- #1 Brotato
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, Local Co-Op 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelike 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced arena combat and deep build customization that mirrors the intensity of Bounty of One.
- #2 Vampire Survivors
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 18.1%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Score Attack 10.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive title that popularized the horde-survival genre with its addictive progression and simple, satisfying mechanics.
- #3 Cowboy 3030
96% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows
Step into the Wild West future of Cowboy 3030, a third-person shooter with 3D bullet hell and roguelike elements. Play solo or team up with friends, as various heroes with unique abilities. Take on notorious alien outlaws, forge unique builds in every run and rise to become top gun of 3030!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Western 24.9% ★, Co-op 18.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the Western aesthetic and fast-paced shooting mechanics while offering a unique third-person perspective.
- #4 Army of Ruin
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished arena shooter that emphasizes massive enemy counts and satisfying weapon upgrades.
- #5 Time Wasters
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed shooter that captures the same addictive, fast-paced progression loop as Bounty of One.
- #6 20 Minutes Till Dawn
94% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Score Attack 18%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Roguelite 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on precise shooting and diverse character builds within a dark, gothic bullet-hell environment.
- #7 Death Must Die
92% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelite 22.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action RPG 12.5%, RPG 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines intense horde survival with deep RPG-lite loot systems and character-specific progression.
- #8 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
91% matchVery Positive86% of 47,393 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Arena Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 13.8%, Score Attack 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an engaging loop of mining and combat with excellent progression systems and a distinct visual style.
- #9 Soul Stalker
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelike where you assume the role of the steward of ghosts bound to eternal life on earth. Wield 4 to 6 weapons simultaneously to fend off waves of apparitions determined to defeat your spirited friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.5%, Local Co-Op 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on character-specific abilities and intense bullet-hell survival mechanics.
- #10 A Fistful of Gun
93% matchMixed63% of 491 reviews2015
Dev: FarmerGnomePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.
Why similar: Western 43.8% ★, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Co-op 8%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the Western theme and chaotic, top-down bullet-hell action of the seed game.
- #11 The Spell Brigade
89% matchVery Positive81% of 15,341 reviews2026
Dev: Bolt Blaster Games
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Co-op 16.7%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes co-op gameplay and team-based survival, making it a perfect match for fans of local co-op.
- #12 Pesticide Not Required
90% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Roguelite 11%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique blend of farming mechanics and bullet-hell combat with robust roguelite progression.
- #13 Rogue: Genesia
88% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down 11.6%, Arcade 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive enemy counts and satisfying combat feedback that keeps the action feeling intense.
- #14 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep skill trees and varied character playstyles that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- #15 Extremely Powerful Capybaras
89% matchMixed64% of 1,106 reviews2023
Dev: Studio BravardaPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Score Attack 13.6%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Co-op 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on chaotic, fun-filled co-op arena combat that feels very similar to the seed game's energy.
- #16 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
85% matchVery Positive91% of 13,222 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Score Attack 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a squad-based survival experience with high-intensity combat and frequent upgrades.
- #17 Entropy Survivors
86% matchVery Positive80% of 511 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.8%, Co-op 12.9%, Score Attack 12.6%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes co-op play and rapid-fire combat that aligns well with the seed game's mechanics.
- #18 Neon Sundown
86% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes fast-paced movement and arena-based survival with a vibrant, neon aesthetic.
- #19 God Of Weapons
84% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, RPG 9.2%, Action RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Adds a layer of inventory management strategy to the standard horde-survival formula.
- #20 Striving for Light: Survival
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features an expansive skill tree and roguelite elements that provide significant depth to the survival loop.
- #21 Geometry Arena
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Score Attack 15.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that provides high replay value through its intense combat and upgrade paths.
- #22 Asterogues
82% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: pipotchi600Pub: indie.io
Windows
Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on bullet-hell patterns and roguelite progression within a space-themed arena.
