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Games Like Crab Champions

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Action, Roguelite, Shooter.

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Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 98% — of 30,047 reviews
Released: 2023-04-01
Developer: Noisestorm
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 8.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 25.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 88%

Overview

What makes Crab Champions stand out is how it blends smooth, high-mobility shooting with roguelike build stacking and a breezy co-op arcade feel. These picks focus on that same loop of fast runs, satisfying weapon upgrades, enemy swarms, and either strong multiplayer or a similarly kinetic solo shooter rhythm. The highest-ranked games are the ones that best capture Crab Champions' mix of movement, replayability, and overpowered run-building.

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  1. #1 Risk of Rain 2
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 344,051 reviews2020
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 20%, Third-Person Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Co-op 9.4%, Soundtrack 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It nails the same run-based third-person chaos, co-op replayability, and absurdly fun item-stacking power curve that makes Crab Champions so hard to put down.

  2. #2 Roboquest
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 22.7%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Co-op 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Roguelite 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Even in first person, it delivers the same ultra-fluid movement, explosive combat pace, and co-op roguelite shooting loop.

  3. #3 Gunfire Reborn
    96% 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: Looter Shooter 27.2%, Roguelike 17.1%, Co-op 15.8%, Roguelite 14.9%, Multiplayer 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its run-based loot synergies, co-op focus, and constant stream of build-defining upgrades scratch a very similar itch.

  4. #4 Atomic Picnic
    95% matchMostly Positive75% of 546 reviews2024
    Dev: BitCake StudioPub: Mad Mushroom
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Third-person bullet heaven meets explosive co-op action! Swing, dash, and blast through monster swarms while combining upgrades and discovering rare evolutions to create game-breaking builds of destruction.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 16%, Looter Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelike 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This colorful co-op roguelike shooter is one of the nearest modern indies to Crab Champions in structure, speed, and team-based run building.

  5. #5 Returnal™
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 9,957 reviews2023
    Dev: HousemarquePub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Co-op 13.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the closest high-budget match for Crab Champions' blend of agile third-person shooting, dodging, and relentless roguelike run improvement.

  6. #6 Deadzone: Rogue
    94% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
    Dev: Prophecy Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 28.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12%, PvE 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This run-based shooter emphasizes fast combat, loot-driven power spikes, and replayable builds in a way Crab Champions fans usually appreciate.

  7. #7 Vellum
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 1,348 reviews2025
    Dev: Alvios GamesPub: Alvios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Co-op 10%, Roguelite 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: While fantasy-flavored, it shares the same co-op roguelike structure of chaining upgrades and snowballing into absurdly strong runs.

  8. #8 Arcadegeddon
    92% matchMostly Positive75% of 923 reviews2023
    Dev: IllFonicPub: IllFonic Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 27.8%, Third-Person Shooter 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 9.7%, Arcade 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Its bright arcade energy, third-person gunplay, and co-op progression make it a natural fit if you like Crab Champions' playful chaos.

  9. #9 Gatekeeper
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 3,161 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 22.8%, Co-op 19.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 8%

    Why You'll Like It: It trades over-the-shoulder aiming for a broader action view, but keeps the same alien-world run structure, fast combat, and upgrade stacking.

  10. #10 VOID/BREAKER
    90% 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: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 16%, Shooter 14.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on speed, gun feel, and repeatable roguelite runs, making it a good match for Crab Champions' arcade-shooter side.

  11. #11 ArcRunner
    91% matchMixed70% of 235 reviews2023
    Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.8%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Co-op 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Roguelite 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly streamlined third-person roguelite shooter loop built around mobility, shooting, and repeated runs for stronger builds.

  12. #12 GUNHEAD
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 204 reviews2023
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Gunhead is a fast paced strategic roguelike FPS where you take the role of a pirate mech with a gun for a head, looting derelict spaceships filled with monstrous drones made out of bone and steel. Sequel to the 2d roguelite Cryptark.

    Why similar: Memes 27.9%, Roguelike 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shooter 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its roguelite shooting, high-speed traversal, and room-to-room build adaptation capture a lot of the same momentum-heavy appeal.

  13. #13 Battle Shapers
    88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
    Dev: Metric Empire
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Perma Death 14%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This FPS roguelite matches Crab Champions' punchy combat rhythm and satisfying cycle of clearing arenas for better run-defining tools.

  14. #14 MOTHERGUNSHIP
    89% 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: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelike 14.7%, Perma Death 12.4%, Roguelite 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Crab Champions is becoming hilariously overpowered through weapon upgrades, this is one of the best alternatives.

  15. #15 Diabotical Rogue
    87% matchMostly Positive73% of 519 reviews2024
    Dev: GD Studio Inc
    Windows

    Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 14%, Shooter 12.8%, Co-op 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into arena-shooter movement, but the roguelite structure and emphasis on speed make it a strong fit.

  16. #16 Deadlink
    86% 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: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Perma Death 30.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a more aggressive cyberpunk take on the same formula of highly mobile shooter combat fused with roguelite progression.

