Best Cult Classic Games on Steam
Steam currently has 388 Cult Classic games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Cult Classic game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2025.
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1. Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Papa's Freezeria Deluxe holds the #1 spot for "best Cult Classic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,131 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,049 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Papa's Freezeria Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 3/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Papa Louie Games |
| Developer | Flipline Studios |
| Publisher | Flipline Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2291760 |
2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,988 positive reviews and 870 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.89 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.89 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2019 |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 787480 |
4. Peggle Deluxe
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,283 positive reviews and 274 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Peggle Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 3/6/2007 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3480 |
5. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,700 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/29/2023 |
| Franchise | Capcom |
| Developer | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1967430 |
6. Psychonauts 2
Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.
Psychonauts 2 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,802 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,305 positive reviews and 497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $59.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Psychonauts 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $59.99 |
| Release Date | 8/24/2021 |
| Franchise | Xbox Game Studios |
| Developer | Double Fine Productions |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 607080 |
7. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,962 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,760 positive reviews and 1,202 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2009 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 22320 |
8. Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Day of the Tentacle Remastered has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,274 positive reviews and 133 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
| Franchise | Double Fine Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Double Fine Productions |
| Steam App Id | 388210 |
9. The Curse of Monkey Island
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
The Curse of Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,715 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,637 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Curse of Monkey Island on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2018 |
| Franchise | Monkey Island Franchise |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 730820 |
10. Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Cult Classic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,053 positive reviews and 197 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/15/2015 |
| Developer | 07th Expansion |
| Publisher | MangaGamer |
| Steam App Id | 310360 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Cult Classic games available on Steam.
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| 202 | 3/31/2023 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 643 | 4/9/2019 | 96 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 455 | 3/6/2007 | 94 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 6/29/2023 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 8/24/2021 | 93 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,053 | 6/16/2009 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 3/22/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 3/22/2018 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 5/15/2015 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 10/11/2006 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/9/2019 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 3/29/2007 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 3/22/2007 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 131 | 10/10/2024 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 427 | 4/14/2016 | 92 | $8.39 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/17/2016 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 7/15/2009 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 1/6/2011 | 92 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 391 | 9/3/2019 | 92 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). Peggle Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Psychonauts 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). Day of the Tentacle Remastered on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). The Curse of Monkey Island on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi on Steam. Steam Store.