- #1 Bloodshed
97% matchVery Positive85% of 1,782 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Demons 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, 1990's 15.3%, Old School 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%
- #2 Hellbound
96% matchMixed64% of 1,510 reviews2020
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!
Why similar: Demons 13.7%, 1990's 11.8%, Gore 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 10.1%
- #3 BLOODKILL
96% matchMostly Positive71% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: SLAM AWAY GAMES
Windows
BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.
Why similar: Demons 19.9%, Old School 16%, Shooter 13.1%, Gore 11.6%, Fast-Paced 10.9%
- #4 Blood Rush
95% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: MaxEstLa
Windows
BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Retro 8.7%
- #5 Blood Vial
94% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2026
Dev: Dillon Steyl
Windows
BLOOD VIAL is a retro-inspired micro-FPS with a leaking health bar. Swim through the spilled blood of your fallen enemies to keep your vial full. Grow increasingly powerful with new upgrades and weapons. Navigate an ever-shifting labyrinth of crypts, catacombs and cathedrals.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 9.3%, Gore 9%
- #6 Bloodhound
94% matchMixed68% of 380 reviews2023
Dev: Kruger & Flint Productions
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.
Why similar: Demons 19.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Dark 10%, PvE 9%, First-Person 8.9%
- #7 Blood Reaver
92% matchVery Positive85% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Hell Byte Studios
Windows
A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.
Why similar: Demons 21%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Shooter 13.1%, First-Person 9%, PvE 8.2%
- #8 Limitless Hunger
93% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: Void Ink
Windows
Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.
Why similar: Shooter 18.4%, PvE 12.3%, First-Person 10.8%, Old School 10.2%, Dark 8.9%
- #9 INCISION
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,052 reviews2025
Dev: SmoothBrainDevPub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Ultraviolent, fast-paced, merciless retro FPS action. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes, and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth.
Why similar: 1990's 20%, Old School 14.6%, Demons 13.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 9.7%
- #10 STRAFE: Gold Edition
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,442 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Gore 10.5%, Retro 8.6%
- #11 HELLBREAK
89% matchVery Positive83% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Biotech Gameworks
Windows
HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Demons 18.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Fast-Paced 10%, First-Person 9.3%
- #12 Into the Pit
91% matchMixed66% of 265 reviews2021
Dev: Nullpointer GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Shooter 16.3%, 1990's 15.8%, First-Person 9.1%, Action 7.6%
- #13 CRUEL
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,740 reviews2025
Dev: James Dornan
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, First-Person 21.8%, Gore 18.9%, Action 13.9%, FPS 7.2%
- #14 S.E.C.U.
89% matchVery Positive81% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Blackridge Entertainment
Windows
S.E.C.U. is a Roguelite FPS Game. descend to the hellish and demon infested lands in Rougelite Mode or Survive against waves of demons in Arenas
Why similar: Demons 26.3%, Shooter 14.8%, Gore 13.3%, Dark 9.8%, First-Person 9.6%
- #15 CARNAL
88% matchVery Positive88% of 330 reviews2021
Dev: JG RoosPub: Tendokore
Windows
CARNAL is a fast and challenging retro FPS straight from the mid '90s. The Sons of Anak are opening portals to extract Dark Matter from the "other side". Combat the possessed soldiers, the manifested demons helping them, and any inanimate objects standing in your way!
Why similar: 1990's 20.6%, Old School 15.6%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%, First-Person 7.7%
- #16 Serious Survivors
86% matchVery Positive88% of 163 reviews2025
Dev: Entropy Surfers
Windows
The most EXPLOSIVE roguelike boomer shooter. Fully packed with serious action, wicked humor, and good old bloody fun. Blast hordes of bastards, stack insane perks, and unlock new stuff. Survive…or get shredded trying!.. And try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Shooter 17.3%, Old School 14.8%, First-Person 9.7%, 1990's 9.6%
- #17 DECIDIT
86% matchVery Positive90% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: DECIDIT Team
Windows
Decidit is a fast FPS roguelike in which you must use all the arsenal and movement abilities at your disposal in order to progress in an unstable demonic maze. Be fast, precise but also strategic using all the demonic weapons and abilities collected on the way to create powerful synergies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Shooter 19.1%, Demons 15.4%, First-Person 11.7%, 3D 7.5%
- #18 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
Windows
Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Gore 13.3%, Shooter 13%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Old School 9.3%
- #19 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 13%, First-Person 9.9%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #20 ROSE
82% matchVery Positive87% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Zakroutil
Windows
ROSE is a violent rogue-lite arena shooter where you sacrifice your body parts to progress and gain new weapons and abilities. Slaughter waves of monstrous enemies and defeat titanic bosses in randomized arenas or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Gore 11.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Dark 9.2%
- #21 Monster Bullets
81% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: schemesmith
Windows
Monster Bullets is a first-person roguelite where each monster has a specific weakness. Quickly load the correct bullet for each monster and fire them off! Experiment with upgrades on each procedurally generated attempt and try to slay the goblin king!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Shooter 18.6%, Retro 14.3%, First-Person 12.2%, Action 8%
- #22 Voidborn
81% matchVery Positive83% of 347 reviews2025
Dev: Xekvera
Windows
Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Old School 12.9%, First-Person 8.9%
- #23 Putrefaction
84% matchMixed70% of 491 reviews2015
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.
