Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,206 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 1/13/2025.
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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 85,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,637 positive reviews and 14,769 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 1,136,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013,625 positive reviews and 123,147 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 215,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,141 positive reviews and 48,935 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 | 12/7/2023 |
| 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 31,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,679 positive reviews and 1,452 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 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 550,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 503,833 positive reviews and 46,998 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,483 positive reviews and 2,393 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 79,491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,893 positive reviews and 16,598 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 |
8. IdleOn - The Idle RPG
The RPG where your characters keep leveling up when you're gone! Create unique class combos, and spend loot on powerful upgrades, all while cooking, mining, fishing, breeding, farming, and slaying bosses!
IdleOn - The Idle RPG has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,049 positive reviews and 4,048 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 |
9. 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 52, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,094 positive reviews and 33,566 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 |
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 23,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,897 positive reviews and 3,546 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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| 70,146 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26,009 | 10/10/2007 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,870 | 12/7/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,668 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8,248 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,018 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,809 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,520 | 4/2/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,078 | 11/11/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,624 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,500 | 7/20/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,197 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,914 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,777 | 1/2/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,093 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,110 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,060 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,032 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,015 | 12/3/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 892 | 12/19/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 7). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). IdleOn - The Idle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.