Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,748 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 6/6/2025.
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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 89,689 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,864 positive reviews and 15,825 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 1,161,245 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,044,031 positive reviews and 117,214 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 66, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 188 positive reviews and 83 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. 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 37,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,246 positive reviews and 1,762 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231,109 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179,699 positive reviews and 51,410 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 |
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 54, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,518 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,626 positive reviews and 33,892 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 your own heroes who keep fighting wherever you leave them! When you return, spend their loot on upgrades and powerful synergies — but don't expect an ending, as defeating each World Boss unlocks MORE content!
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 21,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,309 positive reviews and 4,408 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 555,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,450 positive reviews and 48,854 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 |
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 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,712 positive reviews and 13,355 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 83,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,573 positive reviews and 17,493 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 |
More Free Crafting Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Crafting games available on Steam.
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| 99,764 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,565 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29,619 | 12/3/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,464 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,263 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,165 | 11/11/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,059 | 4/2/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,798 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,545 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,382 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,105 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,776 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,322 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,917 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,422 | 3/6/2025 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,658 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,426 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 982 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 938 | 4/24/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 886 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Waifu - Kawaii Idler & Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.