Best Building Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,597 Building games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Building game rankings were last updated on 5/9/2025.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Building game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 878,871 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 865,160 positive reviews and 13,711 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. People Playground
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
People Playground has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 279,984 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276,012 positive reviews and 3,972 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play People Playground on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/23/2019 |
| Developer | mestiez |
| Publisher | Studio Minus |
| Steam App Id | 1118200 |
3. Schedule I
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Schedule I has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186,414 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183,551 positive reviews and 2,863 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Schedule I on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,402,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,366,926 positive reviews and 35,268 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more.
RimWorld has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 208,876 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 204,636 positive reviews and 4,240 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 10/17/2018 |
| Developer | Ludeon Studios |
| Publisher | Ludeon Studios |
| Steam App Id | 294100 |
6. Factorio
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 209,200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 203,690 positive reviews and 5,510 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $35.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $35.00 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2020 |
| Developer | Wube Software LTD. |
| Publisher | Wube Software LTD. |
| Steam App Id | 427520 |
7. Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,154,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,117,701 positive reviews and 37,027 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 11/29/2006 |
| Developer | Facepunch Studios |
| Publisher | Valve |
| Steam App Id | 4000 |
8. Dyson Sphere Program
Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.
Dyson Sphere Program has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,817 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82,830 positive reviews and 1,987 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dyson Sphere Program on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/20/2021 |
| Developer | Youthcat Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1366540 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 310,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 301,504 positive reviews and 8,972 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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).
10. Satisfactory
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Satisfactory has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Building games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 230,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223,586 positive reviews and 6,564 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Satisfactory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
More Building Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Building games available on Steam.
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| 98,545 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,750 | 7/23/2019 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55,823 | 3/24/2025 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,178 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,145 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,749 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
| 26,511 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,037 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 43,799 | 5/16/2020 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19,701 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,408 | 8/5/2024 | 95 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12,290 | 7/30/2019 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 673 | 8/15/2024 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,277 | 10/21/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 287 | 9/23/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,624 | 9/1/2021 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 345 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,478 | 4/30/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,791 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 12/9/2024 | 95 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). People Playground on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Schedule I on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). RimWorld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Garry's Mod on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 26). Dyson Sphere Program on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 1). tModLoader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.