Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,298 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 1/14/2025.
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1. SUPERVIVE
MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER. Jump, glide, shoot, punch, bounce, nuke, spike your enemies in this free-flowing, chaotic battleground in the sky. Face off in all-out, multi-squad teamfights, take down boss monsters for big loot, get that W and run it back.
SUPERVIVE holds the #1 spot for "best free Top-Down Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,275 positive reviews and 1,285 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 | 11/20/2024 |
| Developer | Theorycraft Games |
| Publisher | Theorycraft Games |
| Steam App Id | 1283700 |
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 36,251 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,917 positive reviews and 334 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,040 positive reviews and 2,613 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 |
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 4,878 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,874 positive reviews and 2,004 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. 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 91, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,036 positive reviews and 328 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 |
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 8,853 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,635 positive reviews and 1,218 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 22,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,116 positive reviews and 1,128 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. 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 51, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 886 positive reviews and 864 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 |
9. Frontline 1942: Battles of the World War 2
Immerse yourself in the times of the Second World War II and become a real hero! Shoot, capture, win – the path to glory is paved with shells!
Frontline 1942: Battles of the World War 2 has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 918 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 429 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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.
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 59,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,330 positive reviews and 9,201 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 |
More Free Top-Down Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Top-Down Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 2,483 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,207 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 521 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 172 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 143 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 134 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 9/22/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 60 | 11/14/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 47 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 9/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 8/4/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 4/16/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 8/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 7/19/2010 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 14). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 9). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). VEGA Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 31). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Zombie Gunship Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Frontline 1942: Battles of the World War 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 21). Battlerite on Steam. Steam Store.