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. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free old school games are available at the bottom of the page.
Filters & Lists
Evo\Wave
Evo\Wave is a 3D platformer featuring LAI-6, an A.I. with a goal to restore the world following the passage of MagnaVex who brought the world back to a retro era. Repair the Evo\Core to progress through the different graphic periods of the video game history!
Antonball Deluxe
The breakout title from Summitsphere, Antonball Deluxe is a retro, high-octane smorgasbord of ballbusting arcade action! Antonball Deluxe quite literally turns the breakout genre on its head, blending traditional brick-breaking gameplay with tight, intense platforming.
Boss of this gym
Enjoy going in the gym how it was intended: phonk, sick racing cars and Emperor Putin guarding you. Get buff and visit the ♂Dungeon Master♂ to get uprades. Drink tonics and avoid obstacles on your path to becoming the ♂Boss of this Gym♂.
Loop Hero
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Crazy Flasher Series 2021
The classic flash game series CrazyFlasher, which used to accompany young people, is packed by its author Andy law and uploaded to the world - famous game platform steam, which is convenient for players to collect.
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!
Geneforge 1 - Mutagen
Unique, truly open-ended fantasy adventure in a strange, new world. Use battle or cunning to change the world, served by your own army of custom-made mutant monsters. Over 80 zones to explore and 50+ hours of gameplay. Multitudes of skills, abilities, factions, treasures, and servants to create.
Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Academia : School Simulator
Design, build, and manage a high school with terrific teachers and fantastic facilities or simply let your students poop in the bushes? Academia : School Simulator is a management/tycoon game where you get to decide!
B100X - Auto Dungeon RPG
Devilishly addictive RPG presented by Nussygame, the developer of "Buriedbornes"!
6 Seasons and a Game
This is a completely free, volunteer made, multiplayer, satirical parody of common thematic elements found in American broadcast television serieses (yes that's actually a word)
Understanding, The Game
'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game!
Idle Slayer
Idle Slayer is an incremental game with idle and active playstyle mechanics, medieval pixel art visuals and retro 8-bit sounds and music.
Suzerain
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
Tiny Toy Tanks
In Tiny Toy Tanks you are in control of a small blue tank. Your Goal is to destroy all the opposing tanks in 40+ hand crafted levels. Opposing tanks have different AI with different strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, every level has many other mechanics like TNT, Magnets and more.
80's OVERDRIVE
80's OVERDRIVE is a 2D pixelart racing game, designed to take you back in time to when 8 and 16 bit consoles and arcade games ruled the world. Compete against opponents in career mode to unlock new races, buy new cars and upgrade them with state-of-the-art technologies!
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Control "The Nerd" in a retro-inspired action platformer! It's two games in one, remixed and rebalanced to bring you the ultimate experience of Nerd Rage. Featuring stylized pixel art inspired by classic games, a highly energetic soundtrack, and challenging levels -- plus a special NEW chapter!
Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice
No obstacle will keep me away from my beloved, my Faith, not even the wild and untamed islands of Kalau’a. Those lovely island ladies can only distract me for so long as my heart’s compass only points in one direction - Faith!
Murder House
A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!
Perilous Warp
Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!
G String
Slip into the Standard Issue Biosuit as Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion.
The Horror Of Salazar House
Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become another permanent inhabitant? An Italian horror inspired adventure game!
Neighbours back From Hell
There goes the neighborhood! Play the star of a cheeky TV Show who taking revenge on his horrible neighbor by constantly pranking him at home and around the world in the most creative and ludicrous ways.
9th Dawn III
9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive open world RPG/dungeon crawler packed full of content – featuring more than 270 monsters to fight and capture, a fun card game with 180 cards to collect, and over 1,400 unique items to hoard!Most played old school games on Steam
Take a look at the top old school games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of May 01st 2025.
