Best Fast-Paced 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 fast-paced games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free fast-paced games are available at the bottom of the page.
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You're Benny, a test character trapped in an unfinished game by a figure called The Designer. She's up against a deadline for her publisher which means it's your last day as a test character. Navigate the facility, dodge game-dev chaos and defy expectations to become the main character.
Gravity Circuit
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 40 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!
Spin Rhythm XD
Enter the Rhythm Dimension. A homage to classic arcade rhythm games (Guitar Hero, DDR), with a modern aesthetic and soundtrack. Match colours and beats, spin, tap, flick and flow through the juiciest beats in the universe. Supports multiple control styles including MIDI DJ gear on Steam!
Vernal Edge
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Join Sonic in the high-speed adventure of a lifetime across a colorful interstellar amusement park. Color the Universe in Sonic Colors: Ultimate!
Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Dread Templar
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation
Deep and innovative space survival simulation experience. Build your station, manage your crew and explore the harsh environment of Io, the innermost moon of Jupiter. Are you brave enough to survive?
Audio Trip
Dance to your favorite music (and workout in “Cardio”) as you catch gems, ride ribbons, smash drums, & dodge barriers. With tracks by Zedd, Lady Gaga, Skrillex, deadmau5, Tiësto, express yourself & get creative with the in-VR editor--with support for your own songs!
Chop Goblins
The Chop Goblins are loose, chopping their way through time itself in their ravenous quest for cheese. And the chop will not stop.
Sonic Frontiers
Experience Sonic like never before!
Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.
HYPER DEMON
HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?
MicroWorks
MicroWorks is a competitively lighthearted party game where you and up to 16 other players compete through a series of microgames and boss stages to reach the top of the scoreboard and unleash chaos!
Force Reboot
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
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.
Spark the Electric Jester 3
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!
Most played fast-paced games on Steam
Take a look at the top fast-paced games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
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 boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . 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 fast-paced game, thanks to its 4,552 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
165,867
3,884
4,552
players
2. DOOM Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. DOOM Eternal is a fps, action and gore game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 206,026 reviews of which 187,807 were positive and 18,219 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,103 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fast-paced games based on player count.
9.0
187,807
18,219
2,103
players
3. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world. Beat Saber is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Beat Games. Released on May 21st 2019 has received 74,612 reviews of which 71,341 were positive and 3,271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. While seeing 505 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fast-paced games based on player count.
9.4
71,341
3,271
505
players
4. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Pizza Tower is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 66,693 reviews of which 65,599 were positive and 1,094 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 371 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.7
65,599
1,094
371
players
5. 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. With 325 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.5
13,303
2,074
325
players
6. Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe! Haste is a fast-paced, action and female protagonist game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2025 has received 6,134 reviews of which 5,603 were positive and 531 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 271 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.8
5,603
531
271
players
7. Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world! Sonic Adventure 2 is a action, great soundtrack and 3d platformer game developed and published by SEGA. Released on November 19th 2012 has received 25,472 reviews of which 22,711 were positive and 2,761 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 235 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.7
22,711
2,761
235
players
8. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is a action, 3d platformer and platformer game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 12,486 reviews of which 12,161 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 181 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
12,161
325
181
players
9. Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive. Ghostrunner is a action, cyberpunk and fast-paced game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™ and All in! Games and published by 505 Games. Released on October 27th 2020 has received 63,149 reviews of which 57,713 were positive and 5,436 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.0
57,713
5,436
143
players
10. UBERMOSH:BLACK
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave. UBERMOSH:BLACK is a action, indie and arcade game developed and published by Walter Machado. Released on February 17th 2016 has received 365 reviews of which 306 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 113 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.8
306
59
113
players
Best deals on fast-paced games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of fast-paced games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted fast-paced games.
1. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for fast-paced category.
8.0
521
93
-99%
29.99€
0.32€
2. Windjammers 2
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more. Windjammers 2 is a sports, pvp and arcade game developed by and published by DotEmu. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 705 reviews of which 619 were positive and 86 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fast-paced games.
8.3
619
86
-98%
19.99€
0.48€
3. Cyber Hook
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death. Cyber Hook is a indie, 3d platformer and parkour game developed by Blazing Stick and published by Graffiti Games. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 3,875 reviews of which 3,684 were positive and 191 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fast-paced games.
