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Games Like COMPOUND

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Roguelite, Singleplayer, First-Person.

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COMPOUND is a randomized rogue-lite, free-roaming shooter for VR veterans. Duck and dodge around enemy fire in a tough-as-nails retro FPS with multiple locomotion options. Download the demo below!

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 2,116 reviews
Released: 2022-07-19
Developer: Bevan McKechnie
Publisher: notdead
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 72%

Overview

COMPOUND is a standout VR experience that masterfully blends 90s-inspired retro aesthetics with tight, arcade-style FPS roguelite mechanics. These recommendations prioritize games that capture that same high-stakes, fast-paced combat loop, focusing on titles that excel in VR immersion, procedural dungeon crawling, and intense bullet-hell action.

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  1. #1 Ancient Dungeon
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 1,648 reviews2021
    Dev: Eric Thullen
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Ancient Dungeon VR is a fast-paced roguelite dungeon crawler built for VR. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, slash enemies, collect loot, and unlock upgrades in immersive physics-based combat. Play solo or co-op with up to 4 players.

    Why similar: VR 36.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Procedural Generation 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A premier VR roguelite that captures the same dungeon-crawling exploration and satisfying combat loop found in COMPOUND.

  2. #2 Sweet Surrender VR
    96% matchVery Positive86% of 143 reviews2021
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows

    Sweet Surrender is a fast-paced roguelike VR shooter. Fight your way up a dystopian megatower, filled to the brim with tyrant machines hell-bent on destroying the last of humanity. Build your arsenal of weapons, upgrades, and explosives to take down the machine overlords.

    Why similar: VR 24.1%, Roguelite 18.8%, FPS 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Shooter 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This VR roguelite features similar arcade-style FPS mechanics and a focus on fast-paced, room-clearing combat.

  3. #3 In Death
    96% matchVery Positive83% of 991 reviews2018
    Dev: Sólfar Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Created exclusively for VR, In Death is a Roguelite Shooter set in the godless afterlife. Battle through procedurally generated levels and dungeons in intense ranged combat, coupled with a unique locomotion system perfectly attuned to your fighting style.

    Why similar: VR 40.1%, Roguelite 24.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic VR roguelite that provides a similarly challenging, arcade-inspired experience with high replayability.

  4. #4 The Light Brigade
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 1,187 reviews2023
    Dev: Funktronic Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    An award-winning roguelike VR shooter with realistic gunplay & immersive light magic. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to unlock new weapons, upgrades, classes, and abilities as you fight to restore light to the darkness.

    Why similar: VR 27%, Roguelite 16.2%, FPS 12.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Procedural Generation 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical VR roguelite that emphasizes precision shooting and atmospheric progression in a challenging environment.

  5. #5 Hellsweeper VR
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 582 reviews2023
    Dev: Mixed Realms Pte LtdPub: Vertigo Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls.

    Why similar: VR 30.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Shooter 13.9%, FPS 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-mobility VR combat that matches the adrenaline-fueled pace of COMPOUND.

  6. #6 STRAFE: Gold Edition
    93% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,439 reviews2017
    Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, FPS 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Retro 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A non-VR retro FPS roguelite that perfectly mirrors the 90s aesthetic and fast-paced shooting mechanics of the seed game.

  7. #7 SUPERHOT VR
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 9,490 reviews2017
    Dev: SUPERHOT Team
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, dozens of bullets coursing through the air... Wait. Something seems different in here...

    Why similar: VR 35.1%, FPS 15.1%, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive VR shooter that focuses on movement and tactical positioning, mirroring the dodge-heavy gameplay of COMPOUND.

  8. #8 Ziggurat
    91% matchVery Positive85% of 3,953 reviews2014
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!

    Why similar: Roguelite 24.9%, FPS 13%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling FPS roguelite that emphasizes arena combat and varied weapon usage against retro-styled enemies.

  9. #9 Heavy Bullets
    91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,562 reviews2014
    Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.

    Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS roguelite that focuses on resource management and precision in a neon-drenched environment.

  10. #10 Until You Fall
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 3,285 reviews2020
    Dev: Schell Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Fantasy and synthwave collide in this physically active VR sword fighting game. Grow stronger as you battle through an awesome neon environment and strike down magic-infused monstrosities in this hack-and-slash roguelite. Fight. Fall. Rise Again.

    Why similar: VR 37.1%, Roguelite 24.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, First-Person 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: While melee-focused, this VR roguelite shares the same 'tough-as-nails' arcade progression and polished combat feel.

  11. #11 Sublevel Zero Redux
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 526 reviews2015
    Dev: Sigtrap
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.

    Why similar: VR 19.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Retro 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A 6DOF roguelite shooter that provides a unique, disorienting, and challenging combat experience similar to retro arcade shooters.

  12. #12 Deadlink
    88% matchVery Positive89% of 3,591 reviews2023
    Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.9%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, FPS 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shooter 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, cyberpunk-themed FPS roguelite that emphasizes speed and aggressive playstyles.

