Free to Play Open World Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play open world games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on August 28th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play open world games.
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1. Destiny 2
Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free. Destiny 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 01st 2019 has received 625,616 reviews of which 497,891 were positive and 127,725 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played open world game, thanks to its 26,365 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
497,891
127,725
26,365
players
2. Unturned
You're a survivor in the zombie infested ruins of society, and must work with your friends and forge alliances to remain among the living. Unturned is a game developed and published by . Released on July 07th 2017 has received 555,368 reviews of which 506,516 were positive and 48,852 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 9,492 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among open world games based on player count.
9.0
506,516
48,852
9,492
players
3. Albion Online
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion. Albion Online is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2018 has received 83,074 reviews of which 65,583 were positive and 17,491 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 8,267 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among open world games based on player count.
7.8
65,583
17,491
8,267
players
4. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a free-to-play MMORPG that puts you at the center of your own story-driven saga. Play as a Jedi, Sith, Bounty Hunter, or one of many other iconic STAR WARS roles in the galaxy far, far away over three thousand years before the classic films. STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™ is a game developed and published by . Released on July 21st 2020 has received 67,952 reviews of which 60,864 were positive and 7,088 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 3,871 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
60,864
7,088
3,871
players
5. EVE Online
EVE Online is a community driven space MMO where players can choose their own path. Experience space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry, and a thriving player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE Online is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2010 has received 36,388 reviews of which 26,813 were positive and 9,575 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 2,948 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world games.
7.3
26,813
9,575
2,948
players
6. RuneScape ®
RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. RuneScape ® is a game developed and published by . Released on October 14th 2020 has received 25,338 reviews of which 20,941 were positive and 4,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,494 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world games.
8.1
20,941
4,397
2,494
players
7. Wuthering Waves
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world. Wuthering Waves is a game developed and published by . Released on April 28th 2025 has received 21,130 reviews of which 18,989 were positive and 2,141 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 1,155 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
18,989
2,141
1,155
players
8. The Lord of the Rings Online™
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings Online™ is a game developed and published by . Released on June 06th 2012 has received 20,995 reviews of which 17,099 were positive and 3,896 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 844 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world games.
8.0
17,099
3,896
844
players
9. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square! Trove is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2015 has received 92,370 reviews of which 74,103 were positive and 18,267 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 824 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world games.
7.9
74,103
18,267
824
players
10. Stay Out
Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet. Stay Out is a game developed and published by . Released on November 27th 2019 has received 25,900 reviews of which 16,994 were positive and 8,906 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 589 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world games.
6.5
16,994
8,906
589
players
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