- #1 Bitty Knight
97% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: unklnik
Windows
A fast-paced, challenging 2D top-down mini-roguelike with random levels and 30+ powerups. No two plays are ever the same and completely free-to-play. Avoid the many perils, collect copious loot and slay the final boss to escape the mini dungeon in Bitty Knight...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 7.7%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #2 Game is Full of Bugs
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alchemy Sheep
Windows · Mac
Game is Full of Bugs is a game about a crafty programmer fighting an alien invasion of bugs by building a magazine of bullets like a deck of cards.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.3%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Gun Customization 7.2% ★, Retro 7%
- #3 Far Flight
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Franteous Games
Windows
Far Flight is a rogue-lite top-down space shooter where you shape your own way to shoot all the bad guys.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.1%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Gun Customization 10% ★, Retro 5.7%
- #4 RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 267 reviews2023
Dev: Pirate-RobPub: indie.io
Windows
A rich paragraph of information which will try to charm and pique interest, trying to catch your eye in a sea of competition using a slew of buzzwords such as ‘bullet heaven’ and ‘in-depth meta-progression’, in a vain attempt to make you believe this game is any different from others in its genre.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Parody 23.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Retro 7.9%
- #5 Bullet Express
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lazy Gems
Windows · Linux
Merge and upgrade your weapons as you retake the Bullet Express!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action 8.7%, Old School 7.9%
- #6 10MIN HEROES
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Akira Abe
Windows
A 2D pixel survival game where you defeat waves of enemies and aim for the goal. Face over 50 types of enemies, wield 20+ unique weapons, and grow stronger as you progress through each stage. "Become stronger and reach the goal!"
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.4%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #7 SYNTHETIK 2
93% matchVery Positive81% of 3,230 reviews2021
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Class-Based 9.6% ★, Gun Customization 9.6% ★
- #8 Chaos Classroom
92% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Pack Tactics ProductionsPub: Rabid Troll Studios
Windows
Chaos Classroom is an action-roguelite, bullet-heaven where the player selects a team to fight hordes of make-believe enemies in an imaginative dream version of the school, with the option of swapping between different students as they try to make it to the end of each week.
Why similar: Parody 22.7% ★, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 16%, Class-Based 10.4% ★, Cartoony 9.8%
- #9 Revita
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Gun Customization 9.7% ★, Retro 6.4%
- #10 Obsidian Crown
91% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Pipkin Studios Limited
Windows
‘Obsidian Crown’ is a top-down, roguelite shooter for Windows / PC that doesn't require the player to kill everything in sight! Featuring Pixel graphics and a unique ‘karma’ game mechanic, Obsidian Crown challenges each player to find the right balance of weapons in order to complete the game, save planet Earth, and rescue your beloved...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelite 29.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #11 Batter Up
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JBroook
Windows
Batter Up is a rogue-lite arena battler with a baseball twist! Kill waves of zombies by swinging your bat and sending your ball flying. Build up insane deck combinations and mow through enemies with synergistic upgrade combinations!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Retro 7.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #12 Morsels
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 544 reviews2025
Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Old School 7.5%
- #13 Menacetide
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Quarantine Entertainment
Windows
Menacetide is a top-down sci-fi shooter where every second counts and every upgrade could mean the difference between extinction and survival. Dodge, destroy, and dominate as you unravel the mysterious forces behind a tide of chaos.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.3%, Action Roguelike 22%, Old School 9.5%, Top-Down 9.5%, Roguelite 5.9%
- #14 The Element Of
88% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: beary
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Element Of is an element bending roguelite dungeon crawler set in a strange fantasy world. Choose from a variety of elements all with their unique playstyles to fight through floors of enemies and gain rewards that make you and your element stronger.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.1%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 17.5%, RPG 7%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #15 Gluttony
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TeamFG
Windows
Devour endless waves of Food Devils in the 2D action roguelike, [Gluttony].Swallow your enemies whole to steal their abilities, and when you're full, unleash a devastating burst.You won't survive without making the best split-second decisions.
