Best Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,222 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 2/25/2025.
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2. 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 #2 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,396 positive reviews and 110 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,601 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,588 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
4. Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Mirage Feathers 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 1,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,733 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Mirage Feathers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2024 |
| Developer | oyasumi Workshop |
| Publisher | oyasumi Workshop |
| Steam App Id | 2719060 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,870 positive reviews and 271 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 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 | $0.74 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Developer | Moppin |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 360740 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,859 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,796 positive reviews and 63 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 |
7. Angel at Dusk
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty. Shoot, dodge, and destroy! A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!
Angel at Dusk 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 1,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,308 positive reviews and 13 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Angel at Dusk on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 1/12/2024 |
| Franchise | Henteko Doujin |
| Developer | Akiragoya |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1405500 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,191 positive reviews and 83 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,753 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,171 positive reviews and 582 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,134 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 positive reviews and 216 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 |
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 | 2 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 92 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 30 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/7/2024 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 10/15/2015 | 94 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/1/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 1/12/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 152 | 8/12/2024 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 6/6/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 5/3/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/18/2019 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 4/2/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 298 | 6/7/2017 | 92 | $13.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/11/2016 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 19). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Mirage Feathers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Downwell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Angel at Dusk on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 20). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.