Best Arena Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,972 Arena Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Arena Shooter game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health.
ULTRAKILL holds the #1 spot for "best Arena Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 110,713 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 108,405 positive reviews and 2,308 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/3/2020 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | Arsi "Hakita" Patala |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1229490 |
2. Brotato
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Brotato has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 72,589 positive reviews and 2,022 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2023 |
| Franchise | Blobfish Games |
| Developer | Blobfish |
| Publisher | Blobfish |
| Steam App Id | 1942280 |
3. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
DUSK has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,056 positive reviews and 556 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/10/2018 |
| Franchise | New Blood Interactive |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | New Blood Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 519860 |
4. MADNESS: Project Nexus
MADNESS: Project Nexus is a third-person Run n' Gun / Beat'Em Up filled with arcade-style action and button-mashing brutality. Gun your way through droves of bad guys in the Story Campaign, or build your perfect killing machine in the neverending onslaught of Arena Mode.
MADNESS: Project Nexus has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,829 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,432 positive reviews and 397 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MADNESS: Project Nexus on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2021 |
| Developer | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Publisher | GIBBING TREE, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 488860 |
5. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,042 positive reviews and 740 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
6. Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
Quake has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,301 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,838 positive reviews and 463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Quake on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 2310 |
7. Nova Drift
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Nova Drift has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,292 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,858 positive reviews and 434 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nova Drift on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,094 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,009 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
9. Picayune Dreams
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Picayune Dreams has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,252 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,234 positive reviews and 18 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Picayune Dreams on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 12/4/2023 |
| Franchise | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2 Left Thumbs |
| Steam App Id | 2088840 |
10. ARMORED HEAD
ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize.
ARMORED HEAD has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Arena Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,076 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,063 positive reviews and 13 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 7/31/2020 |
| Franchise | Egor Rezenov |
| Developer | Egor Rezenov |
| Publisher | Egor Rezenov |
| Steam App Id | 805590 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3,412 | 9/3/2020 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,823 | 6/23/2023 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 12/10/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 9/29/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 418 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 104 | 3/27/2019 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 64 | 7/26/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 12/4/2023 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/31/2020 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 3/17/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 3/17/2008 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 22 | 2/18/2016 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 8/3/2007 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 59 | 8/11/2023 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/1/2021 | 92 | $2.15 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/12/2023 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 8/26/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). ULTRAKILL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Brotato on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). DUSK on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). MADNESS: Project Nexus on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Quake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Disfigure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Picayune Dreams on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). ARMORED HEAD on Steam. Steam Store.