Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 4,035 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 12/13/2025.
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1. Super Animal Royale
Welcome to the coziest way to kill your friends. Super Animal Royale is a 64-player, top-down 2D battle royale where adorably murderous animals fight tooth, claw, and machine gun. Then, relax in Super Animal World with fishing, hamsterball races, and story quests before the next fight to the death.
Super Animal Royale holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,422 positive reviews and 2,783 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 |
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 Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,266 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,894 positive reviews and 372 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,976 positive reviews and 3,327 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,943 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,895 positive reviews and 2,048 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).
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,074 positive reviews and 1,300 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,057 positive reviews and 1,178 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,252 positive reviews and 360 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,663 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,113 positive reviews and 550 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 |
9. DarkOrbit Reloaded
Dark Orbit is a free-2-play space MMO where three companies battle for galactic domination. Customize ships, trade resources, fight aliens and uncover a grand conspiracy on your epic cosmic journey. Thrilling PvP and PvE missions await! Will you lead your faction beyond the final frontier?
DarkOrbit Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 29, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 181 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Negative" 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 | 12/3/2025 |
| Developer | Bigpoint GmbH |
| Publisher | Bigpoint GmbH |
| Steam App Id | 4054110 |
10. Zombie Gunship Survival
The Apocalypse came and went. All we have left is our will to survive, the endless hordes of zombies, and enough bullets to rip them all to shreds.
Zombie Gunship Survival has achieved a Player Score of 50, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,098 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,042 positive reviews and 1,056 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Zombie Gunship Survival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/22/2021 |
| Developer | Flaregames |
| Publisher | Flaregames |
| Steam App Id | 1597480 |
More Free Top-Down Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Top-Down Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 1,486 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 577 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 342 | 7/23/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 236 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 122 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 115 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 12/3/2025 | 29 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 79 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 12/7/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 11/13/2023 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/3/2015 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 7/19/2010 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 13). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 4). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). VEGA Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). DarkOrbit Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Zombie Gunship Survival on Steam. Steam Store.