Why similar: Parody 23.6% ★, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Retro 7.9%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #16 Bat Blitz
86% matchPositive83% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Beef Dust Studios
Windows
Bat Blitz is a fast paced, top down shooter, roguelike where you have to kill bats to stay alive as long as possible.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 13.8%, Old School 7.1%, Retro 7%
- #17 Witchinour
86% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
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: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 7%, Perma Death 5.9%
- #18 ABYSS SEEKERーーWhat Do You See Deep in The Abyss
84% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
A dungeon known as the Abyss has suddenly appeared. To open the "Door of Darkness" at its deepest point, the Seeker plunges into the dungeon gate... in search of the truth. Survive the onslaught of dark forces in this twin-stick survival shooter! — Are You Ready to Face Your Destiny?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Action 8%, Top-Down 7.3%, Retro 7.1%
- #19 Crocogame
85% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: alehooleo
Windows
Crocogame is a fast-paced roguelite game with intense moment-to-moment combat and flexible character customization. Use your resources efficiently to take on increasingly difficult threats. Great challenges also bring great rewards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Top-Down 6.9%, Old School 6.3%
- #20 Trash Dungeon
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: vaaasm
Windows
Your name is Mike, and you have rabies. Steal trash, shoot monsters, and die horribly in this fast-paced, dungeon crawling roguelike.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.6%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 11%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #21 Incandescent X
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stephen Crabb
Windows
Protect your ship against wave after wave of brightly coloured enemies in this fast paced arcade inspired shooter. Use your abilities to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.1%, Action Roguelike 27.3%, Action 10.2%, Colorful 8.2%, 2D 6.2%
- #22 Nine Minute Mayhem
82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Supercap Games LLC
Windows
Nine Minute Mayhem is a rogue-like action RPG. Control your character by moving with the left stick and by shooting with the right stick. Gain abilities every time you level up each run, and collect coins to purchase permanent upgrades. The goal is to survive for nine minutes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down 8.2%, RPG 5.5%
- #23 Horde Hunters
81% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 18.1%, Retro 8.5%, Top-Down 7%
- #24 Robot with a Ram Cannon
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Snapgadget Studio
Windows
Command a robot armed with a physics-based rammer weapon. Slam enemies into walls and hazards, ram hazards into enemies, and use obstacles as weapons!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.4%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 15.8%, Cartoony 6.3%, Action 5.3%
- #25 Slayers, Inc.
82% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Woogedy Games
Windows
Slayers, Inc. is a roguelite twin-stick shooter about killing hordes of demons. Acquire items to brutalize them in new and unique ways, empower yourself with Artifacts to kill 'em with style, don't forget to keep your combo going, and give those infernal fools the boot!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.8%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Colorful 4.4%
- #26 STEP ASIDE!
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BEEZthePANGEANPub: PonderPangi
Windows · Mac
You are an invincible bodyguard. Your only weakness is the person you must protect. Control the crowd, spot the assassin, and execute the mission in this stylish, top-down tactical shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 44.3%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11%, Top-Down 10.7%, Action 5.8%
- #27 Song of Cells
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Zockmer Games
Windows
A system-driven action roguelite set inside a reactive body. Restore balance, evolve your gunform, extract resources, and buy time as resonance slowly collapses around you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.6%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, Gun Customization 12.1% ★, Cartoony 8.4%
- #28 Tromblo's Adventure
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: GreyOutlet
Windows
Tromblo's Adventure is a twin-stick, bullet hell, roguelike where you must battle through wacky and zany enemies with the help of your grandfather's ghost! Can you defeat the dastardly King Krimbly and avenge your grandfather's death?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.8%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 18.3%, Funny 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #29 Afterschool Adventurers Club
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: raphnetPub: raphnet.
