Best Old School 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 old school games.
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Millennium Dream
Wander through dreamscapes woven from memories of the millennium. Use your camera to freeze tender fragments of days gone by, collecting lost shards of childhood. In an atmosphere where Chinese Dreamcore and Liminal Space intertwine, savor a warmth that feels both familiar and strange.
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
26 years on, a brand-new entry in the Fatal Fury series is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses and an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold…
Duel Corp.
A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.
Super Woden: Rally Edge
The spin-off of the acclaimed Super Woden saga, blending classic arcade essence with great depth and a genuine love for car culture. With a unique personality, Rally Edge takes you back to an era where fun goes beyond realism.
Fickle Card Legend
A side-scrolling, non-turn-based card battle game. Level up, collect gear, and challenge stages and bosses with a unique card-clash combat system. Designed for the '80s generation who are tired of modern generic titles. No AFK, no easy wins. New-gen players, choose wisely.
Old School Rally
A nostalgic racing game that combines the charm of classic retro style visuals with the thrill of international rally competitions.
Winds of Valen
Winds of Valen is a free fantasy sandbox MMORPG. Experience old-school progression where every level, skill, and drop is earned through effort. Train your combat, mining, and smithing skills, and hunt for rare and unique items in a seamless open world filled with danger and discovery.
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Penelope Pendrick and the Art of Deceit
Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.
Foolish Mortals
Louisiana, 1933. Thirty years ago an entire wedding suddenly & mysteriously vanished on the island of Devil's Rock, and with it went the location of the lost treasure of Bellemore Manor. To find it, you might need to die too. A cozy, story-driven, point & click adventure game of the merry & macabre.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagination of the first two legendary adventures in The Erdrick Trilogy, brought together in one package.
Mech Havoc
Sandbox of destruction. Billion different ways to build your mech. Feel the weight and impact of obliteration in this modern old school mech combat sim.
Slots & Daggers
A retro mini-roguelike inside a slot machine. Steady your blade - and spin!
Plants vs. Zombies™: Replanted
The classic Plants vs. Zombies returns in glorious HD! The original battle between Plants and Zombies is back — bigger, brighter, and crazier than ever before! Experience the game that started it all, now remastered with stunning HD graphics and packed with new secrets and content to uncover.
Bouncemasters
Launch a penguin across the globe! Whack, bounce, and soar through crazy obstacles in this fun physics-based arcade game, inspired by the legendary YetiSports! Escape the North Pole and find love - or just keep failing hilariously.
Idle Pixel Fantasy
Recruit hard-working helpers and magical creatures that automatically collect gold and crystals. Unlock new levels, invest in stronger units, and work your way up to the powerful dragon boss at the top. A relaxing pixel-style idle clicker!
Platypus Reclayed
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Eterspire
Eterspire is a true free-to-play, cross-platform MMORPG where your skill and dedication define your progression! Play on PC and Mobile with crossplay, join a friendly and active community, discover new content updates every two weeks, and explore a massive world full of charming characters.
Mage and Monsters II
Recruit a hero to lead your army, and use spells while they fight for you. Mage & Monsters 2 is an active auto battler, where you choose to either enhance the strength of your hero, reinforce the might of your army, or increase the power of your spells.
INCISION
All old-school FPS action. No Bullshit. Lots of blood & gore. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth in this ultraviolent, fast-paced, and merciless retro-styled first person shooter.
Toree Saturn
Toree Saturn is a speed based 3D Platformer featuring a round bird with sunglasses and a backpack!
Hyper Chess
There are NO TURNS in this wild version of Chess! Pieces move across the board in real-time, so you'll need to think fast to protect your King!
Galaxy Idle Clicker
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
BRUTAL JOHN 2
Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
Console Shop Simulator
Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.
Little Fighter 2 Remastered
Rediscover the classic combat charm of "Little Fighter 2," now with fully upgraded and redrawn graphics, support for local connections up to 8 computers, and every character move more detailed and extravagant, providing an unprecedented combat experience.
ToHeart
The late-’90s landmark visual novel from AQUAPLUS is back and fully remastered with 3D scenes and animations, full HD resolution, the choice between the original cast or all-new voiceovers, and international translations for the first time ever!
Chronicles of the Wolf
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
Path of the Abyss
Dive deep into the Abyss.
Nin Online
Fight and train with powerful Jutsu to rise through the ranks of your village in a ninja open-world MMORPG. Join over a hundred thousand players worldwide. Play now for free!