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 July 31st 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. 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 3,289 reviews of which 2,232 were positive and 1,057 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played shoot 'em up game, thanks to its 272 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.6
2,232
1,057
272
players
2. 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 265 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among shoot 'em up games based on player count.
9.2
29,316
2,000
265
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
62
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
41
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 652 reviews of which 508 were positive and 144 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
508
144
14
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
10
players
7. 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 2,427 reviews of which 1,800 were positive and 627 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.2
1,800
627
6
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 1,502 reviews of which 1,448 were positive and 54 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
1,448
54
1
players
9. Harbinger
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal. Harbinger is a game developed and published by . Released on October 03rd 2024 has received 688 reviews of which 659 were positive and 29 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.9
659
29
1
players
10. 東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans! 東方催狐譚 ～ Servants of Harvest Wish is a game developed and published by . Released on August 03rd 2020 has received 386 reviews of which 373 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.9
373
13
1
players
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