- #1 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
97% matchVery Positive83% of 7,440 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.3% ★, Mythology 13.7%, Isometric 12.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into Norse mythology and intense, fast-paced action that feels right at home for fans of Achilles.
- #2 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
96% 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 41.1% ★, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the mythological focus of the seed game while offering a robust skill tree and challenging arena combat.
- #3 Death Must Die
96% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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: Bullet Heaven 34.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11%, Isometric 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and deep gear-based progression that makes Achilles: Survivor so compelling.
- #4 Soulstone Survivors
95% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 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: Bullet Heaven 42.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 10.2%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Action Roguelike 7.8%, Score Attack 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-fidelity bullet-heaven experience with massive skill variety and intense boss encounters.
- #5 Keeper's Toll
94% matchVery Positive90% of 769 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Bullet Heaven 40.2% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends dark fantasy themes with souls-like elements, creating a challenging and atmospheric survivor experience.
- #6 Halls of Torment
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: The dark, gritty atmosphere and retro-inspired combat provide a similar sense of dread and power as you face endless waves of enemies.
- #7 Vampire Survivors
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 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: Bullet Heaven 50.3% ★, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 7.8%, Score Attack 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the genre-defining title, it provides the essential foundation of bullet-heaven mechanics that Achilles: Survivor builds upon.
- #8 Achilles: Legends Untold
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,514 reviews2023
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Rewrite fate with every strike. Face gods, mythic heroes, and legendary beasts in this souls-like Action RPG set in ancient Greece. Master brutal combat, unlock divine skills, and shape Achilles into the warrior only you can become.
Why similar: Mythology 30.8%, Isometric 21.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.8%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Combat 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Playing the original action-RPG provides crucial context for the world and characters featured in the survivor spin-off.
- #9 Army of Ruin
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 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 Heaven 41.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers highly polished, arcade-style action with a focus on visual spectacle and satisfying enemy density.
- #10 Godsvivors
91% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Mythology 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: It directly tackles the mythological theme with fast-paced, top-down survival gameplay that feels very similar to Achilles.
- #11 Scarlet Tower
90% matchVery Positive82% of 2,365 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 15.4%, Combat 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: With its gothic horror setting and deep character customization, it provides a thematic and mechanical bridge to the seed game.
- #12 Rogue: Genesia
89% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 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 Heaven 49.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action Roguelike 8.6%, Roguelite 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at delivering massive-scale battles that feel like an arcade-style power fantasy.
- #13 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,586 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: Bullet Heaven 53.5% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Dark Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on mythological monster-slaying with a progression system that rewards constant growth.
- #14 Versebound
88% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Mythology 23.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: The dark fantasy world-building and intense combat encounters make it a strong thematic match for Achilles: Survivor.
- #15 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
87% matchVery Positive91% of 13,222 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.7 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 Heaven 64% ★, Top-Down Shooter 6.5%, Score Attack 5.6%, Action Roguelike 5.1%, Bullet Hell 5%
Why You'll Like It: The squad-based mechanics and fast-paced survival gameplay provide a fun, arcade-like experience.
- #16 Crafty Survivors
86% 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 34.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features unique character-based progression and diverse abilities that keep the gameplay loop fresh.
- #17 Brotato
85% 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 36% ★, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced, high-intensity arena combat provides a similar adrenaline rush to the seed game.
- #18 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
84% matchVery Positive86% of 47,393 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 28.9 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: Bullet Heaven 39.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: The satisfying progression loop and high-quality combat mechanics make it a top-tier choice for any survivor-like fan.
- #19 Survivors of the Dawn
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 749 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: Bullet Heaven 33.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers high-intensity arcade action with a focus on fast movement and rapid combat.
- #20 Tiny Rogues
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 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: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more of an action-roguelike, its isometric perspective and bullet-hell combat capture the same frantic energy.
- #21 NIMRODS
83% matchVery Positive85% of 1,788 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 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: Bullet Heaven 32.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Score Attack 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: The deep gun-customization system allows for creative builds that feel powerful against massive hordes.
- #22 Boneraiser Minions
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 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: Bullet Heaven 34.2% ★, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.4%, Score Attack 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Its unique necromancy-themed combat and dark atmosphere offer a refreshing twist on the standard survivor formula.
- #23 Nomad Survival
82% 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 39.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic, no-nonsense survivor experience that focuses on pure mechanical enjoyment.
