Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,364 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 8/2/2025.
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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 Runner game on Steam" with a Player Score of 83. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,108 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,788 positive reviews and 1,320 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 | 12/21/2020 |
| Developer | Pablo Leban |
| Publisher | Pablo Leban |
| Steam App Id | 1353300 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,369 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,392 positive reviews and 12,977 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).
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,893 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,464 positive reviews and 2,429 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,547 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,978 positive reviews and 569 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 |
5. 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 72, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,307 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 976 positive reviews and 331 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 Faaast Penguin on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/20/2024 |
| Developer | historia Inc. |
| Publisher | historia Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2590150 |
6. SurfsUp
SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!
SurfsUp has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 299 positive reviews and 26 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 | 7/7/2025 |
| Developer | Mark Arneman |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3454830 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 156 positive reviews and 11 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,092 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,028 positive reviews and 64 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 |
9. Cube Racer 2
A racing game with cubes on constantly changing tracks to mess with your friends in the fairest way possible
Cube Racer 2 has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 319 positive reviews and 38 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 Cube Racer 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/9/2022 |
| Developer | Creactstudios |
| Publisher | Creactstudios |
| Steam App Id | 1468160 |
10. Dread Not
Avoid your watery grave in this asymmetrical co-op horror game where you and a friend take the roles of a submarine Pilot and Mechanic. Work together to repair the ship, solve puzzles, avoid a deadly creature, and make it back to the surface before time runs out! It's time to Sync or Swim
Dread Not has achieved a Player Score of 45, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166 positive reviews and 215 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 | 6/15/2025 |
| Developer | Leviathan Interactive |
| Publisher | Leviathan Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 3616560 |
More Free Runner Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 1,405 | 12/21/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,135 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 74 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 9/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 7/7/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 10/28/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 3/9/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 6/15/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/21/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/21/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/21/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/1/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/6/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/26/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/1/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/19/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/17/2023 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). SurfsUp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 7). Catch Me If You Can on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Cube Racer 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). Dread Not on Steam. Steam Store.