Free Open World Survival Craft Games on Steam
Steam currently has 687 Open World Survival Craft 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 Survival Craft game rankings were last updated on 9/15/2024.
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1. tModLoader
Dig, Fight, and Build your way through the world of player-created mods on Terraria with tModLoader - this DLC makes modding Terraria a reality!
tModLoader holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World Survival Craft game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 271,720 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 263,743 positive reviews and 7,977 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play tModLoader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,837 positive reviews and 1,248 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 |
3. Will To Live Online
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live.
Will To Live Online has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,917 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,871 positive reviews and 5,046 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 Will To Live Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/5/2018 |
| Developer | AlphaSoft LLC |
| Publisher | AlphaSoft LLC |
| Steam App Id | 707010 |
4. Ocean World: Eden Crafters
Embark on a journey of survival, crafting, and automation in this free prologue introducing one of the planets you can transform in Eden Crafters – an upcoming co-op, open-world game that challenges you to turn a hostile planet into a habitable haven for humanity.
Ocean World: Eden Crafters has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,426 positive reviews and 310 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 Ocean World: Eden Crafters on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Osaris Games |
| Developer | Osaris Games |
| Publisher | Osaris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2811830 |
5. Wurm Online
A sandbox MMORPG that has pushed the boundaries on what it means to be open world and stood the test of time. Dig, mine, shape the world around you and make your lasting mark!
Wurm Online has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,063 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,255 positive reviews and 808 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wurm Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/24/2020 |
| Developer | Code Club AB |
| Publisher | Code Club AB |
| Steam App Id | 1179680 |
6. Life is Feudal: MMO
Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.
Life is Feudal: MMO has achieved a Player Score of 42, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,944 positive reviews and 4,208 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/12/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 700030 |
7. Walking Zombie 2
Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements.
Walking Zombie 2 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,532 positive reviews and 1,463 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/11/2019 |
| Franchise | Alda Games |
| Developer | Alda Games |
| Publisher | Alda Games |
| Steam App Id | 965200 |
8. Ylands
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands! Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything and everything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more!
Ylands has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,761 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,868 positive reviews and 2,893 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ylands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/5/2019 |
| Franchise | Bohemia Interactive |
| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publisher | Bohemia Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 298610 |
9. Dawnlands
Dawnlands is an Open-World Survival Crafting cross-platform game with a massive world and epic lore. A variety of biomes, relics, and puzzles dot the landscape... an ancient land, lain dormant for centuries, is waiting to be awoken. New stories are waiting to be written.
Dawnlands has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,299 positive reviews and 1,240 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/9/2023 |
| Developer | SEASUN GAMES PTE. LTD. |
| Publisher | SEASUN GAMES PTE. LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 2197910 |
10. Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure
A Shipwrecked Adventure is a free prologue immersing you into the vast world of Tinkerlands. Uncover the story of the first survivors on these mystical islands. Explore the breathtaking archipelago, craft essential tools, build your settlement, and strive to survive!
Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,647 positive reviews and 102 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 Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2024 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
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| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2658710 |
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| 28,651 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,004 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 757 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 6/24/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 7/24/2020 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 1/12/2018 | 42 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 10/11/2019 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 8/9/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/12/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/20/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 6/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/4/2021 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/8/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/13/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/15/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/20/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 15). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 28). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Will To Live Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 25). Ocean World: Eden Crafters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 4). Wurm Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 19). Life is Feudal: MMO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 19). Walking Zombie 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 27). Ylands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 15). Dawnlands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 22). Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.