Best Old School Games on Steam
Steam currently has 9,217 Old School 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. Old School game rankings were last updated on 3/19/2026.
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1. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection holds the #1 spot for "best Old School game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 56,177 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55,425 positive reviews and 752 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. Touhou Mystia's Izakaya
A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!
Touhou Mystia's Izakaya has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,684 positive reviews and 429 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.23 to play and 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.
3. Counter-Strike
Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.
Counter-Strike has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 258,253 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251,590 positive reviews and 6,663 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Counter-Strike on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
4. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 216,734 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 211,210 positive reviews and 5,524 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 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 | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
5. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,751 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,755 positive reviews and 996 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/4/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
6. Look Outside
Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.
Look Outside has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,227 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,048 positive reviews and 179 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Look Outside on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/21/2025 |
| Franchise | Devolver Digital |
| Developer | Francis Coulombe |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3373660 |
7. White Knuckle
White Knuckle is a first-person roguelite speed-climbing game. Ascend through the guts of SUB-STRUCTURE 17 using precision movement mechanics. Sharp reflexes and resource management will bring you out from under ten thousand meters of concrete and decay.
White Knuckle has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,361 positive reviews and 163 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 White Knuckle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2025 |
| Franchise | DreadXP |
| Developer | Dark Machine Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3195790 |
8. Crow Country
The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…
Crow Country has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,998 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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.
9. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,873 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,149 positive reviews and 724 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
10. BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
A BRAZILIAN BOOMER SHOOTER GAME MADE USING THE ID TECH 2 ENGINE! SHOOT, JUMP, EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, HELL AND EVEN HEAVEN! SAVE BRAZIL!
BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,939 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.44 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 329 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $3.23 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,703 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,947 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 2/4/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 489 | 3/21/2025 | 95 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 229 | 4/17/2025 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 53 | 5/9/2024 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 9/17/2025 | 95 | $3.44 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $9.29 | Steam Charts | |
 | 197 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $4.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 10/13/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 6/14/2024 | 94 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/6/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 84 | 1/31/2025 | 94 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | ??? | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 11/7/2013 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 15). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Look Outside on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). White Knuckle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 15). Crow Country on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT on Steam. Steam Store.