Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 525 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 2/19/2025.
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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 11,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,511 positive reviews and 830 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 17,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,634 positive reviews and 7,033 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,948 positive reviews and 572 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 |
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 2,849 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,564 positive reviews and 285 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. 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 81, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 83 positive reviews and 7 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 | 12/1/2024 |
| Developer | Team SEONGWON |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2899450 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,764 positive reviews and 360 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 |
7. Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure
Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.
Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 602 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 529 positive reviews and 73 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 | 5/9/2020 |
| Developer | Terrible Toybox |
| Publisher | Terrible Toybox |
| Steam App Id | 1305720 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,601 positive reviews and 397 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 |
9. World of Mines Creator's Edition
A classic, throwback PC minesweeper with a pixel art twist. Enjoy playing more than 600 levels created by the workshop community.
World of Mines Creator's Edition has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 49 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run World of Mines Creator's Edition on the Steam Deck.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18 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.
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| 111 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/1/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 5/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/10/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/18/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/11/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 28). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 24). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 27). HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 23). Chex Quest HD on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 18). World of Mines Creator's Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 25). Haunting Hijinx on Steam. Steam Store.