- #1 Realm of the Mad God Exalt
97% matchVery Positive83% of 47,601 reviews2012
Dev: Wild Shadow StudiosPub: Deca Live Operations GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Why similar: MMORPG 25.7% ★, Perma Death 16.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Action RPG 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: As the primary inspiration for the genre, this game offers the exact same cooperative bullet-hell MMO experience with high-stakes perma-death.
- #2 Born Again
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,148 reviews2023
Dev: Giant Blade LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Hack-n-slash your way through the evil brewing in the Outer Realm! Stop the ominous Overlords in their tracks, but tread lightly, for every corner hosts a monster in waiting!
Why similar: MMORPG 34.6% ★, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Action Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the bullet-hell MMO formula, focusing on pixel-art aesthetics and fast-paced cooperative dungeon raiding.
- #3 StarBreak
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,302 reviews2016
Dev: Crunchy Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 44%
StarBreak is a unique skill-based action platformer MMO where you explore strange sci-fi worlds alongside dozens of other players, kill legions of dangerous aliens and fight epic boss battles.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Perma Death 25.1%, MMORPG 8.2% ★, Roguelike 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique massively-multiplayer platforming experience where players must navigate difficult, procedurally generated levels with perma-death.
- #4 Tiny Rogues
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,641 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the tight, top-down bullet-hell combat and roguelike progression that makes Darza's Dominion so addictive.
- #5 Heroes of Hammerwatch
94% matchVery Positive87% of 9,491 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 23.6%, Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, RPG 8%, Bullet Hell 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished cooperative dungeon-crawling experience with strong roguelite progression and satisfying action-RPG combat.
- #6 Soulstone Survivors
92% matchVery Positive91% of 26,564 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Crafting 14.3%, Action RPG 14%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-roguelike that focuses on screen-clearing bullet-hell combat and constant character upgrades.
- #7 Nevergrind Online
93% matchVery Positive86% of 1,298 reviews2024
Dev: Neverworks Games
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Nevergrind Online is the ultimate dungeon-crawl multiplayer blobber RPG focused on treasure hunting and slaying monsters! Create your hero and start climbing the ladder in normal mode—or, for those seeking the ultimate challenge, hardcore mode! No microtransactions ever!
Why similar: Action RPG 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.1%, RPG 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a rare first-person dungeon crawler that emphasizes online co-op and team-based progression in a persistent world.
- #8 Halls of Torment
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,594 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action RPG 15.6%, Roguelike 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at delivering intense bullet-hell survival gameplay with a dark fantasy aesthetic and deep character builds.
- #9 Burning Knight
91% matchMixed70% of 126 reviews2020
Dev: Rexcellent GamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Steal everything you can and flee from the Burning Knight's castle in this action-packed roguelike! The game features tight bullet hell, tons of items, characters to meet... and secrets!
Why similar: Perma Death 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelike 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming yet difficult bullet-hell dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast movement and strategic item usage.
- #10 Deathless: Survivors
89% matchMixed59% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action RPG 14.4%, Roguelite 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that incorporates online co-op, making it a great fit for players who enjoy the social aspect of Darza's Dominion.
- #11 Dungeon Souls
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 reviews2016
Dev: Lamina Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12%, RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines classic dungeon-crawling exploration with modern roguelike mechanics and top-down action.
- #12 Darkchaser: Battletide
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: DB StudioPub: Luckycalf
Windows
Darkchaser: Battletide is a Bullet Heaven game where you play as a hero in a monster-infested world, using various skills and relics to arm yourself and battle countless enemies. You can also join online battles, challenge other players, and grow stronger through levels!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Perma Death 14.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes top-down movement and tactical combat against waves of enemies.
- #13 Hero Siege
89% matchMixed67% of 46,864 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Action RPG 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11%
Why You'll Like It: It blends hack-and-slash action with roguelite elements, offering a persistent character progression system similar to MMOs.
- #14 Defenders of the Omniverse
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Babushka Entertainment
Windows
DotO is a reverse bullet hell game with 80’s cartoon vibes. Play as heroes from across the Omniverse, battling the Dark Wizard Umbros’ hordes. Face epic bosses, collect powerful weapons, and create your ultimate build in vibrant, hand-crafted levels!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Action RPG 11.5%, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the bullet-hell and action-roguelike blend, providing a challenging PvE experience.
