Most Played Nostalgia Games on Steam
Take a look at the top nostalgia games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 31st 2025. Want to explore even more nostalgia titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best nostalgia games.
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1. Old School RuneScape
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans! Old School RuneScape is a game developed and published by . Released on February 24th 2021 has received 18,335 reviews of which 15,244 were positive and 3,091 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played nostalgia game, thanks to its 1,880 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
15,244
3,091
1,880
players
2. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG. Pirate101 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 31st 2023 has received 390 reviews of which 321 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
7.7
321
69
36
players
3. Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo
Today's the grand opening of the Cartown Zoo, and there's still so much to do: zoo chow is running low, and all the baby animals are missing. Putt-Putt® Saves The Zoo is a game developed and published by . Released on July 03rd 2014 has received 754 reviews of which 729 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
9.0
729
25
30
players
4. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark. Fed up with his fear of the dark, Sam transforms himself into Pajama Sam - world's youngest superhero and resolves to confront Darkness! With help from King the mine car, Otto the boat, and a host of fascinating characters. Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside is a game developed and published by . Released on April 17th 2014 has received 1,235 reviews of which 1,205 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
9.2
1,205
30
19
players
5. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds
Help underwater detective Freddi Fish and her finny friend Luther solve the case. Explore underwater caves, deep canyons and colorful reefs, and discover fascinating places like King Crab's Castle and A Sunken Ship Out of Time, in an effort to save the reef. Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seeds is a game developed and published by . Released on April 17th 2014 has received 670 reviews of which 649 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
9.0
649
21
17
players
6. Putt-Putt® Travels Through Time
Mr. Firebird's time machine has gone haywire and Putt-Putt's® best pal Pep, is lost somewhere in time. Putt-Putt® Travels Through Time is a game developed and published by . Released on May 15th 2014 has received 345 reviews of which 325 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
8.7
325
20
11
players
7. Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse
So who is haunting the schoolhouse, taking the toys and practically scaring the scales off all the guppies? Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse is a game developed and published by . Released on May 01st 2014 has received 303 reviews of which 296 were positive and 7 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
8.9
296
7
10
players
8. Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet
Pajama Sam chases down some snickering cookies, only to find himself in the midst of a food squabble! Pajama Sam 3: You Are What You Eat From Your Head To Your Feet is a game developed and published by . Released on May 15th 2014 has received 395 reviews of which 383 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
8.9
383
12
8
players
9. Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening
Join Pajama Sam, the world's youngest superhero as he journeys to World Wide Weather, the storm-stirring factory in the sky! Pajama Sam 2: Thunder And Lightning Aren't So Frightening is a game developed and published by . Released on May 01st 2014 has received 334 reviews of which 328 were positive and 6 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
9.0
328
6
7
players
10. Putt-Putt® Joins the Parade
What does it take to be in a parade? Hard work, a bright shiny chassis and a little help from your friends. Putt-Putt® Joins the Parade is a game developed and published by . Released on April 17th 2014 has received 325 reviews of which 304 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played nostalgia games.
8.6
304
21
5
players
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