Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,478 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 3/23/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Crafting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,439 positive reviews and 15,281 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,148,425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,028,438 positive reviews and 119,987 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).
3. THE FINALS
Join THE FINALS, the world-famous, free-to-play, combat-centered game show! Fight alongside your teammates in virtual arenas that you can alter, exploit, and even destroy. Build your own playstyle in this first-person shooter to win escalating tournaments and lasting fame.
THE FINALS has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 222,834 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,691 positive reviews and 50,143 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,336 positive reviews and 1,603 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 |
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 553,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 504,798 positive reviews and 48,407 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. 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 53, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,690 positive reviews and 33,725 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 |
7. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
Create different classes who all work together when you're gone! When you return, spend their loot on powerful upgrades and synergies - but don't be fooled by the simple graphics, IdleOn gets more complex with each World Boss you defeat!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,208 positive reviews and 4,186 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 IdleOn - The Idle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2021 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1476970 |
8. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,050 positive reviews and 17,026 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/16/2018 |
| Developer | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Publisher | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 761890 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,191 positive reviews and 2,545 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 |
10. 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 79, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,921 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,940 positive reviews and 12,981 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 |
More Free Crafting Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crafting games available on Steam.
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| 119,853 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 53,850 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,286 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,758 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,471 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,146 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,571 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,789 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,392 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,323 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,072 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,696 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,941 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,773 | 12/3/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,022 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,545 | 3/6/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,985 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,806 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,704 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,682 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 22). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 23). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.