Free 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,955 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 4/27/2024.
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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.
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle holds the #1 spot for "best free 1990's game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,137 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,934 positive reviews and 203 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 | 8/25/2022 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1535560 |
2. 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?
江湖客栈-The Jianghu has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,203 positive reviews and 744 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).
3. 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.
Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,769 positive reviews and 233 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).
4. 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.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,840 positive reviews and 426 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 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 |
5. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
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 6,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,682 positive reviews and 622 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.
6. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,599 positive reviews and 549 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 | 10/21/2022 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1712830 |
7. 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.
Sven Co-op has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,857 positive reviews and 1,865 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 |
8. Idol Showdown
Made by hololive fans, for hololive fans. Idol Showdown is the definitive fan-made hololive fighting game experience, powered by rollback netcode. Engage in exciting duels as your favorite hololive talent and prove once and for all who the strongest idol is using the game’s easy-to-learn controls.
Idol Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,742 positive reviews and 303 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 Idol Showdown on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/6/2023 |
| Developer | Besto Game Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1742020 |
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.
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 4,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,230 positive reviews and 585 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. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently!
Pinball FX has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 959 positive reviews and 517 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pinball FX on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Zen Studios |
| Developer | Zen Studios |
| Publisher | Zen Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2328760 |
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 | 2,498 | 8/25/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 920 | 6/25/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 285 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 246 | 2/23/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 242 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 217 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 5/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 4/13/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 11/14/2023 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 9/16/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 5/20/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 3/25/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 11/14/1997 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/24/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 8/18/2022 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 2/18/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/13/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 2/7/2023 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 4). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Idol Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Pinball FX3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Pinball FX on Steam. Steam Store.