Best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 5,493 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 4/30/2024.
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1. 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 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 7,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,477 positive reviews and 245 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 |
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 1,234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,227 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,120 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,045 positive reviews and 75 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,662 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,559 positive reviews and 103 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.99 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.
5. Bit Blaster XL
A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).
Bit Blaster XL 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 6,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,926 positive reviews and 214 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,085 positive reviews and 333 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 | 5/31/2017 |
| Developer | Neko Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Neko Climax Studios |
| Steam App Id | 639790 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,895 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,625 positive reviews and 270 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1359980 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,494 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,465 positive reviews and 29 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 |
9. DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION
DR LIVESEY: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gentlemen, from now on, rom and death means the same thing for you.
DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,723 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,085 positive reviews and 638 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 2/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
| Developer | Agafonoff |
| Publisher | Agafonoff |
| Steam App Id | 2181930 |
10. Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature.
誰が強いのか、誰が賢いのか、誰が正しいのか 畜生の理に則って、全て弾幕で決めよう！ ワイルドでビーストライクなシューティング幻想！
Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature. has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 977 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 954 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/9/2019 |
| Developer | 上海アリス幻樂団 |
| Publisher | Mediascape Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1079160 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 55 | 10/15/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/13/2023 | 92 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/9/2019 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). Voidigo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). DEEP SPACE WAIFU on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 13). POSTAL: Brain Damaged on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 15). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Touhou Kikeijuu ~ Wily Beast and Weakest Creature. on Steam. Steam Store.