- #1 Jetboard Joust
97% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Perma Death 10.2%, Gun Customization 9%, Vehicular Combat 8.9%
- #2 Starship Architect
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Gun Customization 13.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #3 Asteroids... But Roguelite
96% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2020
Dev: Ghost Goats Games
Windows
Start off as a weak ship with a simple attack and fight through waves of enemies, earning currency in order to purchase upgrades for your ship. The never ending waves of enemies grow in number, power, and variety as you progress. Purchase upgrades to keep pace with them.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Vehicular Combat 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%
- #4 Stel
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MekGames
Windows
Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...
Why similar: Spaceships 33.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8.5%
- #5 Freedom Squid Fighter
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Take control of a heavily armed squid and blast through destructible worlds in Freedom Squid Fighter. Soar through the air, tunnel through dirt and rock with powerful weaponry, and outmaneuver enemies across towering, fully destructible landscapes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 11%, Roguelike 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #6 Mobocalypse
94% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Leimar Games
Windows · Linux
Mobocalypse is a shooter roguelite where you have to kill hordes of mobs to save the world - and youself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Old School 13.8%, Action 13.7%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #7 Space Invasion Infinite
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Michael Andi
Windows
A 2D retro action rogue-like game inspired by the original Space Invaders arcade experience. Shoot down incoming alien waves and upgrade your turret. Discover and defeat bosses, and unlock permanent upgrades, turret classes, and challenging difficulty modifiers!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Retro 15.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #8 Deep Space Scoundrel
92% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Gun Customization 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Perma Death 12.2%, Arcade 9%
- #9 Zaxterion: Space Frenzy!
91% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Old School 18.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 12.5%, Action 9.4%
- #10 Hat'venture
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Geloz Games
Windows
Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Action 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 10.2%
- #11 RANDOBOUNCE
90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Eagle Studio
Windows
RANDOBOUNCE is a fast-paced, arcade, score-attack roguelike where you bounce uncontrollably while crafting the most ridiculous, overpowered weapon possible. Survive, rack up points, and let the chaos unfold!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Retro 8.4%, Gun Customization 8.4%
- #12 Talented
89% matchVery Positive92% of 1,481 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Retro 12.5%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #13 ICEwall
89% matchPositive82% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Erlend Kirkeboe
Windows
An action roguelike shoot 'em up. Draft power-ups between levels to become stronger and build crazy combos. Several player ships to unlock, multiple game modes; including Endless Mode and Arcade, leaderboards and achievement challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Old School 12.9%, Arcade 9%, Gun Customization 9%
- #14 HOUSE OF GOD
88% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Old School 10.5%, Roguelite 10%
- #15 Ranphon
87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Why similar: Spaceships 35.3% ★, Vehicular Combat 15.2%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 8.1%
- #16 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
86% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Perma Death 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #17 Heat Index
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Heat Index is a top down shooter where you must push through against insurmountable odds to reach the end. Create unique builds using tons of powerful items as you run and gun your way to becoming an unstoppable force.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Action 14.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 10.2%
- #18 Rick Henderson: Eternal Arena
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows
Rick Henderson is back! Join the endless arena battle, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.8%
- #19 WingWhiz
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ephesus Studios
Windows
You’re a combat aircraft fighting to survive in a chaos-ruled world where everything is against you. Upgrade your plane, secure power-ups, build combos, and tear apart anything in your way to unlock new worlds. Stay alive and show no mercy!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 17%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Arcade 10%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #20 The Punchbag Machine
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: urdentstudios
Windows
Fast-paced pixel-neon action rhythm roguelite. Hit falling notes, chain combos, upgrade your boxer with punch cards and artifacts, and survive 27 deadly machines.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Retro 18%, Arcade 17%, Roguelike 7.4%, Action 7.4%
- #21 A Bullet for a Swarm
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tomato Fork
Windows
Classic Gameplay paired with addictive Roguelike-Survivor progression. Topped off with a 80's sci-fi inspired CRT-Look! Dodge, Shoot, Level up and Survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Action 14.2%, Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #22 ARCADE LOOP: ROGUELIKE
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Arcade Loop
Windows
Dive into ARCADE LOOP, a massive, ever-expanding collection of classic and modern arcade simulations. Featuring deep meta-progression, unlockable characters, powerful relics, weapons, bosses and a dynamic scaling system that keeps every run fresh.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Old School 19.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #23 Rogue Breaker
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Collective Soul Games
Windows
Break, blast, and crash through this arcade style Rgouelike. Assemble the perfect item set and leave no brick standing.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 16.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Retro 8.2%
- #24 FLERP
81% matchVery Positive87% of 400 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.3 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%, Roguelike 14%, Arcade 11.9%, Roguelite 10.3%, Retro 9.4%
- #25 Squad Killer
82% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Action 14.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 10.5%
- #26 Poggers 2 - A-Maze-Thing
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Bun-Bun Poggers is back and this time must face the dangers of hungry wolves without the luxury of open fields to move & dodge freely! In Poggers 2: A-Maze-Thing, you must help the absolutely adorable Bun-Bun navigate many different hedge mazes where death could be around every corner!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 16.2%, Old School 14.3%, Retro 9.9%
- #27 Whackerball
79% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelike 16.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 13%, Retro 9.1%
- #28 Orb Tower
77% matchVery Positive96% of 194 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 15%, Roguelite 13%, Old School 10.9%
- #29 ElbmarKs
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Mantislia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tribute to the magnificent side-scrolling Arcade shooter games with a modern look, physics-based movement, and some challenging twists that will test your speed, reflexes, accuracy, patience, and memory at the same time.
