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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METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

Price -72% 5.61€
Rating 8.2
Release 18 Dec 2014
Dead Effect Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!

Price -92% 0.43€
Rating 7.1
Release 17 Dec 2014
Strife: Veteran Edition Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 12 Dec 2014
Bet On Soldier Delve into a world where war has become a media frenzy! Survive your battles and bet on your victories!

Price -86% 1.16€
Rating 6.6
Release 05 Dec 2014
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Price -50% 7.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Nov 2014
Far Cry® 4 Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.

Price 29.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 17 Nov 2014
QP Shooting - Dangerous!! QP Shooting - Dangerous!! is a bullet hell type shoot’em’up starring the pudding-loving dog girl QP seen in 100% Orange Juice. Nothing can stand between QP and her pudding - not even difficulty options to reduce the experienced gamer to tears!

Price -74% 2.10€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Nov 2014
Phoenix Force Phoenix Force is a shoot 'em up about a group of phoenixes that fight big and strong mythological creatures in over 100 levels. It takes the boss battle as the foundation for every level, creating engaging and challenging fast battles that will require your best strategies and reflexes.

Price 0.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 13 Nov 2014
Retro City Rampage™ DX OPEN-WORLD carjacking goes back to the '80s in this 8-BIT nostalgic throwback. Run missions! Outrun the law! Rampage the city with weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

Price -80% 2.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Nov 2014
Get Off My Lawn! They came in peace, but messed with the wrong old man. Armed with a musket, 78 year old Murray Mendelson has single-handedly started an interstellar war. Shoot first and ask questions later in this endless fast paced arcade shooter. Use everything in Murray’s arsenal to keep the aliens off of his perfectly manicured lawn!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.1
Release 11 Nov 2014
Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare - Gold Edition Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare envisions a powerful future, where both technology and tactics have evolved to usher in a new era of combat for the franchise.Power Changes Everything.

Price -67% 19.79€
Rating 6.4
Release 03 Nov 2014
Depth Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat.

Price 16.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 03 Nov 2014
Guns n Zombies This is the world after a zombie apocalypse in which the main characters have to go through many perils. It is a story about ordinary people who, when faced with danger, decided not to run away from it, but to fight back. As the story goes along, you will learn what caused the disaster and help other survivors to overcome its aftermath.

Price -75% 1.98€
Rating 6.7
Release 30 Oct 2014
BlazeRush BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks.

Price -90% 1.01€
Rating 8.4
Release 28 Oct 2014
REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Price -95% 0.55€
Rating 8.4
Release 24 Oct 2014
Ziggurat Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!

Price -94% 0.94€
Rating 8.3
Release 23 Oct 2014
Double Action: Boogaloo Double Action is a free stylish multiplayer game about diving, flipping, and sliding your way into action movie mayhem.

Price Free to play
Rating 9.1
Release 23 Oct 2014
Time Rifters Be your own teammates in this unique single-player co-op shooter!

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 21 Oct 2014
Screencheat Screencheat is a ridiculous competitive split-screen first-person shooter where everyone is invisible, so players are forced to look at each other’s screens to win. Supporting both local and online multiplayer, combat in Screencheat is fast and furious with a wide variety of one-hit kill weapons.

Price -95% 0.76€
Rating 8.7
Release 21 Oct 2014
Door Kickers Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Price -90% 2.01€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Oct 2014
Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.

Price 6.99€
Rating 6.6
Release 20 Oct 2014
DeadCore DeadCore is a Platformer-FPS blending exploration and speedrun. Become immersed in a futuristic and dreamlike adventure which will see you climb a huge Tower born from the void and truly put your capabilities to the test. Will you be able to reveal the secrets that lie beneath this fog-ridden world?

Price -69% 3.10€
Rating 8.2
Release 17 Oct 2014
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Price -99% 0.41€
Rating 7.8
Release 16 Oct 2014
The Evil Within Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Price -86% 2.91€
Rating 8.4
Release 13 Oct 2014

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.