Best Old School Games on Steam
Steam currently has 8,234 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 8/1/2025.
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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 51,885 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 51,194 positive reviews and 691 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 179,532 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175,369 positive reviews and 4,163 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,793 positive reviews and 386 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.
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 251,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 245,020 positive reviews and 6,475 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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).
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 42,058 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,152 positive reviews and 906 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,095 positive reviews and 660 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
7. CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
CULTIC 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 6,894 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,775 positive reviews and 119 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Jasozz Games |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1684930 |
8. Murders on the Yangtze River
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River 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 18,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,275 positive reviews and 516 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Murders on the Yangtze River on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.49 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1746030 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,728 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,629 positive reviews and 99 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Old School games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,557 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,490 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2025 |
| Franchise | DreadXP |
| Developer | Dark Machine Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3195790 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Old School games available on Steam.
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| 195 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,434 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 751 | 10/1/2021 | 96 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,190 | 11/1/2000 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 1/30/2024 | 95 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 5/9/2024 | 95 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 4/17/2025 | 95 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 283 | 3/21/2025 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 6/14/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 7/28/2023 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 8/6/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/24/2024 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 1/31/2025 | 94 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
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 | 4 | 5/16/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). The Henry Stickmin Collection on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 27). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Touhou Mystia's Izakaya on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 11). Counter-Strike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 22). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 1). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Crow Country on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 30). White Knuckle on Steam. Steam Store.