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 October 28th 2025. Want to explore even more crafting titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best crafting games.

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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 game developed and published by . 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 87,354 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649

87,354
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 game developed and published by . 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 16,655 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

16,655
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 game developed and published by . 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 15,156 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

15,156
players

4. Pax Dei

Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make? Pax Dei is a game developed and published by . Released on October 16th 2025 has received 6,242 reviews of which 4,097 were positive and 2,145 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 4,240 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played crafting games.
6.5
4,097
2,145

4,240
players

5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 4,212 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.2
323,198
23,161

4,212
players

6. 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 game developed and published by . 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 3,923 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.5
599,805
27,986

3,923
players

7. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 22nd 2025 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 3,301 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played crafting games.
9.4
30,157
1,117

3,301
players

8. 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 game developed and published by . 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 3,015 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played crafting games.
8.9
40,992
4,174

3,015
players

9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 2,863 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played crafting games.
7.7
13,249
3,679

2,863
players

10. ASKA

A new Viking age dawns with you at its helm. Forge a thriving colony from nothing in this mythic open-world survival sim. Earn the gods' favor and survive in a land ruled by ancient terrors and unforgiving seasons. Rally unique villagers, expand your settlement and defend your tribe - solo or co-op! ASKA is a game developed and published by . Released on June 20th 2024 has received 7,075 reviews of which 5,660 were positive and 1,415 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 1,217 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played crafting games.
7.8
5,660
1,415

1,217
players