Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,502 Bullet Hell 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 Bullet Hell game rankings were last updated on 4/21/2024.
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1. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Team up with dozens of players and battle through the Realm of the Mad God, Oryx. With a retro 8-bit style, Realm is an evolution of traditional MMO gameplay.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt holds the #1 spot for "best free Bullet Hell game on Steam" with a Player Score of 82. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,327 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,719 positive reviews and 7,608 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 Realm of the Mad God Exalt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/20/2012 |
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| Publisher | Deca Games |
| Steam App Id | 200210 |
2. 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! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,350 positive reviews and 211 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,716 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
4. CosmicBreak Universal
CosmicBreak Universal is an MMO action game that lets you play massive battles of up to 30 vs 30 players using customizable robots and humanoids! Create your own original character and aim for victory with your allies!
CosmicBreak Universal has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 706 positive reviews and 552 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play CosmicBreak Universal on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/6/2021 |
| Developer | CyberStep, Inc. |
| Publisher | CyberStep, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1140620 |
5. Asgard's Fall: Origins
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a Norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Asgard's Fall: Origins has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 375 positive reviews and 76 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.
| Release Date | 1/27/2024 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 2484990 |
6. Xanadu Land
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning，accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes!
Xanadu Land has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 304 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 252 positive reviews and 52 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 | 1/18/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2258890 |
7. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Stormshot on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 10/9/2023 |
| Developer | FunPlus International AG |
| Publisher | FunPlus International AG |
| Steam App Id | 2554670 |
8. 驱煞
QUSHA is a Chinese-style roguelike survivor game where you take on the role of a novice Daoist disciple in a world overrun by demons. As you progress through the game, you'll master a variety of talismans and Daoist techniques, unlocking powerful spells to combat evil forces and defend the peace.
驱煞 has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 329 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 290 positive reviews and 39 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,050 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
10. StarBreak
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
StarBreak has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 992 positive reviews and 268 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 | 5/10/2016 |
| Developer | Crunchy Games |
| Publisher | Crunchy Games |
| Steam App Id | 420790 |
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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 | 1,958 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 790 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 208 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 160 | 4/6/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 111 | 1/27/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 1/18/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 83 | 10/9/2023 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 4/28/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 5/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 3/31/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 3/2/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 12/15/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 4/21/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 1/16/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/10/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 21). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Asgard's Fall: Origins on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Xanadu Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). 驱煞 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.