Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,597 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 4/24/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,487 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,010 positive reviews and 15,477 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 1,152,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,033,889 positive reviews and 118,822 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. Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker
💗 Idler Clicker + Dating Sim 💗 Earn rare Waifus in daily drops, win their love, and trade on Steam Community Marketplace
Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 157 positive reviews and 71 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/3/2024 |
| Developer | Team Waifu |
| Publisher | Team Waifu |
| Steam App Id | 3188910 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,695 positive reviews and 4,302 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 |
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 554,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 505,586 positive reviews and 48,633 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
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 #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 176,237 positive reviews and 50,739 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,716 positive reviews and 1,667 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 |
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 81,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,754 positive reviews and 17,215 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 71,129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,519 positive reviews and 2,610 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. Palia
Palia is a vibrant new world made just for you. Craft, cook, fish, and farm with friends as you live the life of your dreams and discover an enchanting adventure filled with colorful characters and a mystery to unravel.
Palia has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,688 positive reviews and 3,998 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.
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| 98,117 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,734 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24,624 | 12/3/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,402 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,847 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,061 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,111 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,863 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,134 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,387 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,606 | 11/11/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,186 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,929 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,361 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,252 | 3/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,160 | 4/24/2025 | ??? | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,427 | 7/26/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,378 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,059 | 1/2/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 962 | 6/13/2019 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 21). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.