Free Survival Games on Steam

Steam currently has 9,007 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 5/28/2025.

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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.

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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 2,553,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,517,155 positive reviews and 1,035,984 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.
Developers
Publisher KRAFTON, Inc.
Steam App Id 578080

2. 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.

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Apex Legends™ has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 993,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 667,258 positive reviews and 326,616 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
Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts
Steam App Id 1172470

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.

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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 110,975 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,773 positive reviews and 40,202 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
Developers
Publisher TiMi Studio Group
Steam App Id 2507950

4. 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 !

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Banana has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 89,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,726 positive reviews and 15,771 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.

5. 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.

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Once Human has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,250 positive reviews and 33,683 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

6. 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!

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tModLoader has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 312,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 303,915 positive reviews and 9,041 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).

Release Date 5/16/2020
Developer TML Team
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Steam App Id 1281930

7. 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.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,327 positive reviews and 33,866 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).

8. 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.

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Eternal Return has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,926 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,605 positive reviews and 13,321 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).

9. 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.

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Unturned has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 555,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506,320 positive reviews and 48,797 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

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.

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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 82,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,440 positive reviews and 17,443 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

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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS steam charts
694,401
12/21/2017
59
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Apex Legends™ steam charts
233,216
11/5/2020
67
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Delta Force steam charts
146,501
12/4/2024
63
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Banana steam charts
95,474
4/23/2024
81
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Once Human steam charts
48,710
7/9/2024
73
Free
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tModLoader steam charts
43,396
5/16/2020
96
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
24,496
11/11/2021
54
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Eternal Return steam charts
22,427
7/20/2023
78
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Unturned steam charts
13,943
7/7/2017
90
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Albion Online steam charts
11,678
5/16/2018
78
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Dark and Darker steam charts
11,426
6/7/2024
69
Free
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SCP: Secret Laboratory steam charts
6,876
12/29/2017
90
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Hero's Land steam charts
6,596
5/17/2023
55
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Conqueror's Blade steam charts
5,282
4/6/2020
67
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Blood Strike steam charts
4,590
3/13/2025
78
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Stumble Guys steam charts
3,655
10/7/2021
84
Free
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Stay Out steam charts
1,507
11/27/2019
65
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Fallout Shelter steam charts
1,452
3/29/2017
87
Free
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Lost Light steam charts
1,411
9/1/2022
57
Free
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Knight Online steam charts
1,367
1/25/2016
50
Free
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Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Player counts and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 29). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). Albion Online on Steam. Steam Store.

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