Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 659 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 4/3/2026.
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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 15,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,072 positive reviews and 1,103 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 2,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,890 positive reviews and 373 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 18,780 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,360 positive reviews and 7,420 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 946 positive reviews and 305 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,667 positive reviews and 289 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 |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 345390 |
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 4,735 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,116 positive reviews and 619 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. Chex Quest HD
Travel to the remote planet of Bazoik to free galactic citizens from the evil cereal-eating Flemoids! Venture deep into the caverns of Bazoik, using an array of "zorching" devices to send these nefarious foes back to their home dimension!
Chex Quest HD 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 2,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,659 positive reviews and 410 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 Chex Quest HD on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/18/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | General Mills |
| Steam App Id | 804270 |
8. 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 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 1 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.
9. HEAT REBORN
HEAT REBORN is a free massively multiplayer online first-person shooter. Completely re-created the original HEAT PROJECT with modern game engine. Brings you the improvement of graphics, game balance, and even with numbers of new game mode for you!
HEAT REBORN has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 300 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 187 positive reviews and 113 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 | 5/8/2021 |
| Developer | HEAT REBORN DEV TEAM |
| Publisher | HEAT REBORN DEV TEAM |
| Steam App Id | 1219590 |
10. Beyond the Storm
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Beyond the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25 positive reviews and 8 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 | 10/4/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1473760 |
More Free Remake Games
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| 202 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 7/1/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 7/28/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/18/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/4/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2019 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/27/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/10/2021 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 9). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 4). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Half-Life: Restored on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 17). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Chex Quest HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Haunting Hijinx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). HEAT REBORN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Beyond the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.