Free Boss Rush Games on Steam
Steam currently has 151 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 4/3/2026.
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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 7,071 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,932 positive reviews and 139 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. A Whole Wolfrush
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
A Whole Wolfrush has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 191 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.
3. Zui's Witch Academy
Welcome to Zui's Witch Academy, a boss rush roguelike-styled game that encourages creativity by building decks to face off against skilled bosses in a row to beat the game. Choose your selection of magical cards to take down 8 uniquely designed bosses!
Zui's Witch Academy has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "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 | 4/5/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 3603660 |
4. Grimrush
Grimrush is a top down action game in which you must face off a gauntlet of seven brutal boss fights. Utilize three characters and a large selection of active and passive abilities. Balance offense and defense to take down the bosses and maximize your score!
Grimrush 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 25 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22 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 possible to play Grimrush on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/30/2017 |
| Developer | Merge Heroes |
| Publisher | Pohjoinen Pelinkehitys ry |
| Steam App Id | 704760 |
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 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 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 | 12/5/2024 |
| Developer | Below Zero Productions |
| Publisher | Below Zero Productions |
| Steam App Id | 3324230 |
6. Utomah
Utomah is a 2D platformer in which the player navigates through a nightmarish world. Grapple, latch, and dash through incredible environments, discovering the darkness of one's inner mind, encountering true horrors along the way. Prepare to push your skills to the limit!
Utomah has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 68 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62 positive reviews and 6 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 | 10/29/2022 |
| Developer | REDACTED |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 2076840 |
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 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 52 positive reviews and 9 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. 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 48, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6 positive reviews and 7 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 105 positive reviews and 16 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. Beamdown
Beamdown is a 3D top-down hack&slash action game featuring fast combat, upgrades, and difficult big bosses. Explore the different planet environments, take down large bosses, upgrade your character, and repeat.
Beamdown has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Positive" 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.
| Release Date | 3/5/2025 |
| Developer | Galactic Forge Games |
| Publisher | Galactic Forge Games |
| Steam App Id | 3466230 |
More Free Boss Rush Games
Explore even more rankings for the 26 best free Boss Rush games available on Steam.
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| 4 | 11/3/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/31/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/5/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/30/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/5/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/29/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/17/2018 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/9/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/5/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/7/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/27/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/10/2026 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/26/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/31/2026 | 40 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/29/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/5/2026 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/24/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). A Whole Wolfrush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 12). Zui's Witch Academy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Grimrush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Critter Gang on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 3). Utomah on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 20). CALAMITY CREATURES on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). PASKA BATTLE STYLE! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 27). Sifu's Quest:First battle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 29). Beamdown on Steam. Steam Store.