9.1
3,684
191
-97%
12.49€
0.49€
4. Immortal Redneck
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits. Immortal Redneck is a boomer shooter, fps and action roguelike game developed and published by Crema. Released on April 25th 2017 has received 3,195 reviews of which 2,880 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.7
2,880
315
-97%
19.95€
0.76€
5. Deadlink
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet." Deadlink is a fps, action roguelike and cyberpunk game developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,399 reviews of which 3,050 were positive and 349 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.6
3,050
349
-97%
24.50€
0.94€
6. Verlet Swing
Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible! Verlet Swing is a indie, action and 3d platformer game developed and published by Flamebait Games. Released on September 18th 2018 has received 689 reviews of which 606 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.3
606
83
-97%
12.49€
0.44€
7. Dread Templar
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge! Dread Templar is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by T19 Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 1,509 reviews of which 1,256 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 97% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.0
1,256
253
-97%
19.99€
0.72€
8. Ghostrunner 2
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack. Ghostrunner 2 is a cyberpunk, action and runner game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL and published by 505 Games. Released on October 26th 2023 has received 9,516 reviews of which 7,676 were positive and 1,840 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
7.9
7,676
1,840
-95%
39.99€
2.07€
9. 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 boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by David Szymanski and published by New Blood Interactive . 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. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.5
22,830
639
-94%
19.49€
1.17€
10. OTXO
Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion. OTXO is a action roguelike, top-down shooter and violent game developed by Lateralis Heavy Industries and published by Super Rare Originals. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 3,400 reviews of which 3,164 were positive and 236 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.9
3,164
236
-94%
12.49€
0.87€
Free fast-paced games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play fast-paced games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play fast-paced games.
1. MicroWorks
MicroWorks is a competitively lighthearted party game where you and up to 16 other players compete through a series of microgames and boss stages to reach the top of the scoreboard and unleash chaos! MicroWorks is a indie, multiplayer and minigames game developed and published by Agiriko. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 1,517 reviews of which 1,235 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.8
1,235
282
76
players
2. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED? PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a fps, fast-paced and singleplayer game developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,842 reviews of which 1,717 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.9
1,717
125
44
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.2
1,462
242
16
players
4. The Local
A fast-paced movement game, loosely inspired by Surf and B-Hop. Featuring 5 gamemodes, multiplayer, and a large, playground-like world. Master the movement, and conquer the leaderboards. The Local is a parkour, fast-paced and fps game developed by Tobey Gronow and published by JINC. Released on February 26th 2025 has received 313 reviews of which 300 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.8
300
13
10
players
5. BattleCore Arena
BattleCore Arena is a free-to-play, peer-to-peer platform shooter where gravity mastery is the key to victory. Compete in quick PvP battles, using weapons and abilities to eject your opponents out of the arena. BattleCore Arena is a free to play, shooter and competitive game developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 381 reviews of which 242 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.1
242
139
1
players
6. OLDTV
Can you think twice in under a second? OLDTV is a free to play, great soundtrack and fast-paced game developed and published by Creability. Released on July 15th 2017 has received 5,441 reviews of which 5,148 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
9.1
5,148
293
7. Alien Removal Division
The invasion has started and the secret military research facility has fallen leaving only chaos. As the only survivor, you must fight your way through the military base against a horde of frantic aliens. A.R.D. is a FREE single-player first-person shooter made by students from Breda University. Alien Removal Division is a parkour, fps and action game developed by Enchanted Bean Studios and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 1,060 reviews of which 936 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.4
936
124
8. Interloper
Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. Interloper is a strategy, indie and rts game developed and published by Monogon Games. Released on May 21st 2015 has received 399 reviews of which 337 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.9
337
62
9. The Art of Fight | 4vs4 Fast-Paced FPS
The Art of Fight is the fastest-paced multiplayer shooter in VR.It uses a game-changing locomotion method that avoids motion sickness allowing unparalleled 4v4 competitive battles online or against configurable bots. The Art of Fight | 4vs4 Fast-Paced FPS is a action, indie and vr game developed and published by raptor lab. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 358 reviews of which 240 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.4
240
118