- #1 Bioprototype
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,385 reviews2025
Dev: Emprom Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh.
Why similar: Programming 28.6% ★, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Automation 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep biological customization and programming-like skill synergies that mirror the core loop of Bioweaver.
- #2 Rogue Voltage
96% matchVery Positive94% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: Horizont Computergrafik
Windows · Linux
The engineering roguelike. Construct your combos by wiring circuits. Build crazy machines to zap the monsters and trigger satisfying chain reactions. Discover devastating synergies and create overpowered builds.
Why similar: Programming 42.5% ★, Automation 25.4%, Deckbuilding 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Roguelite 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deckbuilding with intricate automation and programming logic to create highly customizable combat builds.
- #3 Auto Rogue
96% matchVery Positive92% of 703 reviews2025
Dev: 定期的な宝物
Windows
A roguelike where you automate combat. Combine skills and conditions to find your own optimal solution! No complicated controls at all!! Sit back with a coffee and watch the beautiful battles you've crafted unfold! Utilize a variety of skills, conditions, and relics to craft the ultimate build!
Why similar: Programming 51.9% ★, Automation 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Roguelite 5.1%, RPG 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on automation and programming-based character management within a roguelike structure.
- #4 Magicraft
95% matchVery Positive93% of 15,982 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 29.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Action Roguelike 8.1%, Roguelite 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly deep spell-crafting system that functions like a programming language for creating unique bullet-hell effects.
- #5 Megaloot
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,968 reviews2024
Dev: axiliratePub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Megaloot is an addictive Inventory Management Roguelike RPG, where meticulous loot management lets you create diverse and powerful builds for each run. With every new attempt, start from scratch and loot strategically to craft dominating setups and become the ultimate power hunter.
Why similar: Loot 29.4%, Deckbuilding 20.9%, Character Customization 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, RPG 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a satisfying loot-driven progression system with complex inventory management that complements the RPG feel of the seed game.
- #6 Genome Guardian
94% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that offers extensive gun customization and character-building options similar to the organ-crafting in Bioweaver.
- #7 Arcane Assembly
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Isaac Lee
Windows
Arcane Assembly is a fantasy metroidvania where you create spells using a visual programming language. Unlock new instructions, upgrade your powers, and fight epic bosses on your journey to becoming the most powerful wizard who ever lived.
Why similar: Programming 85.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 2.9%, 2D 2.4%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep gun customization and programming elements that reward players for building complex, automated combat systems.
- #8 Swarm Grinder
92% 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: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic action-roguelike that emphasizes character upgrades and bullet-hell combat against massive hordes.
- #9 GLADIABOTS - AI Combat Arena
91% matchVery Positive89% of 887 reviews2019
Dev: GFX47
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online.
Why similar: Programming 80.9% ★, Automation 10.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Indie 2%
Why You'll Like It: Allows you to program the AI logic of your units, providing a pure experience of the tactical programming found in Bioweaver.
- #10 Lootun
90% matchVery Positive93% of 975 reviews2024
Dev: ArrowSoftGames
Windows
Median: 24.7 hrsMean: 91.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Lootun is a Semi-Idle RPG with a strong focus on Character/Skill Progression, Item Hunting, and Inventory Management. Assemble a team of adventurers and send them off to clear missions while you Craft, Upgrade and Enchant the Loot!
Why similar: Loot 44.3%, Automation 41.1%, RPG 10.4%, 2D 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on automation and loot-based progression, allowing you to build and refine your character's capabilities over time.
- #11 Cogmind
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,943 reviews2017
Dev: Grid Sage Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.
Why similar: Sci-fi 56.9%, RPG 35.8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep traditional roguelike where you constantly scavenge and replace parts to customize your character, mirroring the organ-crafting mechanics.
- #12 Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot
89% matchVery Positive82% of 2,479 reviews2026
Dev: Hamma StudiosPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build and command your own party of Dwarves in this mix of RPGs, roguelike and auto battlers. Prepare formations, assign equipment, and decide the fate of up to 10 Beardlings, as you lead the raid through reckless runs filled with Glory, Death, and Loot!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 31.6%, Loot 22.9%, Character Customization 17.8%, RPG 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: An auto-battler that emphasizes character customization and loot management to build a powerful army.
- #13 Mainframe Defenders
89% matchVery Positive87% of 767 reviews2020
Dev: Synthetic Domain
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
MAINFRAME DEFENDERS - Turn-based tactics centered around gear and unit customization. It offers simple combat, high replayability, and tons of loot. Items don't just provide stats boost, but also offer distinct mechanics that can be combined into powerful builds.
Why similar: Tactical RPG 55.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, RPG 12.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, 2D 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that focuses on squad customization and gear management in a sci-fi setting.
- #14 Overlooting
87% matchVery Positive81% of 1,351 reviews2025
Dev: Posing Possums
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Adapt your strategy to a skill tree that changes every run, combine pieces of equipment to form powerful synergies and create a game-changing build capable of defeating the bosses that will try to stop you. In this Inventory Management Roguelike two games never feel the same!
