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Games Like ANVIL

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Indie, Top-Down Shooter.

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Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!

Reviews: Mixed — 61% — of 2,201 reviews
Released: 2023-07-26
Developer: ACTION SQUARE
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 14.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

ANVIL stands out for its blend of high-octane, sci-fi twin-stick combat and deep, class-based co-op roguelike progression. These recommendations focus on games that capture that same intense, top-down tactical feel, emphasizing squad-based cooperation, futuristic settings, and challenging boss-focused action.

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  1. #1 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.7%, Roguelite 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar high-tech, tactical, top-down shooting experience with deep weapon customization and roguelite progression.

  2. #2 Killsquad
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
    Dev: Novarama
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Action 9.1%, Hack and Slash 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, top-down, co-op action game that mirrors the class-based boss-hunting gameplay found in ANVIL.

  3. #3 SYNTHETIK 2
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 3,230 reviews2021
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The refined sequel offers even more polished top-down, twin-stick combat with a focus on tactical movement and character builds.

  4. #4 The Ascent
    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,155 reviews2021
    Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 51.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Co-op 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers a stunning sci-fi, top-down, twin-stick experience with high-fidelity combat and a strong sense of futuristic atmosphere.

  5. #5 Risk of Rain 2
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 344,051 reviews2020
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Co-op 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: While 3D, it shares the core DNA of sci-fi, co-op, roguelike progression, and intense boss-heavy encounters.

  6. #6 Gatekeeper
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 3,161 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Co-op 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, co-op, roguelike that focuses on action-heavy combat and defending objectives against waves of enemies.

  7. #7 Nuclear Throne
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for twin-stick roguelike action, offering fast-paced, challenging combat that rewards precision.

  8. #8 Livelock
    92% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2016
    Dev: Tuque GamesPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Co-op 8.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, co-op, sci-fi shooter that emphasizes character classes and team-based combat mechanics.

  9. #9 Rift Loopers
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 reviews2023
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows

    Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick, action-roguelike with online co-op that emphasizes procedural generation and character builds.

  10. #10 Red Solstice 2: Survivors
    91% matchMixed70% of 3,299 reviews2021
    Dev: IronwardPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sequel to the best-seller ​The Red Solstice​. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Multiplayer 21.1%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Co-op 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, top-down, co-op tactical shooter that emphasizes squad coordination and survival against overwhelming odds.

  11. #11 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 23,448 reviews2017
    Dev: Reactive Drop Team
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Co-op 9.4%, Top-Down 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down, co-op squad shooter that captures the feeling of fighting through alien-infested sci-fi environments.

  12. #12 Planetary Dustoff
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
    Dev: Rymdfall AB
    Windows · Mac

    Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Roguelite 8.1%, Bullet Hell 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, top-down, action-roguelike that focuses on exploring alien worlds and upgrading your character.

  13. #13 Enter the Gungeon
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Roguelike 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An essential twin-stick roguelike that focuses on tight movement, bullet-hell dodging, and diverse weapon synergies.

  14. #14 Roboquest
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Online Co-Op 22.1%, Roguelike 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, Roguelite 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, sci-fi, roguelite shooter that offers excellent co-op play and fluid movement mechanics.

  15. #15 Neon Chrome
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 9%, Roguelite 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk, twin-stick roguelite that features destructible environments and deep character progression.

  16. #16 RUINER
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 12,065 reviews2017
    Dev: Reikon GamesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Action 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.8%, Shooter 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down, twin-stick action game with a dark, futuristic aesthetic and high-octane combat encounters.

  17. #17 Assault Android Cactus+
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides intense, twin-stick, arena-based action with a focus on fast movement and high-energy combat.

  18. #18 Atomic Picnic
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 546 reviews2024
    Dev: BitCake StudioPub: Mad Mushroom
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Third-person bullet heaven meets explosive co-op action! Swing, dash, and blast through monster swarms while combining upgrades and discovering rare evolutions to create game-breaking builds of destruction.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.2%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, co-op, roguelike that emphasizes team-based combat and character progression in a hostile world.

  19. #19 Tesla vs Lovecraft
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 reviews2018
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Sci-fi 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, twin-stick, sci-fi action with powerful weapon upgrades and intense enemy swarms.

  20. #20 Raiders of Blackveil
    84% matchMixed53% of 1,055 reviews2025
    Dev: Wombo Games
    Windows · Mac

    Join the rebellion against the evil cooperation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Online Co-Op 25.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Top-Down 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-roguelike with multiplayer support that focuses on looting and character growth.

