Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,493 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 8/1/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Twin Stick Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,810 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,652 positive reviews and 1,158 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 |
2. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 66, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,295 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,236 positive reviews and 1,059 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,194 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,924 positive reviews and 1,270 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 |
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 4,704 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,588 positive reviews and 116 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 11,387 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,363 positive reviews and 1,024 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. 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 #6 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,978 positive reviews and 126 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 |
7. Skillshot City
Free to play battle royale with roguelite superpowers. Level up in a chaotic city, draft random skills, and create godlike synergies. If you die mid-match, keep looting to revive before the final showdown. Play solos, 3-man squads, or survive vs waves of bots!
Skillshot City has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,048 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 Skillshot City 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 |
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. Retrograde Arena
Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.
Retrograde Arena has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 489 positive reviews and 31 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 Retrograde Arena on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/28/2020 |
| Franchise | Neon Doctrine |
| Developer | Freemergency |
| Publisher | Neon Doctrine |
| Steam App Id | 1055210 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,312 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 |
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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| 401 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 271 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 209 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 50 | 7/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 11/14/1997 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/24/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/28/2020 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/16/2024 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/16/2011 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/14/2018 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/11/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/23/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/14/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/1/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/25/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/31/2023 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/30/2025 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 29). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 2). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 31). Skillshot City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 18). God of the Arena Dungeon on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 12). Retrograde Arena on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 5). RED HOT VENGEANCE on Steam. Steam Store.