  17. #17 Ziggurat 2
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,470 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 15.4%, Shooter 14.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast arena-by-arena roguelite shooting with strong mobility and the same addictive 'one more run' structure.

  18. #18 Risk of Rain Returns
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 31.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, PvE 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It lacks the 3D movement, but it preserves the same item-stacking roguelike DNA and escalating run intensity as Crab Champions.

  19. #19 Immortal Redneck
    85% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
    Dev: Crema
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelite 18.7%, Perma Death 13.6%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its fast movement, procedural runs, and upgrade-based shooter progression line up well with Crab Champions despite the first-person view.

  20. #20 Deep Rock Galactic
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 372,881 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost Ship GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.9%, Co-op 24.1%, PvE 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Though mission-based instead of run-based, it captures a very similar co-op shooter satisfaction through mobility, swarms, and teamwork-heavy chaos.

  21. #21 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    84% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelite 21.2%, Co-op 12.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Its top-down perspective changes the presentation, but the crunchy gunplay, high lethality, and build-driven replayability are very aligned.

  22. #22 HELLDIVERS™ 2
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,121,275 reviews2024
    Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
    Windows
    Median: 44.4 hrsMean: 100.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.5%, Co-op 17.1%, PvE 16.8%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Shooter 13.2%

    Why You'll Like It: If you mainly love Crab Champions for co-op horde clearing and frantic third-person combat, this is one of the best non-roguelite cousins.

  23. #23 Relic Hunters Legend
    82% matchMixed69% of 1,266 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Snail
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 57.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 16%, Action 5%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same colorful co-op looter-shooter spirit, with build crafting and breezy gunplay at the center of the experience.

  24. #24 REMNANT II®
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 66,049 reviews2023
    Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.3%, Co-op 20.6%, Looter Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a stronger pick for players who want the third-person shooting, dodging, and co-op buildcraft of Crab Champions in a heavier RPG package.

  25. #25 Ravenswatch
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelike 24.5%, Co-op 23.6%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Roguelite 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This shifts away from shooting, yet its co-op action-roguelike runs and build experimentation still overlap with Crab Champions' core appeal.

  26. #26 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
    80% matchMostly Positive71% of 130,870 reviews2022
    Dev: Fatshark
    Windows
    Median: 24.3 hrsMean: 101.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

    Why similar: Co-op 38.2%, PvE 28.5%, Shooter 25.7%, Action 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It is less arcade-like, but its co-op horde combat and momentum-based action can appeal to players who enjoy Crab Champions' combat flow.

  27. #27 Megabonk
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
    Dev: vedinad
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Third-Person Shooter 10.1%

  28. #28 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
    Dev: Awe Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

    Why similar: Roguelike 33.6%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: For players who love Crab Champions' emphasis on rhythm, speed, and constant forward momentum, this is a strong but more specialized alternative.

  29. #29 LORT
    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,462 reviews2026
    Dev: Big Distraction
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    LORT is a 1–8 player co-op action roguelite. Team up with your friends to battle, loot, and stack ridiculous power-ups across a cursed fantasy world. Fight toward escape, revive your homies, and get absolutely chadded as you evolve from goblin tickler to god slapper.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 20.2%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Co-op 11.2%, Roguelite 8.9%

  30. #30 Nightmare Reaper
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
    Dev: Blazing Bit Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 63.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 3.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same satisfying loop of high-speed shooter combat and roguelite progression, just with a darker retro-horror style.

  31. #31 Abyssus
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 4,570 reviews2025
    Dev: DoubleMoose GamesPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 27.5%, Co-op 13%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9.3%

  32. #32 Void Bastards
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 5,386 reviews2019
    Dev: Blue Manchu
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelike 25.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its cel-shaded roguelite shooting and run-to-run decision making make it a good fit if you enjoy the replayable structure more than co-op.

  33. #33 Mycopunk
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 4,116 reviews2025
    Dev: Pigeons at PlayPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love?

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 43.3%, Co-op 16.4%, Shooter 15.2%, PvE 13.6%, Action 7%

  34. #34 King of Crabs
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,053 reviews2023
    Dev: Robot Squid
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Battle Royale with crabs! Intense multiplayer action, with up to 100 players! Scrap, scavenge and slaughter your way to becoming the King of Crabs!

    Why similar: PvE 27.2%, Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 23.1%, 3D 11.8%, Casual 7.1%

  35. #35 Ultra Mega Cats
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Fallen Leaf
    Windows

    Blast your way through hordes of enemies in Ultra Mega Cats, a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter. Play As one of the Mega Cats, armed to the fangs with a wide variety of abilities and escape captivity from your Rodent and Bird Overlords!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 23.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Co-op 9.5%, Roguelike 9%

  36. #36 Goobies
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 1,917 reviews2023
    Dev: Höganäs Spel
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Roguelite 13.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%

  37. #37 AFTERBLAST
    74% matchMostly Positive79% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Lumino Games
    Windows

    AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Co-op 12.2%, Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.5%

  38. #38 Tower of Guns
    78% 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: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Perma Death 19.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This older roguelite FPS is a simpler, more stripped-down take on the same 'fight through arenas, grab upgrades, repeat' formula.

