Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,254 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 1/13/2025.
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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 46,185 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,426 positive reviews and 7,759 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 |
| Developers | |
| 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 36,269 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,935 positive reviews and 334 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. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
Awaria has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,108 positive reviews and 339 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
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 1,313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 738 positive reviews and 575 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 | 4/7/2021 |
| Developer | CyberStep, Inc. |
| Publisher | CyberStep, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1140620 |
5. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 101 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50 positive reviews and 51 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,123 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,017 positive reviews and 106 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,273 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,002 positive reviews and 271 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 |
8. Born Again
Explore an enchanting world with friends or on a solo adventure, as you Hack-n-Slash your way through minions of the Outer Realm in redemption of your dishonorable past!
Born Again has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Born Again on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/15/2023 |
| Developer | Unnamed Studios, LLC |
| Publisher | Unnamed Studios, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 2332210 |
9. Tap Wizard 2
Choose your Spells, Perks, and Traits, then let the Wizard do all of the work in this unique Idle RPG! Tap Wizard 2 is a fusion of the Idle, Incremental, ARPG, and Twin-Stick Shooter genres, resulting in a game like no other!
Tap Wizard 2 has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 353 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/21/2024 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1836550 |
10. Bloody Hell
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Bloody Hell 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 5,550 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,437 positive reviews and 113 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 Bloody Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Pun Intended |
| Publisher | Pun Intended |
| Steam App Id | 2056220 |
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 1,445 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,026 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 215 | 12/16/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 4/7/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 45 | 10/9/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 41 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 3/2/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 4/21/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 9/30/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 1/27/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 11/21/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/21/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 4/1/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 12/26/2024 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 12). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 6). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Born Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Tap Wizard 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.