Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,947 Top-Down Shooter 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 Top-Down Shooter game rankings were last updated on 11/10/2025.
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1. 12 is Better Than 6
12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.
12 is Better Than 6 holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 81. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,764 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,465 positive reviews and 1,299 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 12 is Better Than 6 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 11/20/2015 |
| Developer | Ink Stains Games |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 410110 |
2. SUPERVIVE
THE ACTION BATTLE ROYALE WITH ENDLESS PLAYSTYLES. Slam into all-out, multi-squad teamfights in this lethal, fast-paced brawl in the sky. Unlock gear, theorycraft builds, and bring your gamebreaking loadout into every match.
SUPERVIVE has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,905 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,611 positive reviews and 3,294 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 | 7/23/2025 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
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 Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,039 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,665 positive reviews and 374 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. Super Animal Royale
It’s a fight for furvival! Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, frenetic, top-down 2D battle royale where murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun across an abandoned safari park.
Super Animal Royale has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,254 positive reviews and 2,775 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 Super Animal Royale on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/26/2021 |
| Franchise | Modus Games |
| Developer | Pixile |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 843380 |
5. VEGA Conflict
Stake your claim, command your fleets, and wage epic war in space.
VEGA Conflict has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,891 positive reviews and 2,047 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VEGA Conflict on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
6. SAS: Zombie Assault 4
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.
SAS: Zombie Assault 4 has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,042 positive reviews and 1,292 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 10/16/2017 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 678800 |
7. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,917 positive reviews and 1,171 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/20/2017 |
| Developer | Reactive Drop Team |
| Publisher | Reactive Drop Team |
| Steam App Id | 563560 |
8. Ninja Kiwi Archive
Enjoy some of the best loved Flash games of the past in this awesome time capsule of over 60 Ninja Kiwi classics. Experience a piece of history and play the original Flash games that spawned the worldwide phenomenon of Bloons TD.
Ninja Kiwi Archive has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,241 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Ninja Kiwi Archive on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/8/2020 |
| Franchise | Ninja Kiwi Games |
| Developer | Ninja Kiwi |
| Publisher | Ninja Kiwi |
| Steam App Id | 1275350 |
9. Chicken Invaders Universe
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Chicken Invaders Universe has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,582 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,258 positive reviews and 324 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 Chicken Invaders Universe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/15/2022 |
| Franchise | InterAction studios |
| Developer | InterAction studios |
| Publisher | InterAction studios |
| Steam App Id | 1510460 |
10. Thunder Tier One
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia.
Thunder Tier One has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,522 positive reviews and 1,652 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 Thunder Tier One on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/7/2021 |
| Franchise | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Developer | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 377300 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 1,166 | 11/20/2015 | 81 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 541 | 7/23/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 375 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 348 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 265 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 156 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 129 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 12/15/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 12/7/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 11/14/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 5/21/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 9/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 7/3/2015 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/4/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). 12 is Better Than 6 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 6). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 12). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 11). VEGA Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Chicken Invaders Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Thunder Tier One on Steam. Steam Store.