  39. #39 Tiny Rogues
    73% 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: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 17.1%

  40. #40 Temtem: Swarm
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 2,165 reviews2024
    Dev: Crema
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Co-op 13.7%, Roguelite 11.4%

  41. #41 Fight Crab 2
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 156 reviews2024
    Dev: Calappa GamesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows

    Clash claws and flip opponents belly-up in physics-based crab battles! Combine dual-wielded weaponry with multiple fighting stances to create a custom fighting style. Bash, blast, scoop and pummel enemies onto their backs to achieve victory!

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.4%, Co-op 23.7%, Arcade 18%, 3D 10.1%, Action 5.7%

  42. #42 GODBREAKERS
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 929 reviews2025
    Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Co-op 13.8%, Multiplayer 11.8%

  43. #43 Entropy Survivors
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Co-op 14.6%, Roguelite 10.8%

  44. #44 Warden's Will
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 341 reviews2025
    Dev: ELYZIO
    Windows

    Warden’s Will is a fast-paced movement-based roguelite shooter you can enjoy solo or up to 3 friends. Pick your Warden, try out different builds, and jump into chaotic arenas filled with unpredictable robots. The game challenges you to move smart and react quickly and try new builds with every run.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13%, Co-op 11.8%

  45. #45 Dungeon Clawler
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 3,403 reviews2024
    Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Dungeon Clawler is a Roguelike Claw Machine Deckbuilder. Build your deck, grab weapons and items from the claw machine to battle enemies, discover powerful perks that create game-changing synergies and unleash crazy combos as you fight your way through the dungeon!

    Why similar: Soundtrack 43.2%, Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 19.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 3.9%

  46. #46 Cave Crawlers
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 3,526 reviews2023
    Dev: Heroic Pyxel LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

    Why similar: Perma Death 28.6%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Multiplayer 15.4%, PvE 15.1%, 3D 7.6%

  47. #47 Nova Drift
    68% 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: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 11.5%

  48. #48 Noobs Are Coming
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,499 reviews2025
    Dev: Overboy
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Arcade 10.4%

  49. #49 Shape of Dreams
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 18,179 reviews2025
    Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
    Windows
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced, dreamlike action in a vivid roguelite world. Dive into ever-changing realms with tight controls, fluid combat, and high-stakes battles. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends, each run is a thrilling test of reflexes and strategy.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Co-op 13.2%, Roguelite 13%, PvE 12.7%

  50. #50 Bean Battles
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 10,028 reviews2018
    Dev: Gupa Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.

    Why similar: Memes 40.8%, Multiplayer 27.5%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 8.5%

  51. #51 SWAPMEAT
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 115 reviews2025
    Dev: One More Game
    Windows · Mac

    Rip through hostile alien worlds, harvest mutant body parts mid-combat, and adapt faster than your enemies. Every alien you harvest gives you new body parts with unique powers, like triple-jump legs, turret-dropping torsos, grenade-launching turkey heads. Steal, swap, survive.

    Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Co-op 11.5%, Roguelite 8.6%

  52. #52 Soulstone Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 15.8%, Arcade 9.4%

  53. #53 Fight Crab
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 902 reviews2020
    Dev: Calappa GamesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Welcome to Fight Crab.A new 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs.Physics allows for crabs to move powerfully and quickly in this hardcore battle arena.Freely control your pincers to use weapons and develop your own crab fighting style.

    Why similar: Memes 41.4%, Co-op 24.1%, Multiplayer 16.5%, 3D 11.5%, Action 6.4%

  54. #54 Vampire Hunters
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
    Dev: Gamecraft Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 27.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9.6%

  55. #55 Roguelands
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 3,731 reviews2016
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelike 19.6%, Co-op 14.3%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Perma Death 9.3%

  56. #56 Voidigo
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Shooter 9.9%

  57. #57 Another Crab's Treasure
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 20,262 reviews2024
    Dev: Aggro Crab
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

    Why similar: 3D 65.2%, Action 34.8%

  58. #58 Gatedelvers
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: Unikone
    Windows

    A dungeon-crawling, world-hopping roguelike adventure! Grab your friends, stick dynamite to your sword, throw candles at your foes and die in various exciting ways!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Perma Death 19.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Co-op 13.3%, PvE 10.9%

  59. #59 Crab Game
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 152,113 reviews2021
    Dev: Dani
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.

    Why similar: Multiplayer 43.2%, Platformer 17.2%, Arcade 16%, 3D 10.2%, Action 8%

  60. #60 NEO AQUARIUM - The King of Crustaceans -
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 334 reviews2015
    Dev: Calappa GamesPub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    YOU GET TO CONTROL UNIQUE CREATURES LIKE LOBSTERS, CRABS AND BARNACLES, IN A WILD WATER WORLD THAT EXCEEDS ALL HUMAN SENSE.

    Why similar: Memes 25%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 12%

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