Free Bullet Hell Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,587 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 5/5/2025.
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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 37,659 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,299 positive reviews and 360 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 46,492 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,652 positive reviews and 7,840 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 |
3. Sirocco
MOBA meets Vampire Survivors in a dynamic 5v5 arena inspired by the legendary Warcraft 3 mod: Battleships. Rally your team as you swap abilities mid-match, load up auto-firing weapons, and craft strategies on the fly. No rules — just fun.
Sirocco has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 158 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 128 positive reviews and 30 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 | 5/2/2025 |
| Developer | Lunchbox Entertainment Inc. |
| Publisher | Lunchbox Entertainment Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 2790090 |
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 16,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,563 positive reviews and 503 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. 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 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,008 positive reviews and 270 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 |
6. Awaria
Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.
Awaria 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 13,446 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,958 positive reviews and 488 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).
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 756 positive reviews and 578 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 |
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 115 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 55 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 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,365 positive reviews and 111 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 |
10. 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 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Bullet Hell games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,193 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,081 positive reviews and 112 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 | 1/18/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2258890 |
More Free Bullet Hell Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Bullet Hell games available on Steam.
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| 993 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 917 | 2/20/2012 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 330 | 5/2/2025 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 62 | 5/10/2016 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 57 | 12/16/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 4/7/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 36 | 10/9/2023 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 1/18/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/24/2025 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 10/31/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 12/15/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 3/7/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 4/1/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 11/21/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 3/2/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Realm of the Mad God Exalt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Sirocco on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 7). StarBreak on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Awaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). CosmicBreak Universal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Stormshot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 6). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Xanadu Land on Steam. Steam Store.