Free Runner Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,331 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 7/25/2025.
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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 9,027 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,715 positive reviews and 1,312 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 152,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,401 positive reviews and 12,957 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 21,765 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,352 positive reviews and 2,413 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 17 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 |
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 1,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 952 positive reviews and 322 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,939 positive reviews and 568 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 |
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 1,089 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,026 positive reviews and 63 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. Rods - Rod Roll
Keep rolling! Gift drops every hour!
Rods - Rod Roll has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12 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 |
9. NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier
Do jobs to earn money to recharge to do jobs. An FPS speedrunning game developed for the A Game By Its Cover 2020 game jam.
NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Runner games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/20/2020 |
| Franchise | Minor Key Games |
| Developer | Minor Key Games |
| Publisher | Minor Key Games |
| Steam App Id | 1417090 |
10. The Floor Is Still Really Cheap Lava
Small online multiplayer shooter with friends and customizable gamemodes. Loads of weapons to unlock. Storymode with a final boss; Try to travel as far as possible while avoiding the cheap lava!
The Floor Is Still Really Cheap Lava has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 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 228 positive reviews and 14 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 | 11/25/2020 |
| Developer | Congo Jungle Games |
| Publisher | Congo Jungle Games |
| Steam App Id | 1189060 |
More Free Runner Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Runner games available on Steam.
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| 1,202 | 12/22/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,159 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 227 | 9/27/2018 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 7/7/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 9/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 54 | 5/12/2017 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/12/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 7/10/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/20/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/25/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/16/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/27/2025 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/28/2022 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/11/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/15/2025 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/10/2025 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/31/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/7/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/17/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/17/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 25). Idle Slayer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 18). Dark Deception on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). SurfsUp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). Faaast Penguin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Learn to Fly 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). SuperTux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). Rods - Rod Roll on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 12). NEON STRUCT: Carrion Carrier on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). The Floor Is Still Really Cheap Lava on Steam. Steam Store.