Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,257 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 5/14/2025.
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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 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,422 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,530 positive reviews and 12,892 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 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,766 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,487 positive reviews and 1,279 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. 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 21,222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,869 positive reviews and 2,353 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 10,403 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,840 positive reviews and 563 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 71, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 854 positive reviews and 300 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 | 9/20/2024 |
| Developer | historia Inc. |
| Publisher | historia Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2590150 |
6. Scuffy Game
Scuffy Game is a First-Person Multiplayer party game that let's you play various minigames to play with friends (or by yourself. Your choice).
Scuffy Game has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 100 positive reviews and 35 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 Scuffy Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/18/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 1893800 |
7. Sports Party Motion Sensing Fitness Game
Embrace the fitness revolution! Workouts become fun games. Say goodbye to boring routines and hello to thrilling, sweat-filled adventures. Get fit and have fun! Join now!
Sports Party Motion Sensing Fitness Game has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sports Party Motion Sensing Fitness Game on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/24/2024 |
| Developer | 上海小健信息技术有限公司 |
| Publisher | 上海小健信息技术有限公司 |
| Steam App Id | 3067960 |
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 1,080 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,018 positive reviews and 62 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. 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 50, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,024 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,015 positive reviews and 1,009 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. Turtle's Quest
A tale of a Kid who's looking for a treasure by looking for a turtle that he will have to save but first he must find.
Turtle's Quest has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 9 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 | 2/8/2021 |
| Developer | Kid's Revolt |
| Publisher | Kid's Revolt |
| Steam App Id | 708990 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 2,926 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,269 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 109 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 94 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 9/20/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/18/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 7/24/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/21/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/8/2021 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/7/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/1/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/20/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/21/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/31/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/9/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/10/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/5/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/8/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/20/2019 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 22). Scuffy Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Sports Party Motion Sensing Fitness Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 20). Grapple on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Turtle's Quest on Steam. Steam Store.