Free Open World Survival Craft Games on Steam
Steam currently has 829 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 9/28/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Open World Survival Craft game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 113,036 positive reviews and 35,933 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319,887 positive reviews and 9,558 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,674 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,658 positive reviews and 2,016 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,369 positive reviews and 5,402 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 Will To Live Online on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/5/2018 |
| Developer | AlphaSoft LLC |
| Publisher | AlphaSoft LLC |
| Steam App Id | 707010 |
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 61, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,396 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,491 positive reviews and 905 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,188 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,168 positive reviews and 3,020 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 |
7. Walking Zombie 2
Zombie singleplayer shooter in modern polygon graphics with rich RPG elements.
Walking Zombie 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,139 positive reviews and 1,578 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. Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha
Loot. Kill. Survive. Can you escape ? (probably not) Zumbi Blocks 2 is the official sequel to the 2013 free browser zombie game. Stuck on an island, cut off from the rest of humanity, you wake up. The secret to breaking free from this place lies asleep, underground. From the soil, zumbies emerge.
Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,502 positive reviews and 979 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 | 4/15/2023 |
| Developer | Adrian Kaminski |
| Publisher | Adrian Kaminski |
| Steam App Id | 1941780 |
9. Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue
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 open-world game that challenges you, alone or with friends, to turn a hostile planet into a habitable haven for humanity.
Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,911 positive reviews and 560 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 Prologue on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Osaris Games |
| Developer | Osaris Games |
| Publisher | Osaris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2811830 |
10. 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 52, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Open World Survival Craft games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,553 positive reviews and 1,439 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 |
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| 29,791 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,046 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21,603 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 828 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 201 | 7/24/2020 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 10/11/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 4/15/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 6/24/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 8/9/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 4/1/2016 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 8/13/2014 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 4/16/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/23/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 6/29/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/12/2018 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/19/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/8/2016 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Will To Live Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Wurm Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Ylands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Walking Zombie 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 16). Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). Ocean World: Eden Crafters Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). Dawnlands on Steam. Steam Store.