Why similar: Old School 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 14%, Retro 13.7%, Gun Customization 13.4%
- #30 Gunlocked 2
76% 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: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Roguelike 10.8%, Old School 10.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #31 Rick Henderson
79% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Perma Death 13.5%, Side Scroller 12%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #32 Star Aegis
78% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: Felipe Silva
Windows · Linux
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Spaceships 22.3% ★, Old School 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 10.6%
- #33 Spacewing War
77% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Pneuma GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 10.8%
- #34 Unemployed
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelesGames
Windows
You play as an unemployed scavenger from a distant future, scouring a junk-planet to earn enough credits to pay rent, battling rusted machines and harsh environments in a desperate struggle for survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%
- #35 Voidcutter Fuzor
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Howling Cat Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.4%
- #36 Dead Sector
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Jim O'ConnorPub: Exeter Game Studios
Windows · Linux
A cyberpunk roguelike arcade shooter. Hack through hostile cyberspace across three escalating sectors, pick hacking programs from a randomised loadout, and blast through ICE before the trace meter catches you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Old School 14.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Action 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #37 Void Pulse
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Oceandeep Network
Windows
An unknown signal pulses across the edges of deep space. Drive, shoot. Dodge, destroy!
Why similar: Old School 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9%
- #38 Clockwork Survivors
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cool Smithy Games
Windows
Don't hold forward, don't press fire, but focus on the vertical in this autorunning reverse bullet hell roguelike. Master the level layout by lapping the same short section several times while you gather steam for your hot air balloon companion. Make the balloon & yourself happy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Perma Death 12.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #39 Slime Mayhem
73% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%
- #40 Gates of Zendocon
74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Epyx, Inc.Pub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Retro 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.5%
- #41 ZAKESTA-Z
72% matchPositive100% of 45 reviews2024
Dev: zakichi
Windows
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Retro 15.2%, Spaceships 12.9% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%
- #42 Wheel Saint: Hellride
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Second Story
Windows
Wheel Saint: Hellride is a rogue-like race through purgatory to rescue lost souls! Drive your car through neverending waves of demons, find lost souls and upgrade your ride!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Vehicular Combat 15.1%, Retro 12.1%
- #43 Stacy Sharp and the Night Of Too Many Monsters
71% matchPositive90% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: MANTE
Windows
SSATNOTMM is a small action game with roguelite elements. Survive waves of enemies, buy permanent upgrades, befriend colorful characters, die and do it all over again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Roguelite 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%
- #44 Hell is Other Demons
72% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 11.1%, Retro 10.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #45 Dizzy Rogues
71% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Roguelite 10%
- #46 Nanima
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Precism
Windows
Nanima is a physics-based nanomachine builder where creativity drives combat. Loot and add gear to your ship as you go, with full control over how you dish out damage and move through the harsh microbial world that is the human appendix.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Gun Customization 18.2%, Perma Death 10.1%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #47 Tri-Star
71% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #48 Chrono Survival
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: Petushock ProductionPub: Petushock Production
Windows
On the eve of the end of the world, become the last hope for the world by standing alone against thousands of monsters. Chrono Survival is a hyper arcade rogue-lite game that combines simple gameplay and challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Perma Death 22.7%, Old School 20.4%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #49 Xeno Strikers Hyper Squadron
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Synthesizer Games
Windows
A roguelike top-down shoot-em-up! Defeat waves of enemies and level up your ship and arsenal as you move from world to world! Challenge yourself with 12 different difficulties, from a breeze in the park to tough as nails!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Gun Customization 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Old School 10.3%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #50 THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER
70% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: FLOWERFIELD Games
Windows · Mac
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Gun Customization 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Old School 10%
- #51 Gourds Up
69% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Bagel Bits Bakery
Windows · Linux
Gourds up is a 2D shooter, with many roguelike-y elements. You will progress through runs by choosing the next rooms, through the form of cards, that you will fight in, allowing for more strategy during the run. Get random weapons and upgrades, and just don't die!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelike 16%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #52 Zero Hero
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alisson CostaPub: Odd Mud Studio
Windows
Zero hero is an endless roguelike, each wave of enemies and unique combinations. Collect Waboshi to buy new weapons and upgrades outside the game and get further and further in the challenges with the number of kills and waves. Challenge yourself with new weapons, new powers and challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.9%, PvE 11.9%
- #53 Bullet Rogue
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kristoffer S.Pub: Krystal Games
Windows
Clash with hordes of increasingly more difficult enemies, fighting back with powerful items and abilities. Explore different builds and classes, discover new items, and re-play with several ramping difficulty levels in this exciting arcadey shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Shooter 10%, Roguelike 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
- #54 Starfighter Hero
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kilobyte Studios
Windows
Starfighter Hero is a bullet heaven rogue-lite where you pilot and upgrade your starship. Unleash experimental weapons, amass escalating power, and steer your ship expertly to survive relentless swarms.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Vehicular Combat 11.3%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #55 Asterobits
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Gorilla Interactive
Windows
You've escaped from the galaxy's most secure space prison, and now there's a bunch of angry lawless chasing you. You must survive, fight for your freedom, and outrun these grumpy pursuers. Asterobits delivers a relentless (and slightly absurd) escape in an arcade-style roguelike space shooter.
Why similar: Spaceships 35.4% ★, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelike 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%
- #56 Bonfire Barrage
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Perma Death 15.3%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 11%
- #57 Death Before Decaf
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Overdose Interactive
Windows · Linux
Auto-combat roguelite. Your caffeine meter is the whole game — too little kills you, too much kills you faster. Three floors, one boss. 20 minutes. Don't crash.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Perma Death 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Roguelite 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%
- #58 ROTATO
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Retro 11.1%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #59 Zoratharion
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BlopeurPub: TGGAMES
Windows
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Action 12.6%, Old School 10.6%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #60 Ogre Chambers 2222
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11%, Shooter 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%