Best 1990's 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 1990's games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free 1990's games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Caravaneer 2
A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter.
Tiny Toy Tanks
In Tiny Toy Tanks you are in control of a small blue tank. Your Goal is to destroy all the opposing tanks in 40+ hand crafted levels. Opposing tanks have different AI with different strengths and weaknesses. Moreover, every level has many other mechanics like TNT, Magnets and more.
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!
Shakedown: Hawaii
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition.
9 Monkeys of Shaolin
The true rebirth of iconic beat 'em up genre in vein of old-school video games! As a simple Chinese fisherman Wei Cheng you have to avenge the death of your friends and family slaughtered in a pirate raid at your peaceful village.
Interstate Drifter 1999
Drift between the states, collect bits, beat rivals and get a high score.
Hotshot Racing
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.
Progressbar95
Progressbar95 is a unique indie game with a strong nostalgic vibe. It turns vintage GUI elements like panels, buttons and icons into game elements! Simple and addictive gameplay based on dozens of mini-games and puzzles. The game will make you smile!
My Village Life
My Village Life is a open world village simulator vehicle driving game.
Dread X Collection 2
Explore 12 horror games made in 10 days connected by a meta narrative experience you didn't expect. Step into a world of darkness and discover the secrets you didn't know were right beneath the surface. Find the tapes and unlock the mystery inside the Dread X Collection 2.
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.
Hashiriya Drifter-Online Drift Racing Multiplayer (DRIFT/DRAG/RACING)
Drift Online Multiplayer Game - The game inspired by oldschool street drifting in early japan with deep custiomization and ability to build a car from scratch! Dismountable chassis and suspension! Realistic car damage! Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
Baldi's Basics Plus
Baldi's Basics® Plus is an active stealth roguelike that parodies cheap '90s edutainment with a subtle horror twist! Play Hide & Seek with Baldi as he chases you through procedurally generated levels while using your surroundings, items, and game knowledge to shift chaos in your favor.
Space Simulation Toolkit
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
Command & Conquer™ Remastered Collection
Command & Conquer and Red Alert are both remastered in 4K by the former Westwood Studios team members. Includes all 3 expansions, rebuilt multiplayer, a modernized UI, Map Editor, bonus footage gallery, and over 7 hours of remastered music.
Chex Quest HD
Travel to the remote planet of Bazoik to free galactic citizens from the evil cereal-eating Flemoids! Venture deep into the caverns of Bazoik, using an array of "zorching" devices to send these nefarious foes back to their home dimension!
VirtuaVerse
VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.
Delores: A Thimbleweed Park Mini-Adventure
Delores is back home and working as a photographer for the Nickel News. Thimbleweed Park hasn’t changed at all in the year she’s been away… or has it? Sample Ron Gilbert’s new adventure game engine in this free prototype that uses “found art” from the award-winning Thimbleweed Park.
DOOM 64
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.
Murder by Numbers
Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!Most played 1990's games on Steam
Take a look at the top 1990's games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a lgbtq+, choices matter and female protagonist game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on February 18th 2025 has received 2,284 reviews of which 2,110 were positive and 174 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played 1990's game, thanks to its 1,967 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
2,110
174
1,967
players
2. Half-Life
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world. Half-Life is a fps, classic and 1990's game developed and published by Valve. Released on November 19th 1998 has received 146,723 reviews of which 141,651 were positive and 5,072 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 673 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among 1990's games based on player count.
9.5
141,651
5,072
673
players
3. DOOM + DOOM II
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product. DOOM + DOOM II is a fps, classic and 1990's game developed by id Software and Nightdive Studios and published by Bethesda. Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 24,239 reviews of which 23,347 were positive and 892 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 298 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among 1990's games based on player count.
9.4
23,347
892
298
players
4. Road 96 🛣️
Hitchhike your way to freedom in this crazy procedurally generated road trip. No one's road is the same! Road 96 🛣️ is a first-person, colorful and 1990's game developed by Digixart and published by Deep Silver. Released on August 16th 2021 has received 20,941 reviews of which 19,218 were positive and 1,723 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 109 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.0
19,218
1,723
109
players
5. Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original. Quake is a fps, classic and action game developed by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 14,250 reviews of which 13,777 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.4
13,777
473
87
players
6. DOOM 64
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now. DOOM 64 is a action, fps and classic game developed by id Software and Nightdive Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 7,598 reviews of which 7,108 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played 1990's games.