  21. #21 X Invader
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 578 reviews2024
    Dev: ALLAF GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Bullet Hell 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twin-stick, action-roguelike that features intense combat and diverse character abilities.

  22. #22 Section 13
    82% matchMixed70% of 828 reviews2025
    Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 11%, Shooter 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, top-down, action-roguelike that focuses on exploring dangerous environments and fighting challenging bosses.

  23. #23 Survivors of the Dawn
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Roguelike 9.7%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, action-roguelike that emphasizes bullet-hell combat and character upgrades in a futuristic setting.

  24. #24 Champion Shift
    81% matchMostly Positive77% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: SRG Studios
    Windows

    Unleash mighty Champions in this thrilling co-op bullet heaven. Shift into battle, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the Dominion's path of conquest. Rev through high octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick, action-roguelike that blends hack-and-slash mechanics with intense, fast-paced combat.

  25. #25 Void Scrappers
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 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: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Roguelite 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, top-down, action-roguelike that focuses on fast movement and destructive weapon synergies.

  26. #26 Entropy Survivors
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.2%

  27. #27 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Threaks
    Windows

    Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 7.9%, Multiplayer 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-roguelike with a sci-fi theme that focuses on fast-paced combat on spherical planets.

  28. #28 Crimsonland
    79% matchVery Positive93% of 3,083 reviews2014
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic top-down, twin-stick, horde-based shooter that emphasizes raw action and weapon progression.

  29. #29 Deadzone: Rogue
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
    Dev: Prophecy Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.8%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Shooter 7.1%

  30. #30 Repetendium
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10%

  31. #31 Temtem: Swarm
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 2,165 reviews2024
    Dev: Crema
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.4%

  32. #32 Cosmic Coliseum
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
    Windows

    Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 6.4%

  33. #33 Roguevive: Prelude
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2023
    Dev: Chiorco
    Windows

    Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.9%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

  34. #34 Astroloot
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 527 reviews2025
    Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Co-op 9.5%

  35. #35 Mars Survivors
    77% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Roguelike 8.5%

  36. #36 Galactic Glitch
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

  37. #37 Demon Hunt
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 423 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: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Roguelike 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.5%

  38. #38 The Spell Brigade
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 13,271 reviews2024
    Dev: Bolt Blaster Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Roguelike 8.9%

  39. #39 Rogue: Genesia
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 8.4%

  40. #40 AFTERBLAST
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Lumino Games
    Windows

    AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters!

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.2%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Co-op 7.3%

  41. #41 Shape Shifter: Formations
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
    Dev: Castec Studios
    Windows

    Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Roguelike 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.6%

  42. #42 Deathless: Survivors
    73% matchMixed60% of 197 reviews2024
    Dev: OneTwoPlay
    Windows

    Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Online Co-Op 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Bullet Hell 7%

  43. #43 Ravenswatch
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Online Co-Op 20.3%, Roguelike 18.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Co-op 9.2%

  44. #44 Kritters
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2026
    Dev: LJF Games
    Windows · Linux

    A chaotic Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter with a Base Defense Twist. With up to 4 players, explore, become stronger to defend your spaceship and leave this Frk*n planet!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Online Co-Op 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Multiplayer 7.3%

  45. #45 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Action Roguelike 19%, Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Roguelike 10%, Bullet Hell 8.8%

  46. #46 Survivor Mercs
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
    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: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.3%

  47. #47 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
    69% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025
    Dev: NANOO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, Action Roguelike 28.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelite 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

  48. #48 ArcRunner
    71% matchMixed70% of 235 reviews2023
    Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Online Co-Op 24.6%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Co-op 7.6%

  49. #49 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Co-op 9.9%

  50. #50 Swarm Grinder
    69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 10.7%, Top-Down 7.1%

  51. #51 Relic Hunters Legend
    68% matchMixed69% of 1,266 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Snail
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%

  52. #52 Soulstone Survivors
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 8.7%

  53. #53 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 212 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 7.4%

  54. #54 GODBREAKERS
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 929 reviews2025
    Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.2%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelike 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Sci-fi 6%

  55. #55 Monsters 'til Midnight
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 95 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Roguelike 7.8%

  56. #56 Voidigo
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

  57. #57 M.O.O.D.S.
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2025
    Dev: StickyStoneStudio
    Windows

    Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Bullet Hell 8.1%

  58. #58 Vellum
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 1,348 reviews2025
    Dev: Alvios GamesPub: Alvios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.6%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Roguelite 6.7%

  59. #59 Archvale
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,365 reviews2021
    Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Co-op 18.7%, Action 17.5%, Roguelike 11.1%, Top-Down 7.1%

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