Free Arcade Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12,297 Arcade 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 Arcade game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2024.
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1. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game holds the #1 spot for "best free Arcade game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,458 positive reviews and 12,192 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Stumble Guys
Race through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. Run, jump and dash to the finish line until the best player takes the crown!
Stumble Guys has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112,969 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96,619 positive reviews and 16,350 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 Stumble Guys on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,049 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,504 positive reviews and 2,545 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 Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. Slapshot: Rebound
Slapshot: Rebound is a physics-based multiplayer game where you play an arcade style match of hockey. No shoot button, no puck glue, no RNG. It’s up to you and your team to take control of the puck, pass, shoot, outplay your opponents. Play with your friends or team up with other Slapshot players!
Slapshot: Rebound has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,248 positive reviews and 1,645 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 Slapshot: Rebound on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/11/2024 |
| Developer | Oddshot Games |
| Publisher | Oddshot Games |
| Steam App Id | 1173370 |
5. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,350 positive reviews and 211 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
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 Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,363 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,739 positive reviews and 624 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. Asphalt 9: Legends
Race in spectacular real-life locations with prestigious cars (Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, etc.) to collect, upgrade, and customize. Experience action-packed gameplay that rewards skillful play and risk taking in single or multiplayer. Game updates are coming up with new cars, locations and features.
Asphalt 9: Legends has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,950 positive reviews and 1,512 negative reviews — making it "Very 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.
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 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,046 positive reviews and 479 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 |
9. Disney Speedstorm
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series!
Disney Speedstorm has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,975 positive reviews and 1,882 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
10. Torque Drift
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles!
Torque Drift has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,240 positive reviews and 2,583 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 Torque Drift on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/21/2021 |
| Developer | Grease Monkey Games |
| Publisher | Grease Monkey Games |
| Steam App Id | 1029550 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arcade games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 60,341 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,243 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 817 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 774 | 4/11/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 640 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 622 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 507 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 347 | 2/23/2024 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 338 | 9/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 264 | 4/21/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 207 | 1/17/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 202 | 4/16/2008 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 182 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 180 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 146 | 4/13/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 5/6/2023 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 4/23/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 9/27/2018 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Slapshot: Rebound on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Asphalt 9: Legends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Disney Speedstorm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 12). Torque Drift on Steam. Steam Store.