Free Survival Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,611 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 9/18/2025.
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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 60. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,610,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,557,697 positive reviews and 1,052,844 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 91,346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,870 positive reviews and 16,476 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 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,038 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86,722 positive reviews and 56,316 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. Arena Breakout: Infinite
Arena Breakout: Infinite is a high-stakes tactical extraction shooter where every decision matters. Fight, loot, and extract—or lose it all. With stunningly realistic visuals, lifelike sound, and unforgiving PvPvE combat, every raid is a gamble between glory and ruin.
Arena Breakout: Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,066 positive reviews and 2,485 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 | 9/16/2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073620 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,010,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 678,996 positive reviews and 331,418 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 | 11/4/2020 |
| Franchise | Apex Legends Official |
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| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Steam App Id | 1172470 |
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 75, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Survival games. 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Survival 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).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 557,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 508,051 positive reviews and 49,495 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 |
9. Dark and Darker
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Dark and Darker has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,394 positive reviews and 27,220 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 Dark and Darker on the Steam Deck.
10. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,892 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67,630 positive reviews and 18,262 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Albion Online on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/16/2018 |
| Developer | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Publisher | Sandbox Interactive GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 761890 |
More Free Survival Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival games available on Steam.
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| 118,478 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 105,858 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49,659 | 12/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 46,979 | 9/16/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39,680 | 11/4/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,480 | 7/9/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14,412 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,325 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,604 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,826 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,981 | 11/11/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,286 | 3/13/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,014 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,838 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,831 | 7/20/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,825 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,606 | 1/25/2016 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,501 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,272 | 9/21/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,245 | 6/6/2012 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 18). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- 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 29). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Dark and Darker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.