- #24 Project Lazarus
82% matchVery Positive80% of 1,377 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.3% ★, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Combat 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its arcade-style survival gameplay is straightforward and satisfying for those who enjoy the core loop of Achilles.
- #25 Pesticide Not Required
80% 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 18.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13%
Why You'll Like It: It integrates action-RPG elements into the survivor format, offering a unique blend of farming and combat.
- #26 20 Minutes Till Dawn
79% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a tighter, more focused bullet-hell experience that emphasizes precision and build-crafting.
- #27 Spellbook Demonslayers
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,315 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: The dark fantasy aesthetic combined with intense bullet-hell survival mechanics aligns perfectly with the seed game's feel.
- #28 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
77% matchMixed68% of 6,013 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.5% ★, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Isometric 10.3%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #29 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
79% 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 35.3% ★, Tower Defense 14.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game successfully merges tower defense strategy with the frantic action of a survivor-like title.
- #30 Conquest Dark
77% matchVery Positive90% of 2,515 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 42.6% ★, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Isometric 9%, Roguelite 8%
- #31 Arcane Tower Survivors
78% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes action-adventure elements within a survivor framework, providing a slightly different flavor of combat.
- #32 Let Them Come: Onslaught
76% 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 37.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #33 Witchcraft Survivors
78% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: The dark fantasy theme and pixel-art aesthetic create a moody, engaging experience for fans of the genre.
- #34 Grind Survivors
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 23% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Roguelite 9%
- #35 Twilight Survivors
75% 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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13.6%, Score Attack 9.4%, Bullet Heaven 9.2% ★
- #36 Monsters are Coming!
73% matchVery Positive80% of 2,489 reviews2025
Dev: LudogramPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Beware, Monsters are Coming! In this Tower-Survivor rogue-lite, you protect an ever-moving city from unrelenting hordes. Gather resources, fortify defences, and survive for as long as you can. Will you reach the Ark?
Why similar: Tower Defense 14.4%, Isometric 13.5%, Score Attack 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Action Roguelike 10.7%
- #37 Driveloop: Survivors
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Stunbyte
Windows
Driveloop is a fast-paced driving roguelike shooter. Drift, blast and ram your way through waves of steampunk enemies. Upgrade your vehicle with powerful weapons, recruit unique crew members and survive intense battles as you build the ultimate combat machine. Can you survive the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Score Attack 8.9%
- #38 Survivor Mercs
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #39 Funguys Swarm
72% 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 41.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Isometric 11.8%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #40 Karate Survivor
72% matchVery Positive85% of 3,241 reviews2024
Dev: Alawar
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 44.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 8.9%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #41 Demon Hunt
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 41.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 10%
- #42 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
71% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 38% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #43 Rogue Samurai
74% matchMixed55% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #44 Megabonk
68% matchVery Positive95% of 101,885 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.1 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: Bullet Heaven 47.5% ★, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Roguelite 8.8%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #45 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
74% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 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: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 16.7%
- #46 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
71% matchVery Positive82% of 2,477 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 22.1% ★, Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #47 Vital Shell
67% 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 34.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #48 Devil Jam
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Devil Jam is a top-down survivor roguelite where you play a rockstar wielding up to 12 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of monsters. Choose from a variety of items to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 15.8% ★, Isometric 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #49 Echoes of Red
69% matchVery Positive86% of 107 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #50 God Of Weapons
70% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 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 27.6%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Roguelite 23.2%, Combat 11.3%, Casual 4.4%
- #51 Entropy Survivors
70% matchVery Positive80% of 511 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #52 Machick 2
67% matchVery Positive90% of 650 reviews2025
Dev: DeadpixelPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 47.2% ★, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #53 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,253 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #54 Tower Survivors
71% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Tower Defense 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
- #55 The Last Man Survivor
69% matchMixed69% of 284 reviews2025
Dev: Renderise
Windows
The Last Man Survivor is a gloomy roguelike in which you have to fight tons of enemies, slay giant bosses, discover new abilities and characters, and also find out the dark secret of the Last Survivor
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 27.5%, Isometric 27%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Action 4.5%
- #56 KILL KNIGHT
66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,955 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Score Attack 14%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Isometric 12%
- #57 Backpack Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: CM Game Studio
Windows
Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.5% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #58 BALL x PIT
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,014 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.4 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 Heaven 14.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.5%
- #59 Road Defense: Outsiders
68% matchVery Positive84% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!
Why similar: Isometric 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Tower Defense 10%
- #60 Her Name Was Fire
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 293 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Bullet Heaven 29% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Action Roguelike 8.2%