- #1 Nova Drift
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,646 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 15.5%, Arcade 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the ship-building and modular upgrade mechanics found in the seed game within a fast-paced, bullet-hell environment.
- #2 LUFTRAUSERS
96% matchVery Positive91% of 4,527 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Arcade 21.6%, Flight 19.3%, Action 7.1%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same arcade-style, high-intensity aerial dogfighting feel with a focus on customizable aircraft.
- #3 Void Scrappers
96% matchVery Positive89% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Score Attack 10.6%, Roguelite 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the top-down, ship-based combat and wreckage-harvesting loop that defines the core gameplay of the seed.
- #4 Airships: Conquer the Skies
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,626 reviews2018
Dev: David Stark
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 37.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!
Why similar: Naval Combat 58.8% ★, Steampunk 37% ★, 2D 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Set in the same universe, this game offers a more strategic look at the ship-building and warfare mechanics present in the seed.
- #5 Star Valor
94% matchVery Positive88% of 3,520 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Top-Down 40.8%, RPG 32.4%, Action 18.1%, Singleplayer 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world space RPG offers deep ship customization and progression that will appeal to fans of the seed's upgrade systems.
- #6 Captain Forever Remix
94% matchVery Positive80% of 380 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.8%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique ship-building mechanic where you physically attach salvaged parts from enemies to your own vessel during combat.
- #7 Sky Rogue
93% matchVery Positive93% of 1,234 reviews2017
Dev: Fractal Phase
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
Why similar: Flight 51.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 15%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: This roguelite flight simulator focuses on short, intense sorties and procedural missions that mirror the arcade nature of the seed.
- #8 Steredenn: Binary Stars
92% matchVery Positive88% of 969 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 70.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Score Attack 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, roguelike space shooter that emphasizes weapon variety and intense boss encounters similar to the seed game.
- #9 Sublevel Zero Redux
91% matchVery Positive87% of 529 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.8%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 22.6%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A six-degree-of-freedom roguelike shooter that emphasizes scavenging for parts to upgrade your craft as you descend through dangerous environments.
- #10 Time Wasters
90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,621 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action-roguelike that captures the same 'survivor' style gameplay loop with a focus on ship upgrades.
- #11 Nautical Survival
89% matchVery Positive98% of 202 reviews2026
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Survival 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the nautical theme and ship-based combat focus while applying the popular survivor-style gameplay loop.
- #12 Brotato
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,300 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 37.0 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 26.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Hack and Slash 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: While not ship-based, it is the definitive arena-shooter roguelite that shares the same addictive, fast-paced combat and upgrade-heavy progression.
- #13 Blacksea Odyssey
91% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 19.2%, Arcade 13%, Roguelike 12%, Top-Down 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique harpoon-based combat system that requires similar precision and positioning to the seed's ship-to-ship battles.
- #14 Swarm Grinder
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,221 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Steampunk 17.1% ★, Bullet Heaven 16.9% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on managing swarms of enemies, offering a similar sense of scale and progression.
- #15 Power of Ten
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 256 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 23.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Top-Down 15%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This space-based roguelite emphasizes exploration and ship progression, making it a great fit for fans of the seed's upgrade path.
- #16 Reassembly
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,100 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.
Why similar: Top-Down 31.2%, 2D 20.7%, Action 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Singleplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the creative aspect of ship design and fleet management, allowing for complex, modular combat vessels.
- #17 Army of Ruin
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,818 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 24.5% ★, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A polished bullet-hell survivor game that provides the same satisfying feeling of clearing massive waves of enemies.
- #18 Megabonk
82% matchVery Positive94% of 106,498 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 32.1 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 35.2% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-intensity action-roguelike that focuses on pure combat and survival.
- #19 Geometry Survivor
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Survival 17.9%, Roguelite 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a minimalist, high-octane survival experience that mirrors the bullet-hell intensity of the seed.
- #20 Nomad Survival
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,192 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 29.3% ★, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the auto-battler and bullet-hell mechanics that make the seed game's combat so engaging.
- #21 Sine Mora EX
84% matchMixed64% of 694 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: THQ Nordic Mobile
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Steampunk 42.6% ★, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Arcade 15.5%, 2D 4.7%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter that features a distinct diesel-punk aesthetic and challenging, time-based combat mechanics.
- #22 Hyperspace Dogfights
83% matchVery Positive90% of 140 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Flight 19.5%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced roguelite dogfighter that focuses on loot and ship customization to survive waves of enemies.
- #23 Uragun
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This arena-shooter features intense, difficult combat against swarms of enemies that will feel familiar to fans of the seed's action.
- #24 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
77% matchVery Positive92% of 15,563 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 56.8% ★, Bullet Hell 6.2%, Action Roguelike 6.2%, Score Attack 6.2%, Roguelite 5%
- #25 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Survival 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends tower defense with action-roguelike elements, providing a similar strategic upgrade loop.
- #26 Metal Thunder
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 613 reviews2024
Dev: Dumbbell Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Command the legendary gunship in a high-octane action-roguelite! Engage insurgents with devastating firepower in ever-changing missions. Upgrade your arsenal, adapt to dynamic challenges, and survive relentless waves of enemies. Every run offers new tactics and chaos as you dominate the skies.
