Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 515 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 12/9/2024.
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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 10,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,906 positive reviews and 756 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 17,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,381 positive reviews and 6,873 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 2,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,744 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,488 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,920 positive reviews and 568 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 |
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 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,542 positive reviews and 283 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13 positive reviews and 0 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.
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 598 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 526 positive reviews and 72 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 109 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 |
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 1,543 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,359 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. 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 #10 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 |
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| 102 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/18/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/8/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/1/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/10/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/11/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/6/2019 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/6/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/28/2022 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2019 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 14). 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 27). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Haunting Hijinx on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 27). HEAT REBORN on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Fortress Forever on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Perdition on Steam. Steam Store.