Most Played Open World Games on Steam
Take a look at the top open world games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of August 28th 2025. Want to explore even more open world titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best open world 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 game, thanks to its 76,150 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
76,150
players
2. DayZ
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story. DayZ is a game developed and published by . Released on December 13th 2018 has received 430,252 reviews of which 330,349 were positive and 99,903 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. While seeing 35,177 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among open world games based on player count.
7.6
330,349
99,903
35,177
players
3. Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification. Cyberpunk 2077 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 09th 2020 has received 844,921 reviews of which 713,071 were positive and 131,850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 33,949 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among open world games based on player count.
8.4
713,071
131,850
33,949
players
4. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players. Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced is a game developed and published by . Released on March 04th 2025 has received 55,881 reviews of which 38,595 were positive and 17,286 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 27,937 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world games.
6.8
38,595
17,286
27,937
players
5. 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. With 27,414 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world games.
8.2
293,332
59,526
27,414
players
6. 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. With 26,365 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world games.
7.9
497,891
127,725
26,365
players
7. Red Dead Redemption 2
Winner of over 175 Game of the Year Awards and recipient of over 250 perfect scores, RDR2 is the epic tale of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the infamous Van der Linde gang, on the run across America at the dawn of the modern age. Also includes access to the shared living world of Red Dead Online. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2019 has received 733,542 reviews of which 676,667 were positive and 56,875 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 23,402 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world games.
9.2
676,667
56,875
23,402
players
8. 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 21,707 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
327,889
42,157
21,707
players
9. 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 21,275 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world games.
9.3
355,171
21,892
21,275
players
10. Black Desert
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more! Black Desert is a game developed and published by . Released on May 24th 2017 has received 86,919 reviews of which 64,416 were positive and 22,503 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 21,215 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world games.
7.3
64,416
22,503
21,215
players
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