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  1. #1 Dreadhunter
    97% matchMostly Positive78% of 152 reviews2023
    Dev: Trickster Arts
    Windows

    Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 31.5%, Gun Customization 19.1%, Action RPG 13%, Character Customization 9.6%, Shooter 9.5%

  2. #2 Relic Hunters Legend
    96% matchMixed69% of 1,276 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogue Snail
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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 31.4%, Loot 15.3%, Action RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 10.7%, Shooter 8.8%

  3. #3 Monsters 'til Midnight
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Retro Dreamer
    Windows

    Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.9%, Shooter 22.9%, 2D 8.8%, Action 7.4%

  4. #4 Defenders of the Omniverse
    95% 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: Beat 'em up 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action RPG 15.2%, PvE 13.1%, RPG 7.4%

  5. #5 Sector Six
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 265 reviews2018
    Dev: V3663L
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sector Six is a side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter with a silhouette aesthetic, procedural loot, extensive customization, and story missions.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 22.8%, Gun Customization 13.7%, Loot 10%, Military 8.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%

  6. #6 Backpack Survivors
    93% matchMostly Positive71% of 84 reviews2026
    Dev: CM Game Studio
    Windows

    Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass.

    Why similar: PvE 49.7%, RPG 24.8%, 2D 14.2%, Action 11.3%

  7. #7 Crafty Survivors
    92% 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 RPG 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Crafting 22.7%, 2D 5.3%, Action 3.3%

  8. #8 Twilight Wars
    91% matchVery Positive83% of 147 reviews2024
    Dev: Haska SuPub: Gamelet
    Windows

    A team based top-down shooter game. Pick up weapons and fight enemies with allies. Mission-based storyline leads you into this fantasy world.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 36.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Action RPG 18.4%, Character Customization 8.2%, Colorful 5.7%

  9. #9 GunSuit Guardians
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 254 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: Action RPG 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, RPG 17.2%, 2D 10.7%, Action 8.5%

  10. #10 Zombie Survivors
    90% matchMixed65% of 75 reviews2022
    Dev: WubsGames
    Windows

    Battle zombies, earn experience, collect loot and level up in this dopamine fueled auto shooter filled with roguelike action.

    Why similar: Shooter 38.2%, Colorful 18.7%, RPG 18.7%, 2D 12.7%, Action 11.6%

  11. #11 Zed Survival
    89% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2018
    Dev: JibbyJib
    Windows

    Create your character and survive wave after wave of zombies! Gain exp, level up and unlock new skills. Acquire over 20 Weapons with different rarities.

    Why similar: Loot 29%, Side Scroller 28.3%, RPG 24.9%, Action 11.5%, 2D 6.2%

  12. #12 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 70 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: RPG 46.9%, 2D 29.5%, Action 23.6%

  13. #13 Deathtide
    89% matchMixed69% of 78 reviews2023
    Dev: Luiz Pascoto
    Windows · Linux

    Conquer an apocalyptic world and wage war against legions of the undead, demons, and titanic bosses. Combine the powers of unique items and heroes to bring down entire armies to their knees.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 41.7%, Loot 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, PvE 11.8%, RPG 5.4%

  14. #14 Don't Die, Collect Loot
    86% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Loot 20%, Action RPG 16.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Character Customization 12%

  15. #15 Beatdown City Survivors
    85% matchVery Positive100% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: NuChallenger
    Windows

    Eradicate hordes of monsters in this survivors style roguelite set in a rotting, destructible city that hates you. Start fires, blow stuff up, electrify water, you name it. Upgrade & craft an arsenal of oddball weapons including pigeons riding boots. Unlock & upgrade offbeat characters & SURVIVE!

    Why similar: Crafting 42.9%, 2D 33.7%, Action 23.4%

  16. #16 Killsquad
    86% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2021
    Dev: Novarama
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Hack and slash? Check. Twin-stick-shooter? Check. 4 player coop to slay hordes of aliens & bosses with your friends? Check. Skills, upgrades, weapons, gears, talismans and more to make you stronger? Check. Wake up, bounty hunter. We have a mission for you. Time to clean up the scum of the galaxy.

    Why similar: Loot 26.5%, Gun Customization 21.2%, Action RPG 19.4%, Action 16.2%, RPG 9.3%

  17. #17 Warlocks vs Shadows
    87% matchMixed60% of 283 reviews2015
    Dev: Frozen DistrictPub: ONE MORE LEVEL
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Slay monsters. Defeat epic bosses. Collect magical gear. Become a Warlock and save the universe.

    Why similar: Action RPG 52.9%, RPG 30.5%, Action 16.6%

  18. #18 Astroloot
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 587 reviews2025
    Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.

    Why similar: Action RPG 24.7%, Loot 18.9%, Crafting 15.2%, PvE 14.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%

  19. #19 Chronicon: Survivors
    84% matchMixed54% of 107 reviews2024
    Dev: Subworld
    Windows

    Fight a mix of familiar and new dangerous foes in this fast paced horde survival game! Upgrade your weapons, unlock new items & characters, advance in the permanent passive skill tree, and try to survive the horde!

