- #1 Hyperlight Survivor
82% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #2 THE KULKA
81% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #3 Bonfire Barrage
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #4 Tri-Star
81% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #5 Operation STEEL
80% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Perma Death 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #6 Slime Mayhem
77% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 9.3%
- #7 The Journey of Piggy
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Shooter 8.6%
- #8 Zunius
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: COAF Research
Windows
Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #9 Oddinary Highway
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dash & dot game studio
Windows · Mac
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #10 Madlum
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlindVoid
Windows
Experience relentless bullet hell shmup gameplay in a dark hand-drawn style. Salvage powerful relics from fallen rivals to push through the ever-rising pressure and escape Madlum's Vault.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Perma Death 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 9%
- #11 Evil Heart Fever
75% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
This game is an intense bullet hell roguelike shooter, evolve and destroy the celestial army to try to open the hell's gate. Items, references and transformations based in : Lovecraftian universe, biblical sins, and all types of angels and celestial creatures.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #12 Survivor Cells
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: YAW Studios
Windows
Discover the beauty and fragility of life in Survivor Cells, a unique survival game against viruses and bacteria, which strategically combines the elements of roguelite, bullet hell and tower defense in a challenging experience. Your destiny depends on your agility and choices. How far will you get?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Perma Death 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #13 Rick Henderson
73% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #14 Jetboard Joust
71% matchVery Positive82% of 98 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%
- #15 Deep Space Scoundrel
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%
- #16 Glorp
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raster.Software
Windows
Shoot your way through an endless stream of enemies! GLORP is an action roguelike where you must upgrade your skills and weapons to become overpowered
Why similar: Perma Death 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #17 Stacy Sharp and the Night Of Too Many Monsters
68% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: MANTE
Windows
SSATNOTMM is a small action game with roguelite elements. Survive waves of enemies, buy permanent upgrades, befriend colorful characters, die and do it all over again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Shooter 9.9%
- #18 The Useless Wizard
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: The Useless DevPub: The Useless Publisher
Windows
An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 16.8%, Perma Death 16.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #19 Stellar Interface
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.7%
- #20 Metal Head Warfare
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Marcos Rodrigues Dos SantosPub: MK-GAMES
Windows
Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%
- #21 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #22 Chromacell
67% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.8%
- #23 Cursor Survival
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Perma Death 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shooter 10.9%
- #24 HELLEVATORS
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18%, Perma Death 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #25 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelite 17.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.9%
- #26 Celestia
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devon Meyer
Windows
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.5%
- #27 R-Lyke: Reverse
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Harlequynne Games
Windows
Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 17%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #28 Into the V.O.I.D.
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CosmicWorkshop
Windows
Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Perma Death 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Shooter 7.7%
- #29 Elite Exorcist Miko
64% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #30 Neon Blitz
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #31 Astro Attack
65% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky Pixel
Windows
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 8.1%
- #32 Space Blade
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.6%
- #33 Clockwork Survivors
65% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cool Smithy Games
Windows
Don't hold forward, don't press fire, but focus on the vertical in this autorunning reverse bullet hell roguelike. Master the level layout by lapping the same short section several times while you gather steam for your hot air balloon companion. Make the balloon & yourself happy.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #34 Flying Fury
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Panzero
Windows
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.5%
- #35 SCRUMLORDS
65% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ginger Bean Interactive
Windows
Fight off hordes of angry peasants and reclaim your realm in SCRUMLORDS! Lead your formation of loyal soldiers into battle in this action-roguelite, unlocking new gear and increasing your abilities as you play.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #36 Destruction of Heavenly Bliss
64% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alex Stocking
Windows
A roguelite shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #37 THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER
63% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: FLOWERFIELD Games
Windows · Mac
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #38 Void Resurgence
61% matchVery Positive95% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Perma Death 16.4%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #39 Freedom Squid Fighter
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Take control of a heavily armed squid and blast through destructible worlds in Freedom Squid Fighter. Soar through the air, tunnel through dirt and rock with powerful weaponry, and outmaneuver enemies across towering, fully destructible landscapes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #40 Nebula Cleanup Crew
62% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Perma Death 12.5%
- #41 Starship Architect
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Shooter 9.6%
- #42 Karous
60% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
Dev: RS34
Windows
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Bullet Hell 29.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D 5%
- #43 tz mini stg collection
61% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Tamazusa
Windows
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.7%
- #44 Blastroid
61% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Bedirhan Cakir
Windows · Mac
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Score Attack 8.4%
- #45 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
64% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ocasocreations
Windows
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Score Attack 9.8%
- #46 Flappy Shooter
63% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Vadd Games, Cow GamePub: Cow Game
Windows
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 10.2%
- #47 Outnumbered
62% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Shooter 8.5%
- #48 Art Strikers
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Hand-drawn 6.1%
- #49 Boomeraxe
61% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2023
Dev: SoBad
Windows
Who says a twin-stick shooter needs guns? Boomeraxe is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with a unique core mechanic: Your only weapon hurts you too.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Roguelite 18%, Perma Death 17.7%, Action 6.9%
- #50 Nitro & Necros
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darthvaldo
Windows
Destroy hordes of zombies with your powerful turrets! Nitro & Necros is a Roguelite with tons of upgrades to make your car more and more powerful. You will drive over all kinds of zombies, shoot them up with your turrets and level up to select the best upgrades to survive this madness!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Roguelite 17.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%
- #51 Fully Dogomatic
60% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Tommy Keys
Windows · Linux
A roguelite top-down shooter where you create a ring of guns around you to mow down thousands of enemies! Upgrade your guns with insane mods and experiment with the endless possibilities. You may be an adorable dog, but that won't stop you from raining death upon your enemies!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #52 #Snake2 DX: Reawakening
63% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Ultimate Walrus
Windows
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%
- #53 Plains of Havoc
60% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Island Games
Windows
Decimate endless hordes of enemies across the nine realms of Yggdrasil for eternal glory! Plains of Havoc is a fierce 2D top-down roguelite set in the Viking afterlife in which you fight for your rightful place on the global leaderboards.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 16%, Perma Death 13.6%, Arcade 8.5%
- #54 Viking Survivors
61% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #55 Solo Levelup Survivor
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genene Game
Windows
Hen Town is a rogue-like game, you are a female knight battles monsters, protects village restoring light and hope.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #56 Starazius
64% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Jonathan Law
Windows · Mac
Retro-inspired rogue-lite shmup action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Action Roguelike 20%, Perma Death 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Roguelite 8%
- #57 Evil Egg
57% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 625 reviews2025
Dev: Ivy Sly
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Blast it all to hell.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #58 Gunsmith's Defense
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Viking Crew
Windows
Shoot zombies, collect loot, build your own guns! Upgrade the persistent metagame to unlock more loot, more features and more parts for your guns.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Roguelite 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 11.3%