Best Shooter Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated shooter games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Shooter games on Steam.

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Killing Floor 2 In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Price -97% 1.09€
Rating 8.7
Release 18 Nov 2016
Kick Ass Commandos Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!

Price -90% 0.70€
Rating 8.6
Release 17 Nov 2016
World of Tanks Blitz Tanks, not war: jump into a free-to-play MMO action shooter with over 400 tanks. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Engage in 7vs7 battles, strategize with your team to conquer diverse maps. Customize tanks, unlock upgrades, and dive into adrenaline-pumping action on mobile and PC

Price Free to play
Rating 7.8
Release 09 Nov 2016
House of the Dying Sun House of the Dying Sun is a tactical space shooter that puts you in the cockpit of the universe's most terrifying starfighter. Hunt the enemies of the Empire and bring ruin to their people.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 01 Nov 2016
VERSUS SQUAD Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

Price -89% 0.91€
Rating 7.5
Release 26 Oct 2016
Subsistence Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world).

Price -20% 11.03€
Rating 7.1
Release 25 Oct 2016
Killing Room Rogue-like FPS with strong RPG elements set in a 22nd century reality-show parody. Win a fortune or die, but never disappoint your audience. And audience is virtual or real with revolutionary but optional features for streamers and their fans.

Price -63% 5.53€
Rating 6.7
Release 20 Oct 2016
DoDonPachi Resurrection The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Price -45% 15.96€
Rating 9.0
Release 13 Oct 2016
Shadow Warrior 2 Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Price -96% 1.20€
Rating 8.6
Release 13 Oct 2016
GoNNER GoNNER is a tough as hell procedurally-generated 2D platformer with roguelike elements, following the largely misunderstood and altruistic Ikk on a journey to cheer up his only friend in this world - a giant landbound whale named Sally - by searching for just the right trinket in the deep and dark places nearby.

Price -95% 0.53€
Rating 7.8
Release 12 Oct 2016
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Price -96% 0.88€
Rating 8.2
Release 11 Oct 2016
BLUE REVOLVER Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.2
Release 11 Oct 2016
KUBOOM Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter

Price Free to play
Rating 6.1
Release 07 Oct 2016
Syndrome Syndrome, a sci-fi survival horror game that places you in a living hell inside a doomed starship. Find out what happened to your lost crew. Run. Hide. Fight. Survive.

Price -92% 1.70€
Rating 6.2
Release 06 Oct 2016
BUTCHER BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Price -95% 0.57€
Rating 8.2
Release 05 Oct 2016
Zombo Buster Rising Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!

Price -77% 0.46€
Rating 8.7
Release 02 Oct 2016
Zombie Defense A modern hybrid of the classic RTS and modern Tower Defense. Recruit soldiers, place them on slots and let them shoot incoming waves of zombies by their own. Order supplies, throw grenades, order airstrikes and many more... Perfect mix of strategy, tactics and micromanagement.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.1
Release 30 Sep 2016
Quantum Break From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Price -97% 1.18€
Rating 8.4
Release 29 Sep 2016
Ninja Stealth Evade the guards and the defences to escape the evil facility on this click and play stealth game, there will be difficult on your path, young padawan!

Price -90% 0.49€
Rating 6.7
Release 29 Sep 2016
UNLOVED Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...

Price -86% 0.59€
Rating 7.1
Release 29 Sep 2016
Bloody Walls The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.6
Release 28 Sep 2016
Haydee "Haydee" is a hardcore old-style metroidvania mixed with modern-day third person shooter and platformer mechanics. As well as a sexy character.

Price 12.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 26 Sep 2016
Diesel Guns "Diesel Guns"- is an Arcade Multiplayer Online Car Combat (AMOCC) game set to deliver the same thrill you remember from classic AMOCCs like „Twisted Metal“ and „Vigilante 8“.

Price 6.59€
Rating 6.5
Release 22 Sep 2016
Seraph Seraph is a skill-based, acrobatic shooter... without aiming! Take the role of an angel who's mastered the art of 'Gun Fu' as she blasts and cartwheels her way through hordes of twisted demons.

Price -85% 0.60€
Rating 7.5
Release 20 Sep 2016

Shooter games are a staple in the gaming world, known for their fast-paced action and competitive gameplay. Whether you're blasting enemies in a single-player campaign or teaming up with friends in multiplayer modes, shooters offer an adrenaline rush that keeps players coming back for more.

What Makes a Great Shooter Game?

Gameplay Mechanics
Smooth controls and responsive gameplay are crucial. Players want to feel in control, whether they're aiming, shooting, or dodging.
Graphics
Stunning visuals can enhance immersion. Great art design and realistic graphics can make the game world feel alive.
Story
While not all shooters focus on narrative, a compelling story can add depth and keep players engaged.
Multiplayer Options
Many players enjoy competing against others. A solid multiplayer experience with various modes can significantly boost a game's appeal.
Community and Updates
A strong community and regular updates keep the game fresh. Developers who listen to player feedback and introduce new content can maintain interest over time.

How to Find More Shooter Games

If you're looking for more shooter games, our site makes it easy! You can explore various categories and use filters to narrow down your search. Whether you're interested in tactical shooters, battle royales, or classic FPS games, our curated lists will help you find exactly what you're looking for. Don't forget to check out user reviews and ratings to see what others think!

What are the best shooter games for beginners?

If you're new to shooter games, consider titles like Titanfall® 2 or Halo: The Master Chief Collection. They offer friendly gameplay mechanics and are pretty simple to learn.

What are the differences between single-player and multiplayer shooters?

Single-player shooters focus on a story-driven experience, allowing you to play at your own pace and immerse yourself in the game's narrative. They often feature campaigns with missions and objectives. Multiplayer shooters, on the other hand, emphasize competition against other players. They usually offer various game modes, such as team deathmatch or battle royale, where you can test your skills against real opponents. Both types have their own appeal, so it really depends on what you're in the mood for!

How often do shooter games get updates?

The frequency of updates can vary by game. Popular titles like Apex Legends™ and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X often receive regular updates, including new content, balance changes, and bug fixes. Developers typically listen to community feedback, so if a game has an active player base, you can expect ongoing support and improvements.

The world of shooter games on Steam is vast and exciting, offering something for everyone. Whether you prefer intense single-player campaigns or competitive multiplayer matches, there's a game out there for you.