Free 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,624 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 11/17/2024.
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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 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,822 positive reviews and 270 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 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,270 positive reviews and 936 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 71, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,223 positive reviews and 810 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 117,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,586 positive reviews and 26,586 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,741 positive reviews and 1,937 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,319 positive reviews and 733 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.
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 3,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,109 positive reviews and 290 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. Egg Surprise
A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization!
Egg Surprise has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 632 positive reviews and 262 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 6/20/2024 |
| Developer | SQRT Games |
| Publisher | SQRT Games |
| Steam App Id | 3017120 |
9. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?
PAPERHEAD EP.0 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 197 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/14/2024 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Paperhead te4m |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3008200 |
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.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,397 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,681 positive reviews and 716 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 |
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| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
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| 2,867 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,549 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,367 | 7/31/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 828 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 256 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 222 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 157 | 6/20/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 11/14/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 9/16/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 10/24/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 4/13/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/14/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/22/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 7/17/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 5/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 23). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 13). Egg Surprise on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). PAPERHEAD EP.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.