Most Played Open World Survival Craft Games on Steam
Take a look at the top open world survival craft games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 15th 2025. Want to explore even more open world survival craft titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best open world survival craft 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 open world survival craft game, thanks to its 105,143 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
105,143
players
2. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a multiplayer survival game on a massive scale. Survive the sandworm, craft your ornithopter, build a fortress, and ascend to power on an open world Arrakis shared with hundreds of other players. Dune: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on June 10th 2025 has received 49,002 reviews of which 38,092 were positive and 10,910 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 58,101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among open world survival craft games based on player count.
7.7
38,092
10,910
58,101
players
3. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game! Palworld is a game developed and published by . Released on January 18th 2024 has received 380,709 reviews of which 358,266 were positive and 22,443 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 39,241 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among open world survival craft games based on player count.
9.3
358,266
22,443
39,241
players
4. 7 Days to Die
7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits! 7 Days to Die is a game developed and published by . Released on July 25th 2024 has received 370,046 reviews of which 327,889 were positive and 42,157 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 38,048 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
8.8
327,889
42,157
38,048
players
5. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available! Terraria is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2011 has received 1,409,473 reviews of which 1,373,979 were positive and 35,494 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 24,474 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.7
1,373,979
35,494
24,474
players
6. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid is the ultimate in zombie survival. Alone or in MP: you loot, build, craft, fight, farm and fish in a struggle to survive. A hardcore RPG skillset, a vast map, massively customisable sandbox and a cute tutorial raccoon await the unwary. So how will you die? All it takes is a bite.. Project Zomboid is a game developed and published by . Released on November 08th 2013 has received 377,063 reviews of which 355,171 were positive and 21,892 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 23,192 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.3
355,171
21,892
23,192
players
7. ARK: Survival Evolved
Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape! ARK: Survival Evolved is a game developed and published by . Released on August 27th 2017 has received 730,170 reviews of which 612,177 were positive and 117,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 22,060 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
8.3
612,177
117,993
22,060
players
8. Once Human
Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world. Once Human is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2024 has received 137,470 reviews of which 102,852 were positive and 34,618 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 20,797 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
7.4
102,852
34,618
20,797
players
9. Valheim
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage! Valheim is a game developed and published by . Released on February 02nd 2021 has received 499,828 reviews of which 471,451 were positive and 28,377 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 15,168 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.4
471,451
28,377
15,168
players
10. SCUM
Traverse punishing environments, looting, crafting and evading the constant threats to your life. The unprecedented levels of character customization and progression are your ultimate tools for survival. SCUM is a game developed and published by . Released on June 17th 2025 has received 112,115 reviews of which 83,704 were positive and 28,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 14,792 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
7.4
83,704
28,411
14,792
players