Free Nostalgia Games on Steam
Steam currently has 318 Nostalgia 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 Nostalgia game rankings were last updated on 12/10/2024.
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1. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!
SMITE® holds the #1 spot for "best free Nostalgia game on Steam" with a Player Score of 78. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 119,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,135 positive reviews and 25,237 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 SMITE® on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/8/2015 |
| Developer | Titan Forge Games |
| Publisher | Hi-Rez Studios |
| Steam App Id | 386360 |
2. 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 86, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,803 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,840 positive reviews and 1,963 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).
3. Trove
Grab your friends, hone your blades, and set off for an epic procedurally generated adventure in Trove! Battle the Shadow in realms filled with dungeons and items created by your fellow players. Whether hunting treasure or building realms of your own, it’s never been this good to be square!
Trove has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,019 positive reviews and 18,131 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 Trove on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/9/2015 |
| Franchise | gamigo group |
| Developer | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Publisher | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 304050 |
4. Wizard101
Unleash your inner magic and prepare to unravel the mysteries surrounding a death professor gone rogue. Darkness threatens to engulf the Spiral as you master powerful spells, explore over 22 whimsical worlds, and team-up with friends in this nostalgic wizard turn-based deckbuilding MMORPG.
Wizard101 has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,701 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,299 positive reviews and 1,402 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 Wizard101 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/6/2018 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 799960 |
5. RIFT
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
RIFT has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,254 positive reviews and 2,873 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 RIFT on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/1/2011 |
| Franchise | gamigo group |
| Developer | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Publisher | Gamigo US Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 39120 |
6. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.
Pirate101 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 283 positive reviews and 62 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 Pirate101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 620620 |
7. Chip's Challenge 1
Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.
Chip's Challenge 1 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 852 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 87 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 Chip's Challenge 1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/28/2015 |
| Franchise | Challenge |
| Developer | Niffler Ltd. |
| Publisher | Niffler Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 346850 |
8. World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator
Explore new lands, slay monsters, gather loot and level up in this idle MMO simulation experience. Packed with unique and meaningful upgrades, moments of discovery, and gaming nostalgia, World of Talesworth is an homage to all our favorite RPGs.
World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 109 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.
| Release Date | 8/18/2022 |
| Developer | Talesworth Game Studio |
| Publisher | Talesworth Game Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1177970 |
9. Simple Light Cycles
Simple Light Cycles is a sleek, fast-paced, hyper responsive, local multiplayer action game for 2-16 players. Outlast, trap, and attack your opponents, or construct a strategy all your own. Get some friends together and put your skills to the test!
Simple Light Cycles has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Fear Protocol: Shadow Paradigm
It's another nice dark day in Escondido, California and special agent Jack Banger goes from out of the frying pan and into the fire. The disgusting biomonster creatures are continuing to terrorize the city and there's only so much time before the plague spreads across the nation.
Fear Protocol: Shadow Paradigm has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Nostalgia games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| 5,330 | 9/8/2015 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,301 | 2/24/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 701 | 7/9/2015 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 688 | 9/6/2018 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 3/1/2011 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 8/18/2022 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/16/2017 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/6/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2021 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/7/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/22/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/28/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/26/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2021 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/30/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/5/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/10/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). SMITE® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Old School RuneScape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Trove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Wizard101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). RIFT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). World of Talesworth: Idle MMO Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Simple Light Cycles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). Fear Protocol: Shadow Paradigm on Steam. Steam Store.