Best Crafting Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated crafting games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free crafting games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Wild West and Wizards
Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.
Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Startup Company
Startup Company is a business simulation sandbox game where you’re the CEO of a new company. Your job is to build your very own website and compete against the largest tech giants on the planet!
Last Oasis
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Submarine Titans
Submarine Titans is a real-time strategy video game that takes place in the year 2115 after a comet has struck Earth, driving two human factions, the militant White Sharks and the scientific Black Octopi, to establish underwater bases and fight for dominance over the oceans.
Tank Mechanic Simulator
Renovate & build II World War tanks. Experience highly detailed & realistic simulation game. Take tanks fully apart by using different tools. Transform them from rusty and ruined to fully working. Check them on the training ground, sell or put into your own museum.
Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk is a coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator about listening to fantasy-inspired modern peoples’ problems, and helping them by serving up a warm drink or two.
Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky DX
"The promise is entrusted to two alchemists..." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters.
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
"The promise begins." The "Dusk" series, a trilogy of RPG titles from Gust's popular Atelier series, tells the story of a world on the verge ruin, told from the perspective of its unique characters. The 1st title in the series "Atelier Ayesha" is now available as a deluxe version.
Mad Tower Tycoon
Design your own skyscraper with more than 100 Floors. Rent offices, apartments or shops and build a financially lucrative skyscraper. Build cinemas, bars or a theater to satisfy your visitors and create an effective transport system with elevators and stairs.
Darwin Project
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show.
GemCraft - Frostborn Wrath
The epic tower defense dark fantasy journey continues! Create powerful gems with various abilities and take on the battle against an endlessly flowing army of monsters, and face the growing darkness as you fight your way back towards the Spiritforge.
Necesse
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Feel The Snow
Choose one of the characters and start your journey. The game has many interesting things in store: building, crafting, puzzles, bosses, mystery, laughs, quests etc.
Winter Resort Simulator
Are you ready for the winter? Winter Resort simulator lets you operate detailed Doppelmayr cable cars and snow vehicles such as Pistenbully snowcats. Set in a realistic alpine landscape, you are responsible for managing your ski resort and keeping your guests happy.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Ylands
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands! Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything and everything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more!
Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator
Become an ace motorcycle mechanic. Buy used motorcycles, repair, and sell them for a profit. Work with 15 types of motorbikes. Develop a workshop and attract as many customers as you can. Customize bikes or create your own dream bike from hundreds of available parts.
Farmer's Dynasty
Live – Build – Farm: Enjoy a unique mix of farming, constructing and life simulation that takes you to the countryside and holds plenty of challenging gameplay in stock!
Automation Empire
Build and manage a massive industrial network of factories, mines, and farms. Employ a fleet of trains, trucks, and robotic drones. In the age of automation, efficiency is survival!
Most played crafting games on Steam
Take a look at the top crafting games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 17th 2025.
1. Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust is a survival, crafting and multiplayer game developed and published by Facepunch Studios. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 1,227,784 reviews of which 1,071,135 were positive and 156,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played crafting game, thanks to its 93,858 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
93,858
players
2. 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 is a base-building, automation and open world game developed by Coffee Stain Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on September 10th 2024 has received 232,064 reviews of which 225,479 were positive and 6,585 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 22,875 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among crafting games based on player count.
9.6
225,479
6,585
22,875
players
3. 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 is a automation, base-building and resource management game developed and published by Wube Software LTD.. Released on August 14th 2020 has received 215,209 reviews of which 208,770 were positive and 6,439 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 16,672 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among crafting games based on player count.
9.6
208,770
6,439
16,672
players
4. Raft
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks! Raft is a survival, multiplayer and open world survival craft game developed by Redbeet Interactive and published by Axolot Games. Released on June 20th 2022 has received 346,359 reviews of which 323,198 were positive and 23,161 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 4,989 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.2
323,198
23,161
4,989
players
5. 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 is a open world survival craft, survival and open world game developed and published by Endnight Games Ltd. Released on April 30th 2018 has received 627,791 reviews of which 599,805 were positive and 27,986 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 3,204 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.5
599,805
27,986
3,204
players
6. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans! Shop Titans is a idler, shop keeper and medieval game developed and published by Kabam Games and Inc.. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 16,928 reviews of which 13,249 were positive and 3,679 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 3,197 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crafting games.
