Most Played Survival Games on Steam
Take a look at the top survival games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 02nd 2025. Want to explore even more survival titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best survival 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 survival game, thanks to its 77,007 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
77,007
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 38,530 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among survival games based on player count.
7.6
330,349
99,903
38,530
players
3. RimWorld
A sci-fi colony sim driven by an intelligent AI storyteller. Generates stories by simulating psychology, ecology, gunplay, melee combat, climate, biomes, diplomacy, interpersonal relationships, art, medicine, trade, and more. RimWorld is a game developed and published by . Released on October 17th 2018 has received 210,517 reviews of which 206,216 were positive and 4,301 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. While seeing 33,101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among survival games based on player count.
9.7
206,216
4,301
33,101
players
4. 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 26,718 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played survival games.
8.8
327,889
42,157
26,718
players
5. 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 22,960 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played survival games.
9.3
355,171
21,892
22,960
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 22,329 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played survival games.
9.4
471,451
28,377
22,329
players
7. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game! Palworld is a game developed and published by . Released on January 18th 2024 has received 380,709 reviews of which 358,266 were positive and 22,443 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 21,400 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played survival games.
9.3
358,266
22,443
21,400
players
8. Dune: Awakening
Rise from survival to greatness and challenge the power of an Imperium in Dune: Awakening, a brand-new open world survival and crafting game. Alone or together with others, you must survive the sandworm, build a home, craft your ornithopter, and unravel the story of the missing Fremen. Dune: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on June 10th 2025 has received 59,732 reviews of which 43,578 were positive and 16,154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 19,639 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played survival games.
7.2
43,578
16,154
19,639
players
9. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available! Terraria is a game developed and published by . Released on May 16th 2011 has received 1,409,473 reviews of which 1,373,979 were positive and 35,494 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 18,457 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played survival games.
9.7
1,373,979
35,494
18,457
players
10. 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 144,909 reviews of which 109,347 were positive and 35,562 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 16,006 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played survival games.
7.5
109,347
35,562
16,006
players
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