Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,555 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 11/10/2025.
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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 3,388 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,294 positive reviews and 1,094 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 9,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,041 positive reviews and 1,293 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 23,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,917 positive reviews and 1,171 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 5,178 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,051 positive reviews and 127 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 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,074 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,014 positive reviews and 1,060 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. Evil Egg
Blast it all to hell.
Evil Egg has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 222 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 220 positive reviews and 2 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.
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 76, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 126 positive reviews and 24 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 FreeInfantry on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/15/2024 |
| Developer | FreeInfantry Group |
| Publisher | FreeInfantry Group |
| Steam App Id | 2830720 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,169 positive reviews and 136 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 |
9. Teatime Samurai
Up to four player retro arcade style twin-stick shooter featuring a colorful cast of monsters inspired by Japanese folklore.
Teatime Samurai has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16 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 | 6/28/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Benergize |
| Steam App Id | 2997310 |
10. Skillshot City
Free to play battle royale with infinite revives. Loot, shoot, and drive in a chaotic GTA-style city to level up roguelite superpowers. Build crazy combos from 100+ abilities and unleash them in the final fight!
Skillshot City has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,486 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,071 positive reviews and 415 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 Skillshot City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/23/2017 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Nik Nak Studios |
| Steam App Id | 308600 |
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| 242 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 181 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 91 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 10/30/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 4/15/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 6/28/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/15/2016 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/15/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/23/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 5/28/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/26/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/1/2017 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 10). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 7). Evil Egg on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). FreeInfantry on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 19). Teatime Samurai on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 8). Skillshot City on Steam. Steam Store.