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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GRANDIA HD Remaster
GRANDIA HD Remaster brings enhanced visuals to both gameplay and cinematic videos.
YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world
Takuya Arima receives a package from his supposedly deceased father. It contains the mysterious Reflector Device which allows the user to travel between parallel worlds. Takuya must unearth the mystery of his father's legacy to prevent a calamity threatening to envelop reality itself.
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.
FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED
The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns! This Steam® version features new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customise your gameplay experience.
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.
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires, the pivotal real-time strategy game that launched a 20-year legacy returns with modernized gameplay, all-new 4K visuals, 8-person multiplayer battles and a host of other new features. Welcome back to history.
Metal Wolf Chaos XD
Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a modernized re-release of FromSoftware's 2004 mech shooter with upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays.
Toki
The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!
Quake II RTX
Quake II RTX is a cutting-edge, ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic, by NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios. Global lighting effects, including realistic reflections, refraction, shadows, ambient occlusion and global illumination are a result of the path-traced simulation of light.
S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster
S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster is the new edition of the challenging classic strategy game S.W.I.N.E! The filthiest of all wars between the Rabbit and the Pig armies is a sophisticated real-time strategy with completely revised textures, detailed unit models, a 16:9 adapted interface.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must face the ambitious Ryuji Goda, the Dragon of Kansai, in an all-out war between two rival yakuza clans. An extreme recreation of one of Yakuza’s most beloved entries, now in stunning 4K and unlocked framerates. There can be only one dragon.
Yakuza Kiwami
SEGA’s critically-acclaimed entry that started a legend. Become Kazuma Kiryu, an up-and-coming yakuza who takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss, only to emerge from prison ten years later to a changed world. Remastered from the ground up, now in 4K and uncapped framerates on PC.
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.
Onimusha: Warlords
Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!
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The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED]
The Eternal Castle [REMASTERED] is a remake of the original "ETERNAL CASTLE" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design.
Katamari Damacy REROLL
The beloved roll-em-up game returns with fully updated graphics, completely recreated cutscenes and in full HD!
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.
ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS / アヌビス ゾーン・オブ・エンダーズ : マーズ
ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!
The Bard's Tale Trilogy
The Bard's Tale Trilogy is a complete remaster of the iconic series that helped define the RPG genre. Featuring updated graphics and optional quality of life gameplay features, this is the ideal way to experience the dungeon crawling challenge that made the original games beloved classics.
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.
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!
Ultimate Racing 2D
The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
For bikers, there are two types of speed races: the Isle of Man TT and the rest. No race is more difficult. Take up the challenge of the legendary Snaefell Mountain course: all 37.73 miles faithfully reproduced with the champions and their bikes.
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 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for remake games.
6.8
572
232
-96%
9.99€
0.41€
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€
5.21€
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€