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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Defunct
Defunct is an indie adventure game with a focus on flow, speed and an engaging world. You are a broken robot that accidentally falls out of a giant cargo ship onto a post-human Earth, now inhabited by robots. You have to get back to your ship before it’s too late!
Iron Snout
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
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.
The Bug Butcher
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Linea, the Game
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
The Mean Greens - Plastic Warfare
Take part of history’s greatest battle of Green VS. Tan. Fight amongst and against others online. Jump, shoot and roll your way into victory with fast paced objective based gameplay. Sometimes the greatest battles are fought by the smallest of soldiers.
Gun Wings
A mysterious meteorite from deep space was detected approaching the Solar System, before the meteorite is due to hit the Earth, three of the girls who had their bodies modified as weapons are sent, along with all the hopes of humanity, to destroy the meteorite and save mankind...
Office Battle
Welcome to Office Battle! Many workers will lose their job because a layoff is happening very soon in your office. That is why "Big B" decided to organize a competition and the winners gets to keep his job. But don’t think that it will be easy.
Sonic Lost World
When the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late!
Steredenn: Binary Stars
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Ninja Pizza Girl
Ninja Pizza Girl is a serious game about bullying, emotional resilience – and pizza delivering ninjas! It’s a fast, flow-based game about Gemma, a sixteen-year-old girl trying to keep her dreams alive in face of the most merciless enemies known to any teenage girl – other teenagers.
Assault Android Cactus+
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Shadow Blade: Reload
Shadow Blade is an action-platformer set in a visually striking world where the ancient teachings of ninjas and samurai clash upon a modern landscape. Sprint through stages littered with traps, slaying enemies along your path without hesitation as Kuro, the blade of shadow!
Putrefaction
Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.
Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.
METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
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 19th 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 3,085 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
157,997
3,658
3,085
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 202,818 reviews of which 184,847 were positive and 17,971 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,588 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
184,847
17,971
1,588
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 4,501 reviews of which 4,123 were positive and 378 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 1,351 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
4,123
378
1,351
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 74,429 reviews of which 71,160 were positive and 3,269 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 597 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.4
71,160
3,269
597
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 65,903 reviews of which 64,834 were positive and 1,069 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. With 506 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.7
64,834
1,069
506
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 25,068 reviews of which 22,339 were positive and 2,729 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 378 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.7
22,339
2,729
378
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 15,345 reviews of which 13,273 were positive and 2,072 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 373 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.5
13,273
2,072
373
players
8. 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 12,177 reviews of which 11,866 were positive and 311 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 198 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
11,866
311
198
players
9. 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 23,226 reviews of which 22,604 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 114 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
22,604
622
114
players
10. 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 1,447 reviews of which 1,178 were positive and 269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.8
1,178
269
98
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 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted fast-paced games.
1. Wordle
Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game. Wordle is a puzzle, casual and indie game developed by PreoNus Games and published by Gigantum Games. Released on April 12th 2021 has received 614 reviews of which 521 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for fast-paced category.
8.0
521
93
-95%
19.99€
0.99€
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 2,604 reviews of which 2,289 were positive and 315 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
2,289
315
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fast-paced games.
8.7
3,016
334
-92%
25.50€
2.04€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
7.9
7,488
1,755
-92%
41.75€
3.34€
5. 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 700 reviews of which 613 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 88% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.2
613
87
-88%
20.50€
2.46€
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 23,226 reviews of which 22,604 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 #6 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.5
22,604
622
-83%
20.06€
3.41€
7. One Finger Death Punch 2
The world's fastest brawler is back. Experience cinematic kung-fu in the most epic stickman fighter ever made. Staying true to the original, you play with only two buttons. Every press matters, do not button mash! One Finger Death Punch 2 is a action, indie and beat 'em up game developed and published by Silver Dollar Games. Released on April 15th 2019 has received 4,395 reviews of which 4,235 were positive and 160 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 83% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.3
4,235
160
-83%
6.47€
1.10€
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. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.0
57,420
5,397
-82%
29.44€
5.30€
9. Boomerang X
Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom. Boomerang X is a arena shooter, fast-paced and first-person game developed by DANG! and published by Devolver Digital. Released on July 08th 2021 has received 1,209 reviews of which 1,156 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.0
1,156
53
-81%
19.68€
3.74€
10. Cyber Hook
Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death. Cyber Hook is a indie, 3d platformer and parkour game developed by Blazing Stick and published by Graffiti Games. Released on September 24th 2020 has received 3,840 reviews of which 3,653 were positive and 187 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.1
3,653
187
-80%
12.49€
2.49€
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 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play fast-paced games.
1. 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 1,447 reviews of which 1,178 were positive and 269 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.8
1,178
269
98
players
2. 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 #2 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.9
1,347
96
43
players
3. 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 1,672 reviews of which 1,435 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.2
1,435
237
8
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 5,432 reviews of which 5,139 were positive and 293 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
5,139
293
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.4
932
124
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.9
335
61
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.4
240
117
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
6.3
242
127