Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,984 Runner 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 Runner game rankings were last updated on 10/8/2024.
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1. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game holds the #1 spot for "best free Runner game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,952 positive reviews and 12,493 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 Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,635 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,572 positive reviews and 1,063 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. Learn to Fly 3
Build your spaceship from scratch, earn funds and invest them into building a bigger, better spaceship as you try and fly your way up to space!
Learn to Fly 3 has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,790 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,253 positive reviews and 537 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 Learn to Fly 3 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/12/2017 |
| Developer | Light Bringer Games inc. |
| Publisher | Light Bringer Games inc. |
| Steam App Id | 589870 |
4. Faaast Penguin
"Faaast Penguin" is a wild and thrilling knockout action racing game where up to 40 penguins collide in a chaotic race to the finish! It's free with cross-platform support! Unleash attacks! Hop on ULTIMATE RIDES! Use shortcuts! Pass your rivals and reach the finish line first!
Faaast Penguin has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 684 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 447 positive reviews and 237 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 | 9/20/2024 |
| Developer | historia Inc. |
| Publisher | historia Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2590150 |
5. Dark Deception
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19,758 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,630 positive reviews and 2,128 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 Dark Deception on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/27/2018 |
| Developer | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Publisher | Glowstick Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 332950 |
6. Catch Me If You Can
Chase your friends in this heart-racing "Tag" based game. Use a grappling hook and bouncy physics to your advantage. Features proximity voice chat.
Catch Me If You Can has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 141 positive reviews and 10 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 | 10/28/2022 |
| Developer | Glorified Studios |
| Publisher | Glorified Studios |
| Steam App Id | 839330 |
7. SuperTux
Classic 2D jump'n'run sidescroller featuring Tux the penguin. Run and jump through multiple worlds, fighting off enemies by jumping on them, bumping them from below or tossing objects at them, grabbing power-ups and other stuff on the way.
SuperTux has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 993 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 936 positive reviews and 57 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 | 1/12/2022 |
| Developer | The SuperTux Team |
| Publisher | The SuperTux Team |
| Steam App Id | 1572920 |
8. Walking Simulator
The year is 2020, world war III destroyed the civilized world. You are the last post carrier, tasked to get parcels from point A to B in the most barren and desolate places on earth.
Walking Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,198 positive reviews and 1,134 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 Walking Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Grapple
Grapple is a parkour game built for speedrunning. You're tasked to reach the end of the level only with the aid of a grappling hook & glider.
Grapple has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 971 positive reviews and 996 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.
10. Gum Ball Run
Gum Ball Run is a free to play fast paced 3D platformer with online multiplayer where Gum Balls race against each other through procedurally generated obstacle courses to become the #1 Gum Ball in the Gummieverse!
Gum Ball Run has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 822 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699 positive reviews and 123 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 Gum Ball Run on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/8/2024 |
| Developer | Glenn Verheij |
| Publisher | Kjoeb |
| Steam App Id | 2124930 |
More Free Runner Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 35,932 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,178 | 12/22/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 76 | 9/20/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 71 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/28/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 3/5/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/21/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/8/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/27/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/11/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/14/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/8/2020 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/4/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/6/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/25/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/8/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/8/2019 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/19/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 22). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Catch Me If You Can on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Walking Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 28). Grapple on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Gum Ball Run on Steam. Steam Store.