Free Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,598 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 12/23/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,670 positive reviews and 17,052 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,207,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,094,340 positive reviews and 112,974 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. 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 57, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,724 positive reviews and 34,631 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 |
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 45,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,923 positive reviews and 2,160 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53,288 positive reviews and 16,905 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 | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
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| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,722 positive reviews and 5,083 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,989 positive reviews and 49,864 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 |
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 81,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,933 positive reviews and 3,078 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199,520 positive reviews and 55,334 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 |
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 88,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,411 positive reviews and 18,828 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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| 38,529 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35,939 | 10/10/2007 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,312 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 22,625 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,005 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,246 | 11/6/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,400 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,721 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,884 | 12/8/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,289 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,826 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,683 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,555 | 5/5/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,398 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,006 | 10/21/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,948 | 4/28/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,165 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 993 | 3/6/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 899 | 12/11/2017 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 878 | 6/5/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Team Fortress 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 21). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 23). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). IdleOn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 24). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 22). THE FINALS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.