Best 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,353 1990's games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 1990's game rankings were last updated on 7/2/2025.
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1. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower holds the #1 spot for "best 1990's game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 66,974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65,874 positive reviews and 1,100 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,251 positive reviews and 370 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250,820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 244,366 positive reviews and 6,454 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,475 positive reviews and 393 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.29 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $1.29 |
| Release Date | 7/6/2022 |
| Developer | turbolento games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1999360 |
5. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 149,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143,888 positive reviews and 5,166 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,927 positive reviews and 649 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
7. Crow Country
The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…
Crow Country has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,406 positive reviews and 91 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. ATLYSS
Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.
ATLYSS has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,621 positive reviews and 501 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ATLYSS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Nubby's Number Factory
A plinko-style roguelike where you work at a number factory. Launch your spherical friend, Nubby, down a pegboard to make bigger and bigger numbers! But beware, if you fail to meet your number quota, the sun will explode.
Nubby's Number Factory has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,398 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,133 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nubby's Number Factory on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 3/7/2025 |
| Developer | MogDogBlog Productions |
| Publisher | MogDogBlog Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3191030 |
10. Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Baldi's Basics Plus has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,404 positive reviews and 170 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 6/11/2020 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1275890 |
More 1990's Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best 1990's games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 383 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 492 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8,452 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 7/6/2022 | 95 | $1.29 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,136 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 5/9/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 672 | 11/22/2024 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 416 | 3/7/2025 | 95 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 83 | 6/11/2020 | 95 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 5/15/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 346 | 10/13/2023 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 8/6/2020 | 94 | $2.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 386 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/20/2022 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 1/12/2024 | 94 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 554 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Placid Plastic Duck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Half-Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 26). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Crow Country on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). ATLYSS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Nubby's Number Factory on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). Baldi's Basics Plus on Steam. Steam Store.