Best Shoot 'Em Up Games on Steam
Steam currently has 5,957 Shoot 'Em Up 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. Shoot 'Em Up game rankings were last updated on 10/10/2024.
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2. Minishoot' Adventures
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Minishoot' Adventures has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,047 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,965 positive reviews and 82 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 4/2/2024 |
| Franchise | IndieArk |
| Developer | SoulGame Studio |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1634860 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,434 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.74 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 | $9.74 |
| Release Date | 2/14/2018 |
| Developer | Veyeral Games |
| Publisher | The Hidden Levels |
| Steam App Id | 790060 |
4. Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Mirage Feathers has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,354 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,343 positive reviews and 11 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 Mirage Feathers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 9/7/2024 |
| Developer | oyasumi Workshop |
| Publisher | oyasumi Workshop |
| Steam App Id | 2719060 |
5. Downwell
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Downwell has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,743 positive reviews and 265 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 10/15/2015 |
| Developer | Moppin |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 360740 |
6. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,777 positive reviews and 63 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 Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/1/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Ludosity |
| Steam App Id | 407900 |
7. Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy Prologue is a fanmade indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.To save the Princess of Misty Lake "Daiyousei", from the evil who took her captive. You must play as the brave Hero of Ice Fairy "Cirno" and face "Remilia Scarlet" of the Kouma Castle
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,151 positive reviews and 80 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 | 12/17/2021 |
| Developer | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Publisher | GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲 |
| Steam App Id | 1715460 |
8. Bit Blaster XL
A throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Bit Blaster XL is a retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up! (shmup).
Bit Blaster XL has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,928 positive reviews and 215 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 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 | $0.49 |
| Release Date | 1/22/2016 |
| Developer | Adamvision Studios |
| Publisher | Adamvision Studios |
| Steam App Id | 433950 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,535 positive reviews and 562 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.05 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).
10. DEEP SPACE WAIFU
Discover your perfect WAIFU amidst explosions! This is a simple SUPER CASUAL strip 'em up action game, full of colors and women! Destroy alien colonies and do some CLOTH DAMAGE in giant women! Seek your path to the perfect date! Just remember - Girls will be watching. So don't muck it up, buck-o!
DEEP SPACE WAIFU has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Shoot 'Em Up games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,005 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 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 | 5/31/2017 |
| Developer | Neko Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Neko Climax Studios |
| Steam App Id | 639790 |
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 | 8 | 11/17/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 65 | 4/2/2024 | 94 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 2/14/2018 | 94 | $9.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/7/2024 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 10/15/2015 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/1/2016 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/17/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/22/2016 | 93 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 8/12/2024 | 93 | $12.05 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/31/2017 | 93 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 6/6/2020 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 6/8/2023 | 93 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 1/12/2024 | 93 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 5/3/2021 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 38 | 6/9/2022 | 93 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 3/18/2019 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 4/2/2019 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 6/7/2017 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/26/2021 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). The Void Rains Upon Her Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 26). Mirage Feathers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Downwell on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 11). Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 24). Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Bit Blaster XL on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Nova Drift on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 25). DEEP SPACE WAIFU on Steam. Steam Store.