Games Like Archons

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 Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-octane bullet-hell action with deep build customization that mirrors the progression style of Archons.

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 Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Isometric 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-roguelike mechanics with RPG elements and challenging boss encounters that feel very similar to the core loop of Archons.

Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar bullet-hell and roguelite mechanics with a focus on managing multiple character abilities simultaneously.

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 11.1%, Isometric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for action-roguelikes, providing fluid hack-and-slash combat and rewarding build variety that will satisfy any fan of the genre.

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 Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelite 13%

Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive arena-based survivor game that focuses on complex build synergies and fast-paced, difficult combat.

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: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that blends bullet-hell elements with hack-and-slash combat in a fast-paced, top-down environment.

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 19.9%, Roguelike 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that features distinct character abilities and challenging cooperative or solo play.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Difficult 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult action-roguelike that emphasizes spell-casting and dodging through dense bullet-hell patterns.

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Difficult 16%, Roguelike 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique platform-fighter roguelite that emphasizes fast, combo-heavy combat and precise movement.

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: Bullet Hell 40%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelite 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell roguelike that demands precise movement and mastery of diverse weapon builds.

Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Deckbuilding 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Difficult 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty, grid-based bullet-hell game that requires quick thinking and strategic deckbuilding.

Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Isometric 12.9%, Roguelite 11%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans into the bullet-hell genre with large-scale combat and multiplayer elements.

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 28%, Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelike 18.7%, Difficult 17%, Roguelite 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-difficulty action-roguelike known for its frantic pace and satisfying, punchy combat.

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: Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar bullet-hell survivor experience with a focus on co-op play and diverse character builds.

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 30.2%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, Co-op 12.2%, Difficult 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-intensity, scale-based action that rewards players for mastering character builds and surviving overwhelming odds.

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: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 8.7%, RPG 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive survivor game that popularized the genre's chaotic, screen-filling combat style.

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 46.7%, Co-op 11.9%, Difficult 8.7%, Action 7.9%, RPG 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-RPG that combines exploration with precise, challenging combat encounters.

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: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 16.2%, PvE 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that focuses on online co-op and challenging PvE combat in a sci-fi setting.

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Difficult 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense bullet-hell gameplay where reflecting projectiles is key to surviving difficult hack-and-slash encounters.

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 Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Difficult 17.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, PvE 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed survivor game that focuses on squad-based tactics and intense shoot-em-up action.

Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Isometric 30.9%, RPG 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%, 3D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick action-roguelike that focuses on visceral combat and deep, loot-driven character progression.

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.2%, Roguelike 16%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 8.4%, Roguelite 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates rhythm-based mechanics into a first-person shooter, perfect for players who enjoy the rhythmic combat feel of Archons.

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: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 17.1%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced spectacle-fighter roguelike that rewards aggressive play and high-skill combat maneuvers.

An innovative blend of Bullet Hell and Survival elements, high dynamics, variable builds, arena competition with players from around the world. Beautiful hand-drawn graphics. Twitch integration for streamers, allowing viewers to influence gameplay.

Why similar: Isometric 26.3%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 19.2%, Roguelike 16.4%, Combat 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric action-roguelike that emphasizes survival and fantasy-themed combat mechanics.

Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.3%, Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 15.6%, Combat 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash roguelite with fluid combat and challenging boss fights.

Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Difficult 16.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that emphasizes gun customization and high replayability.

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 14%, Difficult 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich bullet-hell roguelite that provides a challenging experience for fans of the survivor genre.

Mist Slayer is an action Roguelite game. You are a time traveling hero, called to aid in a mystical war, and armed with unique weapons and skills. Face down amazing enemies in parallel universes, collecting various power-ups, and exploring as you go. Play alone or team up with friends.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Co-op 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that offers cooperative play and a variety of character classes to master in difficult combat scenarios.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Rhythm 54%, Roguelike 19.5%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 5.6%, RPG 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based roguelike that forces players to move and attack to the beat, offering a unique challenge similar to rhythmic action games.

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 Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 17.7%, PvE 12.4%, Roguelike 12%

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 27.4%, Roguelite 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Roguelike 9.4%

Simultaneously control a sword-wielding robot and a gunslinging space frog in Shoulders of Giants, an explosively colourful sci-fi roguelike. Play alone, with a friend, or as part of a four-person team, cutting through waves of enemies on a quest to rescue the galaxy from the forces of Entropy!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, PvE 12.1%, Co-op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique dual-character control dynamic that mirrors the core gimmick of Archons in a 3D action-roguelike setting.

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 Hell 28.4%, Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Combat 4.2%

Fight through endless hordes in trials bestowed by constellation patrons. Upgrade skills, collect relics, and craft broken builds in true roguelite fashion! Rediscover the fantasy behind the words hack and slash and bullet heaven. Will you survive the densest monster Survivor-like ever created?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Isometric 10.7%

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 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 13.1%

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: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 12.4%

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: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 21%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 13.2%

An online co-op survivor-like auto-shooter set in the world of Stolen Realm. Battle relentless hordes of enemies, discover powerful artifacts, modify unique skills, and build unstoppable combos to survive. Play solo or with friends and unleash the full power of the Realm.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelike 11%, PvE 10.5%

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.5%, PvE 12.6%, Co-op 8.5%

Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12.6%

Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Isometric 13.9%

Rogues Like Us is a hack n' slash rogue-lite unlike any other! Stand against a resurging threat by yourself or with a friend in local co-op. Collect weapons, armor, enchantments, and more by exploring dangerous locales and defeating powerful bosses! Stop the constructs, save the town.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Difficult 10.7%

Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Isometric 10.6%

Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 19%, PvE 17.6%, Co-op 13.3%

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 Hell 31.2%, Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 17.5%, Action 4.1%

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 31.5%, Roguelite 20.6%, PvE 15.6%, Co-op 11.6%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Hack and Slash 28.6%, Roguelike 16.5%, 3D 6.3%, Stylized 6.1%

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 27%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 13%, Combat 6.7%

Wired from the ashes of twin stick Shooters, Arksync evolves the genre with breakneck player movement and combat. Survive and buy weapons, utilities, and upgrades; then risk it all as you fight to survive, and take a toy bear home.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Difficult 20.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%

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: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 24.8%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Roguelike 7.4%, Action 4.5%

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: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 11.7%

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 Hell 27.2%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, RPG 8.2%

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: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Roguelike 18%, PvE 8.4%, Action 4.8%

Fight a mix of familiar and new dangerous foes in this fast paced horde survival game! Upgrade your weapons, unlock new items & characters, advance in the permanent passive skill tree, and try to survive the horde!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43%, PvE 25.2%, RPG 19.1%, Action 7.3%, Combat 5.4%

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 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, PvE 12.1%

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 24.8%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action-Adventure 11%

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Roguelite 18.8%, Co-op 10.4%, Roguelike 9.3%

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: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, PvE 10.3%

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: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 12.7%, Action-Adventure 9.3%