Free Boomer Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 465 Boomer Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Boomer Shooter game rankings were last updated on 3/3/2025.
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1. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you.
Caliber holds the #1 spot for "best free Boomer Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 75. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,091 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,366 positive reviews and 4,725 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Caliber on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/12/2023 |
| Franchise | 1C Game Studios |
| Developer | 1C Game Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 307950 |
2. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?
PAPERHEAD EP.0 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,188 positive reviews and 93 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play PAPERHEAD EP.0 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/2024 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Paperhead te4m |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3008200 |
3. Modern Tanks: War Tank Games
Get ready for an exciting adventure in the epic tank battles. Pump up combat vehicles of the mid-20th century, and the latest tanks like Leopard 2, T-90, Abrams, the legendary T-14 ""Armata"" and other classified novelties become available at the last levels!
Modern Tanks: War Tank Games has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 179 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
4. Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克）
《Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克）》是一款多人在线休闲竞技游戏。玩家以回合制方式操控各种造型独特的坦克，通过精确计算发射角度、力度和选择不同功能的炮弹，在多样的地形场景中与对手展开激烈对战。可组队配合，发挥不同坦克的特性，策略性十足，充满竞技快感。
Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克） has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 67 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/30/2024 |
| Developer | Laba Studio |
| Publisher | Creative Content Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3152590 |
5. Classic Marathon
From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.
Classic Marathon has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 749 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Classic Marathon on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Developer | Aleph One Developers |
| Publisher | Aleph One Developers |
| Steam App Id | 2398450 |
6. Harbinger
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.
Harbinger has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 527 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,580 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,466 positive reviews and 114 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Developer | 3D Realms |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 238070 |
8. Restless Grounds
Forgotten Polish town, Incident at a soviet military base and hellish monsters... This is a horror investigation story... Will you stop the relentless fight, or give into it?
Restless Grounds has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Bloodhound: First day in hell
Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.
Bloodhound: First day in hell has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 389 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308 positive reviews and 81 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloodhound: First day in hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Developer | Kruger & Flint Productions |
| Publisher | Kruger & Flint Productions |
| Steam App Id | 2270130 |
10. Minigame Game
Minigame Game is a first-person focused minigame collection that supports anywhere from 2-16 players.
Minigame Game has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Minigame Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/12/2024 |
| Developer | Downcast Games LLC |
| Publisher | Downcast Games LLC |
| Steam App Id | 305900 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 41 best free Boomer Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 1,229 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 59 | 11/14/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 2/26/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 9/30/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 5/10/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 10/3/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/12/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/30/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/12/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/3/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/21/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/13/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/16/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/27/2024 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/1/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). PAPERHEAD EP.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Modern Tanks: War Tank Games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 2). Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Classic Marathon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Harbinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Shadow Warrior Classic (1997) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Restless Grounds on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 27). Bloodhound: First day in hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Minigame Game on Steam. Steam Store.