Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,701 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 5/19/2024.
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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 150,650 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,458 positive reviews and 12,192 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. 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 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,584 positive reviews and 518 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 |
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 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,005 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,134 positive reviews and 1,871 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,828 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886 positive reviews and 942 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 864 positive reviews and 49 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,167 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,047 positive reviews and 1,120 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 284 positive reviews and 33 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 |
8. Elementcore Revelations: Journey Prologue
The balance of the elements has been disrupted and long-disappeared monsters have reappeared. The youths have embarked on a dangerous journey. Join them and unravel the mystery of the royal family that has lasted for thousands of years and restore this broken world!
Elementcore Revelations: Journey Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 133 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 96 positive reviews and 37 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 Elementcore Revelations: Journey Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | Dongguan Liuli Game Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Publisher | Dongguan Liuli Game Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 2389010 |
9. Freight Hopper
Welcome to the world of Freight Hopper. A high-octane first-person parkour experience. Test your spontaneous planning and reach the goal as fast as possible!
Freight Hopper has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 101 positive reviews and 6 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 | 7/29/2022 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nikhil Alapati |
| Steam App Id | 1763190 |
10. FrostRunner
FrostRunner is a first-person platformer “speedrunning” game, where the player rapidly completes platforming challenges before the timer runs out. Using their tether tool, players compete to finish each of the 36 unique levels as quickly as possible and earn a place at the top of the leaderboards.
FrostRunner has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,328 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,162 positive reviews and 166 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 1/1/2019 |
| Developer | Think Arcade |
| Steam App Id | 934840 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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 | 60,491 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 125 | 5/12/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 9/27/2018 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/21/2022 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/5/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/9/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/28/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/1/2019 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/27/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/18/2022 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/6/2021 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/30/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/20/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/25/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/7/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/18/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/28/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Grapple on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Walking Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Cube Racer 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Elementcore Revelations: Journey Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 5). Freight Hopper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 3). FrostRunner on Steam. Steam Store.