Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,147 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 12/11/2024.
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1. 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! holds the #1 spot for "best free Bullet Hell game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,539 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,218 positive reviews and 321 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,375 positive reviews and 7,738 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 |
3. Ink Inside - First Page
INK INSIDE is a beat-em-up meets dodgeball action RPG featuring the voices of Brian David Gilbert (YouTube, Dropout) and Deneen Melody! (Evangelion, Romantic Killer). Experience the exciting and hilarious prologue with a friend when you play this NEW kind of Saturday morning cartoon together!
Ink Inside - First Page has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 0 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 | 10/23/2024 |
| Franchise | Entalto Studios |
| Developer | Blackfield Entertainment LLC |
| Publisher | Entalto Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 3153190 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,041 positive reviews and 466 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 734 positive reviews and 576 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 |
6. Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克）
《Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克）》是一款多人在线休闲竞技游戏。玩家以回合制方式操控各种造型独特的坦克，通过精确计算发射角度、力度和选择不同功能的炮弹，在多样的地形场景中与对手展开激烈对战。可组队配合，发挥不同坦克的特性，策略性十足，充满竞技快感。
Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克） has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 44 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.
| Release Date | 9/29/2024 |
| Developer | Laba Studio |
| Publisher | Creative Content Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 3152590 |
7. Kagura Survivors: Endless Night
Something is wrong in the Kaguraverse. An anomaly is creating tears in space-time and causing parallel worlds to converge! It falls upon Kagura-chan, the vessel of the Goddess's will, to get to the bottom of this crisis and return order to the various universes.
Kagura Survivors: Endless Night has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,347 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,952 positive reviews and 395 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 Kagura Survivors: Endless Night on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Swaps4 Productions |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Kagura Games |
| Steam App Id | 2348120 |
8. Village Heroes
Village Heroes is a retro pixelart MMORPG. Embark on an adventure, team up with friends, explore a vast fantasy world, challenge powerful bosses, and collect rare treasures. Cultivate your own hero, craft legendary gear, conquer the Tower of Trials, and write your heroic legend!
Village Heroes has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 25 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 757 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 630 positive reviews and 127 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 460 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 352 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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| Steam App Id | 1836550 |
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 4,697 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 955 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 845 | 10/23/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 177 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 4/7/2021 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 9/29/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 4/1/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 11/21/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 10/9/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 7/27/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 1/18/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 1/27/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 7/24/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 7/17/2018 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 3/2/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 9/10/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Ink Inside - First Page on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Kagura Survivors: Endless Night on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Village Heroes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Born Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Tap Wizard 2 on Steam. Steam Store.