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 July 19th 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 344 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.5
13,303
2,074
344
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 249 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
249
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 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. While seeing 222 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
222
players
4. 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 6,512 reviews of which 5,835 were positive and 677 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 196 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.7
5,835
677
196
players
5. 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 18,665 reviews of which 17,402 were positive and 1,263 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 149 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.1
17,402
1,263
149
players
6. 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 147 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.5
15,360
438
147
players
7. 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. With 126 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.3
13,393
592
126
players
8. 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. With 110 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
7.5
4,485
1,326
110
players
9. 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 game developed and published by . 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 105 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
9.0
102,336
9,404
105
players
10. 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. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played arena shooter games.
8.5
2,436
330
94
players