1. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!
Team Fortress 2 holds the #1 spot for "best free Crafting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,195,744 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,082,384 positive reviews and 113,360 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Team Fortress 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,122 positive reviews and 16,894 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
3. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,892 positive reviews and 2,118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
4. IdleOn
The management RPG where your heroes keep fighting even when you're gone! Spend their loot on upgrades, unlock classes from Elemental Wizard to Cannon Pirate, and level up 19 unique skills like Farming, Sailing, and even Construction!
IdleOn has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 4,955 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 IdleOn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2025 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
5. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living.
Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,488 positive reviews and 49,813 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 Unturned on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/7/2017 |
| Developer | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Publisher | Smartly Dressed Games |
| Steam App Id | 304930 |
6. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same!
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197,334 positive reviews and 54,976 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play THE FINALS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Developer | Embark Studios |
| Publisher | Embark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073850 |
7. Russian Fishing 4
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,003 positive reviews and 34,584 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 76,793 positive reviews and 3,022 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 |
9. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52,815 positive reviews and 16,866 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
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| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
10. 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 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,662 positive reviews and 5,117 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 |
More Free Crafting Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crafting games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 54,969 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36,495 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,312 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,343 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,687 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,400 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,328 | 11/11/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,685 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,506 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,865 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,161 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,031 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,890 | 4/28/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,990 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,087 | 10/21/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,082 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,032 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 948 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 927 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 904 | 3/6/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 29). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 19). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 27). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 24). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 28). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.