Discounted 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.
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BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION
BEAUTIFUL DESOLATION is an isometric, point & click adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic future. Explore an unscene landscape, solve puzzles, meet new friends and make powerful enemies, mediate conflicts and fight for your life as you unravel the secrets of the desolate world around you.
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.
Lightmatter
A first-person puzzler where shadows kill you. Watch your step or be swallowed by the darkness.
Queen's Wish: The Conqueror
At last, the Queen has given you power and freedom! The cost? You must rebuild her Empire. Will you? In this epic, indie fantasy adventure, you are free to explore, fight for fame and power, and shape the world as you choose. Escape into an unpredictable open-ended story and cunning tactical combat.
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution
Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.
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!
Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Castle Break
Breakout game + physics + shooting + building. Use your mouse like in air hockey to kick enemy bombs back into the evil Black Castle! Destroy enemy towers rockets and lasers. Build your base to protect your little dudes - you need them to win
Project Warlock
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Slipstream
Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.
Horizon Chase Turbo
Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.
Avernum 3: Ruined World
Wander free through this epic, indie fantasy adventure. Explore a huge world that evolves as time passes. Towns fight battles. Refugees flee. Disasters happen. Features cunning adventures, great depth, and unlimited freedom. Be a merchant or bounty hunter, buy a home, save the world!
Will Glow the Wisp
Navigate through psychadelic mazes to chill electornic beats. Imagine a mix between Super Meat Boy and Geometry Wars.
Super Blood Hockey
Create and manage your team in a violent, dystopic world of no-rules, fast-paced, arcade-style, ice hockey action. Adjust training regimens, control diets, administer black market pharmaceuticals, and provide healthcare (or not) to a ragtag team of convicts at the mercy of your underhanded tactics.
Monsters' Den: Godfall
The popular dungeon-crawling RPG series returns! Take your party into procedurally-generated dungeons, fight in turn-based battles, loot and level up! Explore the land and uncover the mysteries of the Godfall!
SUPERHOT VR
Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...
Full Throttle Remastered
Originally released by LucasArts in 1995, Full Throttle is a classic graphic adventure game from industry legend Tim Schafer, telling the story of Ben Throttle; butt-kicking leader of biker gang the Polecats, who gets caught up in a tale of Motorcycles, Mayhem and Murder.
Low Magic Age
Adventure and fight in a medieval fantasy open world! Build heroic characters with various abilities, travel through villages, cities, or perilous dungeons. Strategic turn-based combat system and advanced character building - Fog of war, charging and flanking, and more in the fast-paced Arena mode.
Kick Ass Commandos
Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!
March of the Living
Roguelike-like inspired by FTL and popular zombie fiction. Guide a group of survivors to a rumoured safe haven.
1993 Space Machine
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
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 June 16th 2025.
1. 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 6,849 reviews of which 6,128 were positive and 721 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played old school game, thanks to its 214 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
6,128
721
214
players
2. 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 970 reviews of which 916 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 134 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among old school games based on player count.
8.9
916
54
134
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 13,313 reviews of which 11,066 were positive and 2,247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played old school games.
8.1
11,066
2,247
95
players
4. 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 403 reviews of which 308 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played old school games.
7.2
308
95
95
players
5. 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 8,297 reviews of which 8,023 were positive and 274 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played old school games.
9.4
8,023
274
82
players
6. Project Warlock II
Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for. Project Warlock II is a boomer shooter, shooter and retro game developed by Buckshot Software and published by Retrovibe. Released on May 28th 2025 has received 840 reviews of which 670 were positive and 170 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played old school games.
7.6
670
170
71
players
7. 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 6,384 reviews of which 5,993 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played old school games.
9.1
5,993
391
55
players
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 1,323 reviews of which 990 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played old school games.
7.2
990
333
54
players
9. 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 2,104 reviews of which 2,024 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played old school games.
9.2
2,024
80
45
players
10. UnMetal
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists. UnMetal is a 2d, pixel graphics and old school game developed by @unepic_fran and published by Versus Evil . Released on September 28th 2021 has received 3,017 reviews of which 2,820 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played old school games.
9.0
2,820
197
23
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 June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted old school games.
1. UnMetal
UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists. UnMetal is a 2d, pixel graphics and old school game developed by @unepic_fran and published by Versus Evil . Released on September 28th 2021 has received 3,017 reviews of which 2,820 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 96% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for old school category.
9.0
2,820
197
-96%
16.99€
0.68€
2. AMID EVIL
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL. AMID EVIL is a old school, boomer shooter and arena shooter game developed by Indefatigable and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on June 20th 2019 has received 7,157 reviews of which 6,709 were positive and 448 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in old school games.
9.1
6,709
448
-95%
19.49€
0.98€
3. 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 6,384 reviews of which 5,993 were positive and 391 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in old school games.
9.1
5,993
391
-94%
8.79€
0.61€
4. 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 1,163 reviews of which 1,087 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.8
1,087
76
-93%
12.79€
1.00€
5. 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 477 reviews of which 400 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for old school games.
7.9
400
77
-93%
7.79€
0.60€
6. The Citadel
The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr. The Citadel is a fps, retro and gore game developed and published by doekuramori and Top Hat Studios Inc. Released on August 05th 2020 has received 2,025 reviews of which 1,868 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.8
1,868
157
-92%
12.49€
1.09€
7. 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 13,313 reviews of which 11,066 were positive and 2,247 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.1
11,066
2,247
-91%
9.99€
0.93€
8. Chop Goblins
The Chop Goblins are loose, chopping their way through time itself in their ravenous quest for cheese. And the chop will not stop. Chop Goblins is a boomer shooter, fps and old school game developed and published by David Szymanski. Released on December 12th 2022 has received 2,811 reviews of which 2,744 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for old school games.
9.3
2,744
67
-87%
3.99€
0.53€
9. 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 6,849 reviews of which 6,128 were positive and 721 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for old school games.
8.7
6,128
721
-87%
28.99€
4.00€
10. 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 1,323 reviews of which 990 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for old school games.
7.2
990
333
-81%
12.49€
2.42€
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 June 16th 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 403 reviews of which 308 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
308
95
95
players
2. 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 2,104 reviews of which 2,024 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
9.2
2,024
80
45
players
3. 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, music and old school game developed and published by projectM. Released on July 26th 2020 has received 403 reviews of which 386 were positive and 17 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free old school games on Steam.
8.8
386
17
23
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 424 reviews of which 336 were positive and 88 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
336
88
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 526 reviews of which 360 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
360
166