- #1 Pancake Patrol
97% matchPositive90% of 30 reviews2024
Dev: Power Plins Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Recruit companions, crush monster hordes and duel bullet hell bosses in this delicious Survivors-like meets Bullet Hell genre mix! Unlock various food weapons, master intense patterns, and conquer Boss Rush. Choose your heroes and join the Pancake Patrol!
Why similar: Boss Rush 40.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 8.8%, Nonlinear 6.6%
- #2 Just Squat
96% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Soonsoo
Windows
Just Squat is a shmup and visual Nobel game that focuses on boss fight by growing up a boy. Grow the boy by encountering various events at the gym and school, and push Babel out with all your might! The difficulty of boss fight and the boy's growth will be determined by the exercise you choose!
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Old School 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #3 Puppet Kings
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Timba GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Puppet Kings is a modern take on the Breakout genre taking block-breaking to new levels of fun by introducing characters, boss rush as primary game mode and a roguelike twist.
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Nonlinear 9.3%, Arcade 6.2%
- #4 Bread & Butter
95% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: DaniDangerStudio
Windows
A roguelite arena shooter starring you, a gutsy bread slice, and your butter buddy battling side by side. Survive waves of evil veggies, stack wild weapon combos, and unleash absurd builds in relentless top-down chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 6.2%
- #5 Bourbon Risky
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeon
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 71.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Old School 5.7%, Action 4.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.2%
- #6 HOUSE OF GOD
94% 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelite 11.9%, Old School 8%
- #7 Dream Flash
93% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Ramaf Party
Windows
Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.
Why similar: Boss Rush 45.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 5.4%
- #8 a land Goo's crazy
92% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Velest
Windows
A 2D action roguelike where you have to slash, dash, dodge, manage your stamina, and collect loot to beat 12 unique levels. The boss fights are difficult. And it’s your duty to regain the memory of the Goo’s and rid the land of the corrupt king.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.6% ★, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 7.2%, Surreal 5.6%, Action 3.5%
- #9 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,905 reviews2018
Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.8% ★, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Roguelite 8.9%, Action 3.3%
- #10 Voidcutter Fuzor
91% matchNo user reviews
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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #11 Hyper Shapes
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: BlindShot StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Hyper Shapes is a frenetic minimalist Boss Rush where understanding the enemies attack patterns and weaknesses is key.
Why similar: Boss Rush 66.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 8%, Action 4.1%, 2D 2.4%
- #12 Tell Me Owl
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GlebGPub: TBD
Windows
Embark on an exciting journey in a top-down western shooter inspired by classic NES action games. Battle through handcrafted levels, buy abilities, upgrade weapons to face multi-phase bosses in a world where a man's best friend is his revolver.
Why similar: Boss Rush 39.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Old School 8.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%, Arcade 7.2%
- #13 War In Heaven
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SteventusPub: Steventus Games
Windows
Chaotic boss-rush, bullet-hell-y, twin-stick arena shooter mayhem! Dynamically changing arena forces you to be vigilant: Watch the bullets, watch the walls!
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Arcade 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #14 Eclipse Breaker: Boss Rush
88% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Lunar Workshop
Windows
Face a gauntlet of relentless bosses in this free minigame from action roguelite, Eclipse Breaker. Test your skill in 15–20 minute sessions built for fast-paced but strategic runs, before jumping into the complete adventure later this year.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.4% ★, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, 1990's 9.5%, Roguelike 4.4%
- #15 Space Slinger
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Arcade 5.5%
- #16 Gunlocked 2
85% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Roguelite 12%, Old School 8.1%
- #17 STARR RINGER
86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Sterling McKay
Windows
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Boss Rush 28.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 6.3%
- #18 DUCKLYTE
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
DUCKLYTE is a top-down shooter with roguelite elements where you play as a constipated little duck trying to stay alive as long as possible in a randomly generated farm with progressively stronger enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 14.7%, Old School 9.2%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #19 Entomophobia
84% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 7.1%
- #20 STELA BOSS
83% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: pastro
Windows
Face challenging bosses and hordes of enemies in an action roguelike, using elemental weapons and unique combinations to master each cycle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.3% ★, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Roguelite 4.6%
- #21 Microbes and Machines
84% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #22 Run Build Pew!
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 6.8%
- #23 Buster Breaks Out
80% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Nose Corporation
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced brick-breaking roguelite starring Buster Ball. Build wild ball synergies, smuggle in powerful contraband, defeat the 5 prison wardens, and climb to freedom.
