- #1 Nova Drift
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #2 Hullbreakers
96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Isaac Wolf
Windows
Hullbreakers is a space arcade game with fast paced combat, quick maneuvering, and strategy. Use an ever-evolving spacecraft to wipe out endless hordes of enemies and relentless bosses in order to make your mark on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.3%, Space 12.4%, Arena Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
- #3 Abstract Wars
96% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: NinjaCat
Windows
Abstract Wars is a straight shot of adrenaline to the brain! Abstract Wars is an arcade 2D bullet-hell roguelike where you are just a tiny, but incredibly nimble ship in a universe-sized meat grinder.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #4 Bodacious Blasteroids
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mister Mippy
Windows
Bodacious Blasteroids is a fast paced arcade shooter where firepower is everything. Build a rotating arsenal of devastating weapons and obliterate waves of evolving enemies. Upgrade your weapons into screen-clearing powerhouses and form unique combinations of weapons to score the most points.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Arcade 7.7%
- #5 Stranded In Starlight
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Surfing Otter Studio
Windows
Stranded in Starlight is a top-down roguelite where you pilot a spaceship armed with a variety of unique weapons and utilities. Battle relentless enemy hordes and powerful bosses as you upgrade your ship, adapting to each challenge in an ever-changing fight for survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 11.7%
- #6 Rogue Run
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mind Studio
Windows
Rogue Run is a frantic action roguelite and arcade. Escape space cops while delivering valuable cargo across dangerous planetary systems. Pick your pilot, combine countless items your way, and don’t die. Will you smuggle with the rebels or join the space junkyard?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #7 Shape Shipter
93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Jorge T. Vargas
Windows
Embark on an retro adventure of ever-changing challenges. Adapt to unique ships, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and shape-shift your way to victory. Get ready for non-stop excitement and pure arcade fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Space 11.2%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #8 Time Wasters
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Arena Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #9 Neon Blitz
91% 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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #10 Elemental Survivors
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Arena Shooter 11.9%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #11 Geometry Waves
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through waves of enemies and extreme bosses in this Roguelite space shooter. Advance in the ranks, upgrade your ship and unlock new mechanics, ships and mods that will make the game more challanging and interesting.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #12 Super Dash
89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: Gustavo PassosPub: CULT Games
Windows · Linux
Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Arcade 9%, Retro 6.5%
- #13 Twilight Survivors
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action RPG 12.7%
- #14 SUS
88% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Gentoo Games
Windows
SUS : Survivors Under Space is 80s arcade inspired rougelite space shooter. Defend yourself from endless enemies. Select your weapons carefully and grab items to manipulate time and space, blow up the asteroids, and shoot down the enemies. Leave no survivors.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #15 Starship Architect
86% 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 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #16 Ark Odyssey
86% 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: Arena Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Space 11.1%
- #17 Solar Survivors
85% 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 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Space 11.2%, Futuristic 10.1%
- #18 Runic Survivor
84% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Action RPG 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #19 Dustbound
83% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Nordman
Windows · Linux
Dustbound is a deckbuilding survivors-like roguelite where you build your deck by finding lost treasure. Between waves of monsters take time to upgrade your cards and shape your character’s build—then dive back into the fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action RPG 12.6%
- #20 Beat Invaders
84% 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: Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Space 12.8%, Roguelite 11%
- #21 Galactic Exile
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nikolai UsachevPub: USANIK STD
Windows
This is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter. Fight against fleets of spacecraft, gather resources, research technologies, unlock upgrades, and create devastating builds using modern arsenal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Space 14.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Futuristic 9.2%
- #22 PUTRID SHOT ULTRA
82% matchPositive100% of 47 reviews2022
Dev: Abhi Sundu
Windows
A chaotic shoot-em-up roguelite with magic spell casting. Defeat enemies with your gun! Stack tons of passive spells that trigger when you shoot while weaving your unique active spell in between. Blast your enemies with gunfire and magic spells while you dodge through the rubble.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #23 Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor
81% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: Amazing Vibes
Windows
Stellar Destiny: The Last Survivor is a fast-paced roguelike game that is gonna test your skill. Slay alien monsters, explore worlds, craft and unlock new upgrades, and dominate the whole galaxy!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 11.1%
- #24 Galactic Vibes
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Vibekontroll Gaming
Windows
Blast through waves of enemies, collect powerups and test your skills against challenging bosses. It is a modern take on classic space shooters, blending accessible gameplay with roguelite progression. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboards in 15 minute runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Space 12.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #25 Novi Blaster
80% 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 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Arena Shooter 11.3%
- #26 Blastroid
78% 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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Space 13.5%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #27 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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 19%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%
- #28 Mining Survivors
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Wonderbounce Games
Windows
Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #29 Cosmic Cursor
77% 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Space 11.2%, Futuristic 9.8%