7.7
13,249
3,679
3,197
players
7. Bellwright
Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people. Bellwright is a survival, open world and crafting game developed by Donkey Crew and published by Donkey Crew and Snail Games USA. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 11,996 reviews of which 9,666 were positive and 2,330 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 1,803 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crafting games.
7.9
9,666
2,330
1,803
players
8. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise! Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game is a idler, clicker and casual game developed and published by Humble North. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 25,292 reviews of which 23,863 were positive and 1,429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 1,584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.2
23,863
1,429
1,584
players
9. Medieval Dynasty
Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience. Medieval Dynasty is a crafting, building and multiplayer game developed by Render Cube and published by Toplitz Productions. Released on September 23rd 2021 has received 45,166 reviews of which 40,992 were positive and 4,174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,557 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crafting games.
8.9
40,992
4,174
1,557
players
10. Abiotic Factor
Abiotic Factor is a survival crafting experience for 1-6 players set in the depths of an underground research facility. Caught between paranormal containment failure, a military crusade, and chaos from a dozen realms, the world’s greatest minds must survive against the universe’s biggest threats. Abiotic Factor is a survival, online co-op and open world survival craft game developed by Deep Field Games and published by Playstack. Released on May 02nd 2024 has received 31,274 reviews of which 30,157 were positive and 1,117 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,348 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.4
30,157
1,117
1,348
players
Best deals on crafting games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of crafting games available on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted crafting games.
1. Mech Mechanic Simulator
Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty! Mech Mechanic Simulator is a mechs, crafting and sandbox game developed by Polyslash and published by Valkyrie Initiative. Released on March 25th 2021 has received 628 reviews of which 403 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for crafting category.
6.2
403
225
-99%
19.50€
0.36€
2. CryoFall
CryoFall is a sci-fi colony simulation survival game set on a forgotten planet in a distant future. Master technology, agriculture, trading, industry, cybernetics, exploration, and more! CryoFall is a colony sim, crafting and pve game developed by AtomicTorch Studio and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on April 29th 2021 has received 6,167 reviews of which 4,856 were positive and 1,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in crafting games.
7.7
4,856
1,311
-98%
19.99€
0.53€
3. Autonauts vs Piratebots
Create, automate and defend an impenetrable base. Assemble and command a Bot army to combat an entire Piratebot invasion. Build, program and battle your way through five different zones. Autonauts vs Piratebots is a simulation, strategy and automation game developed by Denki and published by Curve Games. Released on July 28th 2022 has received 485 reviews of which 382 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in crafting games.
7.4
382
103
-98%
19.99€
0.43€
4. My Little Universe
Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don't forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode! My Little Universe is a mining, exploration and dungeon crawler game developed by Estoty and published by SayGames. Released on October 05th 2023 has received 1,610 reviews of which 1,387 were positive and 223 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for crafting games.
8.2
1,387
223
-97%
14.79€
0.58€
5. Mr. Prepper
Mr. Prepper is about being prepared. You know something is wrong. The risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to get ready for what's coming. Mr. Prepper is a survival, simulation and base-building game developed by Rejected Games and published by Rejected Games and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 18th 2021 has received 4,891 reviews of which 3,953 were positive and 938 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.8
3,953
938
-97%
19.50€
0.68€
6. HammerHelm
HammerHelm is a unique blend of third-person adventuring and strategic town building. Create your dwarf character and build a flourishing town above ground. Complete quests, craft weapons and armor, defeat dangerous enemies and be the leader your townspeople need! HammerHelm is a action, building and casual game developed by SuperSixStudios and published by SOEDESCO . Released on April 29th 2021 has received 379 reviews of which 304 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.5
304
75
-97%
14.99€
0.52€
7. The Survivalists
A living world full of surprises, secrets and danger awaits in The Survivalists, an adventure-filled survival sandbox set in The Escapists universe. Explore, build, craft and even train monkeys with up to three friends in a desperate bid to survive. Have you got what it takes to be a Survivalist? The Survivalists is a crafting, survival and online co-op game developed and published by Team17. Released on October 09th 2020 has received 9,217 reviews of which 7,069 were positive and 2,148 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.5
7,069
2,148
-97%
24.99€
0.80€
8. Subterrain
Uncompromising Sci-Fi survival on Mars! Manage the entire colony single-handed! Craft, Research, Explore and Fight against evolving mutants. Vast open world and randomly generated levels to explore! Can you survive long enough to escape the horror? Subterrain is a survival, top-down and crafting game developed and published by Pixellore Inc. Released on January 21st 2016 has received 1,358 reviews of which 1,036 were positive and 322 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.3
1,036
322
-97%
16.99€
0.54€
9. Smoke and Sacrifice
Smoke and Sacrifice sees Sachi, a mother forced to give up her son, adventure into a grotesque underworld on a quest that will lead her to a darker truth. Smoke and Sacrifice is a rpg, adventure and female protagonist game developed by Solar Sail Games Ltd and published by Curve Games. Released on May 31st 2018 has received 486 reviews of which 366 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.1
366
120
-97%
15.99€
0.48€
10. Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?!
Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a wacky simulation game where you manage your very own weapon shop and expand its business across an incredible potato world.Use your potato smiths to forge weapons and sell them to questing heroes. Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! is a management, simulation and indie game developed by Daylight Studios and published by Daylight Studios and Daedalic Entertainment. Released on July 13th 2015 has received 2,039 reviews of which 1,461 were positive and 578 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for crafting games.
7.0
1,461
578
-97%
9.99€
0.31€
Free crafting games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play crafting games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 17th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play crafting games.
1. Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans! Shop Titans is a idler, shop keeper and medieval game developed and published by Kabam Games and Inc.. Released on May 05th 2020 has received 16,928 reviews of which 13,249 were positive and 3,679 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 3,197 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free crafting games on Steam.
7.7
13,249
3,679
3,197
players
2. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game
Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise! Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game is a idler, clicker and casual game developed and published by Humble North. Released on December 04th 2020 has received 25,292 reviews of which 23,863 were positive and 1,429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,584, this crafting game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free crafting games on Steam.
9.2
23,863
1,429
1,584
players
3. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can. Muck is a survival, multiplayer and crafting game developed and published by Dani. Released on June 05th 2021 has received 175,857 reviews of which 164,593 were positive and 11,264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,014, this crafting game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free crafting games on Steam.
9.2
164,593
11,264
1,014
players
4. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG. Wizard101 is a colorful, mmorpg and pvp game developed by KingsIsle Entertainment and published by KingsIsle Entertainment and gamigo group. Released on September 06th 2018 has received 8,196 reviews of which 6,721 were positive and 1,475 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 746 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free crafting games on Steam.
8.0
6,721
1,475
746
players
5. Idle Cave Miner
Idle Cave Miner is an idle game about crafting items, mining gems, and building your team of miners. Prestige, craft, and travel to other mines to increase your strength to dig deeper, and find what lurks below. Idle Cave Miner is a idler, clicker and mining game developed and published by Cold Hours. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 737 reviews of which 596 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 643 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free crafting games on Steam.
7.7
596
141
643
players
6. 修真大陆
A casual hang-up class repair fairy game 修真大陆 is a rpg, turn-based strategy and 2d platformer game developed and published by 北冥. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 381 reviews of which 276 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free crafting games on Steam.
6.9
276
105
53
players
7. Mist Legacy
Mist Legacy gives you a new way to experience the thrills and adventures of an MMORPG. Handcrafted by a small team of passionate developers, the game features an easy to play top-down world, turn-based combat and a skill-based progression system. Try our game for free. We hope you like it! Mist Legacy is a free to play, mmorpg and turn-based combat game developed and published by Virtys. Released on September 13th 2022 has received 1,490 reviews of which 1,101 were positive and 389 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free crafting games on Steam.
7.1
1,101
389
42
players
8. Nordicandia
A semi-idle action RPG with a deep and unique crafting system. Collect epic loot, craft and merge items, and level up your character to beat the World Bosses! Nordicandia is a dungeon crawler, idler and crafting game developed and published by Garden of Dreams. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 586 reviews of which 395 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free crafting games on Steam.
6.5
395
191
23
players
9. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai
Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and big village-building possibilities. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests, continuous open world progression, monthly events and your dumb ways to die not harming your fun level. Daisho: Survival of a Samurai is a ninja, free to play and crafting game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 439 reviews of which 317 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free crafting games on Steam.
6.9
317
122
20
players
10. Gladiators: Survival in Rome
Gladiators: Survival in Rome is an Action RPG with casual survival game mechanics and active city building. You'll experience a new type of survival game with quests & dungeons, continuous progression, seasonal events and lots of spear poking. Gladiators: Survival in Rome is a rome, action rpg and survival game developed and published by Colossi Games. Released on June 10th 2025 has received 376 reviews of which 241 were positive and 135 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free crafting games on Steam.
6.2
241
135
19
players