- #1 Void Resurgence
96% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Perma Death 14.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #2 Spaceship Looter
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Perma Death 13%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%
- #3 Between the Stars
95% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,427 reviews2024
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Become the Captain of an interstellar cruiser and journey across the galaxy to save the Republic. During your journey you will have to make important decisions, improve the weaponry of your ship and fight against numerous enemies.
Why similar: Space 36.6%, RPG 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action 9.3%
- #4 Voidship: The Long Journey
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!
Why similar: Space 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Action 10.2%
- #5 Polygon Attack
94% matchVery Positive88% of 268 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Space 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Difficult 8.1%
- #6 BroodStar
93% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Perma Death 17.2%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 14.1%
- #7 TombStar
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Andy SumPub: No More Robots
Windows
Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #8 THE GREAT GEOMETRIC MULTIVERSE TOUR
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 368 reviews2018
Dev: Pie On A Plate Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
LIBERATE THE GEOMETRIC PEOPLE AND SAVE THE MULTIVERSE! Fight through the randomly chosen universes of the Geometric Multiverse, arming yourself to the teeth with insane weaponry and mutating your mind, body, and soul with the unrelenting power of genetically altering pills.
Why similar: Roguelite 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Adventure 10.8%
- #9 Ogre Chambers DX
91% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Space 11.4%
- #10 Galaxy Highways
90% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 21.2%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #11 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2019
Dev: DRM GMZ
Windows
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19%, Space 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Difficult 13%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #12 Space Killer
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Space 25.3%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 19.2%, RPG 11.3%, Sci-fi 10%
- #13 Bladestar
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 107 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 19.3%, Procedural Generation 16%, Difficult 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.8%
- #14 Gunlocked
86% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Aliens 15.6%, Space 8.1%
- #15 Flinthook
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Roguelite 30.1%, Difficult 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Indie 12.4%
- #16 Alien Crusader
87% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2018
Dev: Zydrone
Windows
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Space 19.3%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11.7%
- #17 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
84% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 16.8%, Space 9.2%
- #18 Destination Sol
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,362 reviews2015
Dev: MovingBlocks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Pilot your ship in the seamless open world made of space, planets, and more. Find new ships and equipment, find allies and beat all the enemies in this open source space shooter!
Why similar: Space 38.6%, RPG 16.3%, Action 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Indie 9.3%
- #19 Neon Striker
82% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Space 17.2%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 6.6%
- #20 Space Gladiators
83% matchVery Positive90% of 468 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.5%, Action 14.2%, Perma Death 13%, Indie 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%
- #21 Grav Blazer
85% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Space 14.1%, Aliens 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Sci-fi 11%
- #22 Nova Drift
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Space 18%, Roguelite 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%
- #23 Void Scrappers
81% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 16.4%, Space 15.1%, Aliens 14%
- #24 Space Scavenger
82% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.1%, Space 20.8%, Aliens 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #25 Galactic Glitch: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive97% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Galactic Glitch: Prologue is a stand-alone Action-Roguelike game with physics-based combat mechanics. Fight through bubbles of glitched Spacetime, dodge projectiles, bounce foes off walls and hurl giant rocks in challenging twin-stick combat. Play it for free today!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.3%, Space 14.7%, Difficult 14.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
- #26 Void War
77% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.6%, Space 20%, Roguelite 17.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.9%
- #27 Planetary Dustoff
80% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Difficult 11.9%
- #28 Power of Ten
78% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.1%, Space 18.7%, Roguelite 16.3%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%
- #29 Straimium Immortaly
79% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14%, Roguelite 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Difficult 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11%
- #30 Cosmic Coliseum
75% matchVery Positive93% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.9%, Aliens 35%, Action 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Indie 6.7%
- #31 Captain Forever Remix
77% matchVery Positive81% of 377 reviews2016
Dev: Pixelsaurus Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Can you create the raddest spaceship? Captain Forever Remix is the spaceship builder roguelike. Voyage across the Solar System and blast apart randomly-generated enemies for spare parts. This is an officially-licensed re-imagining of the indie classic Captain Forever.
Why similar: Space 52.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.7%
- #32 Echoes+
76% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
Dev: Binary Zoo
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 15.8%, Space 15.5%, Indie 10.8%
- #33 Disputed Space
78% matchMixed65% of 99 reviews2017
Dev: ShilohGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.
