Best Reboot Games on Steam
Steam currently has 12 Reboot 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. Reboot game rankings were last updated on 4/18/2024.
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1. Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider holds the #1 spot for "best Reboot game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 232,228 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 223,253 positive reviews and 8,975 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 | 3/4/2013 |
| Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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| Steam App Id | 203160 |
2. DmC: Devil May Cry
In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.
DmC: Devil May Cry has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,603 positive reviews and 1,875 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2013 |
| Developer | Ninja Theory |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 220440 |
3. Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.
Shadow Warrior has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,556 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,581 positive reviews and 1,975 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 9/26/2013 |
| Franchise | Shadow Warrior Franchise |
| Developer | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 233130 |
4. Chip's Challenge 1
Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.
Chip's Challenge 1 has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 727 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Chip's Challenge 1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/28/2015 |
| Franchise | Challenge |
| Developer | Niffler Ltd. |
| Publisher | Niffler Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 346850 |
5. Project:Pong
The Pong game is very simple, but what if there were two balls? What if there was fire in the middle? What if the whole field was frozen? What if there was a snake? A cannon? Ghosts? Bats? Wind? Water? Portals? This is the kind of ideas that inspired me in creating Project:Pong.
Project:Pong has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 57 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/28/2020 |
| Developer | Matteo D'Alessandro |
| Publisher | Matteo D'Alessandro |
| Steam App Id | 1377930 |
6. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,707 positive reviews and 1,597 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/27/2013 |
| Franchise | Castlevania |
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| Steam App Id | 234080 |
7. Chip's Challenge 2
Chip is back and this time he's teamed up with Melinda to try and solve even more puzzles built from a combination of new and old monster, hazards and game elements created by Vladimir Gerajkee The Puzzle Master.
Chip's Challenge 2 has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 possible to play Chip's Challenge 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/28/2015 |
| Franchise | Challenge |
| Developer | Niffler Ltd. |
| Publisher | Niffler Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 348300 |
8. STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜®
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,824 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,054 positive reviews and 770 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 2/19/2014 |
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| Publisher | Capcom |
| Steam App Id | 235210 |
9. Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Kao the Kangaroo has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 628 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Tate Multimedia |
| Developer | Tate Multimedia |
| Publisher | Tate Multimedia |
| Steam App Id | 1370140 |
10. Thief
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Thief has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Reboot games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,478 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,699 positive reviews and 5,779 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Thief on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2014 |
| Franchise | Eidos Montréal |
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| Steam App Id | 239160 |
More Reboot Games
Explore even more rankings for the 12 best Reboot games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 442 | 3/4/2013 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 1/24/2013 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 9/26/2013 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 5/28/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/28/2020 | 79 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 8/27/2013 | 79 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/28/2015 | 78 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/19/2014 | 77 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/27/2022 | 77 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 89 | 2/27/2014 | 73 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/31/2013 | 65 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2019 | 54 | $3.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). DmC: Devil May Cry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Shadow Warrior on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Chip's Challenge 1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Project:Pong on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Chip's Challenge 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). Kao the Kangaroo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). Thief on Steam. Steam Store.