Free Arcade Games on Steam
Steam currently has 15,673 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 4/23/2025.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 88,359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,931 positive reviews and 15,428 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 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,637 positive reviews and 12,859 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. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 979 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 676 positive reviews and 303 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | Multicast |
| Publisher | MulticastGames |
| Steam App Id | 3037410 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,938 positive reviews and 18,986 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).
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 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 479 positive reviews and 151 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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,084 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,660 positive reviews and 2,424 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 15,454 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,886 positive reviews and 3,568 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,544 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,182 positive reviews and 362 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,891 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,079 positive reviews and 812 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.
10. Puck
Fast-paced physics-based hockey simulation where precision, strategy, and chaos collide. Control every move, pass, and shot with realistic puck physics, dynamic player movement, and thrilling gameplay. Master the rink with friends or team up with other Puck players for ultimate hockey dominance!
Puck has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Arcade games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,956 positive reviews and 318 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 Puck on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/4/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2994020 |
More Free Arcade Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Arcade games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 99,722 | 4/23/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18,714 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,683 | 11/15/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,379 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,017 | 7/18/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 942 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 794 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 629 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 477 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 470 | 1/4/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 317 | 4/11/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 312 | 7/15/2020 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 311 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 238 | 10/30/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 134 | 1/16/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 118 | 9/20/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 4/1/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Banana on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 17). Galaxy Idle Clicker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Puck on Steam. Steam Store.