Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,304 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 10/28/2025.
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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 47,175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,056 positive reviews and 8,119 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 39,219 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,848 positive reviews and 371 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 | 8/16/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 770 positive reviews and 587 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 |
4. Will Glow the Wisp
Navigate through psychadelic mazes to chill electornic beats. Imagine a mix between Super Meat Boy and Geometry Wars.
Will Glow the Wisp has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,185 positive reviews and 227 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.
| Steam Price | $1.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2017 |
| Developer | PartTimeIndie |
| Publisher | PartTimeIndie |
| Steam App Id | 640890 |
5. Shrimp.io
A Shrimp Based Bullet Heaven. Kill creatures, Level up & pick from 3 upgrades to unalive thousands more.
Shrimp.io has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213 positive reviews and 37 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 Shrimp.io on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,094 positive reviews and 548 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,136 positive reviews and 128 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 |
8. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61 positive reviews and 65 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 |
9. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
Awaria has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,767 positive reviews and 614 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).
10. 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 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 175 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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).
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 1,137 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 457 | 8/16/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 4/6/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 9/15/2017 | 80 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 2/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 95 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 10/9/2023 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/28/2025 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 5/21/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 8/2/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 8/26/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 9/10/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/28/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 28). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Will Glow the Wisp on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 29). Shrimp.io on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 30). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Star Lusts on Steam. Steam Store.