Free Retro Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,694 Retro 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 Retro game rankings were last updated on 1/23/2026.
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1. Wizardry Variants Daphne
3D Dungeon RPG The portal of despair opens again. The labyrinth calls you to destruction. Revel in the endless dangers, relish the risk, devour the rewards. Savor the risk.
Wizardry Variants Daphne holds the #1 spot for "best free Retro game on Steam" with a Player Score of 56. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,687 positive reviews and 1,301 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 Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
2. Reverse: 1999
Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. As the Timekeeper, the observer of eras, you will embark on a journey across time and space, from the Roaring '20s to the turn of the millennium, uncovering the truth about the "Storm" and the mystery of the year 1999.
Reverse: 1999 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,927 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,680 positive reviews and 247 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
3. Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Idle Slayer has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,867 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,418 positive reviews and 1,449 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 | 12/22/2020 |
| Developer | Pablo Leban |
| Publisher | Pablo Leban |
| Steam App Id | 1353300 |
4. Sword of Convallaria
Fantasy Tactical RPG revitalizing the beloved Japanese turn-based & pixel art genre. Collect & train a roster of mercenaries, customize your squad, and use your own strategy to save the nation of Iria. Journey through a world of plot twists where every choice you make will reshape your destiny.
Sword of Convallaria has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,337 positive reviews and 1,109 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sword of Convallaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/31/2024 |
| Franchise | XD International |
| Developer | XD |
| Publisher | XD |
| Steam App Id | 2526380 |
5. Real Pool 3D - Poolians
Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.
Real Pool 3D - Poolians has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,559 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,186 positive reviews and 4,373 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Real Pool 3D - Poolians on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/4/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 670290 |
6. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,842 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,188 positive reviews and 654 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play STRAFTAT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/24/2024 |
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| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
7. Disfigure
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,397 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
8. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications
RetroArch has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,931 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,980 positive reviews and 951 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.
9. Idle Skilling
Idle Skilling is the ultimate Idle Game with years of content! Meant to be played for 5-10 minutes a day, you gradually unlock new skills like mining, fishing, pet breeding, crusading, potion-making, lab-research, construction, and more! With new updates coming, you'll never run out of stuff to do!
Idle Skilling has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,633 positive reviews and 674 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 Idle Skilling on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/15/2022 |
| Developer | Lavaflame2 |
| Publisher | Lavaflame2 |
| Steam App Id | 1048370 |
10. Reign of Legends
正版授权，重回经典的热血传奇国战版。超激情打宝体验，极品装备、高级技能打怪爆，狂虐BOSS，超高爆率爆到爽！还在等什么？战鼓已擂起，热血已沸腾，拿起屠龙宝刀，共筑传世霸业！
Reign of Legends has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Reign of Legends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| 1,785 | 3/6/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,340 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 946 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 876 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 622 | 1/4/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 473 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 441 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 398 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 321 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 8/27/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 191 | 12/4/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 187 | 3/31/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 12/29/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 9/10/2019 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 135 | 4/11/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 2/17/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 127 | 8/31/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 11/2/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 21). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Real Pool 3D - Poolians on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 8). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 20). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 19). Reign of Legends on Steam. Steam Store.