Free Classic Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,727 Classic 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 Classic game rankings were last updated on 5/28/2025.

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1. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition holds the #1 spot for "best free Classic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,570 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,154 positive reviews and 7,416 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 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/15/2020
Franchise Age of Empires Franchise
Developers
Publisher Xbox Game Studios
Steam App Id 933110

2. RISK: Global Domination

Take over the world in RISK: Global Domination, the iconic strategy board game with 100+ original and classic maps and millions of players

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RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,948 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,129 positive reviews and 7,819 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RISK: Global Domination on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/19/2020
Franchise SMG Studio
Developer SMG Studio
Publisher SMG Studio
Steam App Id 1128810

3. Shakes and Fidget

Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!

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Shakes and Fidget has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,841 positive reviews and 2,761 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shakes and Fidget on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 2/24/2016
Developer Playa Games GmbH
Publisher Playa Games GmbH
Steam App Id 438040

4. RuneScape ®

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

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RuneScape ® has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,998 positive reviews and 4,458 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RuneScape ® on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 10/14/2020
Franchise Jagex Ltd
Developer Jagex Ltd
Publisher Jagex Ltd
Steam App Id 1343400

5. Everlasting Summer

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

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Everlasting Summer has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 71,671 positive reviews and 3,936 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 not possible to play or run Everlasting Summer on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 11/19/2014
Developer Soviet Games
Publisher Soviet Games
Steam App Id 331470

6. RetroArch

RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications

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RetroArch has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,276 positive reviews and 855 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.

Release Date 9/14/2021
Developer Libretro
Publisher Libretro
Steam App Id 1118310

7. EverQuest

Welcome to EverQuest® - the online game that started it all! No other MMO matches EverQuest's sheer content, now with 29 expansions and countless updates. EverQuest is free-to-play.

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EverQuest has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,946 positive reviews and 469 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run EverQuest on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/13/2012
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Darkpaw Games
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 205710

8. Quake Champions

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

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Quake Champions has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,373 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,307 positive reviews and 10,066 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 Quake Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/18/2022
Franchise Bethesda
Developer id Software
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Steam App Id 611500

9. Life is Strange 2

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel's new telekinetic power, the boys head to Mexico. Each stop on their journey brings new friends and new challenges.

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Life is Strange 2 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,387 positive reviews and 4,782 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

10. EverQuest II

EverQuest® II is the epitome of massively multiplayer gaming - the ultimate blend of deep features, heritage, and community.

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EverQuest II has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,152 positive reviews and 554 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 EverQuest II on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 12/7/2011
Franchise Daybreak Game Company
Developer Darkpaw Games
Publisher Daybreak Game Company
Steam App Id 201230

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 23). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). Shakes and Fidget on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 4). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 7). Everlasting Summer on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 20). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). EverQuest on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 19). Quake Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, June 18). Life is Strange 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). EverQuest II on Steam. Steam Store.

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