Best Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,951 Top-Down Shooter 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. Top-Down Shooter game rankings were last updated on 6/10/2024.
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1. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! holds the #1 spot for "best Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,351 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,137 positive reviews and 214 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 not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
2. Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Hotline Miami has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 96,791 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,122 positive reviews and 2,669 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/23/2012 |
| Developer | Dennaton Games |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 219150 |
3. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,392 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 75,272 positive reviews and 2,120 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
4. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,718 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,289 positive reviews and 429 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 | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
5. Tiny Rogues
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Tiny Rogues has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,555 positive reviews and 214 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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.
6. Snake Force
Snake Force is an alternative top-down shooting game inspired by the classic game Snake. In this game, you’ll rescue your bros and fight along side with them. You and your bros will stand in a line, and shoot at the same point. Keep the shape of your squad, because bullets hurt whatever they hit.
Snake Force has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,195 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Snake Force on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Fight your way through the wastelands with powerful weaponry, collecting radiation to mutate some new limbs and abilities.
Nuclear Throne has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,407 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,743 positive reviews and 664 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nuclear Throne on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter 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 |
9. Picayune Dreams
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Picayune Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,688 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,667 positive reviews and 21 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Picayune Dreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2023 |
| Franchise | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Steam App Id | 2088840 |
10. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,413 positive reviews and 96 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 Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 621 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 235 | 10/23/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,156 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 100 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 476 | 9/23/2022 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/18/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 12/5/2015 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 99 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 12/4/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 87 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 205 | 11/3/2020 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 210 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 7/19/2010 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 295 | 3/10/2015 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 432 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 86 | 3/16/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Hotline Miami on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 14). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Tiny Rogues on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Snake Force on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 21). Nuclear Throne on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Minishoot' Adventures on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 15). Picayune Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 1). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.