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Games Like BALL x PIT

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Roguelike, Roguelite, 2D.

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BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 23,880 reviews
Released: 2025-10-15
Developer: Kenny Sun and Friends
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 13.5 hrs
Mean playtime: 19.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 92%

Overview

BALL x PIT stands out by blending physics-based ricochet combat with base-building and survival roguelite mechanics. These recommendations focus on titles that capture this unique synergy of arcade-style physics, strategic resource management, and intense bullet-hell action.

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    97% matchVery Positive86% of 2,480 reviews2024
    Dev: newobjectPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    BALLIONAIRE is a fast-paced, kinetic roguelike where strategy meets physics to create outrageous wealth! Find and exploit game-breaking synergies as you theorycraft your way to victory. Welcome to the autobonker genre!

    Why similar: Roguelite 40.7%, Roguelike 35.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on ball-based physics and arcade-style destruction within a roguelite structure.

  2. #2 Peglin
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 17,157 reviews2024
    Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!

    Why similar: Roguelite 43%, Roguelike 36%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines pinball physics with roguelike deckbuilding, mirroring the ricochet-based combat of the seed game.

  3. #3 Brotato
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelike 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features intense arena-based combat and complex build-crafting that rewards strategic hero development.

  4. #4 Dome Keeper
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
    Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!

    Why similar: Roguelike 51.4%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, 2D 7.8%, Combat 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends base defense and resource management with roguelite progression, similar to the homestead expansion in BALL x PIT.

  5. #5 Vampire Survivors
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 8%, Arcade 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-hell survivor game that established the core loop of managing hordes with automated weapons.

  6. #6 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
    Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished auto-shooter experience with deep upgrade paths and mining elements.

  7. #7 Death Must Die
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced action with RPG-style loot and hero progression.

  8. #8 Soulstone Survivors
    92% 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: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers massive scale and high-intensity bullet-hell combat with diverse character builds.

  9. #9 Halls of Torment
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Roguelite 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 14%, Arcade 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers a retro-styled survivor experience with a focus on challenging bosses and distinct character classes.

  10. #10 Wall World
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 11,769 reviews2023
    Dev: Alawar
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Roguelite 41.9%, Roguelike 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 6.9%, 2D 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar experience of defending a mobile base while mining and upgrading equipment in a hostile environment.

  11. #11 Tiny Rogues
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 13.1%

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    89% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
    Dev: flannePub: Erabit
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    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%

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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 15.5%, Arcade 11.9%

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    86% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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  18. #18 Time Wasters
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
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    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%

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    84% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%

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  20. #20 Crafty Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
    Dev: Flannel Bear Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Roguelite 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%

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  21. #21 Luck be a Landlord
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 11,345 reviews2023
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    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Why similar: Roguelite 49%, Roguelike 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 1%

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  22. #22 Astro Prospector
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 15.4%, Arcade 10.6%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Roguelite 24.5%, Arcade 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 17%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Roguelike 10.5%

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  26. #26 Megabonk
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
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    79% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 11.1%

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  28. #28 Nomad Survival
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 6.9%

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  29. #29 Whackerball
    80% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Roguelike 26%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A cute, arcade-focused title that shares the physics-based combat feel of the seed game.

  30. #30 Mining Survivors
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
    Dev: Wonderbounce Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 13.4%

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  31. #31 CloverPit
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 22,113 reviews2025
    Dev: Panik ArcadePub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Roguelite 49%, Roguelike 39.8%, Action 8.3%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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    77% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
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    Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.

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    73% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
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  44. #44 Nerd Survivors
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  45. #45 Noobs Are Coming
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,499 reviews2025
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  46. #46 Balatro
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 187,446 reviews2024
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 20.6 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.

    Why similar: Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelite 30.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, 2D 4.4%

  47. #47 FLERP
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 397 reviews2022
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 20.3%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 8.4%

  48. #48 Rogue Factory
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 157 reviews2026
    Dev: curried_functor
    Windows

    The AUTOMATION bullet heaven! Build your custom spellcasting factory and tear through endless waves of monsters. Unlock 20+ characters and 100+ golden totems to craft broken roguelite synergies and survive the swarm! Build, automate, autocast, OBLITERATE!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, Building 11.8%, Base Building 10%

  49. #49 Kill the Brickman
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 177 reviews2025
    Dev: DoonutsaurPub: poncle presents
    Windows

    A brick breaking, turn-based rogue-like bullet-builder - Blast bricks to break the bank.

    Why similar: Roguelite 29.2%, Roguelike 23%, Arcade 18.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  50. #50 Spartan Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Roguelite 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Action 7.3%

  51. #51 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%

  52. #52 Mewgenics
    65% matchVery Positive92% of 42,141 reviews2026
    Dev: Edmund McMillen
    Windows
    Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Build the ultimate cat army through tactical breeding and send them into deep, challenging turn-based adventures. Draft abilities, collect items, and manipulate genetics across generations in this roguelike tactics game from the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh.

    Why similar: Roguelite 88.8%, 2D 11.2%

  53. #53 Ball-it Hell
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 504 reviews2024
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Dodge! Strike back! This is a fast-paced barrage arcade game. Move the character to dodge bullets. Pick the right time to strike bullets back and destroy enemies to get gold coins. Unlock more characters and powerful skills. Keep challenging yourself to get higher scores and rankings.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 20.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 6.8%

  54. #54 Desktop Survivors 98
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,340 reviews2025
    Dev: Brandon Hesslau
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Your cursor becomes the hero as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelike 18.5%, Action 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

  55. #55 Voids Vigil
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 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 19%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%

  56. #56 Outnumbered
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%

  57. #57 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%

  58. #58 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 2,605 reviews2025
    Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Roguelike 13.2%

  59. #59 GunSuit Guardians
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows

    Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.4%, Arcade 10%, Roguelike 9.4%

  60. #60 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Roguelike 11.6%

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