Free Remake Games on Steam
Steam currently has 518 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 10,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,181 positive reviews and 789 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 17,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,503 positive reviews and 6,958 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 4,503 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,933 positive reviews and 570 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 2,836 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,553 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,747 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 |
6. 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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74 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 |
| Publisher | Team SEONGWON |
| Steam App Id | 2899450 |
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 601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 528 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. Fanite
A remake of Magicite, same gameplay loop just a tad bit harder, with new stuff added, but without multiplayer.
Fanite has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 39 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Remake games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 294 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 183 positive reviews and 111 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 |
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| 57 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 6/6/2019 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 7/28/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 12/12/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/1/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/9/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/5/2022 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/19/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/8/2021 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/21/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/27/2015 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/3/2022 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/18/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/23/2023 | 21 | 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 |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). Portal with RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Quake II RTX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). King's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). Resident Evil 2 "R.P.D. Demo" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). HOLOSAGA: Invasion of the HoloX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Fanite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). The Abbey of Crime Extensum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). HEAT REBORN on Steam. Steam Store.