Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,804 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 4/23/2024.
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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 Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,561 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,350 positive reviews and 211 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,441 positive reviews and 2,474 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,057 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,731 positive reviews and 326 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,176 positive reviews and 1,074 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 | 4/20/2017 |
| Developer | Reactive Drop Team |
| Publisher | Reactive Drop Team |
| Steam App Id | 563560 |
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 8,339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,191 positive reviews and 1,148 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,716 positive reviews and 405 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 |
7. 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 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,201 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,933 positive reviews and 268 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 |
8. Battlerite
BATTLERITE is an action-packed team arena brawler. Experience the unique combination of top-down shooter meets fast-paced fighting game and challenge friends and foes in a battle of reaction. The Arena awaits!
Battlerite has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,286 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,076 positive reviews and 9,210 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 Battlerite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/8/2017 |
| Developer | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Stunlock Studios |
| Steam App Id | 504370 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 721 positive reviews and 724 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 Zombie Gunship Survival on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/22/2021 |
| Developer | Flaregames |
| Publisher | Flaregames |
| Steam App Id | 1597480 |
10. Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Playing as Gideon, a cold-hearted mercenary willing to kill for money without any moral principles, you'll have tactical freedom with a wide variety of weapons and special gadgets to complete your mission in the prologue of Intravenous 2.
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,571 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,468 positive reviews and 103 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 Intravenous 2: Mercenarism on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | HypeTrain Digital |
| Developer | Explosive Squat Games |
| Publisher | HypeTrain Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2651330 |
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 | 696 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 625 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 188 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 185 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 177 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 117 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 90 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 1/19/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 4/28/2024 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 73 | 11/14/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 66 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 12/20/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 9/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 11/15/2017 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 7/20/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 4/21/2022 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 2/27/2018 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Chicken Invaders Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 12). Battlerite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Zombie Gunship Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Intravenous 2: Mercenarism on Steam. Steam Store.