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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King's Quest
King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. Discover a wondrous world full of whimsical characters, charming puzzles and perilous dangers in this fun and enchanting coming of age story.
Legend of Kay Anniversary
10 years after its initial release, Legend of Kay - Anniversary is a thoroughly remastered version of the original game: high-resolution textures; new, more detailed character models; modern rendering techniques and crystal-clear surround sound give this great classic a new shine.
Super 3-D Noah's Ark
Fast paced, first person adventure aboard Noah's ark!
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.
Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi
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.
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology.
Disney's Chicken Little
Based on Walt Disney’s feature 3D animation film Chicken Little, Chicken Little the action-packed video game catapults you into the hair-raising adventures of the movie and beyond.
Disney•Pixar Cars
Play as Lightning McQueen, a rookie racecar looking to win fame and fortune at the Piston Cup Championship, in the video game adaptation of Disney•Pixar's Cars.
Disney•Pixar WALL-E
Based on the 2008 computer animated film from Pixar Animation Studios, the video game version of WALL-E involves playing as the lonely robot as he navigates a trash-tainted world and begins an unlikely trek across the cosmos.
Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Grim Fandango Remastered
One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.
Resident Evil
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Outcast 1.1
Outcast 1.1 is an enhanced version of the critically acclaimed action-adventure game developed in 1999 by Appeal for the PC.
Strife: Veteran Edition
Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.
Lumino City
The BAFTA award winning handmade puzzle adventure game made entirely by hand. Explore the city and use your ingenuity to piece together puzzling mechanisms and bring back power to this unique world. Three years in the making, it's handmade entirely out of paper, card, miniature lights and motors.
FOTONICA
Ever wondered what running at 140mph feels like? FOTONICA is a first-person game about the thrill of speed and traveling flawlessly through complex environments.FOTONICA is simple, but is not easy: it follows a tradition of arcade games that are easy to pick up and almost impossible to master.
Sanitarium
Originally released in 1998 on PC, and awarded as the Adventure Game of the Year, The timeless horror point-and-click, Sanitarium, is returning to frighten the bravest adventure game fans.
Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.
Disney•Pixar Cars 2: The Video Game
Inspired by the Disney•Pixar animated film, Cars 2: The Video Game lets players jump into the Cars 2 universe with some of their favorite Cars personalities in exotic locations around the globe.
Disney G-Force
G-Force draws you into the adventures of an elite team of trained guinea pigs on a mission to thwart a sinister plot to destroy the world. Take control of both G-Force commander Darwin and his sidekick, Mooch, as they apply their talents to defeat an evil army of altered household appliances.
Quake Live
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.
Shadowgate
Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.
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 15th 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 15th 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 15th 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