Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,439 Twin Stick 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 Twin Stick Shooter game rankings were last updated on 4/27/2025.
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1. Metal Slug: Awakening
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Metal Slug: Awakening holds the #1 spot for "best free Twin Stick Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 66. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,148 positive reviews and 1,020 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 Metal Slug: Awakening on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | Tencent |
| Publisher | HaoPlay Limited |
| Steam App Id | 2963870 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,800 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Twin Stick 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 |
4. Disfigure
Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-like in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of weapons and over a hundred upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive.
Disfigure has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,476 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,365 positive reviews and 111 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 Disfigure on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2023 |
| Developer | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cold Brew Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 2083160 |
5. POSTAL
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.
POSTAL has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,837 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,856 positive reviews and 981 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play POSTAL on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/14/1997 |
| Franchise | Postal Franchise |
| Developer | Running With Scissors |
| Publisher | Running With Scissors |
| Steam App Id | 232770 |
6. Gene Shift Auto
Gene Shift Auto is a turbo-fast battle royale with roguelike superpowers. Loot, shoot, and drive through a chaotic city to level up godlike synergies. Win rounds to vote for random match modifiers, or if you die, loot as a zombie and get a kill to revive!
Gene Shift Auto has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,436 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,023 positive reviews and 413 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gene Shift Auto on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/23/2017 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nik Nak Studios |
| Steam App Id | 308600 |
7. FreeInfantry
Isometric. Massively Multiplayer. Capture The Flag. Skirmish. Bug Hunt. And more. Welcome to FreeInfantry - the world's first massive multiplayer online isometric shooter.
FreeInfantry has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 135 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 17 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 | 4/16/2024 |
| Developer | FreeInfantry Group |
| Publisher | FreeInfantry Group |
| Steam App Id | 2830720 |
8. RED HOT VENGEANCE
He had one rule: No killing women or children. When a hitman is double-crossed by his employer, he brings forth a night of carnage and bloodshed.
RED HOT VENGEANCE has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,273 positive reviews and 136 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 7/11/2019 |
| Developer | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Publisher | Bros Before Giraffes |
| Steam App Id | 1058640 |
9. Bloody Hell
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Bloody Hell has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,758 positive reviews and 122 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 Bloody Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | Pun Intended |
| Publisher | Pun Intended |
| Steam App Id | 2056220 |
10. ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation
This is ArchRobo, a top-down shooter. Featuring incredible visuals, 28 intense levels ranging from easy to incredibly challenging, with 5 large Bosses, dozens of enemies, and a plethora of creative weapons such as the Laser Sword, and Juggernaut power-up.
ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 19 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "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 | 9/1/2017 |
| Developer | Ameet Sharma |
| Publisher | Ameet Sharma |
| Steam App Id | 692110 |
More Free Twin Stick Shooter Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Twin Stick Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 193 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 106 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 4/16/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/1/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/15/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/24/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/23/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/8/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/17/2017 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/25/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/15/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/20/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 27). Metal Slug: Awakening 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, April 6). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Gene Shift Auto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). FreeInfantry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 22). RED HOT VENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). ArchRobo - Robotic Annihilation on Steam. Steam Store.