Free 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,717 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 12/11/2024.
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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 6,466 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,184 positive reviews and 282 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 2,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,275 positive reviews and 941 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 3,344 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,493 positive reviews and 851 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 117,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90,651 positive reviews and 26,759 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 7,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,582 positive reviews and 748 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. 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 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,141 positive reviews and 312 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).
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 30,813 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,867 positive reviews and 1,946 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,901 positive reviews and 87 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,872 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,128 positive reviews and 744 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 |
10. 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 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 784 positive reviews and 310 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 |
More Free 1990's Games
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| 2,700 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,133 | 9/1/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,164 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 409 | 7/19/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 310 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 5/6/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 154 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 6/20/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 4/13/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 5/20/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 9/16/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 7/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 11/14/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 5/6/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 5/24/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 11/14/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). 江湖客栈-The Jianghu on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). MultiVersus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Egg Surprise on Steam. Steam Store.