Best Arena Shooter 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 arena shooter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free arena shooter games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Fistful of Frags
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.
Drunken Robot Pornography
Bullet-hell, boss-battle, first-person shooter, with giant-robots, martinis and jetpacks. YES. Drink the cocktails. Fight the titans. Make your own Titans. Drink your friend's cocktails.
Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter, shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game.
Rise of the Triad
Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.
ShootMania Storm
ShootMania the FPS “Powered By Players”ShootMania Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania, ShootMania Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you...
Titan Attacks!
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Quake 4
As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.
Monday Night Combat
Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!
Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood
Foreign Legion: Buckets of Blood is a cartoon-style third-person shooter. You take the role of a last-standing hard-boiled Legionnaire taking on an entire rebel army. A small campaign with various objectives, such as defending civilians, escorting a tourist bus and a mass-chicken-murder map.
Alien Shooter
The endless darkness and the somber, long passages of a military complex have become the abode of evil, thousands of blood-thirsty creatures fill its offices, storehouses and mysterious laboratories. About 1,000 monsters on each map, showing up to 100 monsters simultaneously on one playing screen.
Quake III Arena
The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.
Quake II
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
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.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
Painkiller: Black Edition
Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.
Deathmatch Classic
Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.
Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)
Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!
Most played arena shooter games on Steam
Take a look at the top arena shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. Quake Live
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena. Quake Live is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on September 17th 2014 has received 15,377 reviews of which 13,303 were positive and 2,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played arena shooter game, thanks to its 325 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
13,303
2,074
325
players
2. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay. Grapples Galore is a free to play, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by Zoteling. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 6,229 reviews of which 5,583 were positive and 646 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 260 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arena shooter games based on player count.
8.7
5,583
646
260
players
3. God Of Weapons
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory. God Of Weapons is a action roguelike, inventory management and rpg game developed by Archmage Labs and published by Archmage Games Studio. Released on September 12th 2023 has received 4,573 reviews of which 3,888 were positive and 685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 246 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arena shooter games based on player count.
8.2
3,888
685
246
players
4. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 246 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
7.3
28,297
10,068
246
players
5. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode. MADNESS: Project Nexus is a gore, beat 'em up and hack and slash game developed and published by GIBBING TREE and LLC. Released on September 29th 2021 has received 15,798 reviews of which 15,360 were positive and 438 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 208 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.5
15,360
438
208
players
6. Nova Drift
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void. Nova Drift is a action roguelike, arena shooter and bullet hell game developed by Chimeric and published by Pixeljam. Released on August 12th 2024 has received 13,985 reviews of which 13,393 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 178 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.3
13,393
592
178
players
7. Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. Splitgate is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by 1047 Games. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 111,740 reviews of which 102,336 were positive and 9,404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 145 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.0
102,336
9,404
145
players
8. Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills! Redmatch 2 is a fps, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Rugbug Redfern. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 18,351 reviews of which 17,121 were positive and 1,230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 134 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.1
17,121
1,230
134
players
9. TOXIKK™
FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts. TOXIKK™ is a fps, action and free to play game developed by Reakktor Studios and published by Schwiezer System GmbH. Released on September 10th 2016 has received 5,811 reviews of which 4,485 were positive and 1,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 124 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
7.5
4,485
1,326
124
players
10. Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way. Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok is a action roguelike, bullet hell and rogue-lite game developed and published by Noxfall Studios. Released on April 26th 2024 has received 5,957 reviews of which 5,280 were positive and 677 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.6
5,280
677
98
players
Best deals on arena shooter games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of arena shooter games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted arena shooter games.
1. Fashion Police Squad
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice! Fashion Police Squad is a boomer shooter, fps and arena shooter game developed by Mopeful Games and published by No More Robots. Released on August 15th 2022 has received 1,382 reviews of which 1,216 were positive and 166 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for arena shooter category.
8.4
1,216
166
-98%
19.50€
0.41€
2. AMID EVIL
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL. AMID EVIL is a old school, boomer shooter and arena shooter game developed by Indefatigable and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on June 20th 2019 has received 7,157 reviews of which 6,709 were positive and 448 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in arena shooter games.
9.1
6,709
448
-95%
19.49€
0.98€
3. Tesla vs Lovecraft
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror! Tesla vs Lovecraft is a top-down shooter, lovecraftian and arena shooter game developed and published by 10tons Ltd. Released on January 26th 2018 has received 1,198 reviews of which 1,077 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in arena shooter games.
