Free to Play Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play top-down shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on July 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Explore the complete list of the best free to play top-down shooter games.
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1. SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing. SAS: Zombie Assault 4 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 16th 2017 has received 9,112 reviews of which 7,854 were positive and 1,258 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played top-down shooter game, thanks to its 132 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
7,854
1,258
132
players
2. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop is a game developed and published by . Released on April 20th 2017 has received 22,649 reviews of which 21,500 were positive and 1,149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
9.3
21,500
1,149
93
players
3. Thunder Tier One
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia. Thunder Tier One is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2021 has received 4,735 reviews of which 3,162 were positive and 1,573 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
6.6
3,162
1,573
64
players
4. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action. POSTAL is a game developed and published by . Released on November 14th 1997 has received 11,023 reviews of which 10,023 were positive and 1,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.8
10,023
1,000
48
players
5. 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 game developed and published by . 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 #5 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.8
3,181
309
47
players
6. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. Disfigure is a game developed and published by . Released on July 26th 2023 has received 4,667 reviews of which 4,551 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
9.4
4,551
116
39
players
7. Tap Wizard 2
Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other! Tap Wizard 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on May 21st 2024 has received 467 reviews of which 357 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
7.2
357
110
38
players
8. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss. Arrow a Row is a game developed and published by . Released on August 20th 2023 has received 16,289 reviews of which 15,764 were positive and 525 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
9.4
15,764
525
32
players
9. King of Crabs
Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs! King of Crabs is a game developed and published by . Released on September 25th 2023 has received 8,978 reviews of which 7,102 were positive and 1,876 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
7.7
7,102
1,876
16
players
10. Darza's Dominion
The Dominion takes no prisoners! Fight for your survival in the unforgiving terrains that surround you, strengthen your hero through slaying dangerous creatures, gather a group of allies and bring the battle to Darza in this fast-paced roguelike cooperative bullet-hell MMO! Darza's Dominion is a game developed and published by . Released on April 21st 2022 has received 1,209 reviews of which 805 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
6.5
805
404
15
players