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  1. #1 Tri-Star
    97% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
    Dev: Stardust Smithy
    Windows

    Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Space 11.7%

  2. #2 Hell is Other Demons
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Roguelite 10.4%

  3. #3 Drone Break
    96% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
    Windows

    Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 15.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

  4. #4 Temples Vs Buildings
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valhalla Pigz
    Windows

    Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Difficult 10.4%

  5. #5 Cloaks and Capes
    94% matchPositive98% of 40 reviews2022
    Dev: LunarLight Studio
    Windows · Linux

    C&C is a Roguelite Shooter with a Dark theme. Inhabit Cloaker, a caster who grieves for vengeance and whose sole purpose is to resurrect his son as you engulf celestial beings in flames of anguish. Embrace powerups and spells as you pave your path through traps filled caverns and abysses.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Roguelite 13.6%

  6. #6 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
    94% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
    Dev: Coldwild Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 13%, Space 11.5%, Roguelite 8.7%

  7. #7 Black Paradox
    93% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
    Dev: Highwalls
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Side Scroller 7.8%

  8. #8 Blastroid
    91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2026
    Dev: Bedirhan Cakir
    Windows · Mac

    Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Space 16%, Roguelite 13.6%

  9. #9 ASTRO: The Beginning
    92% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
    Windows

    ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Space 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Roguelite 12.3%

  10. #10 Orbit Run
    91% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: MoxensGameDev
    Windows

    Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Space Sim 10.8%

  11. #11 Offendron Warrior
    90% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2018
    Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
    Windows

    Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Space 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%

  12. #12 Rick Henderson
    89% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: Fat Pug Studio
    Windows · Linux

    Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Space 12%

  13. #13 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.7%

  14. #14 Voidwatch
    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dusk Blossom Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Voidwatch is a silky-smooth space shooter roguelike. Hop from planet to planet, facing off against the Cult of the Void as you fight to free the galaxy from their clutches. Collect new weapons and powerful modifications to improve your Voidhawk Infiltrator starship & lay waste to your foes!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Space 17.7%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%

  15. #15 Syder Reloaded
    87% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Space 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Difficult 9.8%

  16. #16 Hyperspace Dogfights
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows · Linux

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Difficult 10.2%

  17. #17 Space Slinger
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
    Windows · Mac

    Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Roguelite 12.7%, Difficult 9.8%

  18. #18 Weather the Swarm
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Beatrate SRL
    Windows

    Shoot aliens, fly around and make everything explode, alone and with friends, in this frenetic 2D run and gun roguelite. Survive the procedurally generated environment, collect weapons, level up and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you win.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 12%, Roguelite 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%

  19. #19 Zoratharion
    84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: BlopeurPub: TGGAMES
    Windows

    Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Space 14.6%, Roguelite 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%

  20. #20 Retronaut
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: GrassyAss Studios
    Windows

    A rogue star pilot lost between galaxies—upgrade your ship, harness ancient artifacts, and survive relentless alien hordes in this cosmic action roguelite.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Space 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%

  21. #21 Andromeda Survivors
    82% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2022
    Dev: Dumb
    Windows

    Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Space 12.4%

  22. #22 Zunius
    83% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2019
    Dev: COAF Research
    Windows

    Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.1%

  23. #23 Ark Odyssey
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BinaryStella
    Windows

    Ark Odyssey is a top-down arcade shooter that lets you command an army of starships to fight against the force of void! Gather your fleet into formations, and build your team of evolving synergistic compositions. Order your army of Starforce through space and protect the cosmos!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 14.3%, Roguelite 10.5%

  24. #24 Full Moon Rush
    81% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
    Dev: Silkworm
    Windows

    Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Difficult 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

  25. #25 Astrum Vanguard
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: JCW
    Windows

    In Astrum Vanguard, a 2D horde-survival with bullet hell components, you pilot and upgrade your spaceship to defeat countless alien creatures. Survive the endless onslaught in the cosmic battlefield!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Space 16.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

  26. #26 No Humanity - Internship
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SweatyChair
    Windows · Mac

    InternShip is a chaotic physics-based space survival game where interns swing, smash, and build their way to survival. Use rope mechanics to collect resources, battle enemies, and expand your space colony. Explore humorous cave biomes and survive absurd corporate tasks in deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 12.6%, Difficult 11.6%

  27. #27 THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: FLOWERFIELD Games
    Windows · Mac

    THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 8.6%

  28. #28 Space Escape
    79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Gage Henderson
    Windows · Mac

    A rogue-like arcade shoot-'em-up.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

  29. #29 Space Horde Attack
    78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: GameProdTeam
    Windows

    Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 18.4%, Roguelite 15.9%

  30. #30 Space Blade
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 22%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 6.6%

  31. #31 Pilot Force Simulator
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hard Shark Games
    Windows

    Pilot Force Simulator throws you into the heart of a chaotic space battle. Dodge waves of bullets, feel the thrill of near-misses, and unleash powerful attacks in an intense, fast-paced fight through the stars!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Space 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Roguelite 9%

  32. #32 Enemy Mind
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 797 reviews2014
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Space 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  33. #33 ION STORMFIRE
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Attempt Studios
    Windows

    Fast paced shoot em up played across 12 levels. Point your ship in any direction, deciding constantly between extra firepower (firing in any 2 directions) and movement. Or deploy the directional shield to block bullets from a single direction, point your ship and dodge simultaneously.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Space 12.3%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Difficult 11.6%

  34. #34 Hell Loop
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Infinite Studio Inc.
    Windows

    A rogue-like dungeon crawler with Chinese mythic horror. Play as an ancient butcher, trapped in the cycles of the underworld. Seek redemption, gain the aid of heavenly gods, and fight for freedom—and for the wife you still love.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 14.6%, Difficult 11.8%

  35. #35 Vulture Strike
    76% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: Vulture Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Fast-Paced 15.8%, Difficult 14.8%, Side Scroller 11.3%

  36. #36 Keyboard Warrior: Dreamstate Prologue
    74% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Cosmos
    Windows · Linux

    Movement-based horde-escape madness. Weave through hungry geometry and blast away with dual-wield primary and secondary weapons. Deal damage to charge up your special meter and unleash havoc. Multiple different characters to choose from.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 11.8%

  37. #37 Gunlocked
    73% 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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  38. #38 Starr Mazer: DSP
    75% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Space 10.5%, Roguelite 7.6%

  39. #39 Bad Chicken
    74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: Coquibyte Games
    Windows

    Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%

  40. #40 Starship Architect
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: InventState Studio
    Windows

    Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Space 12.1%

  41. #41 Power-Up
    73% matchMixed58% of 263 reviews2014
    Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 14.5%, Fast-Paced 14.1%

  42. #42 HYPERWIRED
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
    Windows

    Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, Difficult 11.9%

  43. #43 Jetboard Joust
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Roguelite 13.2%

  44. #44 Space Strider
    71% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Frost Moon Games
    Windows

    Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Roguelite 11.6%

  45. #45 Cosmic Cursor
    70% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2024
    Dev: Ideas Per Second
    Windows

    Cosmic Cursor fuses simple mouse-based controls with a challenging, reactive bullet hell for the ultimate pick-up-and-play roguelike experience.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Space 14.6%, Difficult 14.1%

  46. #46 Solar Survivors
    70% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: BoxFox Studios
    Windows

    Bullet hell meets bullet heaven. Build the ultimate space fighter as you uncover clever strategies and hidden synergies. Solar Survivors distills the deep strategy and progression of an RPG into quick, arcade-like sessions.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Space 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%

  47. #47 Star Hunter DX
    71% matchPositive81% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Sci-fi 10%, Space 7.9%

  48. #48 Syder Arcade
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 692 reviews2013
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 12.3%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  49. #49 Black Paradox Reloaded
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fantastico Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Space 12.7%

  50. #50 Meteor Rush
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Outpost Games
    Windows

    Meteor Rush is a high-intensity space Bullet Heaven where you defend a fragile core against endless cosmic threats. Harvest meteor gems, loot powerful gear, and evolve your ship and core into an unstoppable force of destruction.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Space 21.5%, Roguelite 19.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%

  51. #51 Nebula Cleanup Crew
    68% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 17%, Difficult 10.5%

  52. #52 Neon Blitz
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Binary Sunrise
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelite 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Space 9.1%

  53. #53 Nova Strike
    67% matchMixed64% of 22 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Space 14.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%

  54. #54 Boom Buddies
    66% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Nightloop
    Windows

    Boom Buddies is a fixed-position bullet hell survival game where animal heroes face endless enemy waves, upgrade weapons through card choices, unlock new characters, and compete on global leaderboards.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22%, Roguelite 18.5%, Space 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%

  55. #55 Bladestar
    69% 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: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Space 17.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%

  56. #56 Space Fuel
    68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: MXT Games
    Windows

    Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Space 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

  57. #57 Beat Invaders
    66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Space 17.5%, Roguelite 13.8%

  58. #58 Dangerous Galaxy
    65% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Plankton
    Windows

    Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.

    Why similar: Space 17.7%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%

  59. #59 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AOMI Design Studio
    Windows

    Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 4.4%

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