Windows · Linux
Oh no! An evil Game Master has taken over the school's tabletop role playing club and is terrorizing its members with twisted dungeons and strict rulings! As the new kid in town, do you have what it takes to stop the tyran and bring peace back to the Afterschool Adventurers Club?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Retro 16.7%, Old School 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 7.3%
- #30 Nebula Cleanup Crew
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Roguelite 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Gun Customization 7.7% ★, Retro 7.6%
- #31 Tight Man
76% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: mysticturtle
Windows
Tight Man is a fast-paced action roguelike where you use your own head as an explosive weapon. Explore dangerous dungeons, collect grotesque power-ups, and master the self-detonation mechanics to defeat hordes of enemies in this chaotic pixel-art shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down 6.4%, Perma Death 6.1%
- #32 Power Fantasy
74% matchVery Positive85% of 472 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Top-Down 9.4%, RPG 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #33 Realms of Wilorth
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Reckless Monster Studio
Windows
Realms of Wilorth is a fantasy rogue-lite world crawler that is a twist of modern and retro gameplay and art styles. Realms of Wilorth includes fast paced action through quick diverse worlds that can fit into any gamers schedule. All inspirations come from 1990's eclectic era of gaming.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.3%, Retro 13.1%, Old School 10.6%
- #34 Blacksea Odyssey
78% matchVery Positive80% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Destruction 15.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action 5.3%
- #35 Trash Force
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blue Pin Studio
Windows
Blast aliens, dodge space junk, and collect trash in this chaotic roguelite twin-stick shooter. Upgrade your gear, fight alien bosses, and save Earth. One asteroid at a time...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 41.7%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action 5.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #36 Zed Hunters
73% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: JibbyJib
Windows
Survive endless waves of Zeds and grow stronger with each level! Upgrade your gear, unlock new Hunters and create powerful builds as you progress through this top-down roguelite Zombie Shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Top-Down 7.3%, Cartoony 5.1%
- #37 ROGUELINE
75% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Kit Davis
Windows
TwIn-stick RogueLike Shoot'em up Action!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Cartoony 8.6%, Old School 6.3%
- #38 Cubed and Dangerous
74% matchPositive98% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Ace High Arcade
Windows
Blast your way through infinite hordes while completing objectives in this chaotic twin-stick looter shooter with frantic juicy combat. Upgrade gear, recruit heroes, tackle cumulative escalating challenges in your quest for the build of ultimate destruction.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Top-Down 8.3%, Retro 7%
- #39 Berserker Penguin
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sehili Studio
Windows
Berserker Penguin is a twin-stick action roguelike. Master destructible terrain, manual aiming, and parries to survive waves of overwhelming swarms.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35.4%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Destruction 15%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #40 Erebos Loop
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SakuSakuBake
Windows · Linux
Ever found a great level, upgrade, or weapon in a roguelite and wished you could keep it in future runs? Erebos Loop is a retro scifi roguelite featuring 50,000 levels where observation is rewarded. Record coordinates of discoveries and reaccess them via Override Terminals to craft your perfect run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.8%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 14%, RPG 7.4%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #41 Alchemickal
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rodbot
Windows · Linux
A skill-based action roguelite where you imbue your weapons with chemickals to exploit enemy weaknesses. Master alchemy, customize your arsenal, and survive the depths of an arcane invasion!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Gun Customization 10.1% ★, Top-Down 6.8%
- #42 HellEscape
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: RogoNess
Windows
HellEscape is a 2D bullet hell with auto-fire and roguelike elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.7%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Retro 7%, Old School 7%
- #43 AGIS
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: kickbuzz GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
AGIS - A Game In Space is a top-down twin-stick-shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 18%, Top-Down 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #44 Mystic Labyrinth
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Roc Studios
Windows
Mystic Labyrinth is a top-down 2D twin stick shooter rogue-lite game. Choose from multiple starting classes and use swords, spears, axes and magic to conquer the many themed floors of the labyrinth.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Roguelite 24.6%, Top-Down 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, 2D 8.3%
