Best Boomer Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 297 Boomer Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Boomer Shooter game rankings were last updated on 7/24/2024.
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1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Boomer Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 120,702 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,157 positive reviews and 2,545 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
2. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,078 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,506 positive reviews and 572 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
3. CULTIC
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
CULTIC has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,983 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2022 |
| Franchise | 3D Realms |
| Developer | Jasozz Games |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Steam App Id | 1684930 |
4. DOOM (1993)
You’re a marine—one of Earth’s best—recently assigned to the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) research facility on Mars. When an experiment malfunctions and creates a portal to Hell, the base is overrun by blood-thirsty demons. You must shoot your way out to survive.
DOOM (1993) has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,588 positive reviews and 539 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DOOM (1993) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 2280 |
5. Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
Quake has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,089 positive reviews and 464 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Quake on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 2310 |
6. MULLET MADJACK
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
MULLET MADJACK has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,898 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,810 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. HROT
HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.
HROT has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,050 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,903 positive reviews and 147 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HROT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Chop Goblins
Pursue the malevolent CHOP GOBLINS through time and foil their plans with devastating weapons in this bite-sized FPS from the creator of DUSK.
Chop Goblins has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,382 positive reviews and 48 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2022 |
| Franchise | David Szymanski |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | David Szymanski |
| Steam App Id | 1935660 |
9. POSTAL: Brain Damaged
POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,270 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,977 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/9/2022 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1359980 |
10. DOOM II
Hell has invaded Earth, and to save it, you must battle mightier demons with even more powerful weapons. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) introduced players to the brutal Super Shotgun, the infamous Icon of Sin boss, and more intense FPS action.
DOOM II has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,362 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 2300 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 1,932 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 10/13/2022 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 8/3/2007 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 92 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 5/15/2024 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 5/16/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/12/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 3/15/2023 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 8/11/2023 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 6/8/2023 | 92 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/1/2023 | 92 | $16.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 6/20/2019 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 5/14/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 728 | 6/21/2023 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 3/19/2020 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). CULTIC on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). DOOM (1993) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Quake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). MULLET MADJACK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). HROT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Chop Goblins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). POSTAL: Brain Damaged on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 18). DOOM II on Steam. Steam Store.