Free 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,812 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 1/12/2025.
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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.
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 6,618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,325 positive reviews and 293 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. 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 56, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,288 positive reviews and 988 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. 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.
Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,588 positive reviews and 885 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 2526380 |
4. MultiVersus
MultiVersus is a free-to-play platform fighter that brings the depth of iconic WB stars to life across the nearly endless possibilities of play.
MultiVersus has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 117,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,678 positive reviews and 27,023 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 MultiVersus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | WB Games |
| Developer | Player First Games |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Games |
| Steam App Id | 1818750 |
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 7,473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,711 positive reviews and 762 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,981 positive reviews and 1,957 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 |
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.
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 3,541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,227 positive reviews and 314 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).
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,694 positive reviews and 774 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 |
9. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT video game ::::::::::::::::::::: 1v1 ONLINE first person pov SHOOTER ::::::::::::::: quick rounds in 70 MAPS ::::::::::::: Including all WEAPONS and proximity chat
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,428 positive reviews and 111 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,451 positive reviews and 613 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 |
More Free 1990's Games
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| 2,296 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,503 | 9/1/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 979 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 672 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 487 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 226 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 138 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 4/13/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 76 | 1/4/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 6/20/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 60 | 11/14/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 5/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 11/14/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 7/22/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 1). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 4). Pinball FX3 on Steam. Steam Store.