- #1 Voidcutter Fuzor
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Howling Cat Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 7.2%
- #2 Startide
96% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Swimming ScorpionsPub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 11.7%, Indie 6.1%
- #3 Spaced Liberation
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Roguelike 14.5%, Shooter 11.1%, War 6.9%
- #4 Cosmonator
95% matchVery Positive87% of 101 reviews2019
Dev: Bourbontank
Windows
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, RPG 11.7%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 5.7%
- #5 Divine Orders
94% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: angle M
Windows
Bullet-hell shooter with RPG-like elements such as exploration, growth and reinforcement. In each area, the situation changes, and you have to earn experience scores, acquire materials, level up and strengthen your weapons, and challenge the bosses
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shooter 15.8%, Action RPG 7.4%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
- #6 Mortal Mythos: Island of Fairies
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Timur Bondar
Windows
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 6.9%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #7 Anima Reaver
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EnricoBC
Windows
A 3D Sci-Fi space shooter game where you fight against big flagships and bases to unlock the secrets of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 7.3%
- #8 The Way of Ping-Pong
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
A roguelike bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Roguelike 17%, Action 9.9%, RPG 6.7%
- #9 Stahldrache
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Void Star Gamestudio, Limited
Windows
Stahldrache is a top-down shooter set in the skies of far-flung planets. The automated terraforming system has gone rogue, and must be stopped. Fight against time and waves of drones to make the planet safe! Bomb the control nodes and neutralize the AI before the defenseless colony ships arrive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Top-Down 6%
- #10 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 7.1%, Bullet Hell 6.9%
- #11 Red Blaster
90% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 6.3%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #12 多比大冒险(Doobi's Adventure)
89% matchMixed67% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: RainySquare Games
Windows · Mac
Come and fight with Doobi to slay the evil monsters and bring peace to the family! Watch out, as only your strategies and upgrades will help you find the right set of combos. Let's venture deeper into the woods!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Roguelike 16%, Shooter 10.5%, Traditional Roguelike 9.6% ★
- #13 Nova Strike
89% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action 7.3%
- #14 DuckLaserDuck
88% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
Windows
You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Action Roguelike 7.5%
- #15 HOUSE OF GOD
87% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Action Roguelike 6.8%
- #16 Arcade Forever
86% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: KOD7
Windows
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down 7%, Action 6.6%
- #17 Crucible
86% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #18 Exo-Calibre
85% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2025
Dev: Vampixel GamesPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 6.8%, Action 6.5%
- #19 Seconds Till Destruction
84% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: The Eagle Studios
Windows
Kill everyone in six seconds! Seconds Till Destruction is a lightning-fast and randomized top-down shooter. Use a massive array of guns and quick thinking to destroy humanity, one floor at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #20 Ballistic Brews
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Syncarnation Studio Inc.
Windows
Drive tanks & robots in a roguelike bullet-heaven, playable top-down or third-person. Survive 15 waves of chaos—drift, shoot, smash, and unleash physics-powered mayhem with customizable builds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Roguelike 19.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 8.5%
- #21 Space Warden
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Branislav Banik
Windows
Space Warden is top-down shooter in space where whole environment can be destroyed. Use lots of weapons which can burn, stun, damage, explode enemy ships, bases and terrain. Use turrets to defend your base and complete various missions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Shooter 13.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #22 KON-PON SHMUP -Shapeshifter Showdown-
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TANU SOFT
Windows
Vertical scrolling bullet-hell 2D shooting game! Dodge and defeat the diverse magical attacks unleashed by the charming fox girl! All 4 stages + EX planned.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.8%, Bullet Hell 6.4%
- #23 Gods With Guns
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Indiedges
Windows · Linux
In Valhalla, heroes pull the trigger to defy Ragnarok! Rogue-like shooting game. 8 mythological heroes + 36 guns + 26 types of ammo + 60 Cards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Roguelike 13%, RPG 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%
- #24 ComboChain Pulse
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 10.5%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Action 7.5%
- #25 USG
81% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Pollapee
Windows · Mac
'USG' Is a captivating vertical shoot 'em up featuring hand-drawn animations and a unique art style. Customize your run with multiple weapon upgrades
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 10.4%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #26 Dead on Delivery
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LabZeene GamesPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Dead on Delivery is a fast-paced top-down action roguelite where you play as a pizza delivery driver in a zombie apocalypse, facing relentless hordes of the undead in intense arena combat while using improvised weapons and strategic abilities to create unique builds and survive each new run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Roguelike 16.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Traditional Roguelike 12% ★
- #27 Bread & Butter
78% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: DaniDangerStudio
Windows
A roguelite arena shooter starring you, a gutsy bread slice, and your butter buddy battling side by side. Survive waves of evil veggies, stack wild weapon combos, and unleash absurd builds in relentless top-down chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Action 6.3%
- #28 The Outer Space Bugs
79% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Roguelike 16.5%, Action Roguelike 7.8%, Shooter 7.2%
- #29 Crazy Appliances 疯狂电器
80% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: PopTea Games
Windows
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 10.8%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #30 The Last Crypt
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 10.7%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #31 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 7.7%
