Free Post-apocalyptic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,231 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 11/28/2024.
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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 Post-apocalyptic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 72. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 108,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,804 positive reviews and 29,657 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 548,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501,610 positive reviews and 46,762 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 |
3. 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 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,025 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,765 positive reviews and 15,260 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 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 386180 |
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 23,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,274 positive reviews and 10,292 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,801 positive reviews and 8,225 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 |
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 62, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,619 positive reviews and 8,621 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. Farlight 84
1st Pet Capture Battle Royale!
Farlight 84 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,844 positive reviews and 10,592 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 |
8. Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Dead Frontier 2 has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,223 positive reviews and 7,574 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 Dead Frontier 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/15/2019 |
| Developer | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Publisher | Creaky Corpse Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 744900 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,996 positive reviews and 5,102 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 |
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 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Post-apocalyptic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,604 positive reviews and 884 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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| 54,660 | 7/9/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,614 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,743 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,021 | 9/1/2022 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,600 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,547 | 11/27/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,515 | 9/21/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,210 | 7/15/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 979 | 4/5/2018 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 895 | 9/1/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 768 | 10/31/2013 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 608 | 5/13/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 596 | 10/20/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 533 | 6/14/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 429 | 9/18/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 395 | 10/21/2021 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 5/23/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 250 | 2/2/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 192 | 5/16/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 179 | 7/30/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Lost Light on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Fallout Shelter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Farlight 84 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Dead Frontier 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Will To Live Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). CounterSide on Steam. Steam Store.