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Games Like Beat Invaders

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Bullet Hell, Shooter, Arcade.

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Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 206 reviews
Released: 2022-03-10
Developer: Raffaele Picca
Genres: Action, Casual
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.9%, Space 17.2%, Shooter 16%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%

  2. #2 Gunlocked
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 10.8%, Arcade 7.7%

  3. #3 Nova Drift
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Space 13%, Roguelite 11.5%

  4. #4 Void Scrappers
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Space 11.6%, Roguelite 11.5%

  5. #5 Time Wasters
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Roguelite 13.9%, Space 8.1%

  6. #6 Space Invaders Extreme
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 265 reviews2018
    Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.7%

  7. #7 Beat Hazard 3
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 657 reviews2024
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%

  8. #8 Void Resurgence
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 70 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: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Space 10.9%

  9. #9 Geometry Survivor
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 7.5%

  10. #10 Grav Blazer
    91% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Space 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%

  11. #11 Operation STEEL
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
    Windows · Linux

    Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Soundtrack 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 9.9%

  12. #12 Super Space Club
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: GrahamOfLegend
    Windows

    Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10%

  13. #13 Grav Blazer Squared
    90% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 13.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%

  14. #14 Rocket Rats
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%

  15. #15 Outnumbered
    88% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 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 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Shooter 7.5%

  16. #16 Symmodance
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
    Windows

    Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Space 11.8%, Roguelite 11.1%

  17. #17 Vostok 2061
    87% matchMostly Positive67% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: DYV's Game
    Windows

    Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 14.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Futuristic 8.8%

  18. #18 Neon Striker
    85% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%

  19. #19 Cozy Space Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.5%

  20. #20 Gunlocked 2
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 77 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 12.3%, Shooter 8.7%

  21. #21 Beat Hazard
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 7,430 reviews2010
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Space 17.6%, Shooter 6.4%, Arcade 6%

  22. #22 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
    Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%

    Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.1%

  23. #23 Pewt 'em Up!
    82% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: team tsoto
    Windows · Linux

    Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 11.2%

  24. #24 BYTEPATH
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 314 reviews2018
    Dev: a327ex
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 32.9%, Retro 21.8%, Action 18.8%, Top-Down 15.2%, Casual 11.3%

  25. #25 Galaxy Highways
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
    Dev: Nanopike
    Windows · Mac

    An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Space 15%, Shooter 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Colorful 7.5%

  26. #26 Rhythm Storm
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Futuristic 8.6%

  27. #27 Space War: Infinity
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 126 reviews2019
    Dev: Rising Moon Games
    Windows

    Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 15.7%, Arcade 10%, Score Attack 8.8%

  28. #28 PAWARUMI
    80% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2018
    Dev: Manufacture 43
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10%

  29. #29 Waves
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,557 reviews2011
    Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 8.4%

  30. #30 Polygon Attack
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Magnolia Art
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

    Why similar: Space 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.5%

  31. #31 Sophstar
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2022
    Dev: Banana Bytes
    Windows

    A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8.3%

  32. #32 Genome Guardian
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 776 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 8%

  33. #33 BroodStar
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 13.8%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 7.7%

  34. #34 Hyperspace Dogfights
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 139 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 20.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Action Roguelike 10%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  35. #35 Beat Hazard 2
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 2,251 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Space 21.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%

  36. #36 Antipaint
    73% matchVery Positive95% of 284 reviews2024
    Dev: Vilius Prakapas
    Windows

    An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Arcade 12%, Colorful 5.9%

  37. #37 GalaxIverse
    77% matchMostly Positive74% of 61 reviews2016
    Dev: Sub Orbital Software
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Futuristic 8.4%

  38. #38 Grand Brix Shooter
    75% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2019
    Dev: Intragames
    Windows

    Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!

    Why similar: Soundtrack 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 11.9%, Roguelite 9.3%

  39. #39 Echoes+
    74% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Space 15%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.9%

  40. #40 Beats Of Fury
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2020
    Dev: Bubble Head GamesPub: Gamera Games
    Windows

    Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any YouTube song into a bullet hell epic battle.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Top-Down 7%

  41. #41 Gunbot Diplomacy
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 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 Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 18.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%

  42. #42 Run Build Pew!
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 563 reviews2022
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Space 15.8%, Roguelite 13%, Shooter 9%

  43. #43 Razerwire:Nanowars
    73% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2018
    Dev: Hammer & Ravens
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%

    A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%

  44. #44 Beat Da Beat
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 486 reviews2016
    Dev: 2 playersPub: Nekki Limited
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Hurrican-like Bullet Hell. Avoid the rain of bullets to the rhythms of "dubstep". Help the hero to defeat the aliens and to take revenge on the interstellar aggressor!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 73.4%, Arcade 26.6%

  45. #45 Void Invaders
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 412 reviews2015
    Dev: VoidDevPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Arcade 24.6%, Retro 13.2%, Action 11%

  46. #46 LUFTRAUSERS
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 4,499 reviews2014
    Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.7 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 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 5.6%

  47. #47 Swordship
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 236 reviews2022
    Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Futuristic 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%

  48. #48 SHOOPER NOVA
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 631 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%

  49. #49 Voids Vigil
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Arcade 10.9%

  50. #50 Sektori
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 768 reviews2025
    Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.2%

  51. #51 Captain Starshot
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
    Dev: Double Door Games
    Windows

    Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

    Why similar: Space 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%

  52. #52 Temp Zero
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexandre Kadri
    Windows

    Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Bullet Hell 29.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Roguelite 10.3%, Colorful 5.2%

  53. #53 Spartan Survivors
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows · Linux

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Sci-fi 8%, Shooter 6.4%

  54. #54 Space Scavenger
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 316 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Space 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%

  55. #55 Rigid Force Alpha
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
    Dev: com8com1 Software
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9%

  56. #56 BEAT 'EM DOWN
    71% matchMixed52% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Ambitious Games
    Windows

    Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

    Why similar: Shooter 28.3%, Arcade 23.6%, Futuristic 14.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 9.7%

  57. #57 DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 813 reviews2024
    Dev: SHIGATAKE GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 14%, Score Attack 11%, Sci-fi 9.2%

  58. #58 Retro/Grade
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 396 reviews2013
    Dev: 24 Caret Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Action 25.3%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Retro 10.7%

  59. #59 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 71 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12%, Shooter 8.5%

  60. #60 Switch 'N' Shoot
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 11%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 10.2%

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