Free Survival Games on Steam
Steam currently has 10,947 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 4/22/2026.
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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 2,701,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,628,295 positive reviews and 1,073,620 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,043,208 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 705,150 positive reviews and 338,058 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 |
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 58, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,874 positive reviews and 74,987 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,694 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,327 positive reviews and 17,367 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 |
5. 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 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,931 positive reviews and 13,320 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 Arena Breakout: Infinite on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/15/2025 |
| Developer | Morefun Studios |
| Publisher | Morefun Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2073620 |
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!
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 364,510 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 354,051 positive reviews and 10,459 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).
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.
Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 85,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,978 positive reviews and 35,050 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 |
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 561,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 511,429 positive reviews and 50,206 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. 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 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 169,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131,463 positive reviews and 38,204 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 2139460 |
10. 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 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Survival games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 54,603 positive reviews and 17,280 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 | 7/19/2023 |
| Developer | Nimble Neuron |
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| Steam App Id | 1049590 |
More Free Survival Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Survival games available on Steam.
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| 339,823 | 12/21/2017 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87,544 | 11/5/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74,145 | 12/4/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20,712 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13,111 | 9/15/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12,515 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10,111 | 11/11/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,898 | 7/7/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,572 | 7/9/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,739 | 7/19/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,664 | 5/16/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,330 | 6/9/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,875 | 6/7/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,598 | 3/13/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,036 | 12/29/2017 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,902 | 3/29/2017 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,868 | 1/25/2016 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,842 | 4/6/2020 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,303 | 10/12/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,221 | 11/17/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 21). Apex Legends™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Delta Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Arena Breakout: Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Unturned on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 22). Once Human on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 15). Eternal Return on Steam. Steam Store.