Free Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,483 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 1/4/2026.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World game on Steam" with a Player Score of 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 354,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 274,816 positive reviews and 80,080 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,090 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,328 positive reviews and 10,762 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166,770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,683 positive reviews and 69,087 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 |
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 253,939 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191,454 positive reviews and 62,485 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 94,795 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 77,705 positive reviews and 17,090 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 |
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 642,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 498,709 positive reviews and 143,721 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. 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 #7 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,679 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,106 positive reviews and 3,573 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,321 positive reviews and 34,684 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 |
9. 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 65, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,644 positive reviews and 5,104 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 |
10. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,408 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 922 positive reviews and 486 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
More Free Open World Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Open World games available on Steam.
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| 91,620 | 12/6/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 55,021 | 11/14/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51,073 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,759 | 2/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,904 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,739 | 10/1/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,573 | 4/28/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,996 | 11/11/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,977 | 8/25/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,691 | 11/15/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,606 | 7/9/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,094 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,638 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,563 | 3/25/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,959 | 8/27/2024 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,912 | 7/21/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,243 | 12/16/2010 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,628 | 11/15/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,525 | 4/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,310 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). Where Winds Meet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 19). VRChat on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Destiny 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Wuthering Waves on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). MIR4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.