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 September 13th 2025. Want to explore even more arena shooter titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best arena shooter games.
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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 game developed and published by . 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 282 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
13,303
2,074
282
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 game developed and published by . 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. While seeing 220 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among arena shooter games based on player count.
7.3
28,297
10,068
220
players
3. 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 game developed and published by . Released on February 07th 2025 has received 7,042 reviews of which 6,330 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 172 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among arena shooter games based on player count.
8.7
6,330
712
172
players
4. Noobs Are Coming
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op! Noobs Are Coming is a game developed and published by . Released on July 15th 2025 has received 456 reviews of which 415 were positive and 41 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 152 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.5
415
41
152
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 game developed and published by . 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 151 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
151
players
6. Bounty of One
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat! Bounty of One is a game developed and published by . Released on September 08th 2023 has received 2,766 reviews of which 2,436 were positive and 330 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 127 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.5
2,436
330
127
players
7. Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills! Redmatch 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on June 24th 2021 has received 19,309 reviews of which 17,976 were positive and 1,333 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 116 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.1
17,976
1,333
116
players
8. 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 game developed and published by . 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. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.2
3,888
685
108
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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
7.5
4,485
1,326
90
players
10. 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 game developed and published by . 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.3
13,393
592
87
players
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