Why similar: Loot 33.8%, Character Customization 20.2%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the inventory management and loot-gathering aspects that make the RPG progression in Bioweaver so addictive.
- #15 Astroloot
86% 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: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action RPG 20.4%, Loot 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into the looter-shooter genre with fast-paced combat and randomized loot drops.
- #16 Core Devourer
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action RPG 23.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Roguelite 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes twin-stick bullet-hell combat and constant character evolution through loot.
- #17 Soulstone Survivors
85% 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 27.1%, Action RPG 21.1%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Character Customization 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive skill tree and character customization system that rewards players for creating powerful, automated combat builds.
- #18 Metal Bringer
86% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Action RPG 20.4%, Character Customization 17.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that allows for deep character customization and hack-and-slash combat.
- #19 Geometry Arena 2
84% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Character Customization 13.6%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly customizable action-roguelike that focuses on arena-based combat and stat-driven character progression.
- #20 Net.Attack() - Code or Die!
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 440 reviews2026
Dev: ByteRockers' Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
CODE OR DIE! Hack enemy systems & survive the security response by engineering lethal bullet-heaven algorithms. Your brain power determines your firepower across 190+ programming nodes. Debug your failures. Optimize your code. Complete the heist. HACK THE PLANET!
Why similar: Programming 63% ★, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action Roguelike 4%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A programming-centric game that forces you to use logic to survive intense, fast-paced combat encounters.
- #21 Brotato
81% 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 25%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Sci-fi 10%
Why You'll Like It: Features extensive character customization and build-crafting that allows for unique, broken synergies in a bullet-hell environment.
- #22 EXAPUNKS
84% matchVery Positive95% of 1,852 reviews2018
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.
Why similar: Programming 73.9% ★, Automation 23.8%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: A pure programming game that captures the logic-heavy satisfaction of building complex systems within a gritty, futuristic world.
- #23 Reality Break
82% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2025
Dev: Element Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.9% ★, Loot 16.1%, Action RPG 13.4%, Character Customization 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-RPG elements with crafting and loot systems in a unique 2D space-faring setting.
- #24 Centipede Gun
82% matchVery Positive91% of 126 reviews2023
Dev: Mateusk2m
Windows
Centipede Gun is a roguelite autobattler where you create bizzare creatures to face hordes of enemies! Combine different guns, modules and skills to make unique synergies and upgrade your cute little destruction machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action RPG 20.2%, Deckbuilding 14%, Character Customization 12.6%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that emphasizes unique weapon customization and arcade-style combat.
- #25 Geometry Arena
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 7%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Geometry Arena 2, offering a minimalist but deep approach to action-roguelike character builds.
- #26 Star Vortex
79% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 45.7% ★, Loot 20.6%, Action RPG 19.8%, Sci-fi 5.6%, 2D 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D looter-shooter that incorporates building and character progression elements similar to Bioweaver.
- #27 Ketz: Galactic Overlords
78% matchMostly Positive71% of 362 reviews2025
Dev: Keep Games
Windows
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: Loot 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Action Roguelike 8.4%
- #28 Voidspire Tactics
80% matchVery Positive97% of 287 reviews2015
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
An indie turn-based Tactics RPG with a heavy emphasis on exploration, character progression, and highly tactical combat. Create your own deeply customizable party of Warriors, Sorcerers, and Shiftcloaks to take on the Spire!
Why similar: Tactical RPG 48.6%, RPG 20.3%, Character Customization 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Indie 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that offers deep character building and exploration, focusing on strategic combat rather than raw action.
- #29 SHOOPER NOVA
77% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 30.9%, Deckbuilding 14.5%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%
- #30 Wireworks
76% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2026
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Design your defenses, build your module board, and manage your wires. Combine signals and create synergies to empower your weapons and survive in this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.
Why similar: Programming 43.8% ★, Automation 28.8%, Deckbuilding 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, Roguelite 4.1%
- #31 LONESTAR
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,337 reviews2025
Dev: Math TidePub: Thermite Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
LONESTAR is a strategic Roguelike spaceship deckbuilder. As a bounty hunter, you will capture criminals scattered across the universe. Win the shockwave battle to gain rewards and vacations. Find treasures, customize spaceships, unlock talents, defeat the felons and be a legend!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 64.4%, Roguelite 17.9%, 2D 8.2%, RPG 6.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #32 7 Billion Humans
78% matchVery Positive94% of 2,088 reviews2018
Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
Why similar: Programming 87.9% ★, Automation 9%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game that captures the essence of programming multiple units to perform complex tasks.
