Best Remake 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 remake games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals remake games are available at the bottom of the page.
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LIVE A LIVE
The legend is alive! LIVE A LIVE, originally only released for the Super Famicom in Japan, is being revived on Steam! Experience this legendary RPG, brought alive in the same HD-2D visual style as OCTOPATH TRAVELER.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind bestows bites of tactical roguelike action, which will quickly fester into a deep, lingering, and strategic obsession. Bargain with gods, equip your spoon and pick your battles, before retreating into the healing darkness. But beware… there are still many monsters to face!
The Last of Us™ Part I
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
Resident Evil 4
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Dead Space
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered
Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- returns as a stunning remastered edition, with new gameplay elements and quality of life features! Get ready for an even deeper story and an even more thrilling adventure!
Tactics Ogre: Reborn
Tactics Ogre, crown jewel of the tactical role-playing genre, is reborn! Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots.
Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered
Escape Baldi's schoolhouse again in this new remastered version of Baldi's Basics Classic! Use stealth and strategy to collect all 7 notebooks and win! Featuring three games in one, gameplay improvements, a more authentic art style, accessibility improvements, and brand new ways to play!
PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC
PAC-MAN arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped PAC-MAN’s family and ruined his party! Off to the rescue, PAC-MAN sets out to Ghost Island!
Sonic Origins
Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.
FINAL FANTASY VI
The original FINAL FANTASY VI comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the sixth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY V
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Go Bananas with your favorite monkey gang in the ultimate Super Monkey Ball adventure!
Actraiser Renaissance
Heaven, earth and mankind - Create and destroy everything according to your will! Experience the revival of the '90s classic hit "Actraiser"
Loading Story
A short story about loading, I guess. Play as Memu@ as she explores the cyberpunk(ish) little town and interacts with its inhabitants.
FINAL FANTASY IV
The original FINAL FANTASY IV comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the fourth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY III
The original FINAL FANTASY III comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the third game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY II
The original FINAL FANTASY II comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the second game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
FINAL FANTASY
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a narrative-driven time loop adventure in ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of an ancient underground city, travel 2000 years into the past, and unravel the mystery of who destroyed it by cleverly exploiting the power to wind back time. The fate of the city is in your hands.
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
Most played remake games on Steam
Take a look at the top remake games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Resident Evil 2
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2. Resident Evil 2 is a zombies, survival horror and horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 24th 2019 has received 172,857 reviews of which 167,647 were positive and 5,210 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played remake game, thanks to its 3,907 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
167,647
5,210
3,907
players
2. Black Mesa
Relive Half-Life. Black Mesa is a fps, remake and action game developed and published by Crowbar Collective. Released on March 06th 2020 has received 127,693 reviews of which 121,562 were positive and 6,131 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 988 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among remake games based on player count.
9.4
121,562
6,131
988
players
3. Resident Evil
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil. Resident Evil is a survival horror, zombies and horror game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on January 19th 2015 has received 26,767 reviews of which 24,613 were positive and 2,154 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. While seeing 816 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among remake games based on player count.
9
24,613
2,154
816
players
4. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD, Spyro is back in the Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy! Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro™: Year of the Dragon. Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy is a 3d platformer, adventure and remake game developed by Toys for Bob and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on September 03rd 2019 has received 20,506 reviews of which 19,266 were positive and 1,240 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 287 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played remake games.
9.2
19,266
1,240
287
players
5. Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
Your favorite marsupial, Crash Bandicoot™, is back! He’s enhanced, entranced and ready-to-dance with the N. Sane Trilogy. Relive all your favorite moments in Crash Bandicoot™, Crash Bandicoot™ 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot™ 3: Warped, now in fully-remastered graphical glory! Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy is a 3d platformer, remake and platformer game developed by Vicarious Visions and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by Activision. Released on June 29th 2018 has received 18,034 reviews of which 16,702 were positive and 1,332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 274 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played remake games.
9.0
16,702
1,332
274
players
6. Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY IV makes its debut on PC! Lose yourself in this timeless tale of heroes, betrayal, love and redemption. Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake) is a rpg, jrpg and fantasy game developed by Square Enix and DotEmu SAS. and published by Square Enix. Released on September 17th 2014 has received 2,949 reviews of which 2,479 were positive and 470 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played remake games.
8.1
2,479
470
64
players
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a 3d platformer, adventure and cult classic game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 23rd 2020 has received 16,681 reviews of which 15,692 were positive and 989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played remake games.
