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Games Like 20 Minutes Till Dawn

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelite, Action Roguelike, Action, Roguelike.

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20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 28,655 reviews
Released: 2023-06-08
Developer: flanne
Publisher: Erabit
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 6.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 11.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 88%

Overview

20 Minutes Till Dawn stands out because it mixes active twin-stick shooting, timer-based horde survival, and absurdly strong build synergies in a dark Lovecraftian atmosphere. These recommendations focus on games that preserve that same feel: manual dodging and aiming, fast run-based progression, overwhelming enemy swarms, and satisfying upgrade combinations, with extra weight given to top-down shooters and darker aesthetics.

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  1. #1 Disfigure
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Lovecraftian 15%, Score Attack 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Its pitch-black arena, constant swarm pressure, and twin-stick survival combat make it one of the closest mood-and-gameplay matches on Steam.

  2. #2 Halls of Torment
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark aesthetic, elite-heavy survival runs, and strong character-build progression make it a natural next step for 20MTD players.

  3. #3 Her Name Was Fire
    96% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2022
    Dev: Tissue Inu
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Score Attack 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This is another manual-aim arena survivor where run-defining upgrades and screen-filling enemies recreate the same high-intensity build-crafting loop.

  4. #4 Brotato
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Survival 13.6%, Roguelite 13.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Though lighter in tone, it scratches the same dodge-survive-build itch with compact arena runs and very strong weapon-stat synergies.

  5. #5 Survivors of the Dawn
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
    Dev: indieGiant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Survival 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into active shooting, kiting, and chaining upgrades during nonstop horde waves, making it feel very close mechanically.

  6. #6 Vampire Survivors
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Score Attack 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It is less manual on the shooting side, but few games match its run escalation and build-synergy satisfaction for horde-survival fans.

  7. #7 Death Must Die
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This blends survivor-style wave clearing with stronger action-RPG build identity, giving a similar sense of snowballing power in dark fantasy runs.

  8. #8 Tiny Rogues
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It is more room-based than arena-based, but its pixel-art action, dense bullet patterns, and highly replayable builds match the seed game's appeal.

  9. #9 Greedland
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 3,116 reviews2025
    Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    "Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Score Attack 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%

    Why You'll Like It: Greedland emphasizes relentless top-down gunplay against enormous swarms and lets you stack upgrades into similarly broken-feeling runs.

  10. #10 Time Wasters
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Roguelite 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This space take on the formula keeps the active aiming and upgrade-stacking focus while flooding the screen with enemies and projectiles.

  11. #11 Soulstone Survivors
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 10%

    Why You'll Like It: It pushes the power-fantasy side of the formula hard, rewarding players who love chaining upgrades into screen-clearing builds.

  12. #12 Tesla vs Lovecraft
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Horror 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: If you want the Lovecraftian monster theme with punchy twin-stick shooting, this is one of the best direct thematic and gameplay overlaps.

  13. #13 Army of Ruin
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelite 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers polished bullet-heaven progression with heavy screen saturation and frequent power spikes that echo 20MTD's overpowering builds.

  14. #14 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
    Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Score Attack 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It is more auto-firing, but the mining-combat loop, upgrade drafting, and desperate swarm survival make it a strong modern alternative.

  15. #15 Void Scrappers
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Score Attack 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Its stripped-down space arenas, active movement, and fast upgrade choices deliver a very similar survive-the-swarm rhythm.

  16. #16 Boneraiser Minions
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Score Attack 12.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a more summon-focused take on arena survival, but the pixel-art darkness and escalating build nonsense make it adjacent in a fun way.

  17. #17 Rogue: Genesia
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 19.5%, Strategy 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Its wave-based structure and heavy emphasis on stacking synergies make it a good recommendation for players who enjoy optimizing busted runs.

  18. #18 Return to abyss 重返深渊
    85% matchMostly Positive80% of 979 reviews2023
    Dev: Wingjoy Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Return to Abyss is a mowing survival game with Rogue-Lite elements, upgrade your weapons and use your fighting skills to fight through over 10,000 monsters on screen until defeat the culprit who brought chaos!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Roguelite 22%, Action 6.7%, Combat 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a darker bullet-heaven with cursed atmosphere and mutation-heavy run building that fits the seed game's horror-tinged style well.

  19. #19 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, RPG 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers similarly clean survivor combat and progression, with a bit more character specialization and larger-scale upgrade trees.

  20. #20 Scarlet Tower
    82% matchVery Positive82% of 2,359 reviews2024
    Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Survival 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It pairs gothic horror vibes with layered survivor progression, making it a good pick for players who want more dark-themed horde runs.

  21. #21 Spellbook Demonslayers
    84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
    Dev: Xendra
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark fantasy style and survivor-like progression are a strong match if your favorite part of 20MTD is shaping a run through upgrade choices.

  22. #22 Voidigo
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Roguelite 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It trades horror for color, but its fluid twin-stick combat, dodging, and chaotic enemy encounters deliver a similarly kinetic roguelite shooter feel.

