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 September 13th 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 1,257,117 reviews of which 1,095,312 were positive and 161,805 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 96,654 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,095,312
161,805
96,654
players
2. 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. While seeing 52,151 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.
8.2
293,332
59,526
52,151
players
3. Dune: Awakening
Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival RPG where you can fully immerse yourself in the epic world of Dune. Alone or with friends, explore a vast open world Arrakis, survive the sandworms, build a home, craft an ornithopter, and unravel the mystery of the missing Fremen. Dune: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on June 10th 2025 has received 60,868 reviews of which 44,260 were positive and 16,608 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 29,193 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.
7.2
44,260
16,608
29,193
players
4. 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 24,337 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.4
471,451
28,377
24,337
players
5. 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 22,147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
8.8
327,889
42,157
22,147
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 20,299 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
20,299
players
7. 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. With 17,288 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.3
358,266
22,443
17,288
players
8. 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 14,524 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
9.7
1,373,979
35,494
14,524
players
9. 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 146,860 reviews of which 111,150 were positive and 35,710 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 14,175 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
7.5
111,150
35,710
14,175
players
10. 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 13,654 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world survival craft games.
8.3
612,177
117,993
13,654
players
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