Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,011 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 8/28/2025.
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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 46,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,888 positive reviews and 8,018 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 38,698 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,325 positive reviews and 373 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,955 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,830 positive reviews and 125 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 |
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 16,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,938 positive reviews and 530 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. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,013 positive reviews and 275 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 |
7. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
Awaria 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 15,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,684 positive reviews and 563 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).
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 127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 90 positive reviews and 37 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 806 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 658 positive reviews and 148 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 | 8/2/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2258890 |
10. Time Break 2121
TIME BREAK 2121 is the new Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk FPS where you control time. Whenever you stop, time flows; you move, it stops. So you better keep moving! Tune your reflexes, unholster your revolver, grab your knife and hop on to a fast-paced experience like few have ever seen.
Time Break 2121 has achieved a Player Score of 49, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 33 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Time Break 2121 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/20/2019 |
| Developer | ACRAM STUDIOS LLC |
| Publisher | ACRAM STUDIOS LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1121490 |
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 1,563 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 602 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 165 | 7/26/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 10/9/2023 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 7/28/2025 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 8/2/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/20/2019 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/31/2025 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/6/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 2/13/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 5/24/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 10/1/2018 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 6/15/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). 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, August 25). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 5). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 2). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 13). Star Lusts on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). Xanadu Land on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 30). Time Break 2121 on Steam. Steam Store.