  13. #13 Gunfire Reborn
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
    Dev: Duoyi Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

    Why similar: Roguelite 32.6%, FPS 21.1%, Roguelike 16.4%, Action Roguelike 7.7%, Dungeon Crawler 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An exceptional FPS roguelite that features fast-paced combat and deep character builds similar to the progression in COMPOUND.

  14. #14 Bunker Punks
    87% matchMostly Positive72% of 437 reviews2018
    Dev: Ninja Robot Dinosaur
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, FPS 16.7%, Roguelite 16.3%, Procedural Generation 10%, Roguelike 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art FPS roguelite that captures the retro aesthetic and dungeon-crawling progression of the seed game.

  15. #15 Tiny Rogues
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, 1980s 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that captures the 'tough-as-nails' difficulty and bullet-hell intensity of the seed game.

  16. #16 Tower of Guns
    86% matchVery Positive80% of 1,239 reviews2014
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).

    Why similar: FPS 15.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 9.6%, Roguelike 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure FPS roguelite experience that focuses on arcade-style movement and relentless enemy waves.

  17. #17 MOTHERGUNSHIP
    85% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

    Why similar: FPS 17%, Roguelite 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 9%, Roguelike 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines massive gun customization with bullet-hell FPS action, capturing the chaotic energy of a high-difficulty shooter.

  18. #18 Crunch Element
    84% matchMixed56% of 592 reviews2020
    Dev: Dreamlab XR
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Raid destructible compounds using explosive gadgets and tactical weaponry in VR! Breach, clear, and dominate in high-intensity raids where destruction is your greatest weapon. Whether you're leading a squad or taking on the challenge solo, precision, strategy, and firepower will decide your victory.

    Why similar: VR 39.7%, FPS 23.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 7.6%, Cyberpunk 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR tactical shooter that emphasizes destructible environments and intense PVE combat scenarios.

  19. #19 A Legend of Luca
    84% matchMostly Positive80% of 204 reviews2016
    Dev: Legend Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    A Legend of Luca is a VR FPS Rogue-Like! Every run you explore vast dungeons as a freed slave caught in a war between gods. Fight hordes of monsters in search of powerful upgrade combinations to kill a god and unlock new classes.

    Why similar: VR 31.6%, Roguelite 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, FPS 10.7%, Action 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused dungeon crawler that utilizes roguelite mechanics to provide a classic arcade-style experience.

  20. #20 Spectro
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2020
    Dev: Borrowed Light VR
    Windows

    The original VR-ONLY ghost-busting, roguelike. Trap ghosts, dodge spells, loot chests, find hidden items, and explore an infinitely shifting haunted tower.

    Why similar: VR 24.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action 8.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR roguelite that blends shooter mechanics with ghost-hunting elements in a highly replayable format.

  21. #21 Star of Providence
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.2%, Action Roguelike 12%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, Procedural Generation 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes precise movement and tactical shooting.

  22. #22 Cavity Busters
    81% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.3%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult roguelite shooter that rewards aggressive play and mastery of movement.

  23. #23 One More Dungeon
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 660 reviews2015
    Dev: Stately Snail
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, FPS 14%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A simple, effective dungeon-crawling roguelite that focuses on retro-style exploration and combat.

  24. #24 VOID/BREAKER
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.6%, FPS 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%

  25. #25 Force Reboot
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 692 reviews2022
    Dev: ln404
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

    Why similar: Roguelite 17.8%, FPS 16.3%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%

  26. #26 Double Down
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Burndown Studios
    Windows

    Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Shooter 19.1%, Roguelike 18%, Action 12.3%, First-Person 10.8%

  27. #27 Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition
    80% matchMixed68% of 1,408 reviews2014
    Dev: Digerati DistributionPub: Digerati
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.

    Why similar: FPS 21.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An early pioneer of the FPS roguelite genre that shares the retro, blocky aesthetic of COMPOUND.

  28. #28 NETHER DUNGEONS
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
    Dev: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Roguelike 10.2%

  29. #29 Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,427 reviews2017
    Dev: Croteam VRPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!

    Why similar: VR 60.1%, Action 11.9%, FPS 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Indie 5%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade VR shooter that focuses on overwhelming odds and massive weapon variety.

  30. #30 Gunheart
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 339 reviews2018
    Dev: Drifter®
    Windows

    Gunheart is an online co-op RPG shooter where you and your friends become customizable robotic bounty hunters trying to make a buck at the edge of the galaxy. Encounter menacing aliens, explore exotic locations, unlock new gear, and rake in cash to boost your rig.

    Why similar: VR 54.3%, Action 29.6%, Indie 16.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR shooter with a strong focus on arcade-style movement and cooperative play, mirroring the intensity of COMPOUND.

  31. #31 HYPERGUN
    79% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2018
    Dev: NVYVE® Studios
    Windows

    Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!

    Why similar: Roguelite 26%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, FPS 15.8%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Action 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite FPS that focuses on weapon variety and fast-paced arena combat.

  32. #32 Monster Bullets
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: schemesmith
    Windows

    Monster Bullets is a first-person roguelite where each monster has a specific weakness. Quickly load the correct bullet for each monster and fire them off! Experiment with upgrades on each procedurally generated attempt and try to slay the goblin king!

