Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,465 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 1/22/2026.
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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 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47,277 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,128 positive reviews and 8,149 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. Disfigure
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,513 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,105 positive reviews and 381 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 |
4. Born Again
Hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm! Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts a monster in waiting!
Born Again has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 842 positive reviews and 164 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 |
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 16,785 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,224 positive reviews and 561 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. 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 78, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 215 positive reviews and 40 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).
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 1,296 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,017 positive reviews and 279 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. Stormshot
300 brilliant levels await! Come unveil the myth of Treasure Isle!
Stormshot has achieved a Player Score of 48, 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 60 positive reviews and 66 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. Power Fantasy
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Power Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 331 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/4/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2482190 |
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 18,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,415 positive reviews and 632 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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| 1,206 | 2/20/2012 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 438 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 361 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 12/15/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 2/13/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 5/10/2016 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 10/9/2023 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 63 | 12/4/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 48 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 1/21/2026 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 7/28/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 4/21/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 4/7/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 7/17/2018 | 55 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 3/7/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 8/26/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 9/10/2025 | 43 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 22). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 26). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Born Again on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 30). Shrimp.io on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 2). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Power Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.