Best Boss Rush Games on Steam
Steam currently has 90 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 1/24/2025.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,179 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,049 positive reviews and 130 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 1,565 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,555 positive reviews and 10 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 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 626 positive reviews and 31 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/12/2024 |
| Franchise | PQube Games |
| Developer | 18Light Game Ltd. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2400640 |
4. 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 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,970 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,899 positive reviews and 1,071 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/5/2016 |
| Franchise | The Game Bakers |
| Developer | The Game Bakers |
| Publisher | The Game Bakers |
| Steam App Id | 423230 |
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 216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 212 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. 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 86, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 73 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 0 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.
7. 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 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138 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 |
8. 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 86, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 472 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 436 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.39 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 | $13.39 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | SOEDESCO |
| Developer | Gardenfiend Games |
| Publisher | SOEDESCO |
| Steam App Id | 1411020 |
9. 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 85, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74 positive reviews and 1 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. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lilycore Games |
| Publisher | Lilycore Games |
| Steam App Id | 2075160 |
10. Dream Flash
Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.
Dream Flash has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Boss Rush games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 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.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 5/15/2019 |
| Developer | Ramaf Party |
| Publisher | Ramaf Party |
| Steam App Id | 1076480 |
More Boss Rush Games
Explore even more rankings for the 83 best Boss Rush games available on Steam.
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| 13 | 11/3/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/12/2024 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 34 | 7/5/2016 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/5/2018 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/31/2025 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/29/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 9/5/2024 | 86 | $13.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/20/2023 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/15/2019 | 84 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/6/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/22/2020 | 83 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/28/2023 | 83 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/18/2023 | 83 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/30/2019 | 83 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/30/2019 | 83 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/7/2025 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/13/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/2/2024 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/6/2024 | 81 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). NanoApostle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Furi on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Nowhere Patrol on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). A Whole Wolfrush on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 20). Psycho Bathroom on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 13). Perennial Order on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 21). BOSSGAME: The Final Boss Is My Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 9). Dream Flash on Steam. Steam Store.