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.
Filters & Lists
Chex Quest HD
Travel to the remote planet of Bazoik to free galactic citizens from the evil cereal-eating Flemoids! Venture deep into the caverns of Bazoik, using an array of "zorching" devices to send these nefarious foes back to their home dimension!
DOOM 64
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.
GUN GODZ
GUN GODZ is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Players try to escape the jail of a hotel, which is the only building on Venus and is owned by a record-label owner who happens to be the God of Guns.
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution
Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.
Ion Fury
3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, are excited to team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famously known for classic first-person shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Ion Fury is the real deal!
Quake II RTX
Quake II RTX is a cutting-edge, ray-traced reimagining of id software’s old school classic, by NVIDIA’s Lightspeed Studios. Global lighting effects, including realistic reflections, refraction, shadows, ambient occlusion and global illumination are a result of the path-traced simulation of light.
Hedon Bloodrite
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
The spy who shot me™
The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.
Project Warlock
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Outlaws + A Handful of Missions
Get ready for the good, the bad, and the even worse. As Marshall James Anderson, you'll face a horde of ornery, gun-slinging outlaws. You'll shoot your way through a twisted plot of greed and revenge. You'll arm yourself with firearms, as well as your wits.
MOTHERGUNSHIP
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE
Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is a virtual reality action shooter, a glorious throwback to the golden age of first-person shooters where men were men, cover was for amateurs and pulling the trigger made things go boom.
Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!
STRAFE: Gold Edition
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Immortal Redneck
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.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 16th 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 2,711 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
157,997
3,658
2,711
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 105 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
105
players
3. 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. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.5
22,569
622
84
players
4. 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. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.2
3,922
721
82
players
5. 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. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.3
8,688
401
73
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.6
1,314
142
55
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.2
1,272
202
52
players
8. 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.2
463
62
48
players
9. 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 #9 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
8.9
1,347
96
43
players
10. 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 #10 spot among the most played boomer shooter games.
9.5
6,974
160
41
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 16th 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.
9
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 16th 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
43
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
9.0
586
22
1
players
3. 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 #3 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
9.0
562
21
1
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
7.5
309
80
1
players
5. 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 754 reviews of which 605 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free boomer shooter games on Steam.
7.6
605
149