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 September 14th 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. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played shoot 'em up game, thanks to its 292 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
29,316
2,000
292
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 3,330 reviews of which 2,256 were positive and 1,074 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 253 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
2,256
1,074
253
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
6.9
1,170
473
73
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
3,181
309
46
players
5. 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 662 reviews of which 519 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.4
519
143
7
players
6. Deadswitch 3
Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes. Deadswitch 3 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,437 reviews of which 1,803 were positive and 634 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.2
1,803
634
6
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
1,753
154
4
players
8. TeraBlaster
TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death. TeraBlaster is a game developed and published by . Released on July 10th 2015 has received 1,035 reviews of which 722 were positive and 313 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
6.7
722
313
4
players
9. WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up! WOWOWOW KORONE BOX is a game developed and published by . Released on April 12th 2024 has received 689 reviews of which 629 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.6
629
60
3
players
10. 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 1,519 reviews of which 1,464 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.1
1,464
55
2
players
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