Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 639 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 12/6/2025.
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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 14,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,194 positive reviews and 1,054 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 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 #2 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,212 positive reviews and 7,339 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 2,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,829 positive reviews and 372 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 87, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,928 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,642 positive reviews and 286 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 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,084 positive reviews and 604 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 901 positive reviews and 277 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.
7. Haunting Hijinx
Outwit your friends as the ghost or cooperate to catch it in this spooky minigame for 2-5 players.
Haunting Hijinx has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 255 positive reviews and 43 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,424 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 |
10. The Five Cores Remastered
Heavily inspired by the 90s graphic puzzle games, The Five Cores Remastered is a surreal and poetic adventure that you can explore in VR.
The Five Cores Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 7/30/2019 |
| Developer | Matthieu Gouby |
| Publisher | Matthieu Gouby |
| Steam App Id | 1002410 |
More Free Remake Games
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| 71 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 15 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 7/28/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 7/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 11/18/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | 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 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 17). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 20). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 1). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). Half-Life: Restored on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Haunting Hijinx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). The Abbey of Crime Extensum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Fortress Forever on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 6). The Five Cores Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.