Most Played Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Take a look at the top top-down shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of October 29th 2025. Want to explore even more top-down shooter titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best top-down shooter games.
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1. Escape From Duckov
Escape from Duckov is a PVE indie survival RPG — in a duck's world!. Scavenge for resources, build your hideout, and upgrade your gear in the world of Duckov. Start from nothing and rise to the top. Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive. Escape From Duckov is a game developed and published by . Released on October 16th 2025 has received 27,273 reviews of which 26,334 were positive and 939 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played top-down shooter game, thanks to its 43,647 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.4
26,334
939
43,647
players
2. Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes! Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a game developed and published by . Released on September 17th 2025 has received 36,558 reviews of which 31,693 were positive and 4,865 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 3,211 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among top-down shooter games based on player count.
8.5
31,693
4,865
3,211
players
3. 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. While seeing 176 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among top-down shooter games based on player count.
8.4
7,854
1,258
176
players
4. The Precinct
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game. The Precinct is a game developed and published by . Released on May 13th 2025 has received 5,190 reviews of which 4,444 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 160 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.3
4,444
746
160
players
5. Tiny Rogues
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful! Tiny Rogues is a game developed and published by . Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 9,755 reviews of which 9,445 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
9.4
9,445
310
120
players
6. RUNNING WITH RIFLES
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you. RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a game developed and published by . Released on April 02nd 2015 has received 16,127 reviews of which 14,195 were positive and 1,932 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.6
14,195
1,932
96
players
7. SYNTHETIK 2
SYNTHETIK 2 is a bold continuation of SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising. Fight a world overrun by the relentless Machine Legion. Experience the next level in gun-play and upgrade yourself beyond measure to rival their Gods. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon? SYNTHETIK 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on November 11th 2021 has received 2,396 reviews of which 1,990 were positive and 406 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.0
1,990
406
93
players
8. HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war. HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition is a game developed and published by . Released on December 07th 2015 has received 31,519 reviews of which 28,441 were positive and 3,078 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
8.9
28,441
3,078
81
players
9. The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it? The Ascent is a game developed and published by . Released on July 29th 2021 has received 22,884 reviews of which 16,932 were positive and 5,952 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
7.3
16,932
5,952
65
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played top-down shooter games.
9.3
21,500
1,149
59
players
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