Best Crafting Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,350 Crafting 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. Crafting game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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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 Crafting game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 701,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 689,198 positive reviews and 12,174 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,281,484 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,251,095 positive reviews and 30,389 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.
3. Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Baldur's Gate 3 has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 604,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 585,098 positive reviews and 19,473 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2023 |
| Developer | Larian Studios |
| Publisher | Larian Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1086940 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 178,493 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 173,415 positive reviews and 5,078 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 |
5. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,479 positive reviews and 2,513 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
6. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259,779 positive reviews and 8,531 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 159,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 154,300 positive reviews and 4,811 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 6/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 526870 |
8. Don't Starve
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 106,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 102,718 positive reviews and 3,461 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 Don't Starve on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/23/2013 |
| Franchise | Klei |
| Developer | Klei Entertainment |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 219740 |
9. Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. Free to use for everyone, for any purpose.
Blender has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,195 positive reviews and 1,893 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 not possible to play or run Blender on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/24/2015 |
| Developer | Blender Foundation |
| Publisher | Blender Foundation |
| Steam App Id | 365670 |
10. The Forest
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
The Forest has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Crafting games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 538,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 514,714 positive reviews and 24,240 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 The Forest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2018 |
| Developer | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Publisher | Endnight Games Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 242760 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 91,673 | 2/26/2016 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23,171 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71,758 | 8/3/2023 | 96 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,409 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,020 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,261 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,038 | 6/8/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 756 | 4/23/2013 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,714 | 4/24/2015 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,411 | 4/30/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 316 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10,774 | 4/10/2024 | 94 | $23.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28,093 | 2/2/2021 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/17/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 12/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,607 | 12/6/2018 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 282 | 6/7/2020 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,378 | 10/15/2020 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 370 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,905 | 5/2/2024 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). Factorio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Satisfactory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 21). Don't Starve on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Blender on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). The Forest on Steam. Steam Store.