Free Arcade Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,481 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 12/13/2024.
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1. Banana
Banana is a clicker Game, in which you click a Banana! In Banana you click the Banana to gain even more Bananas! Every 3 hours, you get dropped a banana. Each banana is also made by the community in discord. Come hang out with us and let's grow into something awesome !
Banana holds the #1 spot for "best free Arcade game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 84,043 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,653 positive reviews and 14,390 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 4/23/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2923300 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,470 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,943 positive reviews and 12,527 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122,242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104,042 positive reviews and 18,200 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,292 positive reviews and 323 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
5. Galaxy Idle Clicker
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Galaxy Idle Clicker has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 350 positive reviews and 99 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 Galaxy Idle Clicker on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!
Asphalt Legends Unite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,464 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,320 positive reviews and 2,144 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,682 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,397 positive reviews and 3,285 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).
8. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Metal Slug: Awakening has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,821 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,925 positive reviews and 896 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | Tencent |
| Publisher | HaoPlay Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2963870 |
9. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you.
Caliber has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,930 positive reviews and 4,475 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 Caliber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2023 |
| Franchise | 1C Game Studios |
| Developer | 1C Game Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 307950 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Arcade 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,933 | 4/23/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 38,860 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,758 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,244 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,348 | 7/18/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,100 | 8/2/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 754 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 567 | 7/19/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 481 | 4/12/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 456 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 454 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 272 | 4/16/2008 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 239 | 4/18/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 219 | 11/17/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 194 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 189 | 7/17/2024 | 34 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 1/17/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 176 | 10/23/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 164 | 9/20/2024 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.