Free 1990's Games on Steam

Steam currently has 4,349 1990's games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free 1990's game rankings were last updated on 6/27/2025.

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1. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free 1990's game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,896 positive reviews and 345 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Release Date 9/5/2024
Developer Oni Gaming
Publisher Oni Gaming
Steam App Id 1535560

2. Stay Out

Stay Out - is a MMORPG with shooter elements, based on spirit of “stalking” - an urban exploration, searching and exploring mysterious, abandoned and forgotten by humanity pieces of our planet.

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Stay Out has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,242 positive reviews and 8,930 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stay Out on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/27/2019
Developer MOBITECH LLC
Publisher MOBITECH LLC
Steam App Id 1180380

3. 江湖客栈-The Jianghu

Hey,you! This is not a place where the Beggar's can come in and beg for help! Without 100k silver coins, never think you can use our "Jianghu Inn" sign. what? Surprisingly, we managed to get together! Do you really want to give it a try?

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江湖客栈-The Jianghu has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,302 positive reviews and 1,011 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/1/2024
Developer 『風林火山』工作室
Publisher Path
Steam App Id 1881610

4. Sword of Convallaria

Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.

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Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,916 positive reviews and 1,012 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 7/31/2024
Franchise XD International
Developer XD
Publisher XD
Steam App Id 2526380

5. RetroArch

RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications

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RetroArch has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,301 positive reviews and 864 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 9/14/2021
Developer Libretro
Publisher Libretro
Steam App Id 1118310

6. STRAFTAT

STRAFTAT is a 1v1 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 250 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS and proximity chat

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STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,941 positive reviews and 325 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Release Date 10/24/2024
Developers
Publisher Lemaitre Bros
Steam App Id 2386720

7. Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense

Infinitode 2 - a strategy in the Tower Defense genre, in which the player will have to build towers to protect his base from endless waves of enemies. The game features huge maps, lots of towers, resource miners, upgrade tree and map editor.

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Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,389 positive reviews and 320 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/6/2021
Developer Prineside
Publisher Prineside
Steam App Id 937310

8. Sven Co-op

Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team.

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Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,403 positive reviews and 2,002 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sven Co-op on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/22/2016
Developer Sven Co-op team
Publisher Sven Co-op team
Steam App Id 225840

9. Pinball FX3

Pinball FX3 is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.

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Pinball FX3 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,191 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,564 positive reviews and 627 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pinball FX3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 9/26/2017
Franchise Zen Studios
Developer Zen Studios
Publisher Zen Studios
Steam App Id 442120

10. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE

Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.

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NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,786 positive reviews and 895 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/23/2024
Developers
Publisher PLANET JEM
Steam App Id 2707900

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群侠传,启动! steam charts
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Stay Out on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Pinball FX3 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.

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