Best Boss Rush 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 boss rush games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals boss rush games are available at the bottom of the page.

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NanoApostle

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.

Price -30% 13.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 12 Sep 2024

Perennial Order

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 05 Sep 2024

Eldest Souls

Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.

Price 19.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 29 Jul 2021

Tribes of Midgard

A vibrant blend of survival and action RPG for 1-10 players! Craft legendary items, grow your home base and embark on an epic journey through procedural realms to face towering creatures hel-bent on unleashing Ragnarök. Valhalla can wait, Einherjar!

Price -80% 3.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 27 Jul 2021

ITTA

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Price -82% 2.61€
Rating 8.3
Release 22 Apr 2020

Raindancer

Awoken from death by The Rain itself, Bramble is tasked with bringing an end to the leaders of three rival tribes, and purifying their corruption against nature.

Price 0.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 30 Oct 2019

The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!

Price 11.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 14 Feb 2018

Furi

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Price -79% 4.26€
Rating 8.9
Release 05 Jul 2016

The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Price 8.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 19 Jan 2016

Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Price 14.79€
Rating 7.6
Release 29 Sep 2015

Titan Souls

Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.

Price -91% 1.31€
Rating 7.7
Release 14 Apr 2015

Most played boss rush games on Steam

Take a look at the top boss rush games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.

1. NanoApostle

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility. NanoApostle is a action, boss rush and dark game developed by 18Light Game Ltd. and published by PQube. Released on September 12th 2024 has received 724 reviews of which 691 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played boss rush games.
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2. Perennial Order

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style. Perennial Order is a souls-like, boss rush and dark fantasy game developed by Gardenfiend Games and published by SOEDESCO . Released on September 05th 2024 has received 521 reviews of which 483 were positive and 38 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played boss rush games.
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Best deals on boss rush games on Steam

Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of boss rush games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted boss rush games.

1. NanoApostle

NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility. NanoApostle is a action, boss rush and dark game developed by 18Light Game Ltd. and published by PQube. Released on September 12th 2024 has received 724 reviews of which 691 were positive and 33 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Featuring a 30% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for boss rush category.
8.9
691
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-30% 19.99€ 13.99€