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Best Remake Games

Top 50 of 155 qualifying games — tagged Remake (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (2020) Indie · Adventure · Point & Click · $12.99 + creative outside-the-box puzzle design 43+ funny, heartfelt meta narrative 32− frustrating, thin gameplay sections 6 97.7%26,132 reviews 2 Resident Evil 4 (2023) Horror · Action · Survival Horror · $39.99 + smooth, satisfying combat mechanics 53+ gripping story and memorable characters 26− slow gunplay and frustrating encounters 6 97.4%279,779 reviews 3 TY the Tasmanian Tiger (2016) 3D Platformer · Collectathon · Platformer · $14.99 97.8%2,734 reviews 4 Resident Evil 2 (2019) Zombies · Survival Horror · Horror · $39.99 + tense puzzles, combat, resource management 64+ engaging story and characters 23− frustrating, uneven challenge 8 97.0%224,180 reviews 5 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014) Action Roguelike · Rogue-like · Indie · $14.99 + addictive item synergies and varied runs 42+ varied runs with endless returns 31− unfair RNG and frustrating boss design 9 96.8%464,235 reviews 6 The Curse of Monkey Island (2018) Point & Click · 1990's · Adventure · $6.99 + hilarious dialogue and memorable characters 25+ clever point-and-click puzzles 21− illogical, convoluted puzzles 10 97.1%3,088 reviews 7 Day of the Tentacle Remastered (2016) Point & Click · Adventure · Classic · $14.99 + Funny, witty writing and dialogue 23+ Excellent remaster preserving original charm 22− Puzzle solutions unintuitive and convoluted 5 96.9%4,731 reviews 8 Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (2026) RPG · JRPG · Story Rich · $59.99 + Emotional sequel story and characters 34+ Fluid, deep combat systems 19− Unfair regional pricing 9 97.0%3,522 reviews 9 Age of Empires II (Retired) (2013) Strategy · RTS · Medieval · $19.99 + timeless strategic fun 75+ lasting variety across repeated play 11− poor value beside Definitive Edition 5 95.8%102,955 reviews 10 Rusty Lake Hotel (2016) Puzzle · Point & Click · Indie · $1.99 + Creative and engaging puzzle design 64+ Distinctive macabre visual atmosphere 43− Moon logic and arbitrary puzzle solutions 9 96.0%10,633 reviews 11 Mark of the Ninja: Remastered (2018) Stealth · Ninja · 2D · $19.99 + Smooth tactical stealth gameplay 44+ Gorgeous stylish visuals and animations 20− Desires more length or content 5 96.1%6,947 reviews 12 The Forgotten City (2021) Adventure · Time Travel · Mystery · $24.99 + Captivating narrative with meaningful characters 81+ Detective gameplay rewards curiosity and exploration 48− Dated graphics and awkward animations 10 95.8%13,735 reviews 13 DOOM (2016) FPS · Gore · Action · $19.99 + Fast, satisfying demon-slaying combat 81+ Strong visuals and art direction 34− Slow, repetitive, shallow combat 5 95.5%221,852 reviews 14 PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX+ (2013) Arcade · Retro · Classic · $9.99 + Fast, addictive, highly satisfying 76+ Vibrant trippy neon visuals 17− Outdated menus missing options 6 95.5%8,261 reviews 15 Black Mesa (2020) FPS · Remake · Action · $19.99 + modernized combat and level design 40+ stunning modernized graphics and Xen 31− repetitive, clunky extended Xen 9 95.0%144,968 reviews 16 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (2019) Strategy · RTS · City Builder · $34.99 + timeless deep RTS gameplay 89+ enormous campaign and mode selection 16− brutal learning curve 8 94.9%182,809 reviews 17 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (2009) Point & Click · Adventure · Comedy · $9.99 + Clever puzzles with iconic sword-fighting 29+ Hilarious writing with witty dialogue 29− Clunky controls and interface 5 95.3%6,271 reviews 18 FINAL FANTASY (2021) JRPG · RPG · Turn-Based Combat · $11.99 + simple, fun, engaging gameplay 68+ memorable, standout soundtrack 11− frequent encounters, unbalanced bosses 13 95.2%8,785 reviews 19 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter (2025) JRPG · RPG · Adventure · $59.99 + Strong character-driven writing 51+ Deep hybrid combat 45− Very slow opening 13 95.1%5,388 reviews 20 Rise of Nations: Extended Edition (2014) Strategy · RTS · Classic · $19.99 + nation progression through historical ages 77+ timeless appeal across many decades 9− franchise abandoned no modern support 12 94.7%15,976 reviews 21 Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge (2010) Point & Click · Adventure · Comedy · $9.99 + Beautiful remastered graphics 16+ Logical puzzles and clever sequencing 15− Obscure puzzles requiring hints 13 95.1%3,035 reviews 22 Resident Evil 4 (2005) (2014) Inventory Management · Survival Horror · Action · $19.99 + timeless satisfying combat and design 82+ memorable characters and campy writing 21− stiff aiming and awkward controls 8 94.2%99,191 reviews 23 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (2014) Open World · Action · Martial Arts · $19.99 + satisfying hand-to-hand combat 52+ compelling undercover cop drama 45− weak gunplay and repetitive missions 13 94.1%80,419 reviews 24 Sid Meier's Pirates! (2005) Pirates · Open World · RPG · $9.99 + addictive, sandbox-style gameplay 107+ excellent value at low price 11− repetitive gameplay and pacing 22 94.5%7,611 reviews 25 The Bard's Tale Trilogy (2018) RPG · Dungeon Crawler · Classic · $14.99 + Updated classic visuals 13+ Satisfying dungeon crawling 12− Grindy, repetitive dungeon gameplay 7 94.9%1,561 reviews 26 Sonic Mania (2017) Great Soundtrack · 2D · Platformer · $19.99 + classic Sonic speed and level design 29+ stylish pixel art and animation 9− confusing, slow, annoying stages 9 93.9%28,936 reviews 27 SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated (2020) 3D Platformer · Adventure · Cult Classic · $29.99 + Fun and engaging platforming 66+ Vibrant visuals and colorful aesthetic 16− Various technical glitches and bugs 13 93.9%18,228 reviews 28 Sam & Max Save the World (2020) Adventure · Point & Click · Puzzle · $19.99 + Absurd, consistently funny character writing 43+ Logical, satisfying point-and-click puzzles 34− Puzzles often require walkthroughs 9 94.3%2,085 reviews 29 Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2019) 3D Platformer · Adventure · Remake · $39.99 + fun relaxing collect-a-thon platforming 63+ vibrant remastered graphics designs 27− broken physics above 30FPS 12 93.5%22,418 reviews 30 Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (2024) 3D Platformer · Action-Adventure · Remake · $39.99 + paint-and-thinner platforming mechanics 25+ beautiful Disney-inspired environments 17− missable collectibles and irreversible progress 6 94.2%1,726 reviews 31 Age of Mythology: Extended Edition (2014) Strategy · Mythology · RTS · $29.99 + fun strategic mythological RTS systems 70+ engaging campaigns and memorable characters 8− launch crashes and terrain glitches 7 93.3%36,344 reviews 32 Ys: The Oath in Felghana (2012) Action · Great Soundtrack · RPG · $14.99 + fast, refined action combat 34+ simple but compelling story 24− overwhelming boss difficulty 20 93.8%2,147 reviews 33 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town (2020) Farming Sim · Simulation · Casual · $39.99 + Relaxing, addictive farming mechanics 44+ Nostalgic callback to the original 22− Shallow content with tedious pacing 7 93.4%5,780 reviews 34 Katamari Damacy REROLL (2018) Great Soundtrack · Casual · Colorful · $29.99 + Rolling and collecting purely satisfies 71+ Masterpiece soundtrack genuinely transcendent 23− Awkward controls demand patient mastery 25 93.3%6,690 reviews 35 Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009) FPS · Action · Shooter · $14.99 + Fast horde combat with weapon variety 39+ Great remaster with vibrant levels 11− Repetitive gameplay with limited enemy variety 6 93.0%9,067 reviews 36 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (2024) JRPG · Tactical RPG · Party-Based RPG · $49.99 + open-ended non-linear freedom 31+ inheritance and class building 14− disposable hollow characters 7 93.2%4,825 reviews 37 Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (2009) Adventure · Point & Click · Classic · $5.99 93.7%1,563 reviews 38 STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R (2023) RPG · JRPG · Pixel Graphics · $49.99 + Engaging combat and systems 68+ Beautiful HD-2D visuals 27− Boring or unengaging combat 11 93.1%4,027 reviews 39 Broken Sword: Director's Cut (2009) (2010) Adventure · Point & Click · Puzzle · Free + Mystery, humor, memorable characters 33+ Engaging puzzles and adventure mechanics 21− Overstuffed, rushed narrative 7 93.2%2,865 reviews 40 Cave Story+ (2011) Platformer · Metroidvania · Indie · $14.99 + tight mechanics and engaging exploration 35+ continuous updates with new features 24− cryptic secrets requiring guide lookups 7 92.8%8,378 reviews 41 FINAL FANTASY III (2021) RPG · JRPG · Singleplayer · $17.99 + Job-system variety and experimentation 50+ Flexible job swapping and leveling 18− Forced jobs and heavy grinding 16 93.2%2,880 reviews 42 Metro 2033 Redux (2014) Post-apocalyptic · FPS · Atmospheric · $19.99 + dark immersive story and worldbuilding 51+ oppressive Metro atmosphere and visuals 47− clunky stealth and enemy encounters 11 92.3%143,477 reviews 43 Ys Origin (2012) RPG · JRPG · Great Soundtrack · $19.99 + Fast, engaging combat 34+ Engaging Ys lore and stories 14− Brutal boss encounters 11 93.0%3,670 reviews 44 Thimbleweed Park (2017) Adventure · Point & Click · Pixel Graphics · $19.99 + engaging puzzles and quirky characters 38+ engaging mystery with witty writing 24− disappointing or underwhelming ending 12 92.9%4,236 reviews 45 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) Open World · RPG · Adventure · $39.99 + open-world freedom and immersive exploration 45+ varied playthroughs and endless modding 26− dated combat and repetitive vanilla play 9 92.2%378,226 reviews 46 Baldi's Basics Classic Remastered (2022) Horror · Stealth · Retro · Free + Free content worth playing 5+ Fun modes and strategic depth 5− Punishing, RNG-heavy difficulty 28 92.4%17,710 reviews 47 Resident Evil (2015) Survival Horror · Zombies · Horror · $19.99 + engaging puzzles and resource management 67+ stunning atmospheric pre-rendered mansion 20− clunky controls and camera shifts 24 92.3%37,144 reviews 48 Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition (2013) RPG · Fantasy · Dungeons & Dragons · $19.99 + engaging and rewarding gameplay experience 37+ compelling narrative and character depth 15− clunky mechanics, excessive random encounters 11 92.4%18,163 reviews 49 Destroy All Humans! (2020) Action · Adventure · Villain Protagonist · $29.99 + Chaotic satisfying destruction fun 44+ Modernized fantastic visual polish 14− Unbalanced too hard or easy 6 92.3%11,518 reviews 50 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (2018) 3D Platformer · Remake · Platformer · $15.99 + Faithful, fun classic update 50+ Vibrant faithful visual refresh 20− Unfair punishing difficulty spikes 18 92.0%22,353 reviews