- #33 Mutagenic
77% matchVery Positive94% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: zediven
Windows · Mac
Mutagenic: A mashup of ARPG and Survivor gameplay, bridging the best of both genres. With unrivaled depth to character customization, Mutagenic has the depth of high-budget ARPG games with the simplified controls of a Survivor-style game. Can you craft a build to outdo everyone else?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Loot 20.4%, Action RPG 19%, RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%
- #34 Time Treker
76% matchMixed70% of 484 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action RPG 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Action Roguelike 7.4%
- #35 Arcane Trigger
74% matchVery Positive87% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: MiniWhale
Windows · Mac
Arcane Trigger is a bullet-building roguelike where every shot is crafted before it's fired. Forge over 220 bullets, shape their effects with 150+ magical seals, and master infinite synergies in this endlessly replayable strategic shooter.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Roguelite 18.3%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, RPG 17.6%, Automation 16%
- #36 Mini Healer
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,272 reviews2020
Dev: Sad Doge
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Mini Healer is a single player healing simulator/raid manager RPG with ARPG inspired deep character customization and itemization. Play as the healer in MMO inspired boss fights, acquire powerful items, and customize your party to your heart's content.
Why similar: Loot 30.6%, Action RPG 22.5%, Character Customization 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%, RPG 8.5%
- #37 Nomad Idle
73% matchMixed65% of 850 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 63.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
Why similar: Automation 31.3%, Character Customization 27.8%, Roguelite 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, RPG 7.8%
- #38 Demonslayer AKA Me
73% matchVery Positive82% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: 晶尘工作室
Windows
Demonslayer AKA Me is a cultivation-themed flying shooter RPG that blends the thrill of classic side-scrolling and vertical shooting battles with the rich depth of immortal cultivation.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 38.2% ★, Tactical RPG 32.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, RPG 5%, 2D 3.1%
- #39 Talented
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Programming 23.3% ★, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Roguelite 14.4%, 2D 8.7%
- #40 Schism
71% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
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: Looter Shooter 38.9% ★, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 8.5%, RPG 7%
- #41 Lumencraft
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,264 reviews2023
Dev: 2Dynamic GamesPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.
Why similar: Action RPG 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, RPG 10.8%, 2D 7.2%
- #42 Noobs Want to Live
71% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action RPG 26.7%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 10%
- #43 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
70% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 28.7%, Loot 28.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #44 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
- #45 Rogue: Genesia
68% 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: Bullet Hell 42.3%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, RPG 8.4%
- #46 Voids Vigil
68% 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: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 11%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #47 Combat Complex
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.6% ★, Action RPG 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Loot 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%
- #48 Magicmaker
72% matchVery Positive91% of 604 reviews2014
Dev: Tasty Stewdios LLC
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Ever wanted to shoot poisonous lightning lasers? Freezing fireballs? Turrets that fire waves of miniature suns? How about lasers that shoot exploding black holes that suck out your enemies' life force? You can do that all in Magicmaker, the spellcrafting-focused platformer dungeon-crawler!
Why similar: Character Customization 25.7%, Loot 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, RPG 14%, Action Roguelike 6.7%
- #49 Breach Wanderers
69% matchVery Positive89% of 428 reviews2023
Dev: Baronnerie Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A fresh take on Roguelike Deckbuilders that lets you fine-tune your decks before each run to adapt your strategy on your way to victory. Over 1,200 cards to choose from, ten characters with their own set of unique skills, and dozens of items and missions to evolve your tactics.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 41.4%, Character Customization 20.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%, RPG 8.6%
- #50 Genome Guardian 2
66% matchVery Positive98% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23%, RPG 14.2%, Character Customization 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #51 Cross Blitz
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,591 reviews2025
Dev: Tako Boy Studios LLCPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Cross Blitz is a unique RPG deckbuilder featuring fast-paced tactical combat with loads of cards to collect and synergies to wield. Explore, level up, craft new cards and build the perfect decks as you carve your own path to victory!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 51.7%, Roguelite 14%, RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, 2D 6.3%
- #52 Striving for Light
67% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action RPG 22.8%, Loot 18.6%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, RPG 8%
- #53 Greedland
65% matchVery Positive84% of 3,116 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action 3.4%
- #54 Space Scavenger
69% matchVery Positive88% of 314 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: Loot 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Action 3.4%
- #55 Outerverse
70% matchMixed51% of 124 reviews2022
Dev: Tbjbu2Pub: indie.io
Windows
Build automated machines and weapons across the universe, beat massive bosses, experience cosmic events and explore unique landmarks in this quest driven automation crafting adventure game. Includes a manual scenario for crafting instead of machines for those not a fan of logic/automation!
Why similar: Programming 51.5% ★, Automation 29.9%, RPG 10.9%, Action 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #56 Dragon Cliff
67% matchVery Positive89% of 8,079 reviews2018
Dev: Meta Interaction
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dragon Cliff is a Semi-Idle RPG game with deep and complex itemization/skill systems to support endless character builds. Players are to collect adventurers, kill monsters, advance talent trees, enchant/reforge equipment, discover scrolls and finally assemble the most powerful adventure team!
Why similar: Loot 46.5%, RPG 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #57 Pesticide Not Required
65% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action RPG 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #58 SealChain: Call of Blood
65% matchMixed64% of 551 reviews2026
Dev: AliveGameStudio
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
SealChain is a roguelike game where items can link together to form chain reactions. Items can also be arranged into specific formations to create seals, granting special effects.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 30.2%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, RPG 9.1%