9.2
15,692
989
62
players
8. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake)
FINAL FANTASY® III, one of the best-loved games from the epic RPG series, available on Steam. Final Fantasy III (3D Remake) is a rpg, jrpg and turn-based game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on May 27th 2014 has received 3,314 reviews of which 2,731 were positive and 583 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played remake games.
8.0
2,731
583
53
players
9. Trials of Mana
Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D. Trials of Mana is a rpg, jrpg and anime game developed and published by Square Enix. Released on April 24th 2020 has received 5,450 reviews of which 5,002 were positive and 448 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played remake games.
8.9
5,002
448
28
players
10. DuckTales: Remastered
DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike. DuckTales: Remastered is a platformer, adventure and remake game developed by WayForward and published by Capcom. Released on August 13th 2013 has received 7,381 reviews of which 6,472 were positive and 909 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played remake games.
8.5
6,472
909
28
players
Best deals on remake games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of remake games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted remake games.
1. Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Built from scratch, enjoy breathtaking visuals, enhanced audio and improved, deeper gameplay as New 'n' Tasty reignites the original Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee using the latest next-generation technology. Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is a puzzle-platformer, platformer and adventure game developed by Just Add Water (Developments) and Ltd. and published by Oddworld Inhabitants and Inc.. Released on February 25th 2015 has received 3,491 reviews of which 2,996 were positive and 495 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for remake category.
8.3
2,996
495
-98%
15.99€
0.40€
2. Panzer Dragoon: Remake
A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards! Panzer Dragoon: Remake is a action, adventure and casual game developed by MegaPixel Studio S. A. and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on September 25th 2020 has received 825 reviews of which 656 were positive and 169 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in remake games.
7.6
656
169
-98%
20.99€
0.43€
3. Outcast - Second Contact
Outcast – Second Contact is the complete remake of the cult title which sparked the open world, action-adventure genre. Take off on an exploration of Adelpha, an alien world as beautiful as it is dangerous, where your heroic journey places the fate of two worlds in your hands. Outcast - Second Contact is a adventure, action and open world game developed by Appeal Studios and published by Nacon. Released on November 14th 2017 has received 934 reviews of which 726 were positive and 208 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in remake games.
7.4
726
208
-97%
14.99€
0.47€
4. Death Rally
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever. Death Rally is a racing, action and remake game developed by Remedy Entertainment, Mountain Sheep and Cornfox & Brothers and published by Remedy Entertainment. Released on August 03rd 2012 has received 804 reviews of which 572 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for remake games.
6.8
572
232
-91%
9.99€
0.97€
5. Shadowgate
Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord. Shadowgate is a adventure, point & click and remake game developed and published by Zojoi. Released on August 21st 2014 has received 693 reviews of which 603 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for remake games.
8.2
603
90
-86%
14.99€
2.19€
6. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition
Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense. Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition is a adventure, point & click and mystery game developed by Phoenix Online Studios and Pinkerton Road Studio and published by Pinkerton Road Studio. Released on October 15th 2014 has received 1,093 reviews of which 994 were positive and 99 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for remake games.
8.6
994
99
-85%
19.99€
3.01€
7. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated
Are you ready, kids? The cult classic is back, faithfully remade in spongetastic splendor! Play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy and show the evil Plankton that crime pays even less than Mr. Krabs. SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is a 3d platformer, adventure and cult classic game developed by Purple Lamp and published by THQ Nordic. Released on June 23rd 2020 has received 16,681 reviews of which 15,692 were positive and 989 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for remake games.
9.2
15,692
989
-83%
29.99€
5.22€
8. Castle of Illusion
Mickey Mouse returns to star in Castle of Illusion, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic. Castle of Illusion is a platformer, adventure and remake game developed by SEGA Studios Australia and published by SEGA. Released on September 04th 2013 has received 3,921 reviews of which 3,556 were positive and 365 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for remake games.
8.7
3,556
365
-83%
12.99€
2.29€
9. Karateka
From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV). Karateka is a action, indie and strategy game developed by Liquid Entertainment and published by DotEmu. Released on December 03rd 2012 has received 371 reviews of which 262 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for remake games.
6.7
262
109
-78%
3.99€
0.89€
10. A Boy and His Blob
When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime. A Boy and His Blob is a adventure, puzzle-platformer and family friendly game developed by Abstraction Games and WayForward and published by Ziggurat. Released on January 19th 2016 has received 529 reviews of which 363 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for remake games.
6.6
363
166
-78%
9.99€
2.27€