Best Open World Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,986 Open World 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. Open World 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 Open World 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Open World 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Open World 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Open World 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 |
5. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 806,525 positive reviews and 20,428 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
6. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,661 positive reviews and 158 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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.
7. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 134,146 positive reviews and 2,810 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
8. Mount & Blade: Warband
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 166,112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162,350 positive reviews and 3,762 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mount & Blade: Warband on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2010 |
| Developer | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | TaleWorlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 48700 |
9. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 318,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 310,016 positive reviews and 8,274 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
Deep Rock Galactic has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Open World games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 340,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 331,438 positive reviews and 9,359 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
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| 99,506 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 57,673 | 3/24/2025 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,708 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32,384 | 10/17/2018 | 97 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37,747 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,938 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,185 | 3/31/2010 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,888 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,798 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 22,994 | 8/14/2020 | 96 | $35.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,058 | 1/20/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11,199 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 459 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29,675 | 3/6/2025 | 96 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17,323 | 5/18/2015 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,107 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,237 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 375 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- 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 2). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 3). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Mount & Blade: Warband on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.