Why similar: Roguelite 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Surreal 15.4%, Old School 12.8%, 1990's 10.2%
- #24 BALL x PIT
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Roguelite 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arcade 9.6%
- #25 Probo Rush
81% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
Why similar: Boss Rush 52% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Old School 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #26 Grimrush
82% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2017
Dev: Merge HeroesPub: Pohjoinen Pelinkehitys ry
Windows
Grimrush is a top down action game in which you must face off a gauntlet of seven brutal boss fights. Utilize three characters and a large selection of active and passive abilities. Balance offense and defense to take down the bosses and maximize your score!
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Action 12%
- #27 HALF BLOOD
79% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: kokiPub: Vault Software
Windows · Linux
You, known as The Player. The only TRUE SAINT, a HALF BLOOD is tasked with killing & liberating heaven from the Demonic Invasion by slashing your way through the final gate, where you have to defeat the All-Father who is possessed by Satan. Pro Deo et Patria
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action 10.3%, Funny 7.3%
- #28 Super Smash Asteroids
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Switchback
Windows
"Super Smash Asteroids" is a high-speed, twin-stick, top-down, rogue-like space shooter. Choose from 6 unique ships, upgrade with 70+ items & blast through epic bosses. Level up for intense, action-packed battles in a futuristic universe. Buckle up for a thrilling journey to glory!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 1990's 9.4%, Arcade 9.1%
- #29 Mobocalypse
78% 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 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Roguelite 18.2%, Old School 12%, Action 9.6%
- #30 Rogue Rocks
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: AUX-IN Games
Windows · Linux
Rogue Rocks is a space rocks shoot-em-up with minimalist roguelite elements. Blast your way to the center of a procedurally generated galaxy before you get caught!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 9.2%
- #31 FAR FROM DEAD
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Brian O'Keefe
Windows · Mac
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Old School 4.2%, Shooter 4.2%
- #32 Cyber Strike
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprinkle Games
Windows
Cyber Strike is a butt clenching bullet hell dungeon crawler. Navigate through intense shootouts, strategic dodges, and cybernetic boss battles. Save a digital world from viruses and virtual foes. Rewrite destiny as you save cyber space in this thrilling adventure.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.3% ★, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #33 Kantmis-Zero
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Kagawa
Windows
"Kantmis-Zero" is a boss rush action game. As the only chosen one on the Kantmis continent, you must follow the divine instructions and complete the trials.
Why similar: Boss Rush 72% ★, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 6.1%, Combat 5%
- #34 Rocket!
76% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: ZeNfA Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Destroy enemy ships, blast away asteroids and unlock new weapons / ship abilities in this endless arcade roguelite. Earn resources through each of the 7 game modes to upgrade your weapons to outlast them all.
Why similar: Boss Rush 37.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelite 10.9%, Arcade 5.9%
- #35 Demonborg Mining Co
75% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Ouch Giver Games
Windows
Demonborg Mining Co is a unique rogue-lite about mining the insides of giant demon cyborgs with your auto-firing turret loaded drill drone.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, 1990's 7.9%
- #36 RedRaptor
75% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Novax GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 1990's 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Arcade 6.6%
- #37 Space Force Bargain Bin
73% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Sled Dog Games
Windows · Linux
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Roguelite 16.3%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 8.9%, Action 8.7%
- #38 Death of a Dungslinger
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bokoyoss Games
Windows
Abruptly reincarnated as a dung beetle, you’ll battle a colorful cast of the neighborhood’s baddest bugs as you scoot, scuttle, and shoot your way through charming 3D worlds. Ball up whatever material you can find, then sling it at your foes—or hop on and ride it around to outmaneuver them!
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.1% ★, Old School 11.7%, Surreal 10.6%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Retro 5.3%
- #39 Dead on Delivery
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LabZeene GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Dead on Delivery is a fast-paced top-down action roguelite where you play as a pizza delivery driver in a zombie apocalypse, facing relentless hordes of the undead in intense arena combat while using improvised weapons and strategic abilities to create unique builds and survive each new run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Roguelite 11.1%, Arcade 8%
- #40 A Whole Wolfrush
72% matchVery Positive96% of 188 reviews2025
Dev: uglycoal
Windows
Four friends battle their way across space to claim a once-in-a-lifetime wish. Their lives are in your hands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 6.1%, Combat 4.3%
- #41 Quantum Contours
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: JakePub: Who's Paying For Mike
Windows
Shoot, dash, deflect, teleport through portals, and upgrade. Blast your way through challenging and unique bosses as you gain valuable upgrades in this short and sweet bullet hell top-down arena shooter.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.8%, Shooter 4.2%
- #42 Shoot or Shout
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sanya
Windows
A rogue-lite action game where you need to choose when to shoot or shout at wacky enemies to keep them from eating you! Earn dozens of powerups to help you defeat unique bosses across dimensions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16%, Surreal 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #43 Bananner Nababber
72% matchVery Positive94% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: LazroolPub: GZ Storm
Windows
It's a nice sunny day in Neo-Tartaria and ruthless killer Harry Pippels and his pretend friend Humpty-Ho are guzzling down some sprutzels and racking up a debt at the bar. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when the Elder Demon's diabolical crypto schemes threaten the lands.
