Free Top-Down Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,534 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 5/5/2025.
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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 37,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,347 positive reviews and 360 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. 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 42,250 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,560 positive reviews and 2,690 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,858 positive reviews and 2,016 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,066 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,563 positive reviews and 503 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 |
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 9,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,803 positive reviews and 1,248 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 22,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,408 positive reviews and 1,143 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 91, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,406 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,077 positive reviews and 329 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. 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 59,355 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,193 positive reviews and 9,162 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,176 positive reviews and 305 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. 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 #10 spot for the best free Top-Down Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 552 positive reviews and 478 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.
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 692 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 341 | 8/26/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 206 | 12/14/2015 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 7/8/2020 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 90 | 11/8/2017 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 12/15/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 11/14/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 58 | 9/22/2021 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 48 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 39 | 8/4/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 9/25/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 5/21/2024 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 2/27/2018 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 4/21/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 7/19/2010 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 10/31/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 6). Super Animal Royale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). VEGA Conflict on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 18). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 25). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). Ninja Kiwi Archive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Battlerite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Chicken Invaders Universe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Frontline 1942: Battles of the World War 2 on Steam. Steam Store.