1. Erenshor
Erenshor is a single player nod to the MMORPGs of the past. Partner up with our signature "Simulated Players" to experience all of the joys of open-world MMORPG gameplay on your own schedule and without the time commitments. There are thousands of items, quests, raids, and secrets to discover! Erenshor is a early access, rpg and adventure game developed and published by Burgee Media. Released on April 14th 2025 has received 717 reviews of which 672 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played old school game, thanks to its 318 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
672
45
318
players
2. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures with all expansions and secret levels in this definitive collection. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a female protagonist, action-adventure and action game developed by Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics and published by Aspyr. Released on February 13th 2024 has received 6,726 reviews of which 6,027 were positive and 699 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 219 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among old school games based on player count.
8.7
6,027
699
219
players
3. Friends vs Friends
A frantic, online PvP shooter that combines combat and deck building. Choose a character, customize your card-based loadout, and get ready for the fights of your life! Friends vs Friends is a card game, action and old school game developed by Brainwash Gang and published by Raw Fury. Released on May 30th 2023 has received 13,170 reviews of which 10,954 were positive and 2,216 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 105 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among old school games based on player count.
8.1
10,954
2,216
105
players
4. FlyKnight
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings. FlyKnight is a dungeon crawler, first-person and souls-like game developed and published by Wabbaboy. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 7,747 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played old school games.
9.4
7,488
259
100
players
5. Ashen Empires
Ashen Empires is a classic MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Dransik. Dransik has been besieged by the sinister forces of Talazar, preying on mortals. Play with your friends, battle your foes, complete quests, defeat powerful bosses, pursue tradeskills in a player-driven market. Play YOUR way! Ashen Empires is a rpg, mmorpg and old school game developed and published by Iron Will Games and LLC. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 396 reviews of which 301 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played old school games.
7.2
301
95
84
players
6. Munchkin Digital
Kill the monsters & grab the loot in the classic card game! Munchkin Digital is a dragons, funny and old school game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,301 reviews of which 974 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played old school games.
7.2
974
327
41
players
7. STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination. STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster is a action, fps and shooter game developed by Nightdive Studios and LucasArts and published by Nightdive Studios. Released on February 28th 2024 has received 1,176 reviews of which 1,061 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played old school games.
8.5
1,061
115
39
players
8. projectM Music Visualizer
Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM Music Visualizer is a colorful, simulation and music game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 386 reviews of which 369 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played old school games.
8.8
369
17
31
players
9. Amanda the Adventurer
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry. Amanda the Adventurer is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by MANGLEDmaw Games and published by DreadXP. Released on April 25th 2023 has received 6,254 reviews of which 5,869 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played old school games.
9.1
5,869
385
23
players
10. Praetorians - HD Remaster
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. Praetorians - HD Remaster is a strategy, rts and old school game developed by Torus Games and Pyro Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Released on January 24th 2020 has received 974 reviews of which 891 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played old school games.
8.6
891
83
21
players
Best deals on old school games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of old school games available on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted old school games.
1. Cavern of Dreams
Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this N64-style 3D platformer. Gain new abilities, meet unique characters, solve puzzles, and beware of the mysterious villain. Cavern of Dreams is a old school, 3d platformer and cute game developed by Bynine Studio and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on October 19th 2023 has received 1,118 reviews of which 1,050 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for old school category.
8.9
1,050
68
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
2. Amanda the Adventurer
Join Amanda and her pal Wooly on a series of adventures as they explore and learn about our wonderful world! With several NEW play-along, laugh-along, learn-along episodes there's always fun to be had! Just make sure to do everything Amanda says or she might get angry. Amanda the Adventurer is a horror, first-person and puzzle game developed by MANGLEDmaw Games and published by DreadXP. Released on April 25th 2023 has received 6,254 reviews of which 5,869 were positive and 385 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in old school games.
9.1
5,869
385
-89%
9.09€
1.00€
3. Time Loader
Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s! Time Loader is a logic, story rich and investigation game developed by Flazm and published by META Publishing. Released on November 03rd 2021 has received 471 reviews of which 394 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in old school games.
