Games Like BLOODSAINT

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.8%, Top-Down 19.3%, Retro 13.1%, Difficult 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same visceral, top-down, and ultra-violent combat style with a distinct retro aesthetic.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Top-Down 13.6%, Retro 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the brutal, fast-paced top-down action of its predecessor with an even more intense atmosphere.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Difficult 22.8%, Roguelike 14%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Top-Down 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive top-down action-roguelike that matches the frantic pace and high difficulty of BLOODSAINT.

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: Fast-Paced 35.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Retro 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of bullet-hell mechanics and retro-styled, high-speed action that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.

BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Retro 18.3%, Arena Shooter 18%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Roguelike 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar top-down, pixelated, and roguelite combat mechanics set in a gritty, high-stakes arena.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Difficult 15%, Retro 12.1%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fast, one-hit-kill combat and a dark, stylish atmosphere that resonates with the feel of BLOODSAINT.

You play as a Saint fighting in a gun-filled pit, defeating as many opponents as you can in a 90 seconds match, the UBERMOSH, an enlightenment ritual of combat.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.5%, Retro 16.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential fast-paced, retro-styled arcade action game that matches the intensity of the seed game.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, Top-Down 20.4%, Fast-Paced 19.9%, Action 14.9%, Atmospheric 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, top-down shooter that emphasizes fast-paced combat and a dark, synthetic, and atmospheric world.

Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Top-Down 14.1%, Retro 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that leans heavily into the roguelike and top-down action elements of the seed game.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Difficult 25.9%, Top-Down 17%, Action 11.1%, Roguelike 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, fast-paced top-down shooter experience with a focus on synthetic themes and punishing difficulty.

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 31.4%, Fast-Paced 26.1%, Retro 11.3%, Difficult 10.5%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixelated action-roguelike that focuses on relentless combat and difficult, arcade-style encounters.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Top-Down 33.4%, Difficult 26.4%, 1990's 14.5%, Action 9.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, top-down, cinematic gunplay that prioritizes speed and precision in every encounter.

Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 58.7%, Action 20.1%, 2D 12.2%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast, 2D action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and brutal combat in a compact, challenging format.

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.4%, Top-Down 23.1%, Difficult 16.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic, top-down, and brutal action game that shares the raw, visceral energy of BLOODSAINT.

In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Difficult 19.8%, Top-Down 14.6%, Roguelike 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, top-down, atmospheric roguelike that captures the sense of dread and constant danger found in the seed game.

QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 39%, Top-Down 15.6%, Action Roguelike 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Rock Music 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell arcade shooter that focuses on pure, fast-paced action and retro design.

UBERMOSH:OMEGA, the apex of Walter Machado's Cult Classic series UBERMOSH.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.2%, Retro 18.2%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Difficult 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed, pixel-graphics arcade game that emphasizes quick reflexes and high-score chasing.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 11%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled, and difficult game that focuses on vertical, high-speed combat.

TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37%, Retro 18.6%, Difficult 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Roguelike 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled action game that focuses on simple, brutal, and addictive gameplay.

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: Fast-Paced 38.4%, Difficult 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, 1990's 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, high-speed, and difficult action game that captures the frantic energy of the seed game.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Difficult 21.7%, Top-Down 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Roguelike 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished top-down bullet-hell roguelike that offers deep, challenging combat mechanics.

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: Fast-Paced 34.7%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Retro 10.2%, Difficult 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans into the dark, fast-paced combat themes found in BLOODSAINT.

SWARMRIDER OMEGA is an "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. Based on SWARMRIDERS(2016), OMEGA is a darker and faster version, featuring the Saint from UBERMOSH Vol.5.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37.3%, Retro 18.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, fast-paced arcade game that fits the aesthetic and mechanical profile of the seed game.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Difficult 14%, Roguelike 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: While side-scrolling, it offers the same high-speed, roguelike combat and atmospheric world-building found in the seed.

