Free Twin Stick Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,478 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 7/12/2025.
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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 3,275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,224 positive reviews and 1,051 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. 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 #2 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,742 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,588 positive reviews and 1,154 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 |
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 9,187 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,922 positive reviews and 1,265 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 4,649 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,533 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 | 7/26/2023 |
| 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 11,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,232 positive reviews and 1,020 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 6,044 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,918 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. 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 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 185 positive reviews and 26 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 | 10/23/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2482190 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,040 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 |
9. WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
WOWOWOW KORONE BOX has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 681 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 623 positive reviews and 58 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 | 4/12/2024 |
| Franchise | holo Indie |
| Developer | tian nya |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 2825180 |
10. Polygunners
Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.
Polygunners has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Twin Stick Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 107 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103 positive reviews and 4 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.
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| 275 | 7/19/2024 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 233 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 164 | 10/16/2017 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 7/26/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 47 | 11/14/1997 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 1/27/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 10/23/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 5/23/2017 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 4/12/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/14/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/11/2019 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/10/2017 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 4/16/2024 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/7/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/15/2021 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/24/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/4/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/1/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/1/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 1). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). SAS: Zombie Assault 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 6). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 5). POSTAL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 2). Bloody Hell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 10). Power Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 12). Skillshot City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 16). WOWOWOW KORONE BOX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 14). Polygunners on Steam. Steam Store.