Most Played Exploration Games on Steam
Take a look at the top exploration games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 17th 2025. Want to explore even more exploration titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best exploration games.
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1. PEAK
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK? PEAK is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2025 has received 56,114 reviews of which 52,354 were positive and 3,760 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played exploration game, thanks to its 52,351 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
52,354
3,760
52,351
players
2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a game developed and published by . Released on April 24th 2025 has received 111,032 reviews of which 106,216 were positive and 4,816 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 14,481 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among exploration games based on player count.
9.4
106,216
4,816
14,481
players
3. Fallout 4
Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, welcome you to the world of Fallout 4 – their most ambitious game ever, and the next generation of open-world gaming. Fallout 4 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 09th 2015 has received 392,287 reviews of which 326,054 were positive and 66,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 12,615 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among exploration games based on player count.
8.2
326,054
66,233
12,615
players
4. No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe. No Man's Sky is a game developed and published by . Released on August 12th 2016 has received 352,858 reviews of which 293,332 were positive and 59,526 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 8,865 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played exploration games.
8.2
293,332
59,526
8,865
players
5. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2023 has received 20,793 reviews of which 19,111 were positive and 1,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 4,184 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played exploration games.
9.0
19,111
1,682
4,184
players
6. Elite Dangerous
Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic. Elite Dangerous is a game developed and published by . Released on April 02nd 2015 has received 100,024 reviews of which 77,388 were positive and 22,636 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 3,837 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played exploration games.
7.7
77,388
22,636
3,837
players
7. Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46? Blue Prince is a game developed and published by . Released on April 10th 2025 has received 8,402 reviews of which 7,306 were positive and 1,096 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 2,655 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played exploration games.
8.5
7,306
1,096
2,655
players
8. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area. Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on March 21st 2024 has received 22,735 reviews of which 20,325 were positive and 2,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,434 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played exploration games.
8.8
20,325
2,410
2,434
players
9. The Long Dark
THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster. The Long Dark is a game developed and published by . Released on August 01st 2017 has received 112,575 reviews of which 101,846 were positive and 10,729 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 1,699 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played exploration games.
8.9
101,846
10,729
1,699
players
10. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad
A story-driven action-adventure RPG, bringing the world of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and never-before seen scale. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2025 has received 3,607 reviews of which 2,230 were positive and 1,377 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 1,656 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played exploration games.
6.1
2,230
1,377
1,656
players