- #15 Noobs Want to Live
86% matchVery Positive89% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.8%, 2.5D 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Action RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelike that captures the chaotic, screen-filling action of the genre.
- #16 Sharded World
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Nasty Cat
Windows · Linux
Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, 2.5D 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans heavily into the bullet-hell and RPG progression mechanics found in dungeon crawlers.
- #17 Enter the Gungeon
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,278 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.7%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelite 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for bullet-hell dungeon crawlers, it offers precise movement and challenging boss encounters.
- #18 Nuclear Throne
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,651 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Roguelite 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced top-down shooter features intense roguelike mechanics and a high skill ceiling for dodging projectiles.
- #19 Vampire Survivors
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,773 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 9.4%, Action RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: While simpler in scope, it defined the modern bullet-heaven genre and shares the addictive loop of slaying hordes of creatures.
- #20 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
83% matchVery Positive81% of 470 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a straightforward action-roguelike experience with pixel-art visuals and RPG elements.
- #21 Roguelands
84% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 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 28.1%, Roguelike 21.9%, Perma Death 12.8%, RPG 10.7%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer-focused roguelike allows for cooperative exploration and loot gathering in a sci-fi setting.
- #22 NETHER DUNGEONS
81% matchVery Positive83% of 432 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: Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, PvE 13%, Roguelike 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging dungeon crawler that focuses on PvE combat and roguelite progression systems.
- #23 Doomed to Hell
82% matchVery Positive82% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Perma Death 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Roguelike 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic bullet-hell roguelike experience with a focus on fast-paced action and difficult boss fights.
- #24 Risk of Rain (2013)
82% matchVery Positive93% of 29,823 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelike 27.8%, Perma Death 21.3%, Roguelite 9.3%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive cooperative roguelike that focuses on scaling difficulty and intense combat encounters.
- #25 Heroes & Redemption
80% matchVery Positive85% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 15.6%, PvE 13.7%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike incorporates bullet-hell elements and RPG character development in a PvE environment.
- #26 Stolen Realm Survivors
79% matchMixed65% of 148 reviews2026
Dev: Burst2Flame Games
Windows
An online co-op survivor-like auto-shooter set in the world of Stolen Realm. Battle relentless hordes of enemies, discover powerful artifacts, modify unique skills, and build unstoppable combos to survive. Play solo or with friends and unleash the full power of the Realm.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Action RPG 12%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a cooperative bullet-hell experience that prioritizes team synergy and survival.
- #27 Don't Die, Collect Loot
78% matchVery Positive92% of 175 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Dungeon Crawler 15.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that emphasizes the core loop of dungeon exploration, loot collection, and bullet-hell combat.
- #28 DunHero
77% matchVery Positive89% of 592 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Dungeon Crawler 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Action RPG 9.6%
- #29 Xanadu Land
76% matchVery Positive83% of 987 reviews2025
Dev: whiteisle Studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Xanadu land is a fast-paced massively multiplayer bullet hell game that brings you to the arcade gameplay. In the nonstop BOSS battle, your death is just the beginning,accumulate experience, acquire equipment, and fight side by side with other players to knockdown all the BOSSes!
Why similar: MMORPG 37.5% ★, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelike 16.6%, Perma Death 14.6%, RPG 7.2%
- #30 Eldegarde
75% matchMixed61% of 5,843 reviews2026
Dev: Notorious Studios
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Eldegarde is a mini-MMO Action RPG with PvE, PvPvE and Arena modes. Explore vast outdoor zones, craft powerful gear, and fight to survive in a living fantasy world.
Why similar: MMORPG 40.8% ★, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, Action RPG 15%, PvE 12.3%, RPG 6.8%
- #31 Etherion Online
78% matchMixed51% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: iAppsBeats
Windows · Mac
Gear up! Become a prestige master in weapons or master a skill - join thousands of other players in this massive 2D adventure!
Why similar: MMORPG 33.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Crafting 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that features massively multiplayer elements, catering to those who enjoy the persistent world aspect of Darza's Dominion.
- #32 Death Must Die
74% matchVery Positive90% of 21,625 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action RPG 12.7%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #33 Nomad Survival
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,174 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, PvE 12.6%
- #34 Let Them Come: Onslaught
73% matchVery Positive90% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #35 Hero's Land
75% matchMixed55% of 45,551 reviews2023
Dev: 钢之直男工作室Pub: Orienjoy
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 47.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.
