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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 co-op, fps and online co-op game. 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 332 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
29,316
2,000
332
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 shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game. Released on July 19th 2024 has received 3,588 reviews of which 2,439 were positive and 1,149 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 167 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
2,439
1,149
167
players
3. 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 shooter, shoot 'em up and top-down shooter game. 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 #3 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
3,181
309
67
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 action roguelike, arena shooter and rogue-lite game. 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
51
players
5. Evil Egg
Blast it all to hell. Evil Egg is a twin stick shooter, arcade and action roguelike game. Released on October 30th 2025 has received 701 reviews of which 686 were positive and 15 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.1
686
15
4
players
6. Altitude
Now Available on PC, Mac and Linux! Altitude is a multiplayer, flight and side scroller game. 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
4
players
7. Shooty Skies
The creators of Crossy Road present Shooty Skies! Shoot, dodge, duck, goose and weave. Take to the skies! Shooty Skies is a action, indie and funny game. Released on March 06th 2018 has received 1,426 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 118 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.7
1,308
118
2
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 side scroller, 2d platformer and hero shooter game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 1,584 reviews of which 1,524 were positive and 60 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
1,524
60
1
players
9. Retrograde Arena
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action. Retrograde Arena is a bullet hell, twin stick shooter and shoot 'em up game. Released on May 28th 2020 has received 515 reviews of which 485 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.7
485
30
1
players
10. 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 action, shoot 'em up and bullet hell game. Released on April 12th 2024 has received 757 reviews of which 695 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.6
695
62
1
players
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