Free 1990's Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,347 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 3/14/2026.
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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 7,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,484 positive reviews and 391 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. 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 73, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,426 positive reviews and 1,143 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,182 positive reviews and 990 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.
4. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,797 positive reviews and 736 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,056 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,699 positive reviews and 357 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).
6. Spire of Ash
Spire of Ash is a dark-fantasy run-based dungeon crawler with deep itemization, tactical combat, and escalating key-driven challenges. Build your team, refine your strategy, and push deeper into deadly endgame runs.
Spire of Ash has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 3/13/2026 |
| Developer | Aaron Lilla |
| Publisher | Aaron Lilla |
| Steam App Id | 4450160 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free 1990's games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,918 positive reviews and 1,091 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1712830 |
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.
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 32,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,050 positive reviews and 2,056 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. 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 21,183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,145 positive reviews and 1,038 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. 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 5,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,689 positive reviews and 652 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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| 1,456 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 554 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 285 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 5/6/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 188 | 3/13/2026 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 8/30/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 8/6/2024 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 4/13/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 5/20/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
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 | 34 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 9/15/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 5/24/2021 | 55 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 11/14/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 5/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 14). Farmer Against Potatoes Idle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 26). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 24). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). Spire of Ash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 15). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 22). Sven Co-op on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 27). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 11). Pinball FX3 on Steam. Steam Store.