Breakless drifter retro-hardcore arcade game, made by the same creator of the UBERMOSH series.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 44.3%, Retro 21.8%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Roguelike 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style action game that shares the retro, top-down, and difficult nature of the seed.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Difficult 26.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced, top-down roguelike that emphasizes movement and intense, colorful combat.

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Retro 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 22%, Difficult 15.3%, Action 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, violent, and fast-paced pixelated action game that shares the dark, intense vibe of BLOODSAINT.

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelike 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 22%, 2D 10.9%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, roguelike action game with a vibrant, pixelated style and challenging, bullet-hell-inspired combat.

BLOODSAINT 2 is the most recent, barely playable, fast-paced, retro-hardcore, top-down arena-shooter minigame from Walter Machado.

Why similar: Rock Music 41.4% ★, Fast-Paced 26.6%, Top-Down 6.4%, Action Roguelike 6%, Action 4.8%

Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Roguelike 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.5%, Action 10.5%, 2D 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, top-down, pixel-art action-roguelike that balances intense combat with a deep, dark narrative.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 47.8%, Difficult 20.4%, Roguelike 9.4%, Action 8.2%, Combat 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced, roguelike action with a comic-book aesthetic that keeps the intensity high throughout.

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Difficult 42.1%, 2D 11.2%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Combat 9.9%, Action 8%

QUICKERFLAK_RUTHLESSMOD is the standalone "pretty hard" expansion of the retro-hardcore minigame QUICKERFLAK.

Why similar: Retro 27.3%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.1%

The fifth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.2%, Retro 16%, Difficult 12.7%, Top-Down 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.7%, Retro 15.6%, Difficult 14.5%, Action Roguelike 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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: Arena Shooter 29.2%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, 1990's 22%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Action 7.9%

The third volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.8%, Retro 14.9%, Top-Down 13.6%, Difficult 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 43.7%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Top-Down 9.1%, Difficult 9%

QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

Why similar: Top-Down 37.8%, Retro 33.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Action 7.6%, Combat 7.5%

Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

Why similar: Top-Down 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Retro 15%, Difficult 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Sefir: Mafia Story is a reflex and fast thinking based 2D top down shooter game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.2%, Top-Down 20%, Difficult 15.9%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.9%, Top-Down 13.1%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 10.2%, Retro 9.3%

UBERMOSH:WRAITH is the fourth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 41.5%, Retro 18.6%, Difficult 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action Roguelike 7.1%

SANTICIDE is the sixth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36.3%, Retro 15.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action Roguelike 8.6%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.5%, Retro 17.8%, Difficult 14.2%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Top-Down 29.1%, Retro 27.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 9.1%, Action 8.3%

Unforgiving boss fights. Gory pixels. Glorious fast-paced gladiatorial action-combat. Analyze your opponents weakness, adapt your strategy and colour the sands with the blood of your enemies.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.1%, Difficult 14.3%, Top-Down 13%, Retro 12.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%

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: Fast-Paced 27%, Retro 17.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 11.1%, 1990's 9.9%

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: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Difficult 24%, Action Roguelike 18%, Retro 16%, Roguelike 9.5%

Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, 1990's 21.1%, Retro 20.7%, Fast-Paced 20.5%, Action 9.1%

TTV3 is the third volume of the retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame series Trip to Vinelands

Why similar: Fast-Paced 43.8%, Retro 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 8.3%, Action 6.4%

Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.

Why similar: Difficult 37.6%, Roguelike 26.4%, Action 24.8%, Indie 11.2%

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: Fast-Paced 46.8%, Retro 17.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Roguelike 7%

Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 43.6%, Fast-Paced 26.3%, Action 11.5%, Difficult 9.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Top-Down 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, 1990's 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Roguelike 10%

A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.1%, Action 24.9%, Retro 11.3%, Roguelike 5%, Indie 1.6%

A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Top-Down 22.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.2%, Retro 16.6%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 14.1%, Action 11.8%