Best Cult Classic Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated cult classic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free cult classic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.
Phantasmagoria
Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.
Quest for Glory 1-5
The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.
Bad Rats Show
Bad Rats Show is a physics puzzle game where the rats exact their bloody revenge against their main enemies: the Cats. Solve puzzles in 2D and 3D maps using physics, objects and specially trained Rats. All new Rats and Cats, but with the same classic and questionable Bad Rats humor.
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Battlezone 98 Redux
One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.
Pang Adventures
The Pang series is a beloved collection of arcade video games from the early 90s. Guide two brothers on a quest around the world to save humankind from a massive alien invasion!
FINAL FANTASY IX
Selling over five million copies since its release in 2000, FINAL FANTASY IX proudly returns on Steam! Now you can relive the adventures of Zidane and his crew on PC !
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.
Deponia Doomsday
Can you change Deponia's fate? Do you have what it takes to change Rufus' past, present and future without accidently destroying the whole planet? Fight time itself in this action-packed, platypus-tastic and insanely hilarious story.
Shakes and Fidget
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Between Me and The Night
‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.
Bubsy Two-Fur
Bubsy returns in the first authorized digital release of his first two games! What could paws-ibly go wrong?
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi
Higurashi When They Cry is a sound novel. The music, backgrounds and characters work together to create a world that is the stage of a novel for the user to read. They laugh and cry and get angry. The user takes the point of view of the protagonist to experience the story.
Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Impossible Creatures is a 3D RTS game that pits the player against an evil villain. Using Earth’s most formidable animals as building blocks, the player must create an army of genetically-altered mutant monsters in a titanic struggle to protect an unsuspecting world.
THE GAME OF LIFE
THE GAME OF LIFE showcases a beautifully rendered digital game board, cards and spinner that capture the fun of the Classic game full of adventure & surprises! THE GAME OF LIFE will take players on a journey where fortunes can be won…and lost!
Pathologic Classic HD
Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.
System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....
Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races.
The Juicer
The game is a cheerful shooter with a user-friendly gameplay in an original setting.
GRANDIA II HD Remaster
Grandia II is back and better than ever! The classic Japanese RPG returns with enhanced visuals, new difficulty level, and features both keyboard and gamepad support!
Most played cult classic games on Steam
Take a look at the top cult classic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is a rpg, vampire and cult classic game developed by Troika Games and published by Activision. Released on March 22nd 2007 has received 13,868 reviews of which 13,141 were positive and 727 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.2
13,141
727
75
players
2. Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin. Psychonauts is a platformer, comedy and adventure game developed and published by Double Fine Productions. Released on October 11th 2006 has received 17,925 reviews of which 17,040 were positive and 885 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.3
17,040
885
73
players
3. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a 3d platformer, adventure and cult classic game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 23rd 2020 has received 16,681 reviews of which 15,692 were positive and 989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.2
15,692
989
62
players
4. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs
Umineko When They Cry is the 2nd series of Sound Novel released by 07th Expansion. The steam version features renewed character sprites which is swappable from the classic art. Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs is a great soundtrack, visual novel and mystery game developed by 07th Expansion and published by MangaGamer. Released on July 08th 2016 has received 2,281 reviews of which 2,181 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.1
2,181
100
56
players
5. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,059 reviews of which 12,325 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played cult classic games.
8.6
12,325
1,734
42
players
6. Pathologic Classic HD
Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped. Pathologic Classic HD is a atmospheric, story rich and survival game developed by Ice-Pick Lodge and General Arcade and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on October 29th 2015 has received 4,064 reviews of which 3,565 were positive and 499 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played cult classic games.
8.5
3,565
499
32
players
7. Garfield Kart - Furious Racing
Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and company in a no-holds-barred racing game! Garfield Kart - Furious Racing is a cult classic, racing and great soundtrack game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on November 06th 2019 has received 14,489 reviews of which 12,719 were positive and 1,770 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played cult classic games.
8.6
12,719
1,770
26
players
8. 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 point & click, 1990's and adventure game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. 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 #8 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.3
2,663
82
22
players
9. killer7
Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance. killer7 is a cult classic, surreal and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Engine Software BV and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 3,422 reviews of which 3,139 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played cult classic games.
8.8
3,139
283
21
players
10. Impossible Creatures Steam Edition
Impossible Creatures is a 3D RTS game that pits the player against an evil villain. Using Earth’s most formidable animals as building blocks, the player must create an army of genetically-altered mutant monsters in a titanic struggle to protect an unsuspecting world. Impossible Creatures Steam Edition is a strategy, rts and cult classic game developed by Relic Entertainment and THQ Nordic and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 11th 2015 has received 1,724 reviews of which 1,648 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played cult classic games.
9.1
1,648
76
16
players
Best deals on cult classic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of cult classic games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted cult classic games.
1. 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 point & click, 1990's and adventure game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. 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. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for cult classic category.
9.3
2,663
82
-94%
6.89€
0.43€
2. Pathologic Classic HD
Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped. Pathologic Classic HD is a atmospheric, story rich and survival game developed by Ice-Pick Lodge and General Arcade and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on October 29th 2015 has received 4,064 reviews of which 3,565 were positive and 499 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in cult classic games.
8.5
3,565
499
-94%
12.99€
0.79€
3. Psychonauts
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin. Psychonauts is a platformer, comedy and adventure game developed and published by Double Fine Productions. Released on October 11th 2006 has received 17,925 reviews of which 17,040 were positive and 885 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in cult classic games.
9.3
17,040
885
-92%
9.99€
0.86€
4. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,059 reviews of which 12,325 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
8.6
12,325
1,734
-92%
4.99€
0.41€
5. SiN: Gold
SiN: Gold has returned! Free update for original owners! SiN: Gold is a action, fps and cult classic game developed by Ritual Entertainment and Nightdive Studios and published by Nightdive Studios. Released on March 18th 2020 has received 415 reviews of which 328 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
7.4
328
87
-91%
8.19€
0.80€
6. killer7
Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance. killer7 is a cult classic, surreal and violent game developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. and Engine Software BV and published by NIS America and Inc.. Released on November 15th 2018 has received 3,422 reviews of which 3,139 were positive and 283 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
8.8
3,139
283
-85%
19.99€
3.18€
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a 3d platformer, adventure and cult classic game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 23rd 2020 has received 16,681 reviews of which 15,692 were positive and 989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
9.2
15,692
989
-83%
29.99€
5.21€
8. Between Me and The Night
‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives. Between Me and The Night is a adventure, retro and point & click game developed by RainDance LX and published by . Released on January 22nd 2016 has received 835 reviews of which 634 were positive and 201 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
7.3
634
201
-73%
4.99€
1.39€
9. Metal Wolf Chaos XD
Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a modernized re-release of FromSoftware's 2004 mech shooter with upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays. Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a america, mechs and action game developed by General Arcade, FromSoftware and Inc and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 06th 2019 has received 800 reviews of which 669 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for cult classic games.
7.9
669
131
-70%
24.50€
7.42€
Free cult classic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play cult classic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play cult classic games.
1. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Welcome to the most delicious dating simulator ever created. Do you have what it takes to be the business partner of and win the heart of the most famous chicken salesman of all time? Play to find out! Go ahead, Colonel Sanders is waiting. I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator is a dating sim, anime and visual novel game developed by Psyop and published by KFC. Released on September 24th 2019 has received 12,608 reviews of which 11,583 were positive and 1,025 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free cult classic games on Steam.
8.9
11,583
1,025
7
players