- #30 Bullet Buster Belle
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Brain Buster
Windows
"Bullet Buster Belle" is a Roguelite bullet-hell shooter game. Navigate bullet storms in cosmic ruins through daredevil grazing, build endless weapon/relic combos, and conquer formidable maiden guardians to claim their ultimate treasures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #31 Re:AEGIS
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dotplus
Windows · Linux
Re:AEGIS is a retro-inspired survivors-like 3D arena shooter where you play as a combat android fighting against hordes of machines in a Y2K-inspired cyberspace. Defeat bosses, gain upgrades, and show all machines that challenge your strength.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #32 Last Star
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Nordman
Windows · Linux
Last Star is a space shooter roguelite with tower defense elements. Pilot a spaceship to protect your solar core from endless waves of alien invaders. Upgrade both your core and spaceship to become unstoppable. Execute tactical counterattacks against alien motherships to slow down the invasion.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Space 12.1%
- #33 Space Cowboy and the Robot Scourge
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NP-Hard Games
Windows
Obliterate the enemy by the thousands, carefully select your upgrade modules, and become the ultimate weapon of destruction in eradicating an unstoppable force in this action roguelite. You alone stand in defiance of the robot scourge, and the odds are overwhelming. Good luck, Space Cowboy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arena Shooter 10.4%
- #34 Void Drift
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kneedlik
Windows
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #35 Eraser
75% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Legion Infinity Interactive
Windows
Take on the role of a soldier capable of facing the most dangerous enemies, improving your skills to increase the chances of victory
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #36 Winter Quackdown
73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: Carlos JunioPub: Pixizora
Windows
A 3D shooter roguelike where you lead a flock of magical ducks, casting dazzling spells to conquer snow monsters. You’ll gather unique ducks, strategize by swapping and upgrading them between levels, and build the ultimate magical team.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #37 Robot Arena Survivors
72% matchPositive92% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Robot Arena Survivors is a single-player arena auto-shooter where you're fighting against waves of hostile robots using a powerful arsenal made of hover tank units. Customize your own set of abilities and dismantle your enemies to claim your fame into the leaderboards.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Action RPG 9.3%
- #38 ROTATO
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #39 S.R.A
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Piero Andreoni
Windows
S.R.A Project is a challenging roguelike bullet hell wave survival game. Face cosmic creatures, improve through skill and perseverance, and master a world that rewards learning and adaptation.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Psychedelic 14.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #40 W.A.N.D. Project
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Action RPG 15.3%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #41 Cookie Invaders
74% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows
Cookie Invaders is a roguelite shoot 'em up where you utilise a massive skill tree to evolve your ship to defend the earth from legions of invading cookies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Arcade 9.7%
- #42 Zoratharion
71% 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 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Space 12.2%, Roguelite 9.6%, Futuristic 7.3%
- #43 Astral Blitz
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
Windows
Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #44 SHPR
72% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2022
Dev: ZokerinoDev
Windows · Mac
SHPR is an arena survival roguelike in which you have to buy items while creating amazing builds and synergies that will help you defeat enemies and bosses to be able to pass to the next stages.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #45 QUANTUM HEART
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Good Night
Windows
QUANTUM HEART combines the thrill of dodging bullets in shoot 'em ups with the build variety of modern roguelikes. Graze enemy bullets to charge energy and unleash devastating powers. Take the elevator to the only city on Earth and depose the system that robbed your heart.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #46 GunSuit Guardians
69% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #47 Soul Stalker
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelike where you assume the role of the steward of ghosts bound to eternal life on earth. Wield 4 to 6 weapons simultaneously to fend off waves of apparitions determined to defeat your spirited friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #48 Giant Enemy Robot Crabs
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raging Slime
Windows
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Space 20%, Roguelike 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Action Roguelike 8.6%
- #49 Game Name
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeveloperPub: Publisher
Windows
Short Description
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action RPG 14.4%
- #50 Orbital Purge
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bozjatorium
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced space shooter where you blast through waves of Martian invaders, upgrade your ship, dodge bullet hell, and wipe them out with devastating firepower.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Arcade 8%
- #51 Rhythm Storm
66% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Psychedelic 10%
- #52 MOBU
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Saidera Studio
Windows
Play as a monk wielding superpowers in this fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements. Survive waves of bouncy enemies raining from the skies as the challenge escalates. Buy upgrades and special abilities to create game-breaking builds and push back the chaos.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 12%
- #53 Drone Break
69% 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 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Space 14.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.2%
- #54 Binding of Elements
67% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Beafchief
Windows
In this action-rougelike game you'll have to survive waves of monsters and fight against bosses. You'll be able to combine different elements to get unique abilities and arm yourself against the challenges. Choose from a variety of upgrades and improve your character or abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arena Shooter 14.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
- #55 Cosmos Survivors
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11%, Action RPG 10.4%
- #56 Gunlocked
67% 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 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #57 Void Resurgence
65% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 11.9%