9.1
7,108
490
35
players
7. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is a fps, classic and action game developed by Nerve Software, Gearbox Software and LLC and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on October 11th 2016 has received 5,571 reviews of which 4,709 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.2
4,709
862
35
players
8. Touge Shakai
Touge Shakai (Mountain Pass Society) is an online Touge Racing Game based on Japanese car culture in the 90s. With an emphasis on balance between realism and fun gameplay, the physics are tailored for competitive drift racing, while giving a challenge to all players. Touge Shakai is a early access, racing and 1990's game developed and published by Raiyon Studios Pte Ltd. Released on January 07th 2023 has received 965 reviews of which 834 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.2
834
131
35
players
9. FACEMINER
Build a biometric data harvesting empire from scratch in FACEMINER, the hardcore thriller clicker set in 1999. Classify data, upgrade mining infrastructure, and scale up your A.I. surveillance empire to obscene ends in this creepy narrative-driven incremental management sim with a dystopian twist. FACEMINER is a clicker, simulation and 1990's game developed by Wristwork and published by Wristwork Ltd. Released on February 27th 2025 has received 432 reviews of which 395 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.5
395
37
29
players
10. Last Call BBS
Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy! Last Call BBS is a puzzle, retro and automation game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,378 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played 1990's games.
8.8
1,275
103
28
players
Best deals on 1990's games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of 1990's games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted 1990's games.
1. Last Call BBS
Boot up your Z5 Powerlance and dial into Last Call BBS, the last game from Zachtronics! The Barkeep’s loaded up his retro computer with a full set of puzzle games for you to download and play. No need to worry about copy protection, they’re all fully cracked and ready to enjoy! Last Call BBS is a puzzle, retro and automation game developed and published by Zachtronics. Released on August 03rd 2022 has received 1,378 reviews of which 1,275 were positive and 103 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for 1990's category.
8.8
1,275
103
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. Arcade Paradise
Manage profits, pick up gum, do the laundry and get coin to unlock arcade units and flip the family laundromat business to become an Arcade Paradise! Arcade Paradise is a adventure, arcade and management game developed by Nosebleed Interactive and published by Wired Productions. Released on August 11th 2022 has received 1,708 reviews of which 1,394 were positive and 314 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in 1990's games.
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1,394
314
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
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 6,224 reviews of which 5,843 were positive and 381 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in 1990's games.
9.1
5,843
381
-89%
9.09€
1.00€
4. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way. Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour is a fps, classic and action game developed by Nerve Software, Gearbox Software and LLC and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on October 11th 2016 has received 5,571 reviews of which 4,709 were positive and 862 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
8.2
4,709
862
-87%
20.38€
2.65€
5. The Curse of Monkey Island
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit? The Curse of Monkey Island is a point & click, 1990's and adventure game developed by LucasArts and published by LucasArts, Lucasfilm and Disney. Released on March 22nd 2018 has received 2,706 reviews of which 2,628 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
9.3
2,628
78
-85%
6.67€
1.00€
6. The Big Con
Hustle your way across ‘90s America as a runaway teen con artist. Choose how to make your scratch as you don disguises, pick pockets, and rip people off in this comedic crime-filled adventure. Experience the totally rad '90s in all its plaid and payphone glory! The Big Con is a 1990's, crime and comedy game developed by Mighty Yell and published by Skybound Games. Released on August 31st 2021 has received 867 reviews of which 816 were positive and 51 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
8.8
816
51
-84%
14.63€
2.34€
7. Flashback
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back! Flashback is a adventure, action and platformer game developed by Paul Cuisset and published by Microids. Released on February 28th 2019 has received 551 reviews of which 431 were positive and 120 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
7.4
431
120
-84%
9.75€
1.56€
8. 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! PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC is a 3d platformer, family friendly and 1990's game developed by NOW PRODUCTION and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on August 25th 2022 has received 1,389 reviews of which 1,287 were positive and 102 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
8.8
1,287
102
-80%
29.65€
5.93€
9. Wolfenstein 3D
World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way. Wolfenstein 3D is a fps, retro and world war ii game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 3,876 reviews of which 3,620 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
9.0
3,620
256
-79%
5.05€
1.06€
10. DOOM 64
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now. DOOM 64 is a action, fps and classic game developed by id Software and Nightdive Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 7,598 reviews of which 7,108 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 76% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for 1990's games.
9.1
7,108
490
-76%
4.92€
1.18€
Free 1990's games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play 1990's games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play 1990's games.
1. Exoblast
Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower! Exoblast is a retro, arcade and pixel graphics game developed and published by Dreamirl. Released on January 31st 2022 has received 314 reviews of which 251 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free 1990's games on Steam.
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