Free Boss Rush Games on Steam
Steam currently has 108 Boss Rush 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 Boss Rush game rankings were last updated on 5/15/2025.
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1. 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - holds the #1 spot for "best free Boss Rush game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,508 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,377 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - on the Steam Deck.
2. Rise of the Penguins GB
A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!
Rise of the Penguins GB has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "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.
3. Anarchy Park
Welcome to Anarchy Park! An Isometric Boss Rush Bullet Hell set in a wacky amusement park! Featuring a 3D environment that will challenge your ability to aim, shoot and dodge simultaneously!
Anarchy Park has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15 positive reviews and 4 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 Anarchy Park on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
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| Publisher | Danger Games |
| Steam App Id | 2529220 |
4. Aohri's Uprising
Embark on an adventure, driven by vengeance, to hunt down your former god and put an end to his reign to restore balance to the world!
Aohri's Uprising has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aohri's Uprising on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/26/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2200400 |
5. Critter Gang
Squeak! Chitter! Chatter! You’ll send these mafia members to heaven on a silver platter! You play as a red squirrel trained in the martial arts of crankin’ out kunais and shwingin’ shurikens! You’ll teach three very important lessons to three unlearned delinquents!
Critter Gang has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 12/6/2024 |
| Developer | Below Zero Productions |
| Publisher | Below Zero Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3324230 |
6. PASKA BATTLE STYLE!
The time has finally come! All the most dangerous people in the world have reunited to show off their talents in the annual Paska Battle Style anniversary and you, yes, YOU, will have to shut their big egos off!
PASKA BATTLE STYLE! has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 5 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 | 12/17/2018 |
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| Steam App Id | 979760 |
7. CALAMITY CREATURES
CALAMITY CREATURES is a 2D action game in boss rush format. Mechanical creatures of overwhelming stature stand before you. Gadgets in the prosthetic hands, the terrain, and the enemies' habits...use all the elements to dismantle the living calamity.
CALAMITY CREATURES has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Sifu's Quest:First battle
Be a young sword man to explore and save the world. A turn-based WuXia RPG game with strategic combat system.
Sifu's Quest:First battle has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105 positive reviews and 17 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. Bananner Nababber
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Bananner Nababber has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 129 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120 positive reviews and 9 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.
10. Just Squat
Just Squat is a shmup and visual Nobel game that focuses on boss fight by growing up a boy. Grow the boy by encountering various events at the gym and school, and push Babel out with all your might! The difficulty of boss fight and the boy's growth will be determined by the exercise you choose!
Just Squat has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "6 user reviews" 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.
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| 12 | 11/3/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/20/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/1/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 6/26/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/6/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/17/2018 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/9/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/13/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/15/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/7/2025 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/11/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/5/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/30/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/27/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/31/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/3/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 15). Rise of the Penguins GB on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). Anarchy Park on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Aohri's Uprising on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). Critter Gang on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 1). PASKA BATTLE STYLE! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 4). CALAMITY CREATURES on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Sifu's Quest:First battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 8). Bananner Nababber on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 29). Just Squat on Steam. Steam Store.