Free to Play Retro Games on Steam
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1. RetroArch
RetroArch is an open source and cross platform frontend/framework for emulators, game engines, video games, media players and other applications RetroArch is a game developed and published by . Released on May 27th 2022 has received 8,063 reviews of which 7,224 were positive and 839 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played retro game, thanks to its 618 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.7
7,224
839
618
players
2. 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! Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered is a game developed and published by . Released on October 21st 2022 has received 12,662 reviews of which 11,719 were positive and 943 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 106 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among retro games based on player count.
9.0
11,719
943
106
players
3. Pinball FX
Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved. Get the highest score on tables inspired by the biggest brands in entertainment. New tables arrive frequently! Pinball FX is a game developed and published by . Released on April 13th 2023 has received 2,185 reviews of which 1,540 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played retro games.
6.9
1,540
645
71
players
4. 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 game developed and published by . Released on September 28th 2023 has received 2,150 reviews of which 2,067 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played retro games.
9.2
2,067
83
22
players
5. Death Rally (Classic)
You start out from the bottom of the ranking list. Your objective: earn money in the fast-paced battle races. Fight hard for each precious championship point. Fellow competitors are showering you in a constant hail of bullets. Each race is deadly contest - a matter of life or death. Death Rally (Classic) is a game developed and published by . Released on May 05th 2014 has received 761 reviews of which 693 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played retro games.
8.6
693
68
9
players
6. Halls of Torment: Prelude
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive? Halls of Torment: Prelude is a game developed and published by . Released on March 09th 2023 has received 1,372 reviews of which 1,280 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played retro games.
8.8
1,280
92
5
players
7. You Have to Win the Game
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic. You Have to Win the Game is a game developed and published by . Released on May 06th 2014 has received 5,675 reviews of which 5,271 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played retro games.
9.0
5,271
404
3
players
8. Tanks: The Crusades
A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor. Tanks: The Crusades is a game developed and published by . Released on June 24th 2021 has received 704 reviews of which 662 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played retro games.
8.8
662
42
3
players
9. Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you. Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) is a game developed and published by . It has received 1,471 reviews of which 1,366 were positive and 105 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played retro games.
8.8
1,366
105
2
players
10. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s). Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt is a game developed and published by . Released on January 01st 2016 has received 2,862 reviews of which 2,799 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played retro games.
9.3
2,799
63
1
players
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