Free Exploration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,099 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 5/18/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,060 positive reviews and 16,334 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).
2. 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,326 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,507 positive reviews and 1,819 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 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,110 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,132 positive reviews and 978 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,922 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,120 positive reviews and 1,802 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Guild Wars 2 on the Steam Deck.
5. ENDLESS™ Legend
ENDLESS™ Legend is a 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game by the creators of ENDLESS™ Space and Dungeon of the ENDLESS™. Control every aspect of your civilization as you struggle to save your homeworld Auriga. Create your own Legend!
ENDLESS™ Legend has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,483 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,699 positive reviews and 2,784 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 ENDLESS™ Legend on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/18/2014 |
| Franchise | Amplitude Studios |
| Developer | AMPLITUDE Studios |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Steam App Id | 289130 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,981 positive reviews and 8,728 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).
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 23,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,631 positive reviews and 3,759 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. 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 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,322 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,643 positive reviews and 679 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 |
9. Summoners War: Chronicles
The King of Rahil is looking for a Summoner to protect the kingdom against Tefo's enormous conspiracy. Explore a vast world with your Monsters by your side in this new Action RPG set in the Summoners War Universe.
Summoners War: Chronicles has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,914 positive reviews and 2,476 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 Summoners War: Chronicles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Leaf Blower Revolution is a Free to Play idle game where you blow away leaves with nuclear leaf blowers, unlock upgrades, earn achievements, and more. Try out Leaf Blower Revolution now and watch numbers going up!
Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,545 positive reviews and 1,221 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 Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/4/2020 |
| Developer | Humble North |
| Publisher | Humble North |
| Steam App Id | 1468260 |
More Free Exploration Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Exploration games available on Steam.
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 | 8,916 | 5/18/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,308 | 3/25/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,331 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,016 | 8/23/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,943 | 9/18/2014 | 82 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,859 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,583 | 10/14/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,274 | 4/10/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,077 | 11/10/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,922 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,574 | 6/5/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,249 | 8/10/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,152 | 2/24/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,095 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,024 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 686 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 548 | 11/2/2011 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 514 | 2/1/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 462 | 2/23/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 433 | 12/10/2021 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Palia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Guild Wars 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). ENDLESS™ Legend on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). EVE Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 9). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Sky: Children of the Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Summoners War: Chronicles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game on Steam. Steam Store.