Best Boss Rush Games on Steam
Steam currently has 61 Boss Rush 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. Boss Rush game rankings were last updated on 6/2/2024.
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1. The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart holds the #1 spot for "best Boss Rush game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,268 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,261 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
2. Furi
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Furi has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,496 positive reviews and 1,037 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 7/5/2016 |
| Franchise | The Game Bakers |
| Developer | The Game Bakers |
| Publisher | The Game Bakers |
| Steam App Id | 423230 |
3. Nowhere Patrol
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Nowhere Patrol has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 201 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
4. Psycho Bathroom
Psycho Bathroom is a boss rush game with a dark comedic storyline about outcasts, hopes and friendships. Your job as a toothbrush is to fight toilet plumes and protect your master. Along the way, you'll upgrade your gear, meet new buddies and learn the absurd world through your master's story.
Psycho Bathroom has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 130 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 4/29/2022 |
| Franchise | DDmeow Games |
| Developer | DDmeow Games |
| Publisher | DDmeow Games |
| Steam App Id | 1601340 |
5. BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart is a lesbian romance boss rush! Sophie and Anna are broke and trying to pay rent by hunting devils. Fight colorful bosses, flirt with your girlfriend, and uncover the mysteries of Mammon City in this lightning-fast action game!
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lilycore Games |
| Publisher | Lilycore Games |
| Steam App Id | 2075160 |
6. Dream Flash
Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.
Dream Flash has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2019 |
| Developer | Ramaf Party |
| Publisher | Ramaf Party |
| Steam App Id | 1076480 |
7. Roto Force
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Roto Force has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 92 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/18/2023 |
| Franchise | East2West Games |
| Developer | Accidently Awesome |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1181610 |
8. Rustled Pete
Rustled Pete is a very unforgiving boss fighting game. There is only one boss in the game and his name is Pete The Rustled. He has 4 forms, each one is harder than the other. Good luck!
Rustled Pete has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 54 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 53 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
9. ITTA
Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.
ITTA has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 277 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/22/2020 |
| Developer | Glass Revolver |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 775580 |
10. Bananner Nababber
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Bananner Nababber has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 18 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/5/2016 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/5/2018 | 88 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/20/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2019 | 84 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2023 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2023 | 84 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/22/2020 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/2/2024 | 82 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/2/2023 | 81 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/18/2024 | 81 | $7.19 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/12/2024 | 80 | $1.95 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/29/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/10/2023 | 80 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/29/2023 | 79 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 2). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 14). Furi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 6). Nowhere Patrol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Psycho Bathroom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, June 11). BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Dream Flash on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Roto Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Rustled Pete on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). ITTA on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Bananner Nababber on Steam. Steam Store.