Top Top-Down Shooter Games
60+ top-down shooter games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Action, Shooter, Top-Down, Singleplayer.
Recommended Top-Down Shooter Games

BALL x PIT
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

Escape From Duckov
Escape from Duckov is a PVE indie survival RPG — in a duck's world!. Scavenge for resources, build your hideout, and upgrade your gear in the world of Duckov. Start from nothing and rise to the top. Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive.
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- #1 BALL x PIT98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025Developer: Kenny Sun and FriendsPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 13.5hMean: 19.9h≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
- #2 Escape From Duckov98% matchVery Positive84% of 101,372 reviews2025Developer: Team SodaPublisher: bilibiliPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 13.3hMean: 26.5h≥1hr: 87%
Escape from Duckov is a PVE indie survival RPG — in a duck's world!. Scavenge for resources, build your hideout, and upgrade your gear in the world of Duckov. Start from nothing and rise to the top. Outwit hostile ducks, survive, or make it out alive.
- #3 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor98% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025Developer: Funday GamesPublisher: Ghost Ship PublishingPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 11.5hMean: 28.2h≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
- #4 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising98% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018Developer: Flow Fire GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.6hMean: 15.3h≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
- #5 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition98% matchVery Positive90% of 32,984 reviews2015Developer: Arrowhead Game StudiosPublisher: PlayStation Publishing LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.7hMean: 20.7h≥1hr: 80%
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
- #6 The Ascent98% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021Developer: Neon GiantPublisher: KRAFTON, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 5.5hMean: 9.6h≥1hr: 86%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
- #7 SAS: Zombie Assault 498% matchVery Positive86% of 9,502 reviews2017Developer: Ninja KiwiPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 1.4hMean: 14.6h≥1hr: 58%
Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.
- #8 Halo: Spartan Assault98% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,811 reviews2014Developer: Vanguard GamesPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 13.8h≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
- #9 Arrow a Row98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,932 reviews2023Developer: LonerangerixPlatforms: Windows
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.
- #10 RUINER98% matchVery Positive89% of 12,065 reviews2017Developer: Reikon GamesPublisher: Devolver DigitalPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 4.5hMean: 7.7h≥1hr: 80%
RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.
- #11 20 Minutes Till Dawn98% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023Developer: flannePublisher: ErabitPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.0hMean: 11.9h≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
- #12 RUNNING WITH RIFLES98% matchVery Positive88% of 16,550 reviews2015Developer: Osumia GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.9hMean: 15.1h≥1hr: 85%
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.
- #13 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop97% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017Developer: Reactive Drop TeamPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 9.9h≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
- #14 CS2D96% matchVery Positive90% of 10,328 reviews2017Developer: Unreal SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 36mMean: 16.3h≥1hr: 35%
CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.
- #15 12 is Better Than 696% matchVery Positive84% of 9,744 reviews2015Developer: Ink Stains GamesPublisher: HypeTrain DigitalPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.6hMean: 15.7h≥1hr: 83%
12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.
- #16 Nuclear Throne96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015Developer: VlambeerPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.2hMean: 24.1h≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
- #17 POSTAL95% matchVery Positive91% of 13,405 reviews1997Developer: Running With ScissorsPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.2hMean: 13.1h≥1hr: 54%
Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.
- #18 Snake Force95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 5,738 reviews2021Developer: Team SodaPlatforms: Windows, Mac
Snake Force is an alternative top-down shooting game inspired by the classic game Snake. In this game, you’ll rescue your bros and fight along side with them. You and your bros will stand in a line, and shoot at the same point. Keep the shape of your squad, because bullets hurt whatever they hit.
- #19 Tiny Rogues94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022Developer: RubyDevPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 10.1hMean: 24.6h≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
- #20 Police Stories94% matchVery Positive85% of 9,494 reviews2019Developer: HypeTrain DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 5.3h≥1hr: 73%
A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!
- #21 ANVIL93% matchMixed61% of 2,201 reviews2023Developer: ACTION SQUAREPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.3hMean: 14.4h≥1hr: 85%
Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!
- #22 Halo: Spartan Strike93% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,647 reviews2015Developer: 343 IndustriesPublisher: Xbox Game StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 7.4h≥1hr: 47%
Halo: Spartan Strike makes you a Spartan supersoldier battling evil forces. Delve into 30 challenging missions through cities and jungles using a devastating arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles including the iconic Warthog against the Covenant and Promethean enemies. *DirectX feature level 10 required*
- #23 Yet Another Zombie Survivors92% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023Developer: Awesome Games StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.9hMean: 19.9h≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
- #24 The Last Stand: Aftermath92% matchVery Positive81% of 6,552 reviews2021Developer: Con Artist GamesPublisher: Armor Games StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.2hMean: 13.6h≥1hr: 83%
From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.
- #25 Disfigure91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023Developer: Cold Brew EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 8.6h≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
- #26 Relic Hunters Zero: Remix91% matchVery Positive93% of 6,757 reviews2015Developer: Rogue SnailPublisher: Akupara GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.4hMean: 5.6h≥1hr: 72%
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!
