Free to Play Survival Games on Steam
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1. 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 game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2024 has received 137,470 reviews of which 102,852 were positive and 34,618 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played survival game, thanks to its 20,797 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
102,852
34,618
20,797
players
2. 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 game developed and published by . 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 10,587 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival games based on player count.
9.0
506,516
48,852
10,587
players
3. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can. Muck is a game developed and published by . Released on June 05th 2021 has received 176,549 reviews of which 165,190 were positive and 11,359 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 1,009 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival games based on player count.
9.2
165,190
11,359
1,009
players
4. Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland. Fallout Shelter is a game developed and published by . Released on March 29th 2017 has received 74,448 reviews of which 65,847 were positive and 8,601 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 997 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival games.
8.7
65,847
8,601
997
players
5. Will To Live Online
Will To Live is a MMORPG-shooter whose action takes place in a severe post-apocalyptic world. Explore the world, engage in fights with mutants and other survivors, join the clans in the struggle for existence and prove your right to Live. Will To Live Online is a game developed and published by . Released on April 05th 2018 has received 17,577 reviews of which 12,263 were positive and 5,314 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. With 265 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival games.
6.9
12,263
5,314
265
players
6. No More Room in Hell
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare. No More Room in Hell is a game developed and published by . Released on October 31st 2013 has received 74,253 reviews of which 66,753 were positive and 7,500 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 239 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival games.
8.9
66,753
7,500
239
players
7. Super Sus
Welcome to join the multiplayer social deduction game - Super Sus! Engage in intense gameplay with global players, as you strategize to safeguard your spaceship from the cunning Impostors determined to sabotage the mission and eliminate everyone aboard! Super Sus is a game developed and published by . Released on July 30th 2024 has received 1,389 reviews of which 961 were positive and 428 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 226 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played survival games.
6.7
961
428
226
players
8. Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha
Loot. Kill. Survive. Can you escape ? (probably not) Zumbi Blocks 2 is the official sequel to the 2013 free browser zombie game. Stuck on an island, cut off from the rest of humanity, you wake up. The secret to breaking free from this place lies asleep, underground. From the soil, zumbies emerge. Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha is a game developed and published by . Released on April 15th 2023 has received 8,120 reviews of which 7,191 were positive and 929 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival games.
8.6
7,191
929
82
players
9. Faaast Penguin
"Faaast Penguin" is a wild and thrilling knockout action racing game where up to 40 penguins collide in a chaotic race to the finish! It's free with cross-platform support! Unleash attacks! Hop on ULTIMATE RIDES! Use shortcuts! Pass your rivals and reach the finish line first! Faaast Penguin is a game developed and published by . Released on September 19th 2024 has received 1,233 reviews of which 919 were positive and 314 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival games.
7.2
919
314
69
players
10. Dead Maze
Dead Maze is a 2D MMO game set in a destroyed contemporary world, filled with zombies. Explore the world, scavenge and craft as many items as possible, to survive the hostile environment and upgrade your gear and camp as you go. Dead Maze is a game developed and published by . Released on February 13th 2018 has received 4,713 reviews of which 3,540 were positive and 1,173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival games.
7.3
3,540
1,173
58
players