Free Post-apocalyptic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,757 Post-apocalyptic 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 Post-apocalyptic game rankings were last updated on 5/26/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Post-apocalyptic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 539,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 493,576 positive reviews and 45,792 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 |
2. Crossout
Crossout - the post-apocalyptic MMO Action game! Craft your unique battle machines from dozens of interchangeable parts and destroy your enemies in explosive PvP online battles!
Crossout has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,283 positive reviews and 14,617 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 Crossout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2017 |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 386180 |
3. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.
Fallout Shelter has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,997 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,321 positive reviews and 7,676 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 3/29/2017 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 588430 |
4. Lost Light
Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!
Lost Light has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,416 positive reviews and 8,969 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 Lost Light on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | NetEase Games |
| Publisher | NetEase Games |
| Steam App Id | 1797880 |
5. Farlight 84
Farlight 84 is a fast-paced Hero Battle Royale. Compared to traditional Hero Shooter Battle Royale games, Farlight 84 brings you quicker battles with more compact mayhem and rampage! Let your passion for shooting blossom into excitement and nonstop thrills! Your Farlight, your highlight!
Farlight 84 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,896 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,487 positive reviews and 9,409 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 | 9/21/2023 |
| Developer | Farlight Games |
| Publisher | Farlight Games |
| Steam App Id | 1928420 |
6. Stay Out
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet.
Stay Out has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,554 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,348 positive reviews and 8,206 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 Stay Out on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/27/2019 |
| Developer | MOBITECH LLC |
| Publisher | MOBITECH LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1180380 |
7. Undawn
Explore, adapt, and survive in Undawn, a free-to-play open-world survival RPG for mobile and PC developed by LightSpeed Studios and published by Level Infinite. Embark on an adventure with other survivors four years after a worldwide disaster where hordes of infected roam a shattered world.
Undawn has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,195 positive reviews and 2,613 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 Undawn on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/14/2023 |
| Developer | Lightspeed Studios™ |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Steam App Id | 1881700 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,522 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,655 positive reviews and 4,867 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 |
9. Tower of Fantasy
Embark together on your fantasy adventure! Set hundreds of years in the future on the distant planet of Aida, the shared open-world RPG, anime-infused sci-fi adventure Tower of Fantasy now is officially available on Steam.
Tower of Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,860 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,989 positive reviews and 2,871 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 Tower of Fantasy on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/20/2022 |
| Developer | Hotta Studio |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Steam App Id | 2064650 |
10. CounterSide
Everything has another side Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure We invite you to a journey to save the Reality.
CounterSide has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,197 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,375 positive reviews and 822 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 CounterSide on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/1/2022 |
| Developer | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Studiobside Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 1976440 |
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 | 64,444 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,380 | 7/27/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,188 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,067 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,599 | 9/21/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,611 | 11/27/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,215 | 6/14/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,196 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,063 | 10/20/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 812 | 9/1/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 797 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 654 | 6/2/2015 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 485 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 418 | 5/12/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 256 | 9/27/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 236 | 10/21/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 220 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 9/4/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Farlight 84 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 29). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Undawn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Will To Live Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Tower of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 22). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.