Best Looter Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 609 Looter 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. Looter Shooter game rankings were last updated on 5/8/2024.
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1. Deep Rock Galactic
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters.
Deep Rock Galactic holds the #1 spot for "best Looter Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 287,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 279,077 positive reviews and 8,216 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Deep Rock Galactic on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 5/13/2020 |
| Franchise | Coffee Stain |
| Developer | Ghost Ship Games |
| Publisher | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 548430 |
2. Crab Champions
Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person shooter with roguelike elements.
Crab Champions has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,878 positive reviews and 415 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 Crab Champions on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 4/1/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 774801 |
3. Risk of Rain 2
Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
Risk of Rain 2 has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 270,574 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,566 positive reviews and 10,008 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 | 8/11/2020 |
| Franchise | Risk of Rain Franchise |
| Developer | Hopoo Games |
| Publisher | Gearbox Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 632360 |
4. Arrow a Row
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Arrow a Row has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,605 positive reviews and 401 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/20/2023 |
| Developer | Lonerangerix |
| Publisher | Lonerangerix |
| Steam App Id | 2495980 |
5. Borderlands 2
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Borderlands 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274,195 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 260,915 positive reviews and 13,280 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. At the moment, it is possible to play Borderlands 2 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/20/2012 |
| Franchise | Borderlands Franchise |
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| Steam App Id | 49520 |
6. Roboquest
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Roboquest has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,216 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,475 positive reviews and 741 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 Roboquest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 11/7/2023 |
| Developer | RyseUp Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 692890 |
7. Palworld
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Palworld has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 296,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 278,172 positive reviews and 18,287 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Palworld on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2024 |
| Franchise | Pocketpair |
| Developer | Pocketpair |
| Publisher | Pocketpair |
| Steam App Id | 1623730 |
8. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1
A top down twin stick zombie slaying shooter that you are sure to play again and again!
I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,481 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,453 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/11/2021 |
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| Publisher | Ska Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1800730 |
9. DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION
DR LIVESEY: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gentlemen, from now on, rom and death means the same thing for you.
DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,706 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,070 positive reviews and 636 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 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 | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 2/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Agafonoff Official Group |
| Developer | Agafonoff |
| Publisher | Agafonoff |
| Steam App Id | 2181930 |
10. Gunfire Reborn
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Gunfire Reborn has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Looter Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 93,794 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 87,790 positive reviews and 6,004 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 | 11/18/2021 |
| Developer | Duoyi Games |
| Publisher | Duoyi Games |
| Steam App Id | 1217060 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Looter Shooter games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4,751 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 536 | 4/1/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,066 | 8/11/2020 | 95 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 138 | 8/20/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,487 | 9/20/2012 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 376 | 11/7/2023 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,537 | 1/19/2024 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 2/13/2023 | 92 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,689 | 11/18/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/10/2023 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 148 | 12/12/2019 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 5/27/2009 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 63 | 8/31/2023 | 91 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 2/5/2024 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 47,605 | 7/7/2017 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/11/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/18/2015 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 3/28/2022 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 158 | 11/10/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Deep Rock Galactic on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Crab Champions on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Risk of Rain 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Arrow a Row on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Borderlands 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). Roboquest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Palworld on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 15). I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES 1N IT!!!1 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 5). DR LIVESEY ROM AND DEATH EDITION on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). Gunfire Reborn on Steam. Steam Store.