7.8
394
77
-87%
7.69€
1.00€
4. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
Play the original three Tomb Raider adventures with all expansions and secret levels in this definitive collection. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is a female protagonist, action-adventure and action game developed by Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics and published by Aspyr. Released on February 13th 2024 has received 6,726 reviews of which 6,027 were positive and 699 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.7
6,027
699
-84%
28.31€
4.53€
5. Friends vs Friends
A frantic, online PvP shooter that combines combat and deck building. Choose a character, customize your card-based loadout, and get ready for the fights of your life! Friends vs Friends is a card game, action and old school game developed by Brainwash Gang and published by Raw Fury. Released on May 30th 2023 has received 13,170 reviews of which 10,954 were positive and 2,216 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.1
10,954
2,216
-80%
9.90€
1.98€
6. Ion Fury
3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, are excited to team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famously known for classic first-person shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Ion Fury is the real deal! Ion Fury is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Voidpoint and LLC and published by 3D Realms. Released on August 15th 2019 has received 7,689 reviews of which 6,998 were positive and 691 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.8
6,998
691
-70%
25.00€
7.50€
7. Praetorians - HD Remaster
Relive the celebrated real-time strategy classic Praetorians, re-imagined in high definition. Praetorians is set amidst the political machinations of an emerging Roman Empire. Praetorians - HD Remaster is a strategy, rts and old school game developed by Torus Games and Pyro Studios and published by Kalypso Media. Released on January 24th 2020 has received 974 reviews of which 891 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 68% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.6
891
83
-68%
20.19€
6.46€
8. Munchkin Digital
Kill the monsters & grab the loot in the classic card game! Munchkin Digital is a dragons, funny and old school game developed and published by Dire Wolf. Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,301 reviews of which 974 were positive and 327 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 63% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for old school games.
7.2
974
327
-63%
12.43€
4.60€
9. Chasm: The Rift
Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures. Chasm: The Rift is a fps, retro and shooter game developed by Action Forms and General Arcade and published by SNEG. Released on October 10th 2022 has received 386 reviews of which 330 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.0
330
56
-50%
19.99€
9.99€
10. Phantom Fury
Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison is back in this highly interactive mix of first person action and road movie adventure. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey around the USA. Use an enormous arsenal of weapons and skills to battle treacherous soldiers and vile mutants, all while trying to save mankind. Phantom Fury is a action, fps and old school game developed by Slipgate Ironworks™ and published by 3D Realms. Released on April 23rd 2024 has received 682 reviews of which 424 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for old school games.
6.1
424
258
-50%
24.99€
12.49€
Free old school games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play old school games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on May 01st 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play old school games.
1. Ashen Empires
Ashen Empires is a classic MMORPG set in the fantasy world of Dransik. Dransik has been besieged by the sinister forces of Talazar, preying on mortals. Play with your friends, battle your foes, complete quests, defeat powerful bosses, pursue tradeskills in a player-driven market. Play YOUR way! Ashen Empires is a rpg, mmorpg and old school game developed and published by Iron Will Games and LLC. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 396 reviews of which 301 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
7.2
301
95
84
players
2. projectM Music Visualizer
Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM Music Visualizer is a colorful, simulation and music game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 386 reviews of which 369 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
8.8
369
17
31
players
3. Moonring
A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic. Moonring is a rpg, retro and medieval game developed and published by Fluttermind and LLC. Released on September 28th 2023 has received 2,064 reviews of which 1,986 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
9.2
1,986
78
17
players
4. AQtion
Get ready for intense, skill-based FPS action with AQtion! Featuring the best of Action Quake 2, enjoy fast-paced combat, realistic weapons, and thrilling multiplayer battles. Dominate the arena now on Steam! AQtion is a free to play, old school and action game developed by AQ2World Team, TNG Team and A-Team (Akimbo) and published by AQ2World Team. Released on June 01st 2022 has received 419 reviews of which 332 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
7.5
332
87
3
players
5. Slay Together: Fantasy MMORPG
Join thousands of players in Slay Together, an action-packed MMORPG! Engage in thrilling battles, delve into dungeons with friends, and master diverse crafts like forging, woodworking, tailoring, and more! Slay Together: Fantasy MMORPG is a fantasy, character customization and co-op game developed and published by Owl Tribe Entertainment. Released on January 31st 2019 has received 527 reviews of which 361 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
6.6
361
166