Best Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,677 Shoot 'Em Up 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. Shoot 'Em Up game rankings were last updated on 5/26/2024.
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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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,314 positive reviews and 9 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. 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 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,586 positive reviews and 251 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,964 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,903 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Minishoot' Adventures on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
5. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,819 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,757 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/1/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ludosity |
| Steam App Id | 407900 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,089 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,060 positive reviews and 451 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nova Drift on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,935 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,754 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,641 positive reviews and 113 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,060 positive reviews and 334 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Shoot 'Em Up games available on Steam.
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 | 1 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/15/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/1/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 3/27/2019 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/3/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 6/6/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/18/2019 | 93 | $3.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/1/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/12/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/13/2023 | 92 | $0.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 19). Downwell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Voidigo on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). DEEP SPACE WAIFU on Steam. Steam Store.