Best Fast-Paced 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 fast-paced games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free fast-paced games are available at the bottom of the page.
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TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
The latest title in the "TGM" series, "TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-" offers the ultimate Tetris game that no one has ever experienced before. Challenge yourself in new modes such as ASUKA and SHIRANUI.
Grapples Galore
Grapples Galore is a fast-paced online multiplayer arena shooter with physics-based grappling hook movement, active ragdolls, and thrilling gunplay.
BattleCore Arena
BattleCore Arena is a free-to-play, peer-to-peer platform shooter where gravity mastery is the key to victory. Compete in quick PvP battles, using weapons and abilities to eject your opponents out of the arena.
Battle Realms: Zen Edition
Return of the Classic, now remastered! Battle Realms is a fantasy RTS inspired by the stories told in martial- arts movies and oriental mythology. Develop your peasants into a highly trained and deadly efficient clan of warriors who are ready to die with your name on their lips.
ANTONBLAST
ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!
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?
Atomic Picnic
Atomic Picnic is a Roguelike Shooter with Explosive Synergy! Dominate chaotic battles by cutting through swarms of monsters! Team up with friends or take them on solo! Unleash devastating combos by combining and evolving powerful upgrades to conquer The Zone.
Windblown
Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelite for 1-3 players from the crafters of Dead Cells. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with those Sentinels in search of that perfect run!
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.
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Rivals of Aether II
Rivals of Aether II is the sequel to the hit indie fighting game, Rivals of Aether. Play as both new and returning elemental fighters in the next generation of platform fighters.
ГОООООООЛ!
Have you ever tried playing cards with a bear? But bears don't know how to play cards... That in this incredible game you will feel yourself in the role of a bear who is trying to play cards, but he does not succeed. All he can do is smash everything around and scream GOOOOOL!
Shady Knight
Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish dance of death full of creative chaos.
Wizard of Legend 2
Face perilous magical trials in the fast-paced rogue-lite follow-up to the acclaimed original, featuring co-op and vibrant new 3D visuals. Master new Arcana and elements, experiment with spell combinations, and become the next Wizard of Legend!
Victory Heat Rally
Welcome to VHR! Unlock the secrets of speed in this turbocharged neo super scaler arcade racing experience. Dominate the track & drift your way to the finish line on the road to becoming the VHRC champion.
I Am Your Beast
Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.
Mirage Feathers
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Kitsune Tails
Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.
Anger Foot
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
Fallen Aces
The A.C.E.S, watchful guardians of Switchblade City, are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.
Bodycam
Bodycam is the first ultra-realistic multiplayer, first-person shooter game made using the latest technologies of the next-gen game engine Unreal Engine 5. Get ready to dive into fast-paced Bodycam actions, where every bullet counts and every choice can decide over the victory or loss of your team.Most played fast-paced games on Steam
Take a look at the top fast-paced 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 fast-paced game, thanks to its 3,362 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
157,997
3,658
3,362
players
2. DOOM Eternal
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you. DOOM Eternal is a fps, action and gore game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on March 19th 2020 has received 202,451 reviews of which 184,508 were positive and 17,943 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 2,163 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fast-paced games based on player count.
9.0
184,508
17,943
2,163
players
3. Haste
Run fast, soar through the air, and master your landings as you speed through procedural worlds to outrun the end of the universe! Haste is a fast-paced, action and female protagonist game developed by and published by landfall. Released on April 01st 2025 has received 4,017 reviews of which 3,676 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,012 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fast-paced games based on player count.
8.8
3,676
341
2,012
players
4. Beat Saber
Beat Saber is a VR rhythm game where you slash the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by a futuristic world. Beat Saber is a vr, rhythm and music game developed and published by Beat Games. Released on May 21st 2019 has received 74,400 reviews of which 71,130 were positive and 3,270 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 723 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.4
71,130
3,270
723
players
5. Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack. Pizza Tower is a great soundtrack, 2d platformer and fast-paced game developed and published by Tour De Pizza. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 65,802 reviews of which 64,735 were positive and 1,067 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 528 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.7
64,735
1,067
528
players
6. Sonic Adventure 2
Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world! Sonic Adventure 2 is a action, great soundtrack and 3d platformer game developed and published by SEGA. Released on November 19th 2012 has received 25,008 reviews of which 22,284 were positive and 2,724 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 286 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.7
22,284
2,724
286
players
7. Quake Live
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena. Quake Live is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on September 17th 2014 has received 15,334 reviews of which 13,263 were positive and 2,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 269 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.5
13,263
2,071
269
players
8. Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive. Ghostrunner is a action, cyberpunk and fast-paced game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™ and All in! Games and published by 505 Games. Released on October 27th 2020 has received 62,817 reviews of which 57,420 were positive and 5,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 252 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.0
57,420
5,397
252
players
9. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is a action, 3d platformer and platformer game developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA. Released on October 24th 2024 has received 12,117 reviews of which 11,807 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 190 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
11,807
310
190
players
10. Ghostrunner 2
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack. Ghostrunner 2 is a cyberpunk, action and runner game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL and published by 505 Games. Released on October 26th 2023 has received 9,243 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 1,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 132 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.9
7,488
1,755
132
players
Best deals on fast-paced games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of fast-paced 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 fast-paced games.
