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Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 160 reviews
Released: 2023-08-31
Developer: Aarimous
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 2.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 38%

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  2. #2 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 6,293 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
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    Why similar: Chess 52.6%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Strategy 4.9%

  4. #4 Nomad Survival
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 2,174 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

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    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

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    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 196 reviews2023
    Dev: Samobee Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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    93% matchVery Positive91% of 8,498 reviews2025
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    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!

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  10. #10 Passant: A Chess Roguelike
    90% matchVery Positive80% of 362 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Passant is a chess roguelike that changes all the rules. Progress through challenging rounds while collecting powerful pieces and game-changing items to seize victory.

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    91% matchMixed66% of 231 reviews2023
    Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,073 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.7 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!

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    89% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Catpix Studios
    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
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    84% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    75% matchMixed68% of 6,276 reviews2026
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    78% matchVery Positive81% of 564 reviews2023
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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive82% of 193 reviews2025
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    73% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,997 reviews2024
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    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,641 reviews2022
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    Windows
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  40. #40 Grind Survivors
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,361 reviews2026
    Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
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    74% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
    Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
    Windows

    Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,594 reviews2024
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  43. #43 Tiny Survivors
    74% matchMixed59% of 349 reviews2023
    Dev: Terry Brash
    Windows

    Tiny Survivors is a chill top-down autobattler with lots of enemies and randomly generated synergies.

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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 969 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 378 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    72% matchMixed63% of 285 reviews2024
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    68% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2026
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,394 reviews2025
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  51. #51 Chronicon: Survivors
    71% matchMixed54% of 107 reviews2024
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    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 133 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive80% of 1,001 reviews2026
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    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Fight hordes and defend your Stronghold in a bullet heaven survivor-like with co-op and tower defense. Gain power-ups every level, collect random artifacts from chests and grow stronger to survive, defeat the boss and claim a top spot on the Sineus Arena leaderboards!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Real Time Tactics 15.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13%

  54. #54 Power Fantasy
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 596 reviews2025
    Dev: Lava Lamb Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Perma Death 15.8%, Top-Down 8.6%, Roguelike 7.5%

  55. #55 Army of Ruin
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 2,763 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: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelike 12%

  56. #56 Soulstone Survivors
    64% matchVery Positive91% of 26,564 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelike 12.1%

  57. #57 Vampire Survivors
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,773 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: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

  58. #58 Beautiful Mystic Survivors
    70% matchMixed70% of 1,238 reviews2022
    Dev: Fantasize Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Roguelite bullet-hell meets sexy anime in Beautiful Mystic Survivors, as you rise to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Experience polished 3D graphics, flashy VFX, and surrounded by thousands of monsters.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Perma Death 13.3%, Action RPG 10%

  59. #59 Zombie Survivors
    71% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: WubsGames
    Windows

    Battle zombies, earn experience, collect loot and level up in this dopamine fueled auto shooter filled with roguelike action.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, RPG 9.6%, Strategy 9%

  60. #60 Spellbook Demonslayers
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,320 reviews2022
    Dev: Xendra
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 10.1%

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