Best Free to Play Survival Games on Steam
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1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played survival game, thanks to its 8,647 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
506,516
48,852
8,647
players
2. Muck
Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can. Muck is a survival, multiplayer and crafting game. Released on June 05th 2021 has received 182,029 reviews of which 170,006 were positive and 12,023 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 966 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival games based on player count.
9.2
170,006
12,023
966
players
3. 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 survival, multiplayer and open world game. 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. While seeing 390 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival games based on player count.
6.9
12,263
5,314
390
players
4. Soul Dossier
Soul Dossier is a multiplayer game based on Oriental culture (5vS1). The game is based on a variety of traditional Oriental cultures, including five elements, eight diagrams and folklore. Soul Dossier is a horror, multiplayer and female protagonist game. Released on March 29th 2021 has received 26,682 reviews of which 21,945 were positive and 4,737 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 133 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival games.
8.1
21,945
4,737
133
players
5. SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer
Multiplayer survival horror game based on stories from the SCP Foundation. The game is about a facility containing anomalous entities known as SCPs. When a catastrophic containment breach occurs at one of the facilities, it is your main goal to escape the facility. Try to escape with your friends! SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer is a horror, multiplayer and online co-op game. Released on October 25th 2021 has received 27,978 reviews of which 23,380 were positive and 4,598 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 130 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival games.
8.2
23,380
4,598
130
players
6. XERA: Survival
Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep… XERA: Survival is a base-building, open world survival craft and multiplayer game. Released on September 26th 2021 has received 7,774 reviews of which 5,185 were positive and 2,589 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival games.
6.6
5,185
2,589
67
players
7. 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 survival, zombies and multiplayer game. 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 #7 spot among the most played survival games.
7.3
3,540
1,173
52
players
8. 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 battle royale, multiplayer and action game. Released on September 19th 2024 has received 1,580 reviews of which 1,210 were positive and 370 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival games.
7.4
1,210
370
51
players
9. Mitos.is: The Game
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back! Mitos.is: The Game is a multiplayer, massively multiplayer and strategy game. Released on July 29th 2015 has received 11,831 reviews of which 9,560 were positive and 2,271 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival games.
7.9
9,560
2,271
39
players
10. Darwin Project
In Darwin Project, ten inmates must survive the elements, track each other, fight, craft tools, and use their social skills to be the last one standing. It's a unique take on battle royale with a Show Director to influence the match and Spectator Interactions to create a one-of-a-kind game show. Darwin Project is a battle royale, multiplayer and survival game. Released on January 13th 2020 has received 18,388 reviews of which 14,978 were positive and 3,410 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival games.
8.0
14,978
3,410
22
players
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