Free Exploration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 16,067 Exploration 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 Exploration game rankings were last updated on 12/11/2024.
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1. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio holds the #1 spot for "best free Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,497 positive reviews and 1,368 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 |
2. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,494 positive reviews and 1,057 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
3. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,544 positive reviews and 16,549 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,367 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,952 positive reviews and 3,415 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 |
5. EVE Online
EVE Online is a free-to-play community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path from countless different options. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox.
EVE Online has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,062 positive reviews and 9,186 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play EVE Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Hero's Land
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,658 positive reviews and 18,794 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.
RuneScape ® has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,386 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,418 positive reviews and 3,968 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RuneScape ® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,146 positive reviews and 2,144 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 Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Sky: Children of the Light
Sky: Children of the Light is a peaceful, award-winning MMO from the creators of Journey. Explore a beautifully-animated kingdom across seven realms and create enriching memories with other players in this delightful puzzle-adventure game.
Sky: Children of the Light has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,620 positive reviews and 1,705 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/10/2024 |
| Developer | thatgamecompany |
| Publisher | thatgamecompany |
| Steam App Id | 2325290 |
10. Brighter Shores
Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.
Brighter Shores has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,051 positive reviews and 2,015 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brighter Shores on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/6/2024 |
| Developer | Fen Research Ltd |
| Publisher | Fen Research Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2791440 |
More Free Exploration Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Exploration games available on Steam.
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| 11,818 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,669 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,548 | 6/7/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,914 | 3/25/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4,101 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,623 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,366 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,345 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,081 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,022 | 11/6/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,684 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,618 | 11/9/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,408 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,351 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,204 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,111 | 2/24/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 804 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 759 | 11/12/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 686 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 600 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.