Free to Play Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play shoot 'em up games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on October 29th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play shoot 'em up games.
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1. Distant Space
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order. Distant Space is a game developed and published by . Released on December 20th 2016 has received 399 reviews of which 317 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played shoot 'em up game, thanks to its 396 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
317
82
396
players
2. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere! Metal Slug: Awakening is a game developed and published by . Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,370 reviews of which 2,281 were positive and 1,089 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 230 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among shoot 'em up games based on player count.
6.6
2,281
1,089
230
players
3. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a co-operative game originally based around Valve Software's Half-Life. In this game players must work together against computer controlled enemies and solve puzzles as a team. Sven Co-op is a game developed and published by . Released on January 22nd 2016 has received 31,316 reviews of which 29,316 were positive and 2,000 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. While seeing 210 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among shoot 'em up games based on player count.
9.2
29,316
2,000
210
players
4. The Braves
Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game! The Braves is a game developed and published by . Released on May 03rd 2024 has received 1,643 reviews of which 1,170 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
6.9
1,170
473
84
players
5. Chicken Invaders Universe
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions. Chicken Invaders Universe is a game developed and published by . Released on December 15th 2022 has received 3,490 reviews of which 3,181 were positive and 309 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
3,181
309
26
players
6. Altitude
Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux! Altitude is a game developed and published by . Released on December 04th 2009 has received 1,907 reviews of which 1,753 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
1,753
154
9
players
7. World of Shooting
A first-person shooting sports sim from the developers of World of Guns. Collect hundreds of realistic firearms and accessories, beat practical shooting and tactical training campaigns, set global high scores, and build your own ranges! World of Shooting is a game developed and published by . Released on February 19th 2024 has received 673 reviews of which 530 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.5
530
143
5
players
8. Gun Devil
GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion. Gun Devil is a game developed and published by . Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 1,521 reviews of which 1,465 were positive and 56 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.1
1,465
56
2
players
9. Cryptis
Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing! Cryptis is a game developed and published by . Released on January 11th 2024 has received 681 reviews of which 654 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.0
654
27
2
players
10. Tadpole Tales
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution. Tadpole Tales is a game developed and published by . Released on March 12th 2021 has received 854 reviews of which 771 were positive and 83 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.5
771
83
2
players
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