- #27 The Spell Brigade91% matchVery Positive84% of 13,271 reviews2024Developer: Bolt Blaster GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 10.9hMean: 18.9h≥1hr: 95%
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!
- #28 SYNTHETIK: Arena91% matchVery Positive90% of 2,336 reviews2019Developer: Flow Fire GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 3.5h≥1hr: 46%
Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!
- #29 King of Crabs90% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,053 reviews2023Developer: Robot SquidPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 42mMean: 3.3h≥1hr: 42%
Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs!
- #30 The Precinct90% matchVery Positive87% of 8,425 reviews2025Developer: Fallen Tree Games LtdPublisher: KwaleePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.6hMean: 8.3h≥1hr: 87%
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
- #31 Alien Swarm89% matchVery Positive95% of 21,506 reviews2010Developer: ValvePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 35.4h≥1hr: 65%
Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.
- #32 Nation Red89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009Developer: DiezelPowerPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.5hMean: 8.7h≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
- #33 OTXO88% matchVery Positive93% of 3,797 reviews2023Developer: Lateralis Heavy IndustriesPublisher: Super Rare OriginalsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.0hMean: 6.3h≥1hr: 50%
Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion.
- #34 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024Developer: Noxfall StudiosPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 8.4hMean: 24.5h≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
- #35 PUBG: BLINDSPOT87% matchMixed70% of 3,446 reviews2026Developer: ARC TeamPublisher: KRAFTON, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 48mMean: 3.2h≥1hr: 44%
PUBG: BLINDSPOT is a 5v5 top-down tactical shooter built on clever positioning, tight teamwork, and shared vision. Choose unique Agents, create squad synergies and execute smart strategies that turn the tide of every round.
- #36 SNKRX87% matchVery Positive94% of 4,324 reviews2021Developer: a327exPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 8.5h≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
- #37 Kill The Crows86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,929 reviews2023Developer: 5minlab Corp.Platforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.6hMean: 3.8h≥1hr: 77%
"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.
- #38 Brigador: Up-Armored Edition87% matchVery Positive93% of 5,666 reviews2016Developer: Stellar JockeysPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.1hMean: 6.6h≥1hr: 82%
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
- #39 Teleglitch: Die More Edition87% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013Developer: Test3 ProjectsPublisher: Paradox InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 1.3hMean: 2.9h≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
- #40 Killsquad86% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021Developer: NovaramaPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.7hMean: 6.8h≥1hr: 89%
Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.
- #41 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos86% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025Developer: NANOOPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 6.7hMean: 19.4h≥1hr: 86%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
- #42 Chicken Invaders Universe86% matchVery Positive91% of 3,731 reviews2022Developer: InterAction studiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 54mMean: 12.6h≥1hr: 47%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
- #43 Cluckmech Oasis86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,463 reviews2024Developer: BlackLightPublisher: MammorizePlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 7.2hMean: 15.5h≥1hr: 85%
Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.
- #44 Thunder Tier One86% matchMixed69% of 5,475 reviews2021Developer: KRAFTON, Inc.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 2.6hMean: 4.5h≥1hr: 72%
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia.
- #45 Apocalypse Party85% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,353 reviews2023Developer: Breaker GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.1hMean: 15.9h≥1hr: 94%
Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.
- #46 Zombie Driver HD85% matchVery Positive84% of 4,035 reviews2012Developer: Exor StudiosPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.1hMean: 7.5h≥1hr: 74%
Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes.
- #47 Crimsonland84% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014Developer: 10tons LtdPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 7.3hMean: 11.5h≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
- #48 Black Skylands84% matchVery Positive84% of 4,328 reviews2023Developer: Hungry Couch GamesPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.0hMean: 6.7h≥1hr: 85%
Become the captain of an airship and explore the world of the skies, gather resources and build powerful weapons, uncover ancient secrets and fight beneath your ship's sails.
- #49 Voidigo83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023Developer: semiworkPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.2hMean: 8.4h≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
- #50 POOSTALL Royale83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,113 reviews2023Developer: RWS C TeamPublisher: Running With ScissorsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 22%
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- #51 Yet Another Zombie Defense HD83% matchVery Positive84% of 3,026 reviews2017Developer: Awesome Games StudioPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 75%
Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible! Darkness is coming. How long can YOU survive?
- #52 Starcom: Unknown Space83% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024Developer: Wx3 Labs, LLCPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 7.9hMean: 16.2h≥1hr: 82%
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
- #53 Livelock83% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2016Developer: Tuque GamesPublisher: Arc GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 4.0h≥1hr: 86%
Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.
- #54 Intravenous83% matchVery Positive90% of 5,357 reviews2021Developer: Explosive Squat GamesPublisher: HypeTrain DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 7.8h≥1hr: 54%
Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!
- #55 Picayune Dreams82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023Developer: StepfordPublisher: 2 Left ThumbsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.0hMean: 12.7h≥1hr: 78%
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...]
- #56 Bounty of One82% matchVery Positive88% of 2,979 reviews2023Developer: OptizOnionPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 6.1hMean: 18.0h≥1hr: 88%
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
- #57 Suit for Hire81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,926 reviews2025Developer: Godmode InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.5hMean: 3.6h≥1hr: 59%
Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.
