Free Retro Games on Steam
Steam currently has 13,242 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 11/25/2025.
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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 55. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,496 positive reviews and 1,218 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,191 positive reviews and 1,402 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,219 positive reviews and 1,084 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,179 positive reviews and 211 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,134 positive reviews and 587 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,686 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,761 positive reviews and 925 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.
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,896 positive reviews and 4,256 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,620 positive reviews and 663 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 |
9. Viet Quoc Truyen Ky
Viet Quoc Truyen Ky is an online role-playing game (MMORPG) with a strong classic, retro style, featuring familiar elements such as monster hunting, level grinding, item looting, and free item trading between players. The game is deeply intertwined with captivating legends and rich folklore.
Viet Quoc Truyen Ky has achieved a Player Score of 64, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 116 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 80 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Viet Quoc Truyen Ky on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/11/2025 |
| Developer | Green Ray Games |
| Publisher | Green Ray Games |
| Steam App Id | 3534830 |
10. Wizard And Minion Idle
Train your stats, cast spells, feed your minion, defeat monsters and bosses, raise demons, craft gems, go fishing and so much more in Wizard and Minion Idle--WAMI. This free to play, solo developed, Idle/active hybrid game has flexible pacing for long-time play-ability.
Wizard And Minion Idle has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 710 positive reviews and 77 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 Wizard And Minion Idle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/7/2019 |
| Developer | Oni Gaming |
| Publisher | Oni Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 1011510 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Retro games available on Steam.
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| 1,190 | 3/6/2025 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 770 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 687 | 7/31/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 503 | 10/9/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 350 | 10/24/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 320 | 9/14/2021 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 225 | 1/4/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 208 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 196 | 4/11/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 9/15/2017 | 79 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 9/10/2019 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 144 | 8/28/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 124 | 10/21/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 11/25/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 106 | 8/6/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 2/17/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 97 | 10/15/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 25). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 20). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 15). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 23). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 17). Real Pool 3D - Poolians on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Idle Skilling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 21). Viet Quoc Truyen Ky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 26). Wizard And Minion Idle on Steam. Steam Store.