Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,453 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 5/28/2025.
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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 3,202 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,172 positive reviews and 1,030 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 9,087 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,832 positive reviews and 1,255 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 22,630 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,478 positive reviews and 1,152 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. 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 #4 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,978 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,983 positive reviews and 995 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,538 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,426 positive reviews and 112 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 |
6. Gene Shift Auto
Turbo-fast battle royale with roguelite superpowers. Fight through a GTA2-style city, level up fast and create godlike skill synergies. If you die mid-match, keep looting to revive before the final showdown!
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 2,437 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,026 positive reviews and 411 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 |
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| Publisher | Nik Nak Studios |
| Steam App Id | 308600 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,942 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,819 positive reviews and 123 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 |
8. God of the Arena Dungeon
Destroy arena vermin, level up, choose your class path, get loot, and slay other players. Destroy the bosses of the arena without being slain, and perhaps your ascent into arena God-hood will be recorded into legend!
God of the Arena Dungeon has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 34 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 2 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 | 5/24/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1571880 |
9. 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 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118 positive reviews and 18 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 |
10. Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,310 positive reviews and 459 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 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/18/2015 |
| Developer | Rogue Snail |
| Publisher | Akupara Games |
| Steam App Id | 382490 |
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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| 260 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 189 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 107 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/24/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/16/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/1/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/23/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/7/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/15/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 3/26/2021 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/6/2018 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 30). Gene Shift Auto on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). God of the Arena Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 17). FreeInfantry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Relic Hunters Zero: Remix on Steam. Steam Store.