  23. #23 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 39,748 reviews2023
    Dev: KayAnimate
    Windows

    Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Score Attack 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Despite the lighter presentation, it is one of the best-built survivor-lites on Steam for players who want lots of builds, dodging, and run variety.

  24. #24 Crimsonland
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Survival 13.1%, Action 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This classic top-down horde shooter captures the same simple pleasure of kiting giant waves while amassing absurd firepower.

  25. #25 Star Survivor
    79% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Survival 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This one keeps the active dodging and escalating enemy pressure while translating the formula into a more hands-on space shooter format.

  26. #26 LONE RUIN
    81% matchMixed64% of 195 reviews2023
    Dev: Cuddle Monster GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows

    Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.3%, Bullet Hell 37.8%, Shooter 16%, Action 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Its dark magical presentation, twitchy movement, and run-based combat make it a good fit if you want 20MTD's intensity in a more spell-focused form.

  27. #27 Nuclear Throne
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While structured as a traditional roguelike shooter, its aggressive top-down combat and constant pressure will appeal to players who like 20MTD's active play.

  28. #28 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Score Attack 13.7%, Roguelite 12.3%

  29. #29 BALL x PIT
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
    Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%

  30. #30 Twilight Survivors
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Score Attack 8.7%

  31. #31 Megabonk
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
    Dev: vedinad
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Survival 13.6%, Score Attack 8.3%

  32. #32 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.4%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 22.2%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Shooter 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of 20MTD is active gunplay under pressure, this offers some of the best top-down shooting and combat tension on Steam.

  33. #33 Nomad Survival
    77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Survival 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

  34. #34 Halls of Torment: Prelude
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,401 reviews2023
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Roguelite 19.2%, Combat 12.4%, RPG 7.7%

  35. #35 God Of Weapons
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
    Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Survival 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%

  36. #36 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
    Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Roguelite 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Survival 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It is harsher and more traditional as a roguelike, but its oppressive horror atmosphere and top-down firefights line up well with 20MTD's darker side.

  37. #37 Monsters 'til Midnight
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Retro Dreamer
    Windows

    Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Lovecraftian 10.6%

  38. #38 Vampire Hunters
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
    Dev: Gamecraft Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Score Attack 18.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Shooter 8.9%

  39. #39 Echoes of Red
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: TERMAX Studios
    Windows

    Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Roguelite 11.9%

  40. #40 Goobies
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,917 reviews2023
    Dev: Höganäs Spel
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  41. #41 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
    Dev: Creature Cauldron
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelite 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Combat 5.6%

  42. #42 Crimson Dawn
    74% matchMixed64% of 377 reviews2023
    Dev: Purple Lake
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 14.3%

  43. #43 Talented
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
    Dev: TurtleFox Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Roguelite 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Combat 10.6%

  44. #44 FatalZone
    72% matchMixed67% of 2,256 reviews2024
    Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Survival 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%

  45. #45 Noobs Want to Live
    71% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2023
    Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 17.3%, Combat 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

  46. #46 NIMRODS
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
    Dev: Fiveamp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Score Attack 13.4%, Roguelite 12.2%

  47. #47 Witchcraft Survivors
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Catpix Studios
    Windows

    Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Score Attack 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  48. #48 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
    Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

  49. #49 When the Light Dies
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 84 reviews2024
    Dev: Electric MonkeysPub: PQube
    Windows

    Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9%

  50. #50 Eldritch Survivors
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Ghost Button
    Windows

    Uncover the secrets behind the protagonists' fate, trapped in an endless cycle of death. Eldritch Survivor is a survival-like game that maximizes both the narrative and the excitement of each dungeon encounter. Immerse yourself in a 99% pure Lovecraftian world and confront the terror of the unknown.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Lovecraftian 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Bullet Hell 7.8%

  51. #51 Picayune Dreams
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023
    Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Survival 13.1%, Roguelite 12.7%

  52. #52 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 212 reviews2025
    Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
    Windows

    Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, RPG 5.7%

  53. #53 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,605 reviews2025
    Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

  54. #54 Horde Hunters
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: Antti Vaihia
    Windows

    Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Survival 9%

  55. #55 Keeper's Toll
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
    Dev: Stingbot Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Roguelite 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  56. #56 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Roguelite 13.3%, Survival 12.9%

  57. #57 Magicraft
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 15,982 reviews2024
    Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
    Windows
    Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    "Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.6%, Action Roguelike 24%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, RPG 6.4%

  58. #58 Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors
    64% matchVery Positive90% of 588 reviews2025
    Dev: BINGOBELL
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    This is a top-down, auto-shooting roguelike that can be played entirely one-handed. Players take on the role of Pinocchio, fallen into a nightmare, collecting forbidden Dream Eggs that grant ever-changing offensive and survival abilities. Slay twisted fairy tale creatures in endless nightmares!

    Why similar: Lovecraftian 17.3%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Survival 10%

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