Free Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,147 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 6/6/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 63. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,881 positive reviews and 41,148 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 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,851 positive reviews and 15,824 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 |
3. 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 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287,710 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228,897 positive reviews and 58,813 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 240,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 181,569 positive reviews and 58,720 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 |
5. 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 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 130,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,650 positive reviews and 33,815 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 |
6. 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 54, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,590 positive reviews and 33,886 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 |
7. 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 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 625,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 497,806 positive reviews and 127,774 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.
8. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend.
MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,545 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,491 positive reviews and 5,054 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 MIR4 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | Wemade Next |
| Publisher | Wemade |
| Steam App Id | 1623660 |
9. Borderlands 2
The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.
Borderlands 2 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288,708 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 268,921 positive reviews and 19,787 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 Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 49520 |
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 555,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,438 positive reviews and 48,851 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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| 144,179 | 12/4/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109,073 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74,594 | 12/6/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,016 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,837 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,360 | 11/11/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,472 | 10/1/2019 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,820 | 8/25/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,587 | 9/20/2012 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11,425 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,914 | 4/28/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,259 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,805 | 3/25/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,740 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,872 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,538 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,374 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,237 | 8/28/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,910 | 5/21/2025 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,694 | 11/15/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Marvel Rivals on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 6). Borderlands 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 2). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.