Why similar: Gore 18%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.1%, Old School 11.5%, FPS 9.6%
- #24 Hell Shooter
83% matchVery Positive80% of 105 reviews2018
Dev: 天河(TH Game)
Windows
Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.
Why similar: Demons 22.6%, Gore 18.5%, Action 13.8%, Old School 13%, Fast-Paced 10.9%
- #25 Still Not Dead
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Glove Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 9.9%, Gore 7.7%, Fast-Paced 7.5%
- #26 >SYS//PURGE_
79% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: tomo2515x
Windows
>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.
Why similar: Shooter 25.9%, Action 15.1%, First-Person 11.9%, Retro 9.3%, Gore 9.2%
- #27 Devil Daggers
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,351 reviews2016
Dev: Sorath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.1%, Demons 16.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Retro 11.8%, First-Person 10.4%
- #28 Maximum Action
79% matchVery Positive89% of 3,853 reviews2018
Dev: George MandellPub: Balloon Moose Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%
MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.
Why similar: Gore 14.5%, Old School 14.1%, Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 13.1%, Retro 10.4%
- #29 Dread Templar
78% matchVery Positive82% of 1,706 reviews2023
Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Why similar: Demons 16%, 1990's 15.8%, Old School 11.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Fast-Paced 9.6%
- #30 Post Void
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,169 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, 1990's 14.5%, Shooter 13%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Old School 10.4%
- #31 Berserk Mode
77% matchVery Positive94% of 239 reviews2023
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Berserk Mode is a visceral time-attack fantasy rogue-lite. Become the Berserker and wade into a dungeon battlefield swarming with monsters. Unleash the absurd power of your Beast in a storm of blood and gibs. Prepare to enter Berserk Mode.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 12.2%, First-Person 12.1%, PvE 10.1%
- #32 Project Warlock
77% matchVery Positive87% of 6,089 reviews2018
Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: Demons 17.2%, Old School 13.5%, Gore 12.4%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 10.8%
- #33 Holy Shoot
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 239 reviews2025
Dev: Tale Era Interactive
Windows
Holy Shoot is a fast-paced roguelite action FPS set in a satirical version of Hell, packed with chaos, blessed heroes, and demonic bosses. Pick your hero, dive into hell, upgrade your build, and shoot your way through sin.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Demons 20.7%, Shooter 18%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, FPS 6.8%
- #34 Grind Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.7%, Demons 21%, Shooter 15%, Gore 14.4%, Action 10.6%
- #35 Anomalous
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Byron Dunwoody
Windows
A SHORT and sweet pixelated low fidelity 90s throwback hyper-fast action shooter. Survive and fight through a city overrun with manufactured monstrosities, biomass horrors, and a military authority trying to purge everything living. Heavy metal / techno soundtrack featuring BOD Music
Why similar: Shooter 23.7%, Old School 16.8%, Action 11.8%, Gore 9.8%, FPS 9.1%
- #36 Vampire Hunters
73% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Old School 18.6%, Shooter 16.5%, Retro 11.5%, First-Person 10.6%
- #37 ULTRAKILL
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Gore 21.7%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 10.1%, Old School 9.9%
- #38 Goat Massacre
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Cybernetic Studios LLC
Windows
A murderer's only shot at redemption. Shatter hell portals, stack divine relics into devastating builds, and descend deeper into hell until you're strong enough to face Satan himself. A roguelike FPS about salvation through overwhelming holy firepower.
Why similar: Demons 24.7%, Shooter 23.7%, First-Person 14.2%, Action 14%, Gore 9.2%
- #39 Autumn Night 3D Shooter
78% matchMixed52% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Sergey Bobrov
Windows
A 3D shooter made in the spirit of the the 90s' FPSes. Atmospheric pixel graphics, fast-paced action, focus on pure gameplay, made using a software renderer written from scratch.
