Free Retro Games on Steam
Steam currently has 11,676 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 4/8/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Retro game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,372 positive reviews and 1,257 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 958 positive reviews and 866 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Wizardry Variants Daphne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/6/2025 |
| Franchise | Wizardry Official |
| Developer | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Drecom Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 2379740 |
3. 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,955 positive reviews and 128 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 Reverse: 1999 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2024 |
| Developer | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Publisher | BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED |
| Steam App Id | 3092660 |
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 72, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,818 positive reviews and 983 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. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,308 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,026 positive reviews and 282 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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 7,971 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,152 positive reviews and 819 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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,892 positive reviews and 3,859 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 1/4/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 670290 |
8. STRAFTAT
STRAFTAT video game ::::::::::::::::::::: 1v1 ONLINE first person pov SHOOTER ::::::::::::::: quick rounds in 150 MAPS ::::::::::::: Including all WEAPONS and proximity chat
STRAFTAT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,945 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 10/24/2024 |
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| Publisher | Lemaitre Bros |
| Steam App Id | 2386720 |
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 71, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 4/11/2025 |
| Developer | Green Ray Games |
| Publisher | Green Ray Games |
| Steam App Id | 3534830 |
10. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes!
Xanadu Land has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,126 positive reviews and 112 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 | 1/18/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2258890 |
More Free Retro Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Retro games available on Steam.
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| 1,376 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 969 | 3/6/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 857 | 10/9/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 727 | 7/31/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 621 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 527 | 5/27/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 478 | 1/4/2018 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 435 | 10/24/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 402 | 4/11/2025 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 273 | 1/18/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 273 | 9/15/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 247 | 1/22/2016 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 224 | 11/2/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 9/10/2019 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 178 | 3/31/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 173 | 2/7/2019 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 123 | 12/14/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 9/26/2017 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 5/30/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 2/17/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Wizardry Variants Daphne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 4). Reverse: 1999 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Sword of Convallaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). RetroArch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Real Pool 3D - Poolians on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 10). STRAFTAT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). Viet Quoc Truyen Ky on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 9). Xanadu Land on Steam. Steam Store.