Free 8-bit Music Games on Steam
Steam currently has 74 8-bit Music 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 8-bit Music game rankings were last updated on 12/26/2024.
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1. Red Tie Runner
Red Tie Runner is a simple but challenging 2D platformer. Put on a red tie and step into stick-figure shoes to navigate through 30 levels so intense you might just forget about the impending heat death of the universe.
Red Tie Runner holds the #1 spot for "best free 8-bit Music game on Steam" with a Player Score of 71. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41 positive reviews and 10 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 Red Tie Runner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/7/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 391150 |
2. HexaBeat!
HexaBEAT! is a thrilling rhythm game testing your timing and skill. Control a hexagon to match music beats or try HexaTiles, a twist on piano games, guiding a circle to hit notes. The challenges ramp up, offering an addictive blend of rhythm and precision.
HexaBeat! has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 5 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 | 8/9/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1589270 |
3. Loopback
Loopback is an arcade-style scrolling shooter game where you will battle through waves of enemies, fight unique bosses, and build new weapons as you complete the loop.
Loopback has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free 8-bit Music games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2022 |
| Developer | Cold Light Games |
| Publisher | Cold Light Games |
| Steam App Id | 1876540 |
More Free 8-bit Music Games
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| 1 | 9/7/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/9/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/20/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 26). Red Tie Runner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). HexaBeat! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Loopback on Steam. Steam Store.