Why similar: Demons 21.7%, Gore 20.3%, Action 14.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Retro 10.3%
- #40 Impaler Gold
73% matchVery Positive92% of 585 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, 1990's 20.5%, Demons 19.2%, Shooter 12%, Retro 9.4%
- #41 Putrefaction 2: Void Walker
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 380 reviews2017
Dev: Kazakov Oleg
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.
Why similar: Shooter 25.6%, Demons 16.1%, Action 15%, Gore 14.3%, Old School 13.1%
- #42 Nightmare Reaper
72% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: Old School 16.1%, Shooter 15.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Retro 14.6%, Dark 10.4%
- #43 LUCKROT
71% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: OptiCube
Windows
Roguelike shooter set in a dystopian, livestreamed gameshow. Obliterate waves of deformed freaks, earn donations from your sadistic audience and gamble your earnings for upgrades. Your life is a Performance. Your Death is Content.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Dark 10.3%, First-Person 9.2%
- #44 Gravelord
70% matchVery Positive90% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
Windows
Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!
Why similar: Shooter 21.3%, First-Person 15.6%, Old School 11.5%, Retro 11%, Action 9.7%
- #45 Bone Dust
73% matchVery Positive82% of 101 reviews2023
Dev: Platonic PartnershipPub: Toko Midori Games
Windows
Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Demons 24.3%, Shooter 17.6%, Old School 14.9%, Dark 14.5%, Action 7.4%
- #46 Force Reboot
71% matchVery Positive94% of 695 reviews2022
Dev: ln404
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Fast-Paced 15.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Retro 11.2%
- #47 Holy Shot
70% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: LoneWolf Digital Arts
Windows · Mac · Linux
Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Shooter 19%, Dark 14.5%, Demons 13.6%, Action 8.4%
- #48 Manus Dei
71% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Lateralis Heavy Industries
Windows
Wield the holy weapon Manus Dei and annihilate creatures from the Rift in this fast-paced shooter. Only your skill will grant you passage into the halls of eternity.
Why similar: Shooter 20%, Retro 19.6%, Survival Horror 12%, Action 11.3%, First-Person 10.4%
- #49 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
69% matchVery Positive90% of 17,552 reviews2023
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Why similar: Shooter 15.6%, Old School 14.9%, Retro 12.8%, 1990's 12.4%, Demons 11.3%
- #50 FleshBound
68% matchVery Positive85% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Splatterpunk
Windows
FleshBound is a fast paced and blood pumping demon-slaying speed running first person action platformer with a unique “splatterpunk” aesthetic. Fight, jump and sprint your way through the levels using your hookshot and wall-running skills.
Why similar: Demons 34.7%, PvE 15.8%, First-Person 15.5%, 3D 10.7%, FPS 8.5%
- #51 Deadzone: Rogue
65% matchVery Positive83% of 15,360 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Shooter 16.7%, Dark 13.5%, PvE 11.8%, First-Person 11.7%
- #52 BUTCHER
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,374 reviews2016
Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Crunching Koalas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.
Why similar: Gore 30.7%, Shooter 21.6%, Dark 16.3%, Action 15.5%, Retro 10.2%
- #53 Cryptis
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 748 reviews2024
Dev: DobrxPub: Split Signal
Windows
Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing!
Why similar: Demons 27.9%, Shooter 20.9%, First-Person 13.9%, PvE 13.2%, 3D 9.5%
- #54 Demon Hunt
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Demons 31.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 6.8%, 3D 6.5%
- #55 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive90% of 351 reviews2022
Dev: Night Owls
Windows
Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.4%, Action 13.9%, 3D 13.6%, Combat 11.4%, Gore 5.8%
- #56 Unchained
66% matchVery Positive90% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Double Time Studios
Windows · Mac
Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Retro 21.3%, Action 17%, Gore 15.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Old School 10.5%
- #57 ETERNAL BLOOD
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 110 reviews2021
Dev: Bloody Pixel Games
Windows
ETERNAL BLOOD is a high-adrenaline arcade-action FPS. Face legions of demons, harvest their souls and become a God of Destruction.
Why similar: Demons 26.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Shooter 17.2%, First-Person 13.3%, Gore 9.4%
- #58 Hell is Other Demons
68% 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 34.6%, Fast-Paced 19.3%, Shooter 18.7%, Retro 13.9%, Action 7.6%
- #59 Mortal Sin
63% matchVery Positive95% of 5,791 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.6%, First-Person 25.9%, Action 9.7%, Gore 8.5%, Roguelite 4.1%
- #60 MULLET MADJACK
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,116 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Shooter 18.9%, Fast-Paced 17.8%, 1990's 16.4%, First-Person 10.7%, Retro 9.7%