Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 646 Remake 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 Remake game rankings were last updated on 1/17/2026.
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1. Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered holds the #1 spot for "best free Remake game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,533 positive reviews and 1,069 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 Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/21/2022 |
| Developer | Basically Games |
| Publisher | Basically Games, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1712830 |
2. Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo"
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,841 positive reviews and 371 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.
| Release Date | 12/12/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1168280 |
3. Portal with RTX
Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 in this free DLC for Portal owners. Start thinking with portals, with RTX on.
Portal with RTX has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,282 positive reviews and 7,374 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 Portal with RTX on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/8/2022 |
| Developer | Lightspeed Studios™ |
| Publisher | NVIDIA |
| Steam App Id | 2012840 |
4. King's Quest
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
King's Quest has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,935 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,648 positive reviews and 287 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.
| Release Date | 7/28/2015 |
| Developer | The Odd Gentlemen |
| Publisher | Sierra |
| Steam App Id | 345390 |
5. Half-Life: Restored
Previously known as Restore-Life, Half-Life: Restored is a fan made modification for Half-Life. This modification will stretch your Half-Life experience with unused, cut and retail version content from original game.
Half-Life: Restored has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,220 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 929 positive reviews and 291 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 Half-Life: Restored on the Steam Deck.
6. Quake II RTX
Quake II RTX is a cutting-edge, ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic, by NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios. Global lighting effects, including realistic reflections, refraction, shadows, ambient occlusion and global illumination are a result of the path-traced simulation of light.
Quake II RTX has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,709 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,100 positive reviews and 609 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Quake II RTX on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/6/2019 |
| Developer | Lightspeed Studios™ |
| Publisher | NVIDIA |
| Steam App Id | 1089130 |
7. Drowning Cross
Find your boyfriend before the night takes him away forever. It's all your fault, after all! Just like always.
Drowning Cross has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 190 positive reviews and 15 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 | 6/7/2019 |
| Developer | origamihero games |
| Publisher | origamihero games |
| Steam App Id | 1091960 |
8. Perdition
Perdition is a single player, first-person shooter with visceral, fast-paced combat and environmental storytelling. A story of vengeance, vindication, and survival. A story of closure.
Perdition has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 200 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 178 positive reviews and 22 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.
| Release Date | 8/21/2019 |
| Developer | Contraband |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 1137910 |
9. NOX TIMORE REMAKE
Official remake of the original Nox Timore, that was released in 2014. A nightmare, that you come back to every night. Mannequins. Darkness. Horror.
NOX TIMORE REMAKE has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142 positive reviews and 44 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.
| Release Date | 9/28/2022 |
| Franchise | Vidas games |
| Developer | Vidas Salavejus |
| Publisher | Vidas Salavejus |
| Steam App Id | 2151600 |
10. Fortress Forever
Fortress Forever is a Source mod inspired by the earlier versions of the Team Fortress series (Team Fortress Classic and QuakeWorld Team Fortress).
Fortress Forever has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,614 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,430 positive reviews and 184 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 Fortress Forever on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/27/2015 |
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| Publisher | Fortress Forever |
| Steam App Id | 253530 |
More Free Remake Games
Explore even more rankings for the 28 best free Remake games available on Steam.
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| 69 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 7/28/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/7/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/28/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/10/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2020 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 14). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Half-Life: Restored on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Drowning Cross on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Perdition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). NOX TIMORE REMAKE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Fortress Forever on Steam. Steam Store.