Free Classic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,713 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 4/14/2025.
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1. Metro 2033 Redux
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
Metro 2033 Redux holds the #1 spot for "best free Classic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 84,653 positive reviews and 8,762 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2014 |
| Developer | 4A Games |
| Publisher | Deep Silver |
| Steam App Id | 286690 |
2. 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.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,576 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,220 positive reviews and 7,356 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 |
3. 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.
RuneScape ® has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,717 positive reviews and 4,354 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).
4. 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
RISK: Global Domination has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,792 positive reviews and 7,675 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 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 |
5. Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
Old School RuneScape has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,099 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,018 positive reviews and 3,081 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 Old School RuneScape on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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!
Shakes and Fidget has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,777 positive reviews and 2,731 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 | 2/25/2016 |
| Developer | Playa Games GmbH |
| Publisher | Playa Games GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 438040 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,044 positive reviews and 811 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.
8. 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.
EverQuest has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,900 positive reviews and 456 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 |
9. EverQuest II
EverQuest® II is the epitome of massively multiplayer gaming - the ultimate blend of deep features, heritage, and community.
EverQuest II has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,675 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,128 positive reviews and 547 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 |
10. TOXIKK™
FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts.
TOXIKK™ has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,469 positive reviews and 1,322 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 TOXIKK™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/13/2016 |
| Developer | Reakktor Studios |
| Publisher | Schwiezer System GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 324810 |
More Free Classic Games
Explore even more rankings for the 64 best free Classic games available on Steam.
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| 5,341 | 8/27/2014 | 89 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,060 | 10/15/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,667 | 10/14/2020 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,995 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,076 | 2/24/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 600 | 2/25/2016 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 599 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 12/13/2012 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 242 | 12/7/2011 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 182 | 9/13/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 159 | 8/18/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 9/26/2018 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 11/19/2014 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 4/26/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 10/13/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 9/27/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 3/27/2015 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 4/26/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 9/11/2015 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). RuneScape ® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). RISK: Global Domination on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Old School RuneScape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Shakes and Fidget on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). EverQuest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). EverQuest II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). TOXIKK™ on Steam. Steam Store.