Most Played Boomer Shooter Games on Steam

Take a look at the top boomer shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more boomer shooter titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best boomer shooter games.

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1. ULTRAKILL

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a game developed and published by . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 169,751 reviews of which 165,867 were positive and 3,884 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played boomer shooter game, thanks to its 2,104 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
165,867
3,884

2,104
players

2. CULTIC

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter. CULTIC is a game developed and published by . Released on October 13th 2022 has received 6,790 reviews of which 6,672 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 119 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among boomer shooter games based on player count.
9.5
6,672
118

119
players

3. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a game developed and published by . Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 15,030 reviews of which 13,676 were positive and 1,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 116 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among boomer shooter games based on player count.
8.9
13,676
1,354

116
players

4. 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 II is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 9,228 reviews of which 8,821 were positive and 407 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.3
8,821
407

80
players

5. DUSK

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends. DUSK is a game developed and published by . Released on December 10th 2018 has received 23,469 reviews of which 22,830 were positive and 639 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.5
22,830
639

77
players

6. Vampire Hunters

To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS. Vampire Hunters is a game developed and published by . Released on October 30th 2024 has received 1,519 reviews of which 1,375 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.6
1,375
144

75
players

7. FUMES

Arm your vehicle with deadly weapons and roam endless wastelands in this fast-paced single-player car combat game. Collect upgrades for your car to melt enemies and giant bosses in this bizarre world. Retro vibe. Retro cars. Retro gameplay! FUMES is a game developed and published by . Released on July 28th 2025 has received 1,327 reviews of which 1,279 were positive and 48 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.1
1,279
48

44
players

8. POSTAL: Brain Damaged

POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind. POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a game developed and published by . Released on June 09th 2022 has received 8,470 reviews of which 8,109 were positive and 361 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.3
8,109
361

42
players

9. Bloodshed

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action! Bloodshed is a game developed and published by . Released on May 22nd 2025 has received 718 reviews of which 618 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.1
618
100

33
players

10. Beyond Citadel

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath. Beyond Citadel is a game developed and published by . Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 2,244 reviews of which 2,169 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.2
2,169
75

25
players