Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 505 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 10/8/2024.
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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 10,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,562 positive reviews and 723 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. Portal with RTX
Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with ray tracing 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 #2 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,999 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,243 positive reviews and 6,756 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,740 positive reviews and 358 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,811 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,531 positive reviews and 280 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. 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 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,904 positive reviews and 558 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,348 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 |
7. The Abbey of Crime Extensum
A free game inspired by Umberto Eco's novel and Jean-Jaques Annaud's film "The Name of the Rose", and based on the game "La abadía del crimen" by Paco Menéndez and Juan Delcán.
The Abbey of Crime Extensum has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 236 positive reviews and 38 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 | 5/19/2016 |
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| Steam App Id | 474030 |
8. HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX
Liberated from the shackles of power, La+ led the HoloX members and the army to invade Earth! You must gather the members of the HoloLive and stop them.
HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 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.
| Release Date | 5/1/2024 |
| Developer | Team SEONGWON |
| Publisher | Team SEONGWON |
| Steam App Id | 2899450 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 189 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 169 positive reviews and 20 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 |
10. Loading Story
A short story about loading, I guess. Play as Memu@ as she explores the cyberpunk(ish) little town and interacts with its inhabitants.
Loading Story has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 291 positive reviews and 16 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 | 9/11/2021 |
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| Publisher | Potatodog |
| Steam App Id | 1721980 |
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| 142 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/6/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/1/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/11/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/8/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/10/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2020 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2019 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 9). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). Fortress Forever on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). The Abbey of Crime Extensum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 2). Perdition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Loading Story on Steam. Steam Store.