Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,065 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 10/1/2025.
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1. Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
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 46,950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,909 positive reviews and 8,041 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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| 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 38,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,436 positive reviews and 372 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 HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,290 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 positive reviews and 277 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 |
4. 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,920 positive reviews and 124 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 | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,524 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,988 positive reviews and 536 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 |
6. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 positive reviews and 63 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 |
7. 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 56, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,350 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 765 positive reviews and 585 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 |
8. Star Lusts
StarLusts is a bullet hell-style shoot ‘em up game which fuses sci-fi, mecha, and anthropomorphic themes. Players become Captains of an Earth Federation ship, leading mecha Cadettes through space to battle alien threats and capture ancient beauties called Mimics.
Star Lusts has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 104 positive reviews and 44 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 Star Lusts on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Pair A Dice
Pair A Dice is a Co-Op Dice Roller where you harness the power of magic dice to create enemies, craft items, and defeat bosses!
Pair A Dice has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 195 positive reviews and 163 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pair A Dice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
Awaria has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,410 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,842 positive reviews and 568 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 Awaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 1,044 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 431 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 10/9/2023 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 4/6/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 7/28/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/31/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 8/2/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/31/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/24/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/29/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/15/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/1/2018 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 2/12/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 14). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 4). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Star Lusts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Pair A Dice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.