Free Open World Games on Steam

Steam currently has 8,112 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 12/3/2024.

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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, 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 !

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Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,145 positive reviews and 13,866 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.

2. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,963 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83,066 positive reviews and 29,897 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

3. 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.

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VRChat has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 229,594 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 172,886 positive reviews and 56,708 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

4. Cats

Cats — and that says it all. Interactive cat clicker. Click on cats for new cats. That's all, really.

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Cats has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,956 positive reviews and 822 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 5/21/2024
Franchise 100 Cozy Games
Developer 100 Cozy Games
Publisher 100 Cozy Games
Steam App Id 2977660

5. Destiny 2

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

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Destiny 2 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 615,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492,964 positive reviews and 123,025 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 Destiny 2 on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 10/1/2019
Franchise Destiny
Developer Bungie
Publisher Bungie
Steam App Id 1085660

6. 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.

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MIR4 has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,336 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,343 positive reviews and 4,993 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

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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,021 positive reviews and 33,446 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).

8. 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.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 549,331 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 502,540 positive reviews and 46,791 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

9. 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.

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Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42,514 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,753 positive reviews and 18,761 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).

Release Date 5/18/2023
Developers
Publisher Orienjoy
Steam App Id 2349820

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.

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Albion Online has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 78,434 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,065 positive reviews and 16,369 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 Open World Games

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Banana steam charts
100,890
4/23/2024
82
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Once Human steam charts
41,386
7/9/2024
73
Free
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VRChat steam charts
28,554
2/1/2017
75
Free
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Cats steam charts
24,094
5/21/2024
76
Free
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Destiny 2 steam charts
23,209
10/1/2019
79
Free
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MIR4 steam charts
19,457
8/25/2021
64
Free
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
15,948
11/11/2021
51
Free
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Unturned steam charts
13,262
7/7/2017
91
Free
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Hero's Land steam charts
8,349
5/18/2023
56
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Albion Online steam charts
7,902
5/16/2018
78
Free
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
4,529
4/6/2020
68
Free
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Palia steam charts
4,189
3/25/2024
83
Free
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EVE Online steam charts
3,202
12/16/2010
73
Free
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Fishing Planet steam charts
2,667
8/28/2017
85
Free
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STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ steam charts
2,282
7/21/2020
88
Free
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RuneScape ® steam charts
2,178
10/14/2020
82
Free
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Brighter Shores steam charts
2,173
11/6/2024
74
Free
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SMITE® steam charts
1,998
9/8/2015
78
Free
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BLEACH Brave Souls steam charts
1,902
8/18/2020
86
Free
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Knight Online steam charts
1,391
1/25/2016
50
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  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 1). Cats on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.

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