Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,086 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 1/21/2025.
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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 152,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,567 positive reviews and 12,737 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 8,073 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,933 positive reviews and 1,140 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 20,420 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,196 positive reviews and 2,224 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 10,028 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,479 positive reviews and 549 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 68, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 650 positive reviews and 264 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. 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 157 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 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 1,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 972 positive reviews and 59 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. Kneedle Knight
Kneedle Knight is a 3rd-person puzzle platformer game. Conjure fabric with a magic needle as Sir Lukoss the Small and merge in and out of fabric. Solve puzzles, platform across magical objects, and defeat cursed candle minions to return Sir Lukoss to normal and defeat the Witch of Fabric!
Kneedle Knight has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 242 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 219 positive reviews and 23 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 Kneedle Knight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/21/2024 |
| Franchise | The Guildhall |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SMU Guildhall |
| Steam App Id | 2491720 |
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 1,995 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 994 positive reviews and 1,001 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. Fiesta Animal
These sweet animals are ready to fight. The funniest chaos is coming!
Fiesta Animal has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #10 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 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "5 user reviews" 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 | 11/19/2024 |
| Developer | Chocolate Potato Games |
| Publisher | Chocolate Potato Games |
| Steam App Id | 3032110 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 45,170 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 971 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 140 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 9/20/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/28/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 2/21/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/21/2022 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/19/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/5/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/24/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/21/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/3/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/20/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/1/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/20/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/27/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 26). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 29). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Catch Me If You Can on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 29). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 22). Kneedle Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Grapple on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 27). Fiesta Animal on Steam. Steam Store.