Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,583 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 11/14/2025.
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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 3,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,305 positive reviews and 1,108 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 9,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,074 positive reviews and 1,300 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 23,235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,057 positive reviews and 1,178 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. Power Fantasy
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Power Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 227 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 12/4/2025 |
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| Steam App Id | 2482190 |
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 5,284 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,156 positive reviews and 128 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,467 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,378 positive reviews and 1,089 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 |
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 6,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,235 positive reviews and 137 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. Skillshot City
Skillshot City is the PvP Roguelite where every second counts. Level up fast in a chaotic city, draft wild abilities, and discover new synergies every match. Test your build in crisp PvP combat as you prepare for the final fight!
Skillshot City has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,091 positive reviews and 418 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 |
9. Bounty Below
Bounty below is an idle adventure game about mining and smithing items. While your units are mining for you delve into the endless dungeon to gain even more ore!
Bounty Below has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 180 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 145 positive reviews and 35 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 Bounty Below on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/15/2021 |
| Developer | William Cheek |
| Publisher | William Cheek |
| Steam App Id | 697900 |
10. Echoes+
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Echoes+ has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 791 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/15/2015 |
| Developer | Binary Zoo |
| Steam App Id | 338000 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Twin Stick Shooter games available on Steam.
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| 162 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 161 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 151 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 102 | 12/4/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 24 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 10/15/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/15/2015 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 10/30/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/16/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/7/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/15/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/31/2025 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/24/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/10/2017 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/11/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 14). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 1). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Power Fantasy 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, September 30). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 11). Skillshot City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Bounty Below on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Echoes+ on Steam. Steam Store.