Why similar: Flight 39.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vehicular combat game that focuses on the thrill of upgrading and surviving in a hostile environment.
- #27 Jetboard Joust
81% matchVery Positive83% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 18%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, side-scrolling arcade roguelite that emphasizes movement and weapon upgrades during combat.
- #28 Sublight
77% matchVery Positive90% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: CODEBREW SOFTWARE LTD
Windows · Linux
Sublight is a space bullet heaven roguelike, where you captain a powerful warship and carve through escalating waves of enemies. Upgrade your arsenal, unlock new ships, and experiment with countless builds to dominate the battlefield.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.6% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Arcade 9.4%
- #29 Astro Looter: Survivor
79% matchMixed70% of 432 reviews2024
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Survival 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines the looting and shooting mechanics of the seed with an arena-based survival structure.
- #30 Driveloop: Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 124 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 25% ★, Steampunk 15.4% ★, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Score Attack 9%, Action Roguelike 8.8%
- #31 Rogue: Genesia
75% matchVery Positive91% of 8,587 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 44.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.4%, Roguelike 6.8%
- #32 A Clumsy Flight
79% matchMixed69% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: Rdev group
Windows
Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action Roguelike 27.9%, Top-Down 15.1%, RPG 8.9%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike flight game that emphasizes the chaotic, arcade-style movement and shooting found in the seed.
- #33 Striving for Light: Survival
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Survival 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep skill tree and fast-paced combat that rewards players who enjoy theory-crafting their builds.
- #34 Starforged Legacy
76% matchVery Positive88% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: Second Shift GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.8% ★, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Score Attack 9.3%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #35 Dark Reaper Shoots! 2
76% matchMixed68% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: SummerTimeStudio
Windows · Mac
Become a Grim Reaper seeking peace and mow down the beasts of hell! This is a casual roguelike survivor action game where you craft various weapons, grow stronger with your partner GawGaw, and fight your way through the battles.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27% ★, Steampunk 16.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #36 Voids Vigil
75% matchVery Positive94% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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: Bullet Hell 15.3%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Survival 11.6%
- #37 Gunlocked 2
74% matchVery Positive85% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #38 HighFleet
73% matchVery Positive88% of 7,447 reviews2021
Dev: Konstantin KoshutinPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world – could it be you?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 72.9%, Action 14.8%, Singleplayer 12.3%
- #39 Geometry Arena
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 31% ★, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Score Attack 10%, Roguelike 8%
- #40 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 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 50.4% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelike 3.9%
- #41 Void Resurgence
71% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Score Attack 15.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Arcade 8.4%
- #42 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
73% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Survival 6.7%
- #43 Sea of Survivors
72% matchVery Positive81% of 420 reviews2023
Dev: Nah Yeah Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #44 Project Lazarus
71% matchVery Positive80% of 1,378 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 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 39.6% ★, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 4.1%
- #45 Let Them Come: Onslaught
69% matchVery Positive91% of 244 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 38.3% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #46 Armechgeddon
71% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #47 Arcane Tower Survivors
70% 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 22.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #48 Cursorblade
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,045 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 29.9% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 9%
- #49 Loot Frog
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 169 reviews2026
Dev: Clumsy Dog
Windows · Mac
Loot Frog is an incremental action bullet hell about breaking pots, collecting gems, and fighting an evil cult. Upgrade your gear, unlock new abilities, explore diverse biomes, and push deeper into increasingly chaotic battles.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.6% ★, Bullet Hell 15%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Roguelite 9.8%, Survival 8.9%
- #50 Monsters 'til Midnight
70% matchVery Positive84% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!
Why similar: Steampunk 28.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 8%
- #51 Fray Fight
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 883 reviews2022
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Battle the evil hordes on your way to Valhalla. Annihilate thousands of monsters with overpowered attacks and upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Survival 14.8%, Bullet Heaven 13% ★, Roguelite 10.7%
- #52 Boneraiser Minions
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,369 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 28.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.8%, Score Attack 8.7%
- #53 MOBU
66% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Saidera Studio
Windows
Survive waves of bouncing enemies raining from the skies in this fast-paced action roguelite. Play as a superpowered monk, craft game-breaking builds, and conquer the chaos in sub-30-minute runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #54 SCAD
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: NAISU
Windows · Mac
SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #55 Witchcraft Survivors
68% matchVery Positive81% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.3% ★, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #56 Flight of the Icarus
74% matchMixed42% of 253 reviews2010
Dev: Muse Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Flight of the Icarus is a game where you play as a privateer who owns an airship that helps ferry goods from town to town in a post-apocalyptic world where the skies are dominated by pirates and danger. Shoot down enemy aeroplanes with a variety of deadly weaponry. Keep the ship from falling out the sky.
Why similar: Steampunk 84.1% ★, Action 15.9%
- #57 Vital Shell
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,831 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #58 Endless waves survival
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 213 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: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Survival 17.1%, Top-Down 11.9%
- #59 Gunbot Diplomacy
66% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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 36.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelike 12%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #60 Goobies
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,962 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Score Attack 15.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Arcade 10.1%