Most Played 1990's Games on Steam
Take a look at the top 1990's games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of September 15th 2025. Want to explore even more 1990's titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 1990's games.
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1. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world. Half-Life is a game developed and published by . Released on November 19th 1998 has received 148,221 reviews of which 143,086 were positive and 5,135 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 1990's game, thanks to its 716 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.5
143,086
5,135
716
players
2. DOOM + DOOM II
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product. DOOM + DOOM II is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 24,984 reviews of which 24,105 were positive and 879 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 223 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 1990's games based on player count.
9.4
24,105
879
223
players
3. Road 96 🛣️
Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same! Road 96 🛣️ is a game developed and published by . Released on August 16th 2021 has received 21,418 reviews of which 19,660 were positive and 1,758 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.0
19,660
1,758
88
players
4. Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original. Quake is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 14,400 reviews of which 13,926 were positive and 474 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.4
13,926
474
80
players
5. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a game developed and published by . Released on February 18th 2025 has received 3,765 reviews of which 3,294 were positive and 471 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.4
3,294
471
75
players
6. Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom's new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games! Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 15th 2025 has received 596 reviews of which 503 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 1990's games.
7.9
503
93
47
players
7. Hypnospace Outlaw
Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves! Hypnospace Outlaw is a game developed and published by . Released on March 12th 2019 has received 4,781 reviews of which 4,633 were positive and 148 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.3
4,633
148
42
players
8. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is a game developed and published by . Released on October 11th 2016 has received 5,684 reviews of which 4,802 were positive and 882 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.2
4,802
882
32
players
9. Touge Shakai
Touge Shakai (Mountain Pass Society) is an online Touge Racing Game based on Japanese car culture in the 90s. With an emphasis on balance between realism and fun gameplay, the physics are tailored for competitive drift racing, while giving a challenge to all players. Touge Shakai is a game developed and published by . Released on January 07th 2023 has received 1,005 reviews of which 867 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.2
867
138
32
players
10. The Curse of Monkey Island
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit? The Curse of Monkey Island is a game developed and published by . Released on March 22nd 2018 has received 2,745 reviews of which 2,663 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.3
2,663
82
27
players
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