Best Free to Play Open World Games on Steam
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1. 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 43,868 reviews of which 39,192 were positive and 4,676 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played open world game, thanks to its 18,218 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
39,192
4,676
18,218
players
2. 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, action-adventure and adventure game. Released on November 14th 2025 has received 108,001 reviews of which 93,899 were positive and 14,102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 17,297 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among open world games based on player count.
8.6
93,899
14,102
17,297
players
3. 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 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. While seeing 13,279 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among open world games based on player count.
9.0
506,516
48,852
13,279
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 14,835 reviews of which 9,702 were positive and 5,133 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. With 12,230 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world games.
6.5
9,702
5,133
12,230
players
5. 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 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. With 10,774 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world games.
7.9
497,891
127,725
10,774
players
6. 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 survival, multiplayer and open world survival craft game. Released on July 09th 2024 has received 170,068 reviews of which 131,843 were positive and 38,225 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 10,704 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world games.
7.7
131,843
38,225
10,704
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 9,849 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
9,849
players
8. 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 5,331 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
60,864
7,088
5,331
players
9. 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 67,956 reviews of which 45,747 were positive and 22,209 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 4,756 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world games.
6.7
45,747
22,209
4,756
players
10. EVE Online
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players. EVE Online is a space, massively multiplayer and open world game. 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 4,290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world games.
7.3
26,813
9,575
4,290
players
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