- #45 Blastback
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Make It Four
Windows
You wake up in the depths of an ancient temple, seeking to restore its troubled surroundings using a blessed macana of tremendous power, bound to your own soul.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.4%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Retro 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #46 PERMUTER
70% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Toffee
Windows
PERMUTER is a synthwave-style autobattler inspired by Geometry Wars 3's Pacifism mode. Control an agile ship, weave through enemies, buy and stack game-changing upgrades, choose your build carefully to gain synergy bonuses, and defeat the challenging elite bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Old School 8.5%, Retro 7.8%
- #47 SKIPCHASER
73% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2018
Dev: PonywolfPub: Ponywolf, LLC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
SKIPCHASER is a story-driven sci-fi fantasy shooter with procedural missions, deep weapon customization and action/adventure elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Action Roguelike 30.6%, RPG 14.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 9.2%
- #48 Super Shootout
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Super Moon Games
Windows
Super Shootout is a top-down, roguelike shooter set in a stadium on an alien world. Leave a wake of destruction with powerful pickups sent down by the roaring crowd. Fight, die, and fight again to the top of the online leaderboard.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Action 8.3%, Retro 8.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #49 Delusional
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Autoplay
Windows
Delusional is a chaotic top-down roguelike shooter where you battle absurd enemies with hundreds of ridiculous weapons, all in a desperate bid to defeat the eccentric artiste who created you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action 8.2%, Cartoony 7.7%
- #50 Floops Big House Adventure
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Buttery Games
Windows
Shoot, loot, and toot your way through Saturday morning cartoon inspired Floops Big House Adventure! This love letter to 90's and Nickelodeon cartoon style will have you rolling with laughter as you defeat hordes of evil monsters and giant disgusting bosses.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 14.8%, Top-Down 9%, Colorful 7.3%
- #51 Archon's Cube
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phluxworks
Windows
Blast through interconnected floors of a massive starship to reach the Archon’s Cube. Explore branching sectors, grab new weapons, stack upgrades, and fight otherworldly threats as you race to escape.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 21%, Top-Down 7.8%, Retro 6.7%
- #52 Yoiyami Biscuit
66% matchVery Positive96% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 49%, Action Roguelike 27%, Action 9.8%, Top-Down 8.5%, 2D 5.7%
- #53 Hooking Season
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Spawn Point Studios
Windows
Hooking Season is a chaotic couch competitive new take on the twin stick shooter gameplay, up to four players. Use your hook for maneuvering around the levels, and grabbing your opponents. The more you eat the fatter you get and in this world the fatter the better.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.8%, Parody 20.8% ★, Cartoony 10.5%, Top-Down 7.3%, Colorful 6.4%
- #54 Fish Chips & Bombs
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PIRI PIRI INTERACTIVE
Windows
Fish Chips & Bombs is a tight, fast paced, twin stick shooter roguelike
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Destruction 16.1%, Cartoony 8.8%, Colorful 5.4%
- #55 Super Polished
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.8%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Top-Down 7%
- #56 Castle Heck
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vu Tran
Windows · Mac
Castle Heck is a procedurally generated dungeon crawler that combines elements you love from Metroidvania with the chaos of Enter the Gungeon.
Why similar: Parody 23.9% ★, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Retro 9.4%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #57 Backpack Survivors
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CM Game Studio
Windows
Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Class-Based 18.6% ★, Roguelite 16.2%, Retro 9.4%, Old School 9.4%
- #58 Running Riot
65% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Party Moose Games
Windows
Pick a class and blast your way through rooms of cyber enemies in this roguelite action shooter! Choose your abilities and your path wisely, because you've only got one life to make it through the gauntlet. Rack up those points and spend them on even more ways to RIOT!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Class-Based 13.2% ★, Retro 6.5%
- #59 Primit Shooter 2
68% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Tampopo Games
Windows
Primit Shooter 2 is a roguelike shooter set in a universe where cute but dangerous aliens spawn from the Eye Tower. Players must develop their character, pick suitable weapons, and brave through consecutive waves of alien challenges, combining action and strategy for a thrilling experience.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.2%, Destruction 10.7%, Top-Down 6.9%