Why similar: Boss Rush 65.3% ★, Arcade 9.1%, Action 7.6%, Old School 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%
- #44 Proper Bullet Hell
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: IGE
Windows
Roguelike Shooter Where Your Bullets Hurt You!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9.4%
- #45 Burning Skies
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Burning Skies is a frantic roguelite bullet hell. Join the resistance and assemble the ultimate warjet, shoot take down giant bosses and avoid many dangers to destroy the tyrants who are ruling the world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Roguelite 13%, Arcade 6.3%
- #46 Christmas Blaster
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: ArcadeNightmare
Windows
Christmas Blaster: Christmas Blaster is an Arcade-type action video game. Santa needs to save Christmas and face creatures with a lot of explosion in this action-packed game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, 1990's 12.5%, Arcade 8.5%
- #47 Chorus of the Night
71% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Sayer
Windows · Mac
Fight through hordes of burnt CDs, flying TVs, and faceless suits in this frantic, run-based, twin-stick shooter. Forget firing bullets, though - you'll be flinging vinyl records, throwing drumsticks and swinging guitars to fend off the enemies of music and maybe, just maybe, survive the night.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #48 Nitro & Necros
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darthvaldo
Windows
Destroy hordes of zombies with your powerful turrets! Nitro & Necros is a Roguelite with tons of upgrades to make your car more and more powerful. You will drive over all kinds of zombies, shoot them up with your turrets and level up to select the best upgrades to survive this madness!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 8.1%
- #49 Terminator 2D: NO FATE
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,337 reviews2025
Dev: Bitmap BureauPub: Reef Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.7% ★, 1990's 13.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Shooter 6.5%
- #50 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
69% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 6%
- #51 Box Wrangler
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Wyatt Schwanbeck
Windows
Dive into Box Wrangler, a thrilling multiplayer roguelike where every game is a fresh challenge! Earn XP to level up during each match while collecting coins to boost your skills for future battles. Harness the power of an array of weapons and enhancements, reaching ridiculous levels of power.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Roguelite 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
- #52 100% Clean Inc.
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PotionWorksPub: CozyPuzzleGames
Windows · Linux
100% Clean Inc. is a top-down Roguelite shooting game. Follow the new intern as he explores the cleaning company building, where things seem to be going wrong.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 8.9%, Surreal 6.8%
- #53 The Outer Space Bugs
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 6.9%
- #54 WayDown
70% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2018
Dev: CakeNeq Games
Windows
After a traumatic battle, you've been cursed to walk the earth unable to truly die, you're thrust into battle after battle, dying over and over unable to rest. Until you find the last Nazi bunker, Bunker 666.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 7%, Shooter 6.5%
- #55 Chuck Bonesteel & The Alien Apocalypse
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun Junkie Games
Windows
Shoot, loot, upgrade, repeat. Fast-paced, gib-filled, over-the-top arcade shooter with stripped-down roguelike gameplay.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, 1990's 8.6%, Old School 7.7%
- #56 Waspkeeper
68% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Roguelike 6%
- #57 Plumbum
67% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: JMAA Games
Windows
PLUMBUM is a retro top-down roguelike shooter where you'll have to survive the innumerable hordes of mooks and goons in the cursed corridors of this cursed game. Will you survive as long as you can, or will you die trying?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Action Roguelike 21%, 1990's 9.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Old School 7.8%
- #58 BloodDome Classic
67% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Roguelite 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
- #59 Move Dodge and Kill
68% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: DjokaGames
Windows · Linux
Dodge the enemies shot and kill them with different weapons. Move, Dodge and Kill is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler in a neon environment.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, 1990's 8.6%
- #60 Gamba Gun
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nolamo Softworks
Windows
Gamba Gun is the idiotic fusion of top-down shooter and deck building rogue-likes. Experiment with endless ammo combinations, and create powerful synergies to fight against a colorful cast of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 8.3%