Best Boss Rush Games on Steam
Steam currently has 117 Boss Rush 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. Boss Rush game rankings were last updated on 9/28/2025.
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1. 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI -
Sword fight action dedicated to boss battles. Win the battle by dominating sword to sword clashes.
巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - holds the #1 spot for "best Boss Rush game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,561 positive reviews and 134 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 not possible to play or run 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - on the Steam Deck.
2. The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
The Void Rains Upon Her Heart has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,705 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
3. NanoApostle
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
NanoApostle has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 917 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NanoApostle on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2024 |
| Franchise | PQube Games |
| Developer | 18Light Game Ltd. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2400640 |
4. ZOE Begone!
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
ZOE Begone! has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 148 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 148 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2025 |
| Franchise | PM Studios, Inc. |
| Developer | Retchy Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1266610 |
5. Nowhere Patrol
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Nowhere Patrol has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 213 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Furi
The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.
Furi has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,942 positive reviews and 1,314 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2016 |
| Franchise | The Game Bakers |
| Developer | The Game Bakers |
| Publisher | The Game Bakers |
| Steam App Id | 423230 |
7. Perennial Order
Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.
Perennial Order has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 634 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 593 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and 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.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | SOEDESCO |
| Developer | Gardenfiend Games |
| Publisher | SOEDESCO |
| Steam App Id | 1411020 |
8. Psycho Bathroom
Psycho Bathroom is a boss rush game with a dark comedic storyline about outcasts, hopes and friendships. Your job as a toothbrush is to fight toilet plumes and protect your master. Along the way, you'll upgrade your gear, meet new buddies and learn the absurd world through your master's story.
Psycho Bathroom has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 160 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 155 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 | 4/29/2022 |
| Franchise | DDmeow Games |
| Developer | DDmeow Games |
| Publisher | DDmeow Games |
| Steam App Id | 1601340 |
9. A Whole Wolfrush
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
A Whole Wolfrush has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 156 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 151 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart is a lesbian romance boss rush! Sophie and Anna are broke and trying to pay rent by hunting devils. Fight colorful bosses, flirt with your girlfriend, and uncover the mysteries of Mammon City in this lightning-fast action game!
BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 86 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lilycore Games |
| Publisher | Lilycore Games |
| Steam App Id | 2075160 |
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| 4 | 11/2/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 9/12/2024 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/17/2025 | 89 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/5/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 33 | 7/5/2016 | 88 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/5/2024 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/29/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/31/2025 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/20/2023 | 86 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/15/2019 | 85 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/20/2025 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/5/2024 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/22/2020 | 84 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2023 | 83 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2023 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2022 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/30/2019 | 83 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/6/2024 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2023 | 83 | $10.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). 巫兎 - KANNAGI USAGI - on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). NanoApostle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). ZOE Begone! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Nowhere Patrol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Furi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Perennial Order on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Psycho Bathroom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). A Whole Wolfrush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart on Steam. Steam Store.