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 October 12th 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 111,437 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
111,437
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 42,953 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
42,953
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 32,577 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
32,577
players
4. Red Dead Redemption 2
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive. 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 29,890 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played open world games.
9.2
676,667
56,875
29,890
players
5. 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 28,056 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played open world games.
6.8
38,595
17,286
28,056
players
6. 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 27,757 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played open world games.
9.4
471,451
28,377
27,757
players
7. 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 26,825 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played open world games.
9.3
355,171
21,892
26,825
players
8. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits. Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 12th 2012 has received 867,404 reviews of which 844,480 were positive and 22,924 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 25,646 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played open world games.
9.7
844,480
22,924
25,646
players
9. 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 24,147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played open world games.
8.2
293,332
59,526
24,147
players
10. 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 23,859 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played open world games.
8.8
327,889
42,157
23,859
players
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