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  1. #1 Kitty's Last Adventure
    97% matchVery Positive98% of 170 reviews2025
    Dev: Woum
    Windows · Mac

    Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.3%, Arena Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%, Cats 8.9%

  2. #2 Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: Little Horror Studios
    Windows

    Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.3%, Cats 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%

  3. #3 Supercat Survivors
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 172 reviews2026
    Dev: Happy Universe Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Cartoony 8.6%

  4. #4 Cat Girl Survivor
    95% matchMixed69% of 70 reviews2025
    Dev: Minimum Studio Corp.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Defeat the evil threatening the world with cute kitty wizards! Cat Girl Survivor is a casual shooting action game that invites you to conquer various challenges by equipping our lively cat wizards with over 40 vibrant skills. Overpower the legions of demons by strategically crafting your own build.

    Why similar: Cats 23.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  5. #5 Gacha Fever
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 132 reviews2024
    Dev: Milkshake Games
    Windows

    Gacha Fever is a suvivors like in a cute and colorful universe. You will fight waves of monsters with various weapons, from the machine gun to the magical girl wand and the Bubble Tea Canon ! Just be careful of the area !

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.4%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Roguelite 8.3%

  6. #6 Funguys Swarm
    93% matchVery Positive92% of 946 reviews2025
    Dev: Stairway Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 8.3%, Action RPG 7.6%

  7. #7 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arena Shooter 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

  8. #8 Brotato
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 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 Heaven 33.5%, Arena Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%

  9. #9 Crafty Survivors
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
    Dev: Flannel Bear Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 8.5%, Action RPG 8.4%

  10. #10 Twilight Survivors
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.7%, Action RPG 11%

  11. #11 One Gun: Cat
    92% matchMostly Positive74% of 102 reviews2018
    Dev: Erow.Dev
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Protect the world of One Gun from evil invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Funny 22.3%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 4.8%

  12. #12 Chumini: Tiny Army
    89% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2026
    Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this cute and colorful survivors-like, summon an army of tiny Chuminis to battle waves of forest demons. Each Chumini has its own movement patterns: it's up to you to manage this merry mess to create an unstoppable force!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 7.8%, Roguelike 7.2%

  13. #13 Gunbot Diplomacy
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.5%, Arena Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 9%, Roguelite 8%

  14. #14 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.7%

  15. #15 Shard Squad
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 558 reviews2025
    Dev: The Root StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Form a squad of elemental creatures and face hordes of challenging enemies! Choose your Shards according to their synergies to gain new abilities, and equip relics that will make the winds blow in your favor! Survive through different environments and save your lands!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 8.2%

  16. #16 Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty
    87% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2025
    Dev: Shent GamesPub: Shent Games
    Windows

    BE A CAT! SAVE YOUR HUMAN! You're a fluffy feline who must save their owner from the hordes of flesh eating greebles which dwell within the bathroom. Will she make it through her morning business alive? Only you can save her!

    Why similar: Cats 44.8%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Cute 11%, Funny 9%, Arcade 8.7%

  17. #17 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 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 Heaven 32.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Arena Shooter 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8%

  18. #18 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 227 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 Heaven 38%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.9%

  19. #19 Pesticide Not Required
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 17.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%

  20. #20 Morsels
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 569 reviews2025
    Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.

    Why similar: Cats 31.4%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Roguelike 7.9%

  21. #21 Voids Vigil
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 10.7%

  22. #22 Noxious Weeds
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Solar Eclipse Games
    Windows · Linux

    Face the corruption that poisons your harvest! Noxious Weeds is an action rogue-lite where you slay hordes of creatures with the help of cute veggies and a combination of your favorite tools. The harvest is power. Choose wisely!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 40.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 8.3%, Roguelike 8%

  23. #23 Maze Mice
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 320 reviews2025
    Dev: TrampolineTales
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Maze Mice is a bullet heaven roguelite where time only moves when you move. Collect dots, level up, choose upgrades, and avoid cats. All at your own pace.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 42.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Cats 10%, Roguelite 8.6%

  24. #24 Touhou Library Survivors
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexander Taylor
    Windows

    Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Action RPG 10.9%

  25. #25 Geometry Arena
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 41.5%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 7.8%

  26. #26 PAW ALLIANCE
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 54 reviews2026
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows

    Become the universe's deadliest and most adorable special agent in this high-octane 2.5D roguelite action game! Mow down hordes of mutant creatures, discover a vast arsenal of items and skills to craft your perfect build, and uncover the shocking truth behind the catastrophic Swarm!

    Why similar: Cats 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Cute 9%

  27. #27 Doomed to Hell
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 235 reviews2022
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13.7%

  28. #28 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
    79% matchMixed70% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital Crafter
    Windows

    "Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.3%

  29. #29 Rocket Rats
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 9.7%

  30. #30 Machick
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Deadpixel
    Windows

    Defeat the heavily armed army of anti-magic toads and free the forest from destruction. Machick is a casual game where you craft your own wands, vanquish enemies, collect XP, and choose upgrades to go further on the journey.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 47.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 6.9%

  31. #31 Noobs Want to Live
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 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 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11%, Action RPG 11%

  32. #32 Nerd Survivors
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: Heartbit Interactive
    Windows

    Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Heaven 15%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 13.2%

  33. #33 Cat Bait
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,475 reviews2024
    Dev: Mayni prod.
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.