    Why similar: PvE 42.9%, RPG 32%, Action 13.7%, 2D 11.4%

  20. #20 Polygunners
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 111 reviews2022
    Dev: Owen Hey
    Windows

    Polygunners is a cross between a twin-stick shooter and an RPG. Upgrade abilities, explore dungeons and towns, and fight bosses to progress through the world. Playing with your friends with local co-op cranks the experience up to 11 for satisfying dynamic gameplay.

    Why similar: Action RPG 70.9%, Action 17.7%, 2D 11.4%

  21. #21 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    83% matchMostly Positive77% of 61 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

    You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

    Why similar: Military 46.5%, Sci-fi 23.8%, RPG 20.1%, Action 9.5%

  22. #22 Zombiehood
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 121 reviews2026
    Dev: Weak SpotsPub: Dead Traveler
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Quirky yet brutal run-and-gun roguelite: scavenge weapons, equipment, and artifacts, unlock powerful upgrades, and blast through procedurally generated biomes with witty dialogue and explosively satisfying combat.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 21%, Loot 16.9%, PvE 13.3%, Cartoony 9.9%

  23. #23 Rift Loopers
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 reviews2023
    Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
    Windows

    Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.

    Why similar: Action RPG 51.3%, RPG 18.6%, PvE 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 9%

  24. #24 Graveyard Gunslingers
    81% matchMixed58% of 221 reviews2024
    Dev: PyroPhysics
    Windows

    Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Gun Customization 30.4%, Character Customization 15.8%, Cartoony 10.4%, Action 6.2%

  25. #25 Deadswitch Combat
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 500 reviews2025
    Dev: Wilkin Games
    Windows

    DEADSWITCH COMBAT is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons, vehicle combat, and plenty of team-based game modes.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Military 12.4%, Shooter 11.1%

  26. #26 Warriors' Wrath
    82% matchMixed81% of 170 reviews2016
    Dev: Storm Sharks Production
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Loot. Craft. Build. Defend. Fight. Survive

    Why similar: RPG 63.8%, Action 36.2%

  27. #27 Halftime Heroes
    80% matchMostly Positive70% of 322 reviews2023
    Dev: Bigboot Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    SURVIVE COUNTLESS HORDES, BE A ONE MAN ARMY, DIE AND RETURN STRONGER. Halftime Heroes is a Survival Rogue Action RPG game with short and intense matches where you learn spells, level up, acquire loot and fight bosses. Each time you die you may upgrade or unlock several features.

    Why similar: Action RPG 51%, RPG 24.1%, Colorful 13.8%, Action 11.1%

  28. #28 Vortica
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: Vortical StudiosPub: Caketown Interactive
    Windows

    Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 46.7%, Loot 23.3%, Crafting 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Action 3.2%

  29. #29 Trash Squad
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2018
    Dev: Enitvare
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.

    Why similar: Shooter 69.3%, Action 30.7%

  30. #30 Kritter: Defend Together
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 122 reviews2026
    Dev: LJF Games
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes. Solo or 4-player coop, grow stronger run after run in this frantic action roguelite with a touch of tower defense.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, PvE 32.2%, Action 9%

  31. #31 Darkchaser: Battletide
    76% 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: Action RPG 41.4%, Cartoony 24.7%, RPG 13.7%, 2D 11.4%, Action 8.8%

  32. #32 Die After Sunset
    77% matchMixed65% of 102 reviews2023
    Dev: PlaystarkPub: PQube
    Windows

    Fight against the clock in this action-packed roguelite shooter! Loot and stack hundreds of items, complete unique quests and battle colossal bosses at sunset. Fight, die, level up, and overcome!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.5%, Cartoony 23.6%, PvE 18.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 4.6%

  33. #33 Hunter Survivors
    77% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: LuCapy Studio
    Windows

    Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.

    Why similar: Action RPG 42%, RPG 17.9%, Collectathon 17.5%, Action 12.4%, 2D 10.2%

  34. #34 Rotwood
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,109 reviews2026
    Dev: Klei Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 56%, PvE 21.7%, RPG 10.8%, 2D 6.3%, Action 5.1%

  35. #35 Deathless: Survivors
    75% 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: Action RPG 63.8%, RPG 24.3%, Action 11.9%

  36. #36 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
    76% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,437 reviews2014
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 33.2%, Crafting 15.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, 2D 8.4%

  37. #37 Bouncy Weapons
    73% matchMixed49% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: LeenGameDev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An incremental game where weapons bounce around killing enemies for you. Collect loot, master a massive skill tree, and uncover tons of content.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.2%, Loot 35%, RPG 14.5%, Action 6.2%, 2D 4.2%

  38. #38 Witchcraft Survivors
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
    Dev: Catpix Studios
    Windows

    Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Action RPG 34.8%, RPG 12%, 2D 10%, Action 6.8%

  39. #39 Maktala: Slime Lootfest
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,319 reviews2025
    Dev: Samharia Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 40.2%, Loot 33.7%, RPG 10.6%, Colorful 7%, Action 4.9%

  40. #40 Tower Survivors
    74% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Shooter 21.3%, 2D 11.4%, Action 8.9%

  41. #41 Kingdom Gun
    74% matchMixed61% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Incredible Two Studios, LLC
    Windows

    Play solo or team up with 2 - 4 players and battle through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite! Multiple playable characters, discover secrets, unique abilities, and tons of unique items!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.7%, Loot 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Hand-drawn 8.7%

  42. #42 Sineus Arena Survivors
    68% 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: Loot 74%, Colorful 14.8%, Action 11.2%

  43. #43 Deadswitch 3
    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,457 reviews2021
    Dev: Wilkin Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Military 12.6%, Shooter 11.3%

  44. #44 Survivor Mercs
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 174 reviews2026
    Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Loot 29.1%, PvE 20%, Sci-fi 13%, Action 4.9%

  45. #45 Supercat Survivors
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 176 reviews2026
    Dev: Happy Universe Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.

    Why similar: Cartoony 49.4%, RPG 32.4%, Action 18.2%

  46. #46 Vengeance Hunters
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: Nalua Studio SLU
    Windows

    Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 43.2%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Cartoony 9.7%, Colorful 5.7%

  47. #47 Rocket delivery: Space Wok
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 218 reviews2025
    Dev: KALA GAMES
    Windows

    A backpack building run-and-gun game! Fill your backpack with guns, blast away space bugs, and deliver noodles to hungry customers!

    Why similar: Beat 'em up 26.1%, Gun Customization 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.3%, PvE 7.3%

  48. #48 Armored Evolution
    73% matchMostly Positive79% of 70 reviews2019
    Dev: Burst2Flame Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    Armored Evolution is an arena style top down shooter where you battle planetary guardians on a quest to dominate the universe! Venture alone or with your friends earning legendary avatars and weapons on your way. Find and upgrade equipment to discover unique strategies and decimate your foes!

    Why similar: Shooter 37%, Sci-fi 26.8%, RPG 23.6%, Action 12.6%

  49. #49 CYBERHUNK
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2022
    Dev: Birch Tree Games
    Windows

    Collect crazy power-ups, upgrade your weapons into tools of destruction, and escape from the robotic zombie horde - alone, or with friends.

    Why similar: Shooter 49.8%, PvE 40.4%, Action 9.8%

  50. #50 Random Heroes: Gold Edition
    72% matchMixed70% of 106 reviews2020
    Dev: WoblywarePub: Ratalaika Games S.L.
    Windows

    Random Heroes is an action-packed 2D side-scroller platformer. Blast through this action-adventure hero shooter inspired by classic retro games, and stop an alien invasion by teaming up with a bunch of, Random Heroes.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.7%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Colorful 5%

  51. #51 Zombie Builder Defense 2
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 233 reviews2023
    Dev: Noham Games
    Windows

    Defend against hordes of zombies in this fun filled top-down shooter. Build and upgrade your base, unlock powerful guns, and take on challenging bosses with up to 4 players in online co-op. Play minigames to earn bonuses and survive the zombie apocalypse one night at a time!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Gun Customization 29.3%, Shooter 18.4%, PvE 11.5%, Action 6.1%

  52. #52 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
    68% matchVery Positive100% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
    Windows

    Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Shooter 21.3%, RPG 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 2D 7.1%

  53. #53 Time Wasters
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,603 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Action RPG 19.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%, RPG 8.4%

  54. #54 Death Must Die
    66% 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: Loot 36.1%, Action RPG 29.8%, RPG 17.9%, 2D 8.4%, Action 7.8%

  55. #55 Palpus X Annihilation
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2026
    Dev: Sebastian Vargek (Meister Palpus)
    Windows

    Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 27.8%, Sci-fi 16.8%, 2D 9.2%, Action 8.2%

  56. #56 Cosmic Coliseum
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
    Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
    Windows

    Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.

    Why similar: Character Customization 42.7%, Shooter 36%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Action 9.5%

  57. #57 Bite the Bullet
    71% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 41.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, RPG 17.2%, Action 9.4%

  58. #58 Grind Survivors
    65% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,361 reviews2026
    Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 44.2%, Loot 18.2%, Crafting 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Cartoony 7.1%

  59. #59 Brave survivors
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: blink
    Windows

    Break the besiege of various monsters! Upgrade the weapons, choose your favorite skills. Unique combination with skill and role. A 14 minutes roguelike experience, shoot with fantastic and exciting experience!! Believe yourself and beat the boss!

    Why similar: Action RPG 46.6%, RPG 20.8%, Cartoony 16.9%, Colorful 8%, Action 7.7%

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