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Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play open world games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on September 08th 2026. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play open world games on Steam.
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1. Once Human
Once Human is a Strange Worlds 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 open world, survival and multiplayer game. Released on July 09th 2024 has received 186,515 reviews of which 147,016 were positive and 39,499 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played open world game, thanks to its 34,743 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
147,016
39,499
34,743
players
2. Destiny 2
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes. Destiny 2 is a open world, multiplayer and looter shooter game. 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. While seeing 22,729 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among open world games based on player count.
7.9
497,891
127,725
22,729
players
3. 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 open world, anime and action game. Released on April 28th 2025 has received 54,238 reviews of which 47,697 were positive and 6,541 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 15,140 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among open world games based on player count.
8.7
47,697
6,541
15,140
players
4. MIR4
MIR4 is a free-to-play open world K-fantasy MMORPG that can be cross-played on both PC and mobile devices. MIR4 is full of action and features numerous large scale clan PVP battles. Join now and become a legend. MIR4 is a mmorpg, pve and pvp game. Released on August 25th 2021 has received 14,899 reviews of which 9,740 were positive and 5,159 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 12,335 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world games.
6.5
9,740
5,159
12,335
players
5. Unturned
Unturned is an open-world zombie survival sandbox game. As one of the few not yet turned, you must fight to remain among the living. Unturned is a survival, zombies and multiplayer game. 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. With 9,649 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world games.
9.0
506,516
48,852
9,649
players
6. Where Winds Meet
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world. Where Winds Meet is a open world, multiplayer and singleplayer game. Released on November 14th 2025 has received 115,123 reviews of which 99,567 were positive and 15,556 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 8,982 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world games.
8.5
99,567
15,556
8,982
players
7. 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 mmorpg, open world and massively multiplayer game. 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. With 7,868 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world games.
7.8
65,583
17,491
7,868
players
8. STALZONE
STALZONE is the PvPvE extraction shooter where you don't have to start over — and the only one with persistent world worth belonging to. You are invited to explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone twisted by anomalies and divided between rival factions whose territories shape the danger around you STALZONE is a extraction shooter, online co-op and open world game. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 108,067 reviews of which 78,030 were positive and 30,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 6,434 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world games.
7.2
78,030
30,037
6,434
players
9. 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 multiplayer, mmorpg and character customization game. 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 4,817 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
60,864
7,088
4,817
players
10. Throne and Liberty
Throne and Liberty captures the essence of classic MMORPGs while introducing new gameplay elements, depth and excitement at every turn. Gather your guild, prepare for battle, and set forth for throne... and liberty! Throne and Liberty is a mmorpg, open world and massively multiplayer game. Released on October 01st 2024 has received 68,810 reviews of which 46,140 were positive and 22,670 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 4,565 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world games.
6.7
46,140
22,670
4,565
players
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