    Why similar: Cats 32.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Cute 8.8%

  34. #34 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
    75% matchVery Positive87% of 142 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 10.3%

  35. #35 ARMORED KITTEN
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 571 reviews2017
    Dev: Ducat
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!

    Why similar: Cats 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Arcade 7.4%

  36. #36 Arcane Tower Survivors
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.6%

  37. #37 Cast Out Colony
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Wooshido
    Windows

    Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.9%, Arena Shooter 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Bullet Hell 10%, Action Roguelike 9.9%

  38. #38 Vital Shell
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,526 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.1%, Arena Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.1%

  39. #39 Witch & Bun Cats
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2025
    Dev: Night Owl Games
    Windows

    A light meat pigeon ARPG game that integrates backpack management. In the game, players will play the role of a little witch and help the cats take back the cans that were taken away by monsters. But as you explore deeper, you find that things are not as simple as they seem...

    Why similar: Cats 27%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

  40. #40 Maid Survivors : Little Angels
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2025
    Dev: MilkEmpirePub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    [Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 11.5%

  41. #41 Antipaint
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 284 reviews2024
    Dev: Vilius Prakapas
    Windows

    An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.2%, Arena Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Action Roguelike 9.1%

  42. #42 Nekomancy
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 107 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fetus Den
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Nekomancy is a Magic roguelite looter shooter! Craft spells and vanquish evil creatures! Grab their loot and craft better spells! Make progress in the skill tree! Only the best synergies pass the test!

    Why similar: Cats 30.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Cartoony 10.5%

  43. #43 GunSuit Guardians
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 254 reviews2023
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows

    Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 15.9%, Action RPG 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%

  44. #44 Froguelike
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 187 reviews2024
    Dev: Johanna JosefssonPub: Spelkollektivet
    Windows · Mac

    Your choices matter in Froguelike where you play as a frog on a mission to eat all the bugs. Level up, choose new tongues and upgrades, become unstoppable and run straight into the swarm! Unlock all frogs, tongues, items and chapters to become the most powerful frog in the pond.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 8.6%, Action RPG 7%

  45. #45 Atomicrops
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 6,194 reviews2020
    Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 15.5%, Cats 13.9%

  46. #46 Zap Zap Zombie Cats
    76% matchMixed62% of 74 reviews2018
    Dev: Hang Time Studios
    Windows

    You are one of the few survivors of a zombie cat-pocalypse. With only your wits, your weapons, and a few turrets, you must defend yourself from the hordes of zombie-cats that come at night. Grenade, blast, shoot, heal, and place traps to survive each wave until safety comes with the sunlight.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  47. #47 Endless waves survival
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 212 reviews2025
    Dev: Jeferson Belmiro
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Endless Waves Survival is an adrenaline-fueled endless survival game. Fight a continuous onslaught of enemies and claim upgrades and new abilities as you level up. How long will you survive the next run?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Top-Down 8.8%

  48. #48 Kritter: Defend Together
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2026
    Dev: LJF Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes. Solo or 4-player coop, grow stronger run after run in this frantic action roguelite with a touch of tower defense.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 11.1%

  49. #49 Letifer
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: Third Spirit Games
    Windows

    Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.1%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 10.2%

  50. #50 Cluckmech Oasis
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,497 reviews2024
    Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 18.5%, Cute 10.3%, Funny 8%

  51. #51 Replik Survivors
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: Deep Sea Cat
    Windows

    This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Cartoony 9%

  52. #52 Pet Hero vs Zombie
    68% matchVery Positive79% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: CatLowe
    Windows

    The zombie apocalypse has begun! Choose your animal hero – a cat with a pistol, a crocodile with a bazooka, or a chicken with a revolver! Survive endless zombie waves, collect coins, upgrade weapons, and unlock new heroes. How long can you last?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Cats 17.8%, Cartoony 8.7%, Cute 7.7%

  53. #53 Towerful Defense: Prologue
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action RPG 12.1%

  54. #54 Super Kill-BOI 9000
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: PlayWithFurcifer
    Windows · Linux

    A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%

  55. #55 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,067 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 Heaven 45.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Roguelite 8.7%

  56. #56 Nomad Survival
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 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: Bullet Heaven 38%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8%

  57. #57 Cursorblade
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,015 reviews2023
    Dev: RealPeach
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Cute 6.8%

  58. #58 Stardust Trial
    65% matchVery Positive99% of 77 reviews2026
    Dev: 铭轩魔王
    Windows

    A cute, anime-style casual roguelite survival game. Actively attack monsters to rack up kills and unlock powerful skills! Summon magical artifacts to fight alongside you. Clear dynamic stages with unique victory conditions and enjoy the ultimate bullet-heaven experience!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 21.1%, Cartoony 10.7%, Combat 6.1%

  59. #59 Mars Survivors
    70% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelite 9.4%

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