1. Windjammers 2
The best flying disc game of all time is back, with amazing hand-drawn graphics, crazy new moves, gameplay mechanics and awesome characters and stages! New update brings new playable characters, new training mode, full crossplay support and more. Windjammers 2 is a sports, pvp and arcade game developed by and published by DotEmu. Released on January 20th 2022 has received 699 reviews of which 612 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for fast-paced category.
8.2
612
87
-94%
18.33€
1.10€
2. Fury Unleashed
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong. Fury Unleashed is a replay value, rogue-like and fast-paced game developed and published by Awesome Games Studio. Released on May 08th 2020 has received 2,601 reviews of which 2,287 were positive and 314 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in fast-paced games.
8.4
2,287
314
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
3. Ghostrunner 2
Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack. Ghostrunner 2 is a cyberpunk, action and runner game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL and published by 505 Games. Released on October 26th 2023 has received 9,243 reviews of which 7,488 were positive and 1,755 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fast-paced games.
7.9
7,488
1,755
-92%
38.75€
3.10€
4. Deadlink
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet." Deadlink is a fps, action roguelike and cyberpunk game developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com. Released on July 27th 2023 has received 3,350 reviews of which 3,016 were positive and 334 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.7
3,016
334
-91%
24.11€
2.17€
5. 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 1,479 reviews of which 1,238 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8
1,238
241
-90%
19.30€
1.93€
6. 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 82% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.5
22,569
622
-82%
19.61€
3.53€
7. Ghostrunner
Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive. Ghostrunner is a action, cyberpunk and fast-paced game developed by ONE MORE LEVEL, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™ and All in! Games and published by 505 Games. Released on October 27th 2020 has received 62,817 reviews of which 57,420 were positive and 5,397 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.0
57,420
5,397
-80%
30.50€
6.10€
8. Move or Die
Move or Die is an absurdly fast-paced 4-player local and online party game where the mechanics change every 20 seconds! It's THE friendship-ruining game. Move or Die is a multiplayer, funny and local multiplayer game developed by Those Awesome Guys and Xelu and published by Those Awesome Guys. Released on January 21st 2016 has received 23,237 reviews of which 20,819 were positive and 2,418 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.8
20,819
2,418
-80%
14.65€
2.93€
9. Quake Live
Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena. Quake Live is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Released on September 17th 2014 has received 15,334 reviews of which 13,263 were positive and 2,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.5
13,263
2,071
-75%
9.96€
2.49€
10. Marble It Up! Ultra
Roll, bounce, boost, and blast your way to victory in Marble It Up! Ultra - the ultimate marble platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through a vast campaign - or face them head-on in thrilling multiplayer mayhem. Get ready to roll! Marble It Up! Ultra is a 3d platformer, fast-paced and physics game developed by Blueteak, The Engine Company, Shapes and Lines, Arcturus Interactive and The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild and published by Alvios, Inc. and Bad Habit Productions. Released on November 16th 2018 has received 988 reviews of which 917 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.7
917
71
-67%
29.99€
9.89€
Free fast-paced games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play fast-paced 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 fast-paced 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 fast-paced games on Steam.
8.9
1,347
96
66
players
2. Paint Warfare
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches Paint Warfare is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game developed and published by bananadev.. Released on March 06th 2022 has received 1,666 reviews of which 1,429 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.2
1,429
237
22
players
3. MicroWorks
MicroWorks is a competitively lighthearted party game where you and up to 16 other players compete through a series of microgames and boss stages to reach the top of the scoreboard and unleash chaos! MicroWorks is a indie, multiplayer and minigames game developed and published by Agiriko. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 1,438 reviews of which 1,169 were positive and 269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.8
1,169
269
10
players
4. OLDTV
Can you think twice in under a second? OLDTV is a free to play, great soundtrack and fast-paced game developed and published by Creability. Released on July 15th 2017 has received 5,429 reviews of which 5,137 were positive and 292 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
9.1
5,137
292
4
players
5. BattleCore Arena
BattleCore Arena is a free-to-play, peer-to-peer platform shooter where gravity mastery is the key to victory. Compete in quick PvP battles, using weapons and abilities to eject your opponents out of the arena. BattleCore Arena is a free to play, shooter and competitive game developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 04th 2025 has received 369 reviews of which 242 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.3
242
127
2
players
6. Alien Removal Division
The invasion has started and the secret military research facility has fallen leaving only chaos. As the only survivor, you must fight your way through the military base against a horde of frantic aliens. A.R.D. is a FREE single-player first-person shooter made by students from Breda University. Alien Removal Division is a parkour, fps and action game developed by Enchanted Bean Studios and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 1,056 reviews of which 932 were positive and 124 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.4
932
124
7. Interloper
Interloper is an online multiplayer real-time strategy game with matches that take only 5 minutes. Instead of destroying your opponent, you win by claiming domain. By predicting your opponent's movements, you corner them to claim the entire map. Interloper is a strategy, indie and rts game developed and published by Monogon Games. Released on May 21st 2015 has received 396 reviews of which 335 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.9
335
61
8. The Art of Fight | 4vs4 Fast-Paced FPS
The Art of Fight is the fastest-paced multiplayer shooter in VR.It uses a game-changing locomotion method that avoids motion sickness allowing unparalleled 4v4 competitive battles online or against configurable bots. The Art of Fight | 4vs4 Fast-Paced FPS is a action, indie and vr game developed and published by raptor lab. Released on February 17th 2017 has received 357 reviews of which 240 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.4
240
117