Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,234 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 12/11/2024.
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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 35,577 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,255 positive reviews and 322 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. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,494 positive reviews and 1,057 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 |
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 41,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,847 positive reviews and 2,588 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 4,831 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,841 positive reviews and 1,990 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,147 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,031 positive reviews and 1,116 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 |
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 15,507 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,039 positive reviews and 468 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. 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 5,325 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,995 positive reviews and 330 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. 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 #8 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,784 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,582 positive reviews and 1,202 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 |
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 51, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,705 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 870 positive reviews and 835 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,078 positive reviews and 292 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 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Top-Down Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 4,197 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,584 | 11/20/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 425 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 238 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 144 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 139 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 120 | 7/8/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 117 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 9/22/2021 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 35 | 9/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 11/14/2023 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 11/7/2017 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/27/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 8/4/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/19/2021 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 2/27/2018 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). SUPERVIVE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). VEGA Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, August 29). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Zombie Gunship Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Chicken Invaders Universe on Steam. Steam Store.