Why similar: Space 29.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.7%, Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Indie 14%
- #34 Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters
73% matchVery Positive95% of 381 reviews2024
Dev: Pistol Shrimp
Windows · Mac
Experience the award-winning space saga. Travel to hyperspace, discover alien worlds, and meet an eclectic cast of characters. Find out what happened after the Ur-Quan invasion. And if the war still rages, fight for Earth and the Alliance of Free Stars!
Why similar: Procedural Generation 33.4%, Funny 20.3%, Sci-fi 17.9%, RPG 17.7%, Action 10.6%
- #35 Starward Rogue
75% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #36 EVERSPACE™
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 41.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Sci-fi 13%, Action 10.6%, Indie 6.4%
- #37 CRYPTARK
74% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.2%, Space 16.4%, Action 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 9%
- #38 Space Rogue
76% matchMixed64% of 451 reviews2016
Dev: Red Beat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Take on the role of a spaceship captain. Explore new worlds, and engage in intense ship-to-ship battles. Develop unique battle tactics, upgrade your ship, and recruit crew members as you fight for peace or piracy.
Why similar: Space 42.6%, Sci-fi 15%, Perma Death 13.4%, Roguelite 10%, Indie 8.5%
- #39 Beat Invaders
73% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Space 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Roguelite 18.6%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #40 EON Fighter
72% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Funny 12.2%, Action 7.2%, Casual 4.1%
- #41 Stellarion
71% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Zana Domán
Windows
Upgrade your spaceship and conquer the stars in this thrilling space-mining adventure! Mine asteroids, battle enemies, and trade resources for powerful upgrades to customize your ship. Master the galaxy and embark on the ultimate journey!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Space 25.4%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 14.2%, Casual 8.1%
- #42 Galactic Glitch
68% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Space 19.7%, Difficult 19.5%, Roguelite 17.1%, Sci-fi 12.7%
- #43 FTL: Faster Than Light
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,568 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Space 27.2%, Perma Death 18.5%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #44 Pewt 'em Up!
70% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Aliens 22.2%, Roguelite 20.6%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #45 Grav Blazer Squared
74% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Procedural Generation 15%, Aliens 14.5%, Space 13.2%
- #46 Space Pressure 3D: Prelude
70% matchVery Positive85% of 130 reviews2023
Dev: Maze TeamPub: Tinaynox
Windows
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Difficult 19.6%, Space 16.1%, Action 8.2%
- #47 Space Gladiators: The Hole
71% matchVery Positive88% of 152 reviews2020
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! This is the prelude for Space Gladiators, a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.8%, Perma Death 22.8%, Roguelite 17.9%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Space 10.8%
- #48 Cozy Space Survivors
67% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Roguelite 22.8%, Space 15.2%, Funny 10.6%, RPG 9.4%
- #49 Legacy of the Elder Star
72% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2016
Dev: Kickbomb Entertainment LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Legacy of the Elder Star is a mouse-driven shoot 'em up for the rest of us. You are the Cosmonaut, an eternal cosmic hero who must shatter the robotic Infinite Legion and rekindle a dying star!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10.9%
- #50 Star Singularity
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Space 24.1%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Sci-fi 13.5%, RPG 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
- #51 Exodemic
70% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Aliens 10.3%, Space 10.1%
- #52 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
68% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Aliens 20.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%, RPG 7.8%
- #53 Super Star Path
69% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Difficult 18.3%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #54 Asteroids ++
66% matchVery Positive85% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: Infiland
Windows · Linux
Asteroids ++ is the best Asteroids game you will ever play in your life. Customize your spaceship with your weapon loadout, save your solar system, and destroy those damn Asteroids! And remember, you can never end Asteroid genocide!
Why similar: Space 60.7%, Adventure 20%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 6%
- #55 Gunlocked 2
66% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Aliens 20.9%, Roguelite 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, RPG 8.7%
- #56 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
64% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 17.2%, Procedural Generation 12.8%
- #57 Starship Inspector
69% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Vedanta Team
Windows
Starship Inspector is a Space Roguelike in which every choice you make matters. Save a galaxy or rescue your crew member? Serve an evil empire or help an ancient tribe? You'll constantly have to make hard decisions and deal with consequences.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.2%, Space 15.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Adventure 10%
- #58 Star Vortex
64% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.
Why similar: Sci-fi 51.1%, Space 14.3%, RPG 11.6%, Action 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
- #59 MSI Electric City: Core Assault
68% matchVery Positive91% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: HyperBot StudioPub: MSI
Windows
Rediscover MSI Electric City as you pilot a fighter ship with the mission to defend the city. Maneuver and blast away the enemy swarm in this VR bullet hell arcade shoot ’em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action 13.6%, Adventure 10.3%