8.5
1,077
121
-93%
14.79€
1.04€
4. CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed and published by Hyperstrange. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 469 reviews of which 362 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
7.3
362
107
-93%
2.99€
0.21€
5. Ziggurat 2
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment. Ziggurat 2 is a fps, rogue-lite and shooter game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,390 reviews of which 1,260 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
8.6
1,260
130
-91%
21.99€
2.07€
6. Titan Attacks!
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new... Titan Attacks! is a arena shooter, side scroller and bullet hell game developed and published by Puppygames. Released on February 03rd 2012 has received 968 reviews of which 877 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
8.6
877
91
-91%
10.79€
1.06€
7. Boomerang X
Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom. Boomerang X is a arena shooter, fast-paced and first-person game developed by DANG! and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 08th 2021 has received 1,227 reviews of which 1,174 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
9.0
1,174
53
-89%
19.50€
2.26€
8. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10.
7.3
28,297
10,068
9. Rollerdrome
Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other. Rollerdrome is a action, sports and shooter game developed by Roll7 and published by 2K. Released on August 16th 2022 has received 2,089 reviews of which 1,891 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
8.7
1,891
198
-87%
29.99€
4.06€
10. X Invader
X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers! X Invader is a shoot 'em up, arena shooter and action roguelike game developed and published by ALLAF GAMES. Released on August 12th 2024 has received 562 reviews of which 434 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for arena shooter games.
7.3
434
128
-86%
4.99€
0.72€
Free arena shooter games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play arena shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play arena shooter games.
1. Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay. Grapples Galore is a free to play, multiplayer and physics game developed and published by Zoteling. Released on February 07th 2025 has received 6,229 reviews of which 5,583 were positive and 646 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 260 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free arena shooter games on Steam.
8.7
5,583
646
260
players
2. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 246, this arena shooter game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free arena shooter games on Steam.
7.3
28,297
10,068
246
players
3. Splitgate
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat. Splitgate is a free to play, fps and multiplayer game developed and published by 1047 Games. Released on May 24th 2019 has received 111,740 reviews of which 102,336 were positive and 9,404 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 145, this arena shooter game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free arena shooter games on Steam.
9.0
102,336
9,404
145
players
4. Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills! Redmatch 2 is a fps, multiplayer and free to play game developed and published by Rugbug Redfern. Released on June 24th 2021 has received 18,351 reviews of which 17,121 were positive and 1,230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 134 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free arena shooter games on Steam.
9.1
17,121
1,230
134
players
5. TOXIKK™
FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts. TOXIKK™ is a fps, action and free to play game developed by Reakktor Studios and published by Schwiezer System GmbH. Released on September 10th 2016 has received 5,811 reviews of which 4,485 were positive and 1,326 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 124 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free arena shooter games on Steam.
7.5
4,485
1,326
124
players
6. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game! The Braves is a action roguelike, arena shooter and rogue-lite game developed by 101XP GAME STUDIOS and published by 101XP. Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,643 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free arena shooter games on Steam.
6.9
1,170
473
78
players
7. Fistful of Frags
Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry. Fistful of Frags is a pvp, arena shooter and fps game developed and published by Fistful of Frags Team. Released on May 09th 2014 has received 36,262 reviews of which 33,130 were positive and 3,132 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free arena shooter games on Steam.
9.0
33,130
3,132
73
players
8. Paint Warfare
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches Paint Warfare is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by bananadev.. Released on March 06th 2022 has received 1,704 reviews of which 1,462 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free arena shooter games on Steam.
8.2
1,462
242
16
players
9. Hyper Dash
Hyper Dash is a free VR multiplayer team based shooter. Make smart use of Dashing, Sprinting, Walking and Rail Grinding to get around the arenas and win in a variety of gamemodes like; Payload, Domination, Control Point, (Team) Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Elimination & Ball. Hyper Dash is a arena shooter, fps and pvp game developed and published by Triangle Factory. Released on February 25th 2021 has received 347 reviews of which 307 were positive and 40 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free arena shooter games on Steam.
8.2
307
40
9
players
10. World Boss
LazarBeam and Fresh present WORLD BOSS. Fast, fluid FPS gameplay. Millions of builds. Non-stop 14-player mayhem. Download NOW for FREE! World Boss is a arena shooter, fps and free to play game developed and published by PlaySide. Released on June 26th 2023 has received 3,682 reviews of which 2,525 were positive and 1,157 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free arena shooter games on Steam.
6.7
2,525
1,157
7
players