Best Retro Games on Steam
Steam currently has 14,746 Retro 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. Retro game rankings were last updated on 5/11/2026.
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1. Vampire Survivors
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors holds the #1 spot for "best Retro game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257,709 positive reviews and 4,322 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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.
2. DELTARUNE
Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-4 will be available on launch, with more planned as free updates!
DELTARUNE has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 99,475 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 97,910 positive reviews and 1,565 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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.
3. Aseprite
Aseprite is a pixel-art tool to create 2D animations, sprites, and any kind of graphics for games.
Aseprite has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,402 positive reviews and 257 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. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aseprite on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 2/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Igara Studio |
| Steam App Id | 431730 |
4. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,029 positive reviews and 1,190 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.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/26/2023 |
| Developer | Tour De Pizza |
| Publisher | Tour De Pizza |
| Steam App Id | 2231450 |
5. The WereCleaner
Kyle is a Janitor. He's also a Werewolf. And now he's got the night shift. Try not to kill anyone while working to get your paycheck - in a stealth-comedy game with surprises around every corner.
The WereCleaner has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,514 positive reviews and 75 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 5/7/2024 |
| Developer | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher | USC Games |
| Steam App Id | 2795000 |
6. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,132 positive reviews and 531 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.
7. Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Katana ZERO has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73,302 positive reviews and 1,527 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 | 4/18/2019 |
| Developer | Askiisoft |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 460950 |
8. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 226,496 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220,651 positive reviews and 5,845 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 |
9. Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 140,299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,688 positive reviews and 3,611 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 | 1/25/2018 |
| Franchise | EXOK Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 504230 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Retro games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,965 positive reviews and 1,012 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 | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
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| 4,444 | 10/20/2022 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,010 | 6/4/2025 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,307 | 2/22/2016 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 280 | 1/26/2023 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 5/7/2024 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 101 | 4/18/2019 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,069 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,819 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/7/2025 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 461 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 206 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,200 | 9/15/2015 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 213 | 3/13/2019 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 11/8/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 746 | 11/19/1998 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 142 | 10/15/2015 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,991 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 5). DELTARUNE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Aseprite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Pizza Tower on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). The WereCleaner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 2). Katana ZERO on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 10). Celeste on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 2). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.