Free to Play Sandbox Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play sandbox games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on August 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play sandbox games.
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1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played sandbox game, thanks to its 8,488 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.8
65,583
17,491
8,488
players
2. 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. While seeing 733 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among sandbox games based on player count.
7.9
74,103
18,267
733
players
3. OpenTTD
OpenTTD is a business simulation game in which players earn money by transporting passengers and cargo via road, rail, water, and air. It is an open-source remake and expansion of the 1995 Chris Sawyer video game Transport Tycoon Deluxe. OpenTTD is a game developed and published by . Released on April 01st 2021 has received 14,394 reviews of which 13,845 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 452 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among sandbox games based on player count.
9.4
13,845
549
452
players
4. Counter-Strike Nexon
Counter-Strike Nexon is a Free to Play MMOFPS offering competitive PvP and PvE action including content from the original Counter-Strike and all new game modes, map creation function, weapons, and hordes of Zombies! Counter-Strike Nexon is a game developed and published by . Released on October 07th 2014 has received 42,702 reviews of which 28,373 were positive and 14,329 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. With 294 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played sandbox games.
6.6
28,373
14,329
294
players
5. Resonite
Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here. Resonite is a game developed and published by . Released on October 06th 2023 has received 1,297 reviews of which 1,057 were positive and 240 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played sandbox games.
7.8
1,057
240
235
players
6. Wurm Online
A sandbox MMORPG that has pushed the boundaries on what it means to be open world and stood the test of time. Dig, mine, shape the world around you and make your lasting mark! Wurm Online is a game developed and published by . Released on July 24th 2020 has received 2,328 reviews of which 1,444 were positive and 884 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. With 179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played sandbox games.
6.1
1,444
884
179
players
7. The Powder Toy
The Powder Toy is a classic physics sandbox game, which simulates air pressure and velocity, heat, gravity and a countless number of interactions between different substances The Powder Toy is a game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2024 has received 2,005 reviews of which 1,977 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 113 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played sandbox games.
9.4
1,977
28
113
players
8. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp! MergeCrafter is a game developed and published by . Released on August 23rd 2022 has received 841 reviews of which 611 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played sandbox games.
7.0
611
230
89
players
9. Haven & Hearth
A free-to-play MMORPG with crafting, building, landscaping, foraging, hunting, fishing, a dash of poetry, and open PvP combat, Haven & Hearth is a game developed and published by . Released on November 01st 2024 has received 813 reviews of which 608 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played sandbox games.
7.2
608
205
40
players
10. Mash Box
Mash Box is a prototype sandbox game from an indie team, offering endless creative possibilities. Be part of its evolution with regular updates and help shape the tech foundation for future games. Dive in and influence the development of something special! Mash Box is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2024 has received 713 reviews of which 648 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played sandbox games.
8.5
648
65
31
players
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