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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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.
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.
Loot River
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Oblivity - Find your perfect Sensitivity
Oblivity is an advanced aim training software that provides everything you need to improve your aim! Find your perfect, intuitive mouse sensitivity with Oblivity's sensitivity finder. Or detect your bad aiming habits in the extensive analysis and replay space.
Seraph's Last Stand
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Will You Snail?
A unique platformer where an evil AI predicts your movement. Dodge AI-spawned traps, solve optional puzzles and uncover the dark secrets of the simulation. Now with a level editor and infinite community-made content!
Paint Warfare
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches
Exoblast
Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!
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.
Arena of Kings
ARENA OF KINGS is a fast-paced team arena brawler. Experience MMORPG-style combat without the grind. Create a hero from 10 unique classes. Level up, learn new spells, and collect epic loot. Casual, Ranked, and Tournament game modes. PLAY FOR FREE!
Christmas Massacre
Christmas is coming and Larry's got a big problem - his Christmas tree is telling him to KILL! Lead him through his murder rampage.
Gunfire Reborn
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
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.
They Always Run
Become Aiden, a three-armed mutant who hunts the most dangerous bounties in the galaxy. Catch, slice, dice and destroy enemies in this exciting 2D platformer with a space-western setting.
Steel Assault
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
Flynn: Son of Crimson
Our valiant hero Flynn possesses the ability to influence a mysterious energy and modify his style of combat, transforming him into a force to be reckoned with. Inspired by the golden age of the SNES, Flynn: Son of Crimson is the 2D action adventure that’ll take you right back to the 90s!
Suit for Hire
Suit for Hire is a challenging top-down action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.
Samurai GUNN 2
Samurai GUNN 2 is a super fast online platform fighter with stylish moves and lots of cool characters. The unique character movement, crazy fast speed, and one-hit-kills make this unlike any platform fighter you’ve ever played before.
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.
Redmatch 2
A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills!
Bacon May Die
Chaotic bacon-flavored beat'em up with plenty of enemies to smash around
Kaze and the Wild Masks
Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.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 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 fast-paced game, thanks to its 2,711 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
157,997
3,658
2,711
players
2. 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 1,477 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among fast-paced games based on player count.
8.8
3,676
341
1,477
players
3. 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 1,219 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among fast-paced games based on player count.
9.0
184,508
17,943
1,219
players
4. 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 466 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.7
64,735
1,067
466
players
5. 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 423 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.4
71,160
3,269
423
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 313 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
313
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 264 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
264
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 12,117 reviews of which 11,807 were positive and 310 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. With 153 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
11,807
310
153
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 23,191 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 #9 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.5
22,569
622
84
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 1,438 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 #10 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.8
1,169
269
62
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 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted fast-paced games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for fast-paced category.
8.4
2,287
314
-93%
19.71€
1.38€
2. 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 #2 best deal in fast-paced games.
7.9
7,488
1,755
-92%
41.75€
3.34€
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 91% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in fast-paced games.
8.7
3,016
334
-91%
24.11€
2.17€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.0
1,241
243
-90%
19.30€
1.93€
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 699 reviews of which 612 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
612
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 23,191 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 #6 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.5
22,569
622
-83%
19.94€
3.39€
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 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.0
57,420
5,397
-80%
30.50€
6.10€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
8.8
20,819
2,418
-80%
14.65€
2.93€
10. 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. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for fast-paced games.
9.0
184,508
17,943
-78%
39.86€
8.77€
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 16th 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 1,438 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 #1 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
7.8
1,169
269
62
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 1,666 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 #3 spot among the most played free fast-paced games on Steam.
8.2
1,429
237
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
3
players
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