Free Survival Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,123 Survival 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 Survival game rankings were last updated on 6/18/2025.
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1. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the high-stakes winner-take-all shooter that started the Battle Royale craze, is free-to-play! Drop into diverse maps, loot unique weapons and supplies, and survive in an ever-shrinking zone where every turn could be your last.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS holds the #1 spot for "best free Survival game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,564,925 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,525,078 positive reviews and 1,039,847 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 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/21/2017 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
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| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 578080 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,060 positive reviews and 15,893 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 |
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 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 115,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,261 positive reviews and 42,489 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. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 996,989 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 669,494 positive reviews and 327,495 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 Apex Legends™ on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 11/5/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 315,854 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 306,725 positive reviews and 9,129 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).
6. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 131,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,612 positive reviews and 34,128 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 |
7. 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 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 555,564 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,627 positive reviews and 48,937 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 |
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 54, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,817 positive reviews and 33,941 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. Eternal Return
Eternal Return is a free-to-play, 2.5D perspective Battle Royale game. Search, Craft, Hunt, and Fight using a variety of characters. Plan your strategy and become the last survivor on this eternal experiment.
Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 65,204 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,826 positive reviews and 13,378 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 Eternal Return on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
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| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
10. Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Conqueror's Blade has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34,515 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,589 positive reviews and 10,926 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Conqueror's Blade on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2020 |
| Developer | Booming Tech |
| Publisher | Poros Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 835570 |
More Free Survival Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival games available on Steam.
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| 325,999 | 12/21/2017 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100,785 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 93,213 | 12/4/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82,089 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25,401 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23,935 | 7/9/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,841 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,313 | 11/11/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6,744 | 7/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5,923 | 4/6/2020 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,066 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,001 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,765 | 5/18/2023 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,290 | 6/7/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,446 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,214 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,493 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,324 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,071 | 11/27/2019 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,034 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 16). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 17). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Conqueror's Blade on Steam. Steam Store.