- #32 4D:XD
77% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Ryan Brammen
Windows
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 8%, Action 6.4%
- #33 Eisen
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XRX Co., Ltd
Windows
Eisen is a strategic action roguelite. Evolve your weapons through branching trees, combine them with artifacts to craft broken builds, and use your dash to weave through endless swarms and evade complex boss patterns.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Roguelike 10.1%, Action Roguelike 9.2%, RPG 7.5%
- #34 {HYPERLINK}
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astralflux Entertainment
Windows
A fast-paced endless roguelike that's all about upgrading and continuing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Roguelike 25%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Action 6.9%
- #35 Strange Survivors
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Guo Zilong
Windows
Come and sweep slime! Live on, make tomorrow's dawn more dazzling! Strange Survivors is a survivor like game that continuously allows characters to enter dungeons and receive rewards from monsters to make them stronger and stronger. Even in dangerous situations, they can move forward bravely!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Roguelike 18.7%, Shooter 15.6%, RPG 9.8%, Action Roguelike 7.1%
- #36 CrypticaL
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Action Roguelike 8.2%, Action 7.5%
- #37 TCSTRIKERS2
75% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Project Anthem
Windows
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 7.3%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
- #38 Lunaris
72% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: FlacherPub: Flacher Gang Studio
Windows
Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Traditional Roguelike 16% ★, Shooter 9.2%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #39 PEOPLEDOWN
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Yukinoshin
Windows
PEOPLEDOWN is a "Hotline Miami" style top-down stealth action game. A short experimental game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 7.4%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #40 Nephenthesys
73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Let's Dev StudiosPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 7%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #41 Asteroides
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Verrua GiuseppePub: bit ManiaX
Windows · Mac
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 10.8%, Top-Down 6%
- #42 Novi Blaster
72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Rand.Exe Studios
Windows
Bullet Hell or Heaven? A rogue-like where you upgrade yourself and your enemies. Strategize around your build choices and dominate the battlefields of Novi Blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Action Roguelike 7.3%
- #43 Nova Rebellion
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Centurion Dragons Studios
Windows
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down 7.5%, Action 6.8%
- #44 Asteroids
71% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Play Asteroids
Windows
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 11.1%, Top-Down 6.6%
- #45 Artificial Dawn
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Biryeong
Windows
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 12%, Bullet Hell 6.3%
- #46 Solitary Sentinel
69% match6 user reviews100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: JLau Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Solitary Sentinel, a captivating modern reimagination of Space Invaders and Missile Command, where you must defend against constantly evolving enemies by upgrading a single Sentinel. Enjoy simple controls, and deep strategic gameplay as you fend off the relentless onslaught!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Roguelike 15.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 7.7%
- #47 Bullet Hell Monday: Black
70% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 7.5%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #48 Zombie Survivors - last soldier -
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SweetsEnjoyer
Windows
Blast back the approaching zombies with your weapon of choice and survive. Zombie Survivors - last soldier - is a roguelite casual shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Roguelike 13.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 7.1%
- #49 SCALE BULLET ~After Story~
69% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: ashipi
Windows
A Roguelite action shooter where you dodge bullets, attack enemies, and power up with skills and items. While the map stays the same, different skill combos and item drops change your strategy each time. Keep challenging and master your own style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 33%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 8.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #50 Super Space Slayer 2
73% matchNo user reviews2019
Dev: Plasma Beam Games
Windows
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 17.6%, RPG 6.7%, Action 5.4%
- #51 Planets Ambrosia
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Maltsoft
Windows
All-out 360-degree assault! A roguelite shooter where you pilot an sci-fi fighter to eliminate grotesque enemies fused with fruit and machinery, constantly upgrading your weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Top-Down 6%
- #52 Time Wasters
66% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Action Roguelike 7.4%
- #53 Simple Sky
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: I Nod
Windows
Fly and shoot your way past hordes of alien oddities, mining planets and upgrading your arsenal to contend with the biggest threats the universe has to offer. Overcome these challenges by mastering the unique choices offered on each run, and transform from a struggling survivor into an apex warship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Roguelike 17.6%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #54 1x! Space Adventure
70% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Lunar Madcap
Windows
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 12.7%, Bullet Hell 7%
- #55 Project AionIX
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AionBlaze Studio
Windows
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down 6.4%, Bullet Hell 6.3%
- #56 Gun Runners
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
Windows
Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, RPG 7.8%
- #57 Gunslinger Nova
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: instasiv
Windows
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 6.9%, Top-Down 6%
- #58 Gunlocked 2
65% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 12.3%, RPG 6.6%
- #59 Tank Core
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Light Shield Studio
Windows
"Tank Core" is a 2D top-down shooter game infused with Roguelike elements. Players will collect various random tank components in levels, including turrets, chassis, shells, modules, and cores, to assemble unique tanks that will protect base and defeat all enemies encountered.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Roguelike 23.7%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 8.7%, Action Roguelike 8%