Most Played 1980s Games on Steam
Take a look at the top 1980s games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 31st 2025. Want to explore even more 1980s titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 1980s games.
Lists & Categories
1. Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world. Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon is a game developed and published by . Released on May 01st 2013 has received 17,734 reviews of which 15,566 were positive and 2,168 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.6
15,566
2,168
31
players
2. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a game developed and published by . Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,584 reviews of which 10,897 were positive and 687 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played 1980s games.
9.1
10,897
687
18
players
3. Retrowave
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! Retrowave is a game developed and published by . Released on May 06th 2022 has received 15,207 reviews of which 14,516 were positive and 691 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played 1980s games.
9.3
14,516
691
11
players
4. Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll
Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll: the romanticism of the Eighties, mystery and intrigues, betrayal and sacrifice, hatred and passion — all this and more in the new game from the creators of the legendary visual novel Everlasting Summer! Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll is a game developed and published by . Released on August 04th 2022 has received 6,873 reviews of which 5,504 were positive and 1,369 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 1980s games.
7.8
5,504
1,369
11
players
5. Nitro Kid
Synthwave roguelike deckbuilder set in the neon 80's. Pick your agent. Build your deck. Hit card combos and fight through the floors of INFINITY tower. Featuring 30+ fresh Synthwave tracks by LudoWic, Tonebox and Jules Reves. Nitro Kid is a game developed and published by . Released on October 18th 2022 has received 484 reviews of which 430 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.3
430
54
5
players
6. Murder House
A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror! Murder House is a game developed and published by . Released on October 22nd 2020 has received 2,139 reviews of which 2,049 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 1980s games.
9.1
2,049
90
4
players
7. Cannibal Abduction
The family is hungry and he must provide, VHS slasher survival horror. Cannibal Abduction is a game developed and published by . Released on January 13th 2023 has received 313 reviews of which 300 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.8
300
13
3
players
8. Razortron 2000
RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era! Razortron 2000 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 12th 2016 has received 2,045 reviews of which 1,744 were positive and 301 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.2
1,744
301
3
players
9. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a game developed and published by . Released on November 11th 2022 has received 413 reviews of which 382 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.6
382
31
2
players
10. Castle Break
Breakout game + physics + shooting + building. Use your mouse like in air hockey to kick enemy bombs back into the evil Black Castle! Destroy enemy towers rockets and lasers. Build your base to protect your little dudes - you need them to win Castle Break is a game developed and published by . Released on February 19th 2019 has received 624 reviews of which 534 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 1980s games.
8.1
534
90
2
players
More 1980s & Related Games
Love 1980s games? Dive into even more! Our extensive collection is ready to be explored with these easy links. Filter by price, uncover new titles and grab incredible deals to pinpoint your ideal game.