Free Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,391 Open World 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 Open World game rankings were last updated on 12/13/2025.
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1. Where Winds Meet
Where Winds Meet is an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China at the tenth century. Players will assume the role of a young sword master as they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their own identity. Let the wind carry your legend on an epic journey to the East!
Where Winds Meet holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,332 positive reviews and 9,199 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 Where Winds Meet on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Developer | Everstone Studio |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 3564740 |
2. Delta Force
Delta Force, a free-to-play 1st-person tactical shooter, returns as the latest in the classic series. With 25 years defining the genre, Delta Force is back with an upgraded arsenal of weaponry, jaw-dropping environments, and a truly dynamic world.
Delta Force has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,438 positive reviews and 67,870 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Delta Force on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/4/2024 |
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| Publisher | TiMi Studio Group |
| Steam App Id | 2507950 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,645 positive reviews and 17,018 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 |
4. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
Marvel Rivals has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 350,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271,519 positive reviews and 78,873 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 Marvel Rivals on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 2767030 |
5. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.
VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 252,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190,199 positive reviews and 62,064 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 2/1/2017 |
| Developer | VRChat Inc. |
| Publisher | VRChat Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 438100 |
6. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.
Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 641,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,395 positive reviews and 143,056 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,504 positive reviews and 34,617 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 | 11/10/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 766570 |
8. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.
Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,788 positive reviews and 36,698 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Once Human on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/9/2024 |
| Developer | Starry Studio |
| Publisher | Starry Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
9. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Wuthering Waves has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,046 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,823 positive reviews and 3,223 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 Wuthering Waves on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/28/2025 |
| Developer | KURO GAMES |
| Publisher | KURO GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 3513350 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 559,779 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 509,924 positive reviews and 49,855 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 |
More Free Open World Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Open World games available on Steam.
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| 109,407 | 11/14/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108,770 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 86,722 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57,937 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 43,233 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 30,551 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16,794 | 11/10/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15,286 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,219 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,051 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,957 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,764 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,868 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,746 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,094 | 12/16/2010 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,336 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,164 | 5/18/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,873 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,845 | 8/28/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,814 | 10/21/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.