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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 228 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
29,316
2,000
228
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 3,543 reviews of which 2,400 were positive and 1,143 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 150 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
2,400
1,143
150
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
44
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
40
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 685 reviews of which 670 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
670
15
4
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 side scroller, shooter and pvp game. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 2,449 reviews of which 1,804 were positive and 645 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.1
1,804
645
4
players
7. Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music. Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons is a bullet hell, anime and shoot 'em up game. Released on May 12th 2015 has received 1,757 reviews of which 1,638 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.9
1,638
119
2
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
8.8
1,753
154
2
players
9. 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 1,577 reviews of which 1,518 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.1
1,518
59
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 singleplayer, shoot 'em up and bullet hell game. 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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