Best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 6,444 Shoot 'Em Up games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with 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. Shoot 'Em Up game rankings were last updated on 6/26/2025.
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1. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures holds the #1 spot for "best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,992 positive reviews and 132 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,672 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,657 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.09 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 | $9.09 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
3. Downwell
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Downwell has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,239 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,956 positive reviews and 283 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Developer | Moppin |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 360740 |
4. Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,312 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,225 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 12/17/2021 |
| Developer | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Publisher | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Steam App Id | 1715460 |
5. Nova Drift
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Nova Drift has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,102 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,502 positive reviews and 600 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.79 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
6. Bit Blaster XL
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,922 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
7. DEEP SPACE WAIFU
Discover your perfect WAIFU amidst explosions! This is a simple SUPER CASUAL strip 'em up action game, full of colors and women! Destroy alien colonies and do some CLOTH DAMAGE in giant women! Seek your path to the perfect date! Just remember - Girls will be watching. So don't muck it up, buck-o!
DEEP SPACE WAIFU has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,210 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,884 positive reviews and 326 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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.
| Release Date | 5/31/2017 |
| Developer | Neko Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Neko Climax Studios |
| Steam App Id | 639790 |
8. Voidigo
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Voidigo has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,193 positive reviews and 150 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.
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 Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,406 positive reviews and 381 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 | 6/9/2022 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1359980 |
10. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,647 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 42 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $9.09 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 10/15/2015 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 8/12/2024 | 93 | $10.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 3). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). Downwell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 27). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). DEEP SPACE WAIFU on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Voidigo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 30). POSTAL: Brain Damaged on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.