- #23 Voidigo
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features twin-stick shooting mechanics and a strong focus on boss fights and movement-based combat.
- #24 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
82% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a Sentinel and face the plague in roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more powerful weapons and create unique builds to defend the plague survivors against the endless hordes of mutants!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 14.7%, Score Attack 11.1%, Action RPG 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced movement and positioning within a high-octane arena shooter environment.
- #25 Boneraiser Minions
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Score Attack 17.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action RPG 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A distinct visual style paired with addictive horde-clearing mechanics and unique summoner gameplay.
- #26 Defenders of the Omniverse
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Babushka Entertainment
Windows
DotO is a reverse bullet hell game with 80’s cartoon vibes. Play as heroes from across the Omniverse, battling the Dark Wizard Umbros’ hordes. Face epic bosses, collect powerful weapons, and create your ultimate build in vibrant, hand-crafted levels!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG-lite elements with bullet-hell action for a challenging and rewarding experience.
- #27 Crafty Survivors
79% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action RPG 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates crafting and character-specific progression into a classic horde-survival framework.
- #28 Noobs Are Coming
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,554 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #29 Scarlet Tower
78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,365 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelike 27.9%, RPG 16%, Action RPG 8.1%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep character customization and gothic-themed combat that keeps the gameplay feeling fresh.
- #30 Spellbook Demonslayers
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,315 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.7%, Top-Down 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense bullet-hell action with a focus on spell-based upgrades and roguelite progression.
- #31 Twilight Survivors
77% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action RPG 12%, Score Attack 11.2%
- #32 Shape Shifter: Formations
76% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Action Roguelike 9%, Score Attack 7.2%
- #33 Repetendium
77% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #34 Voids Vigil
75% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #35 Gatekeeper
73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,218 reviews2025
Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Co-op 17%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #36 Royal Revolt Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive80% of 222 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Score Attack 15.1%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12%, Co-op 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #37 Outnumbered
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Score Attack 8.8%
- #38 Graveyard Gunslingers
75% matchMixed60% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Western 23.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #39 Colt Canyon
74% matchVery Positive88% of 2,077 reviews2020
Dev: RetrificPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.
Why similar: Western 51.2% ★, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #40 Demon Hunt
73% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #41 Roboquest
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 23.8%, Co-op 22.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Colorful 6.4%
- #42 SNKRX
72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,326 reviews2021
Dev: a327ex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #43 Survivor Mercs
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%
- #44 Archvale
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,371 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.9%, Action RPG 21.3%, Co-op 19.8%, RPG 8.6%, Action 7.6%
- #45 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
73% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Roguelite 14%, Co-op 8.3%
- #46 Run Build Pew!
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 563 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 24.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #47 Grind Survivors
69% 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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Arcade 10%
- #48 Disfigure
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Score Attack 13.4%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #49 Kill The Crows
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,004 reviews2023
Dev: 5minlab Corp.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.
Why similar: Western 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Score Attack 13%, Arcade 6.1%
- #50 Survivors of the Dawn
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 749 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #51 BloodDome Classic
70% 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 20.7%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Score Attack 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%
- #52 Noobs Want to Live
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, Top-Down 14.3%
- #53 Cyclo Chambers
69% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #54 DunHero
66% matchVery Positive89% of 577 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action RPG 10.9%
- #55 Megabonk
63% matchVery Positive95% of 101,885 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 21%, Score Attack 13.4%, Arcade 7.6%
- #56 Vampire Hunters
66% 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: Arena Shooter 26.6%, Score Attack 20.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #57 Void Resurgence
67% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #58 Tiny Rogues
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 13.6%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #59 The Horde Wants You Dead
66% matchMixed64% of 256 reviews2025
Dev: Bellyflop Games
Windows
The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #60 Super Kill-BOI 9000
67% matchVery Positive95% of 58 reviews2023
Dev: PlayWithFurcifer
Windows · Linux
A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%