    Why similar: FPS 16.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Retro 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Shooter 11.9%

  33. #33 >SYS//PURGE_
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2026
    Dev: tomo2515x
    Windows

    >SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

    Why similar: Roguelite 22.4%, FPS 18.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 11.9%, Retro 8.5%

  34. #34 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
    Dev: Hippomancer
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

    Why similar: Roguelite 42.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, FPS 11.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 8.5%

  35. #35 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    74% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Procedural Generation 12.1%

  36. #36 Combat Complex
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
    Windows

    A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!

    Why similar: Roguelite 23%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Shooter 12.6%

  37. #37 Pixel Dungeon VR
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Suplife Games
    Windows

    Pixel Dungeon is a fast-paced, multiplayer social VR adventure where dungeon-crawling action, physics-based combat, and chaos with friends collide.

    Why similar: VR 31.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelike 10.1%

  38. #38 Planetary Dustoff
    75% 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 25.8%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.5%, Action 8.2%

  39. #39 HARD BULLET
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 6,245 reviews2020
    Dev: GexagonVR
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    HARD BULLET is a physics-based action game, where enemies flood the neon-lit city bringing destruction to its streets. Use slow-motion, a huge arsenal, and brutal combat to survive and unlock new weapons. Prepare for the next RIDE by mastering your skills in Sandbox and Arena modes.

    Why similar: VR 55.8%, Shooter 18.4%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 10.3%, Indie 5.1%

  40. #40 Roboquest VR
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 425 reviews2025
    Dev: Flat2VR Studios
    Windows

    The future is in flames, overrun by ruthless machines—but you’re built to fight back. Roboquest VR is a lightning-fast roguelite FPS where speed, firepower, and reflexes are your best weapons. Adapt, survive, and reboot the future!

    Why similar: VR 34.8%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%

  41. #41 Straimium Immortaly
    73% 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: Roguelite 19.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%

  42. #42 Mega City Force
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 329 reviews2023
    Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 11.7%, 1980s 11.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10%

  43. #43 CRUEL
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

    Why similar: Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, FPS 16%, Shooter 13.7%, First-Person 11.7%

  44. #44 Hell is Other Demons
    71% 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: Roguelite 18.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelike 11.1%, Retro 10%

  45. #45 CULTIC
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,238 reviews2022
    Dev: Jasozz GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

    Why similar: FPS 29.9%, Shooter 19.7%, Retro 16.6%, First-Person 10.7%, Action 9.1%

  46. #46 Witchinour
    72% 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: Roguelite 20.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, 1980s 8.2%

  47. #47 BloodDome99
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
    Dev: Halftone Gaming
    Windows · Mac

    BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99

    Why similar: Roguelite 16.4%, 1980s 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%

  48. #48 Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 333 reviews2021
    Dev: Sumalab
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded is about covering, pointing and shooting, fast-paced pure action. Intense shootouts, powerful weapons, challenging levels, fierce enemies... Like the 90's classic arcade machines, but with the immersion that Virtual Reality is capable of.

    Why similar: VR 45.5%, FPS 16.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 10.6%, First-Person 7.6%

  49. #49 MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 279 reviews2022
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Craft. Shoot. Die. Repeat. Forge absurdly powerful guns and fight through the belly of a metal alien monstrosity in this VR FPS roguelite follow up to MOTHERGUNSHIP. Wanna build a rocket-firing-shotgun or a toxic spike-ball-launcher? Unleash your inner mad scientist, then take on the MOTHERGUNSHIP.

    Why similar: VR 24.4%, Roguelite 18.2%, FPS 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Roguelike 9.8%

  50. #50 Neon Abyss
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Roguelite 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Roguelike 12.3%, Action Roguelike 9.8%

  51. #51 Voidborn
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 346 reviews2025
    Dev: Xekvera
    Windows

    Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.9%, FPS 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 10%

  52. #52 VINDICTA
    72% matchMostly Positive72% of 86 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Cooks
    Windows

    Experience the thrill of VR action gaming in VINDICTA, a first person shooter game built from the ground-up for VR! Feel part of the action as you dive into VINDICTA, climbing and crawling your way through, picking up weapons, taking cover and shooting your way to the next levels!

    Why similar: VR 58.3%, FPS 27.4%, Action 9.5%, Indie 4.9%

  53. #53 Receiver
    71% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,164 reviews2013
    Dev: Wolfire Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a handgun and an audio cassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones.

    Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Difficult 10.3%, First-Person 9.2%

  54. #54 Galactic Vault
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2026
    Dev: MeepMeep Games
    Windows

    Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.2%, FPS 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shooter 10.5%

  55. #55 BULLETHELL
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
    Dev: Walter Machado
    Windows

    BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.9%, Difficult 27.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action 10.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

  56. #56 Bloodshed
    64% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    Why similar: Roguelite 23.1%, FPS 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 12.1%

  57. #57 Diehard Dungeon
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
    Dev: Tricktale
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 17%, Action 9.5%, Retro 8.8%

  58. #58 SULFUR
    63% matchVery Positive87% of 7,993 reviews2024
    Dev: Perfect Random
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.3%, FPS 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%

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