Free Boomer Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 415 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 1/8/2025.
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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 19,660 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,066 positive reviews and 4,594 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 820 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767 positive reviews and 53 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 329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 175 positive reviews and 154 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. 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 86, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 787 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 725 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Developer | Aleph One Developers |
| Publisher | Aleph One Developers |
| Steam App Id | 2398450 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 471 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 457 positive reviews and 14 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.
6. Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts
Lycanthorn II is 3D homage to games of old. You play as Rain, a Vampire Hunter, on her quest to slay Nosferatu.
Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 281 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 257 positive reviews and 24 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Shrine II
Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...
Shrine II has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 747 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Shrine II on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. DreadMoon
Take the form of a powerful werewolf and right the wrongs your people made to free the land from the vampire lord Balthazar’s deadly clutches.
DreadMoon has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 12/12/2023 |
| Developer | FatalFox Studios LLC |
| Publisher | FatalFox Studios LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1881040 |
9. A.W.O.L.
A.W.O.L. is a first-person, mil-spec shooter developed using the Build engine (Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury).
A.W.O.L. has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 797 positive reviews and 205 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Shotspark Studios |
| Publisher | Shotspark Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1740150 |
10. Master Arena
Unleash your combat prowess in Master Arena: Immerse yourself in the pulse-pounding FPS action featuring dynamic movement, 9 powerful weapons, 24 unique arenas, and a strategic perk system. Engage your adversaries with finesse in tactical duels, evolving to claim the title of the ultimate champion.
Master Arena has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Boomer Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 5/27/2022 |
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| Steam App Id | 704020 |
More Free Boomer Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 40 best free Boomer Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 271 | 4/12/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 11/14/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 2/27/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/10/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/3/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/24/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/22/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/12/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/16/2022 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 5/27/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/20/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/12/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/30/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/18/2020 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/12/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/16/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/2/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | ??? | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/9/2024 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Caliber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). PAPERHEAD EP.0 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). Modern Tanks: War Tank Games on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Classic Marathon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Harbinger on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 4). Shrine II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). DreadMoon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). A.W.O.L. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Master Arena on Steam. Steam Store.