Best Boomer Shooter games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated boomer shooter games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free boomer shooter games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Hexen: Beyond Heretic
While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.
Quake
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
DOOM + DOOM II
Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.
Wolfenstein 3D
World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.
Painkiller: Black Edition
Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.
Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)
Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!Most played boomer shooter games on Steam
Take a look at the top boomer shooter games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. ULTRAKILL
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultraviolent retro FPS combining the skill-based style scoring from character action games with unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weapons and shower in their blood to regain your health. ULTRAKILL is a boomer shooter, fast-paced and fps game developed by Arsi "Hakita" Patala and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on September 03rd 2020 has received 161,655 reviews of which 157,997 were positive and 3,658 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played boomer shooter game, thanks to its 3,362 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
157,997
3,658
3,362
players
2. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a boomer shooter, fps and warhammer 40k game developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 23rd 2023 has received 14,599 reviews of which 13,288 were positive and 1,311 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 142 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among boomer shooter games based on player count.
8.9
13,288
1,311
142
players
3. Quake II
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more. Quake II is a fps, classic and action game developed by id Software, Nightdive Studios and MachineGames and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on August 03rd 2007 has received 9,089 reviews of which 8,688 were positive and 401 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. While seeing 108 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among boomer shooter games based on player count.
9.3
8,688
401
108
players
4. Vampire Hunters
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS. Vampire Hunters is a action roguelike, fps and bullet hell game developed and published by Gamecraft Studios. Released on October 30th 2024 has received 1,456 reviews of which 1,314 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.6
1,314
142
86
players
5. Ziggurat 2
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment. Ziggurat 2 is a fps, shooter and rogue-lite game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,348 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.6
1,227
121
77
players
6. MULLET MADJACK
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES! MULLET MADJACK is a fps, fast-paced and boomer shooter game developed by HAMMER95 and published by HAMMER95 and Epopeia Games. Released on May 15th 2024 has received 7,134 reviews of which 6,974 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.5
6,974
160
71
players
7. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED? PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a fps, fast-paced and singleplayer game developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,443 reviews of which 1,347 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.9
1,347
96
66
players
8. Forgive Me Father 2
Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel. Forgive Me Father 2 is a fps, lovecraftian and boomer shooter game developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 1,474 reviews of which 1,272 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.2
1,272
202
52
players
9. Beyond Citadel
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath. Beyond Citadel is a fps, boomer shooter and female protagonist game developed and published by doekuramori. Released on January 02nd 2025 has received 1,972 reviews of which 1,904 were positive and 68 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.2
1,904
68
51
players
10. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a boomer shooter, action and adventure game developed by Croteam and Timelock Studio and published by Devolver Digital. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 4,386 reviews of which 4,058 were positive and 328 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.9
4,058
328
51
players
Best deals on boomer shooter games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of boomer shooter games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted boomer shooter games.
1. Prodeus
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware. Prodeus is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by Bounding Box Software Inc. and published by Humble Games. Released on September 23rd 2022 has received 7,436 reviews of which 6,913 were positive and 523 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for boomer shooter category.
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6,913
523
-95%
25.00€
1.25€
2. Fashion Police Squad
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice! Fashion Police Squad is a boomer shooter, fps and arena shooter game developed by Mopeful Games and published by No More Robots. Released on August 15th 2022 has received 1,356 reviews of which 1,196 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in boomer shooter games.
8.4
1,196
160
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
3. Dread Templar
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge! Dread Templar is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by T19 Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 1,484 reviews of which 1,241 were positive and 243 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in boomer shooter games.
8.0
1,241
243
-90%
19.30€
1.93€
4. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a action, boomer shooter and fps game developed by KillPixel Games and Slipgate Ironworks and published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing. Released on February 27th 2024 has received 2,582 reviews of which 1,918 were positive and 664 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
7.2
1,918
664
-90%
25.50€
2.55€
5. Forgive Me Father
Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last? Forgive Me Father is a fps, boomer shooter and lovecraftian game developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on April 07th 2022 has received 4,643 reviews of which 3,922 were positive and 721 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
8.2
3,922
721
-87%
19.77€
2.57€
6. POSTAL: Brain Damaged
POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind. POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a shooter, action and boomer shooter game developed by Hyperstrange and CreativeForge Games and published by Hyperstrange and Running With Scissors. Released on June 09th 2022 has received 8,322 reviews of which 7,970 were positive and 352 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
9.3
7,970
352
-85%
19.27€
2.89€
7. DUSK
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends. DUSK is a boomer shooter, fps and retro game developed by David Szymanski and published by New Blood Interactive . Released on December 10th 2018 has received 23,191 reviews of which 22,569 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
9.5
22,569
622
-83%
19.94€
3.39€
8. Turbo Overkill
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir! Turbo Overkill is a fps, boomer shooter and action game developed by Trigger Happy Interactive and published by Apogee Entertainment. Released on August 11th 2023 has received 6,350 reviews of which 6,035 were positive and 315 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
9.2
6,035
315
-81%
19.37€
3.68€
9. Ziggurat 2
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment. Ziggurat 2 is a fps, shooter and rogue-lite game developed and published by Milkstone Studios. Released on October 28th 2021 has received 1,348 reviews of which 1,227 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
8.6
1,227
121
-79%
21.81€
4.58€
10. Viscerafest
Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels. Viscerafest is a early access, shooter and boomer shooter game developed by Acid Man Games and Fire Plant Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on April 14th 2025 has received 525 reviews of which 463 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for boomer shooter games.
8.2
463
62
-79%
20.29€
4.26€
Free boomer shooter games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play boomer shooter games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play boomer shooter games.
1. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED? PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a fps, fast-paced and singleplayer game developed by Paperhead te4m and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 1,443 reviews of which 1,347 were positive and 96 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
8.9
1,347
96
66
players
2. Chambers: The Outlaw
Take a bite of GETTING CHAMBERED in the Wild West: improvise to survive. Feed and take care of your horses. Open World with warring factions. Skills and upgrades: catch bullets, eat hats, summon bears. Revolver Monsters! Chambers: The Outlaw is a boomer shooter, fps and action game developed by Mr. Pink and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on May 10th 2024 has received 750 reviews of which 601 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
7.6
601
149
2
players
3. Cryptis
Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing! Cryptis is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed by Dobrx and published by Dobrx and Split Signal. Released on January 11th 2024 has received 608 reviews of which 586 were positive and 22 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
9.0
586
22
1
players
4. Harbinger
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal. Harbinger is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed by Dobrx and published by Dobrx and Split Signal. Released on October 03rd 2024 has received 583 reviews of which 562 were positive and 21 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
9.0
562
21
1
players
5. Bloodhound: First day in hell
Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s. Bloodhound: First day in hell is a arena shooter, boomer shooter and fps game developed and published by Kruger & Flint Productions. Released on March 30th 2023 has received 389 reviews of which 309 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
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