Most Played Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam
Take a look at the top shoot 'em up games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more shoot 'em up titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best 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. Dead Estate
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror. Dead Estate is a game developed and published by . Released on October 19th 2021 has received 5,803 reviews of which 5,503 were positive and 300 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 172 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.2
5,503
300
172
players
5. 20 Minutes Till Dawn
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night? 20 Minutes Till Dawn is a game developed and published by . Released on June 08th 2023 has received 27,719 reviews of which 25,358 were positive and 2,361 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.0
25,358
2,361
104
players
6. Nova Drift
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void. Nova Drift is a game developed and published by . Released on August 12th 2024 has received 13,985 reviews of which 13,393 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.3
13,393
592
93
players
7. Star of Providence
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress. Star of Providence is a game developed and published by . Released on June 07th 2017 has received 2,877 reviews of which 2,783 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
9.3
2,783
94
90
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
6.9
1,170
473
84
players
9. ARMORED KITTEN
Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun! ARMORED KITTEN is a game developed and published by . Released on September 30th 2017 has received 524 reviews of which 427 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shoot 'em up games.
7.7
427
97
54
players
10. Furi
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game. Furi is a game developed and published by . Released on July 05th 2016 has received 12,204 reviews of which 11,103 were positive and 1,101 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
11,103
1,101
38
players
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