Best Reboot 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 reboot games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played and best free reboot games are available at the bottom of the page.

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Kao the Kangaroo Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!

Price -86% 4.46€
Rating 7.7
Release 27 May 2022
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.4
Release 28 May 2015
Thief Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Price -96% 0.90€
Rating 7.3
Release 27 Feb 2014
STRIDER™ / ストライダー飛竜® Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Price -70% 4.49€
Rating 7.8
Release 19 Feb 2014
Shadow Warrior Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Price -91% 2.80€
Rating 9.0
Release 26 Sep 2013
Rise of the Triad Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Price -73% 4.07€
Rating 6.5
Release 31 Jul 2013
Tomb Raider Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Price -93% 1.06€
Rating 9.5
Release 04 Mar 2013
DmC: Devil May Cry In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Price -97% 0.91€
Rating 9.1
Release 24 Jan 2013
Bionic Commando The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for...

Price -93% 0.79€
Rating 7.0
Release 28 Jul 2009

Most played reboot games on Steam

Take a look at the top reboot games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 14th 2025.

1. 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. Chip's Challenge 1 is a puzzle, sokoban and reboot game developed and published by Niffler Ltd.. Released on May 28th 2015 has received 889 reviews of which 796 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played reboot games.
8.4
796
93

13
players

Free reboot games on Steam

Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play reboot games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 14th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play reboot games.

1. 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. Chip's Challenge 1 is a puzzle, sokoban and reboot game developed and published by Niffler Ltd.. Released on May 28th 2015 has received 889 reviews of which 796 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free reboot games on Steam.
8.4
796
93

13
players