Why similar: MMORPG 53.3% ★, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, RPG 6.1%
- #36 Trinity Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Flyway Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Roguelite 13.6%
- #37 Dark and Darker
72% matchMixed65% of 83,786 reviews2024
Dev: IRONMACE
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 63.7%, PvE 21.9%, RPG 14.4%
- #38 Champion Shift
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: SRG Studios
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Unleash mighty Champions in this thrilling co-op bullet heaven. Shift into battle, create builds with unique abilities, and battle endless enemies to stop the Dominion's path of conquest. Rev through high octane missions, conquer epic bosses, and become an absolute legend!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Action RPG 12.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #39 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
71% matchVery Positive83% of 6,281 reviews2025
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action RPG 15%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #40 Gatekeeper
70% matchVery Positive84% of 3,250 reviews2025
Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #41 Deadzone: Rogue
68% matchVery Positive82% of 15,891 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 14.3%
- #42 Keeper's Toll
69% matchVery Positive90% of 783 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action RPG 13.5%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #43 Rune Break
73% matchMixed62% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: SuperBlast
Windows
Cut down Thousands of enemies, from the undead to the mysterious creatures of the night to save the world from the impending doom, Rune Break is a Fantasy Rogue-lite where you fight hordes of enemies with casual elements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #44 Dwarven Realms
69% matchVery Positive82% of 3,543 reviews2024
Dev: Crater Studios
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Face massive hordes of mobs and unleash chaotic abilities that paint the screen with mayhem. Dive into the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG and slay them all. Wield epic powers, create your build, and shape a world of endless possibilities in the action-packed ARPG experience.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Roguelite 12.8%, PvE 12.4%
- #45 Royal Revolt Survivors
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 225 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13.4%
- #46 Dominance
71% matchMixed65% of 355 reviews2023
Dev: INPLERON LTD
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Dominance is a multiplayer top-down shooter, built on a no-limits attitude. Choose between a rich variety of different ability and item combinations, select one of 6 distinct characters. Battle up to 24 foes on the ever-evolving terrain — and prove your Dominance.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.2%, Character Customization 28.2%, Top-Down 19.8%, Action 7.8%
- #47 Varthos - Heir to the Throne
68% matchMostly Positive70% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Nightshift Game Development
Windows
Varthos calls you to his side. Fight hordes of monsters and undead creatures in this captivating action RPG, who have only one goal: to kill you. Fight, die, repeat — the battle for the throne of the world has begun.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Action RPG 12.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #48 Rogue: Genesia
66% matchVery Positive91% of 8,498 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, 2.5D 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #49 Crafty Survivors
67% matchVery Positive84% of 753 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action RPG 15%, Crafting 13.3%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #50 Dungeon Survivors
70% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: TopVR
Windows
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, PvE 12.5%
- #51 Mobmania
67% matchVery Positive88% of 432 reviews2025
Dev: azndesserts
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mobmania is a four (4) player co-op real-time bullet-hell action rogue-like where you kill enemies, buy items after leveling up, and survive long enough against thousands of monsters and bosses until the final fight against the Witch.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action RPG 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 15.5%
- #52 Fight To The Death
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Fight To The Death is a roguelite game where you enter an arena filled with hundreds or even thousands of monsters. Utilizing each character's unique skills, collecting powerful items, crafting your own playstyle, and striving to be the last one standing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, PvE 12.8%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #53 Gangs of Space
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 431 reviews2017
Dev: Little Big MMO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 286.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Gangs of Space is a massively-multiplayer Rogue Shmup where Gangs of players compete for the conquest of the galaxy.
Why similar: MMORPG 46.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Roguelite 9.6%, RPG 5.1%
- #54 Sineus Arena Survivors
65% matchVery Positive80% of 1,001 reviews2026
Dev: Sineus Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Fight hordes and defend your Stronghold in a bullet heaven survivor-like with co-op and tower defense. Gain power-ups every level, collect random artifacts from chests and grow stronger to survive, defeat the boss and claim a top spot on the Sineus Arena leaderboards!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 19%, Action 3.6%
- #55 Shape of Dreams
63% matchVery Positive90% of 19,619 reviews2025
Dev: Lizard SmoothiePub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, PvE 14%, Action RPG 14%