Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,649 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 3/1/2026.
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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 10,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,562 positive reviews and 1,497 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 |
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 151,778 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,742 positive reviews and 13,036 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 23,101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,494 positive reviews and 2,607 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. Sonic Rumble
Ready, Set, Rumble! Join Sonic in this intense arcade royale game set in Dr. Eggman's diabolical Toy World. Collect legendary skins, all-new emotes, and build skills as you progress through this action-packed game! Mayhem is best with friends!
Sonic Rumble has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,740 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,828 positive reviews and 1,912 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,952 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,364 positive reviews and 588 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 |
6. Rods - Rod Roll
Keep rolling! Gift drops every hour!
Rods - Rod Roll has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "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 | 7/10/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | SergeyDoes |
| Steam App Id | 3064610 |
7. 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 74, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,196 positive reviews and 369 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 |
8. Cheese Rolling
Chase a cheese wheel down a steep hill! Tumble with friends in this ragdoll recreation of an English tradition.
Cheese Rolling has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,320 positive reviews and 269 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/20/2025 |
| Developer | The Interviewed |
| Publisher | The Interviewed |
| Steam App Id | 3809440 |
9. 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 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 629 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 540 positive reviews and 89 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 not possible to play or run SurfsUp on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/7/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3454830 |
10. Half-Life Legacy
Relive Half-Life 1 with bug fixes, enhanced controller support, Steam Achievements, bunny-hopping, Steam Workshop support, and more, in the ultimate restoration.
Half-Life Legacy has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 714 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 637 positive reviews and 77 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 Half-Life Legacy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/12/2025 |
| Franchise | The Phoenix Project Software |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | The Phoenix Project Software SVG |
| Steam App Id | 3619040 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 875 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 579 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 278 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 11/5/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 87 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 7/10/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 75 | 9/20/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 8/20/2025 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/7/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 12/12/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 4/2/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/21/2022 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 1/6/2026 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/27/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/6/2021 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/15/2025 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/29/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/14/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/5/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 1). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 6). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 28). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). Sonic Rumble on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Rods - Rod Roll on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 10). Cheese Rolling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 5). SurfsUp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Half-Life Legacy on Steam. Steam Store.