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  1. #1 Kitty's Last Adventure
    97% matchVery Positive98% of 171 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 27.9%, Arena Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Cats 9.4%

  2. #2 Supercat Survivors
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 176 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%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 12.2%, Cartoony 8.7%

  3. #3 Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 109 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: Cats 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.2%

  4. #4 Cat Girl Survivor
    95% matchMixed70% of 73 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 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%

  5. #5 Gacha Fever
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 133 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 32.7%, Arena Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Roguelite 8.7%

  6. #6 Funguys Swarm
    92% matchVery Positive92% of 959 reviews2025
    Dev: Stairway Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 8.8%, Action RPG 8.1%

  7. #7 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 237 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Arena Shooter 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.6%

  8. #8 Maid Survivors : Little Angels
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 257 reviews2025
    Dev: MilkEmpirePub: Phoenixx Inc.
    Windows

    『Maid Survivors : Little Angels』 is a roguelite arena shooter where you power up a colorful cast of maid warriors and battle enemies with builds made from various weapons and items. Let’s protect peace on Earth, Master!

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 8.9%

  9. #9 One Gun: Cat
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 103 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 57%, Funny 22.3%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  10. #10 Crafty Survivors
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 753 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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Action RPG 8.9%, Roguelite 8.9%

  11. #11 Twilight Survivors
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,073 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.7 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 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, Action RPG 11.1%

  12. #12 Brotato
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 116,135 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.4 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 Heaven 30.5%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%

  13. #13 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    90% matchMostly Positive77% 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 21.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.7%

  14. #14 Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 65 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%

  15. #15 Cursorblade
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 1,029 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 Heaven 32.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 8.6%, Roguelike 7%

  16. #16 Chumini: Tiny Army
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 97 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 42.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 7.7%

  17. #17 Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: Mio Games
    Windows

    Step into an exciting journey in Cats Guns & Robots, a rogue-like action game where you are the last hope for the world. In this outlaw-like action game, surviving enemy attacks in each room will require careful choices of upgrading your character abilities and features of weapons in your inventory.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.9%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action RPG 12.3%

  18. #18 Gunbot Diplomacy
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 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 35.7%, Arena Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelike 8.4%

  19. #19 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 6,293 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 25.1 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 29%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arena Shooter 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%

  20. #20 Morsels
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 576 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 31.5%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Roguelike 7.8%

  21. #21 Pesticide Not Required
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 931 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.9%

  22. #22 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 237 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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 9.5%

  23. #23 Shard Squad
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 597 reviews2025
    Dev: The Root StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 8.8%

  24. #24 Voids Vigil
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 378 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Roguelite 10.6%

  25. #25 Pigeons Attack
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2019
    Dev: Nixtor Game Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 15.8%, Top-Down 8.2%

  26. #26 Doomed to Hell
    80% matchVery Positive82% of 238 reviews2022
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    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 22.8%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.6%

  27. #27 Touhou Library Survivors
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 154 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 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Action RPG 10.9%

  28. #28 Geometry Arena
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,408 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 37.6%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelite 8.2%

  29. #29 PAW ALLIANCE
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 55 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 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Roguelike 11.8%, Cute 9.1%

  30. #30 Noxious Weeds
    79% 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 36.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 8.5%

  31. #31 Maze Mice
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 325 reviews2025
    Dev: TrampolineTales
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 38.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Cats 10.7%, Roguelite 9.2%

  32. #32 Rocket Rats
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 2,445 reviews2024
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 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 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Roguelike 9.7%

  33. #33 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
    77% matchMostly Positive70% of 87 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 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.2%

  34. #34 Noobs Want to Live
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,969 reviews2023
    Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.3 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 11.9%, Action RPG 11%, Roguelike 11%

  35. #35 Arcane Tower Survivors
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 12.5%

  36. #36 ARMORED KITTEN
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 573 reviews2017
    Dev: Ducat
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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

    Why similar: Cats 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Arcade 7.4%

  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 33.1%, Arena Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.4%

  38. #38 Nekomancy
    74% matchVery Positive97% of 109 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%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Cartoony 10.5%

  39. #39 GunSuit Guardians
    73% 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 22.9%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action RPG 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%

  40. #40 Atomicrops
    72% matchVery Positive92% of 6,276 reviews2020
    Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.7 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 24.7%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 15.5%, Cats 13.9%

  41. #41 Endless waves survival
    71% 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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Top-Down 8.7%

  42. #42 Cozy Space Survivors
    71% matchVery Positive97% of 387 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.6%

  43. #43 Zomcats Invasion
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: Tinky
    Windows · Mac

    Zomcats Invasion is a coop online multiplayer game! Play with up to 10 friends and fight endless hordes of Zomcats! Choose between a variety of maps, difficulties and weapons. Unlock abilities and customize your cat to fit your style!

    Why similar: Cats 41.6%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 19%, Top-Down 11.7%

  44. #44 Witch & Bun Cats
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 66 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 27.1%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

  45. #45 Antipaint
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 285 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 28.7%, Arena Shooter 12.9%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Action Roguelike 9.6%

  46. #46 Vital Shell
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,640 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 28.1%, Arena Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.5%

  47. #47 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%

  48. #48 Kritter: Defend Together
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 122 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 41.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11.9%

  49. #49 Machick
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 233 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 43.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 7.4%

  50. #50 Letifer
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 83 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 39.2%, Arena Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 10.8%

  51. #51 Froguelike
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 188 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 36.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 9.1%, Action RPG 7.4%

  52. #52 Pet Hero vs Zombie
    69% 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 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Cats 17.7%, 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action RPG 12.2%

  54. #54 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 17.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Cartoony 9.1%

  55. #55 Cluckmech Oasis
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,555 reviews2024
    Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 15.2 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 29.1%, Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 18.4%, Cute 10.4%, Funny 8%

  56. #56 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%, Cartoony 10.8%, Combat 6.1%

  57. #57 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 144 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    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 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.2%

  58. #58 Bullet Bunny
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2024
    Dev: penusbmic
    Windows

    Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 13.2%

  59. #59 Super Kill-BOI 9000
    68% 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 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.6%

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