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Games Like Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors - Prelude

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

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You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense 3D top-down roguelite action. Outsmart, outgun and survive smarter, increasingly menacing foes with a versatile arsenal in diverse landscapes. Every run escalates the challenge - adapt, evolve, dominate!

Reviews: Positive — 97% — of 33 reviews
Released: 2023-09-06
Developer: Reija
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive75% of 304 reviews2023
    Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you'll have to upgrade your base, hone your mercs' skills, and put them to the test to survive.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 9.4%

  2. #2 Tarantula Virus
    96% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Kamil Graca
    Windows

    Tarantula Virus is a randomly generated roguelike topdownshooter in a sci-fi style with a lot of items and enemies. Upgrade items unlock new characters find allies and defeat powerful enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 9.9%, PvE 8.4%

  3. #3 What The HELL
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Red Goat Games
    Windows

    What the HELL is a rogue-lite top-down shooter. A terrifying future awaits the modern world under the influence of demon lords. Choose varied features to create your own skill set and determine your gameplay style. Collect demon's souls and never stop until you become stronger than they are.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelite 9.2%, Nonlinear 8.4%

  4. #4 Crimsonwood
    95% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: nodoxi
    Windows

    Crimsonwood is a roguelike top-down shooter in a cursed national park. Collect various weapons, gain perks and battle hordes of enemies to survive.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 8.2%

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    94% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Sniff's Games
    Windows

    In this action packed rouge lite, you play as the Chump that's got to survive and eliminate swarms of horrors. Mix and match your loadout, then select various upgrades and augments as you fight to setup numerous possible builds through each playthrough.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.2%

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    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: GotANormalJob
    Windows

    A top-down space survival roguelite. Harvest crystallized spacetime, build your arsenal from 40+ absurdly named weapons, and hold off increasingly hostile void entities until the universe runs out of things to throw at you. It usually doesn't.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, PvE 9.5%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: RFM_Labs
    Windows

    Robots have invaded the past and have come for your castle. Kill them all with magic and technology and survive as long as you can in this Bullet Heaven game!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, PvE 9.9%

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    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Team 5 Steps
    Windows

    Battle time and terror in a shoot & survive extraction roguelite. Select your hero and survive the relentless cosmic surge. Shoot, level up, topple bosses, and amplify your powers to cosmic levels. Embrace the Blastard within and unlock new heroes, powers, and perks to use on future runs.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%

  9. #9 WARLANCER - Armored Survivor
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: cycursive games
    Windows

    WARLANCER - Armored Survivor is a top down survivor shooter where you employ weapons within weapons to decimate hordes of enemies with multiple waves of firepower. Configure your mech with upgrades and randomly generated weapons to survive the relentless tide of alien invaders.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, PvE 8.7%

  10. #10 DuckLaserDuck
    91% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
    Windows

    You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.2%, PvE 10.1%

  11. #11 Archon's Cube
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Phluxworks
    Windows

    Blast through interconnected floors of a massive starship to reach the Archon’s Cube. Explore branching sectors, grab new weapons, stack upgrades, and fight otherworldly threats as you race to escape.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 10.1%

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    89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Untitled LevelPub: Basement Arts
    Windows

    Try yourself as a commander in the new Rogue-lite shooter with a top view! Upgrade your clones, explore planets, unlock new weapons and costumes. Don't let the waves of hostile creatures defeat you!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, PvE 10.4%, Roguelike 10.3%

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    88% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Twisted Hexagon Games
    Windows

    Build your ship, escape the swarm, survive for as long as you can. When you are finally defeated, upgrade your technologies to survive longer next time. Escape from Zeta Aurigae is a sci-fi ship builder with rich meta progression.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Nonlinear 11.5%, PvE 11.3%

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    89% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Fyn Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Rise of Robots is a Roguelite Shooter where you build a powerful weapon as you fight to survive ever increasing swarms of robots. Stack powerups to create a unique weapon each run and beat the challenge on each map

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    87% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Shooter 8.7%

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    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Return First Games
    Windows · Linux

    Addicting action-roguelite top-down shooter with a smooth circle fighting jagged enemies in a crisp neon look. Combine powerful and upgradable abilities to craft devastating builds while facing challenging and clever foes in procedurally generated mazes.

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    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EnricoBC
    Windows

    A 3D Sci-Fi space shooter game where you fight against big flagships and bases to unlock the secrets of the world.

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    Dev: ZHR
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Linux

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    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Cuboids Interactive
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 10.3%

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    83% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
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    82% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 10.2%

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    80% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: SantosaiDev
    Windows · Linux

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    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2022
    Dev: AbsurdPoncho
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  26. #26 Wonderdeck
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 83tsu
    Windows

    Outclassed is an arcade dungeon crawler roguelite where you combine unique class abilities to clear an expansive dungeon. Level up, collect items, and create powerful synergies to become truly outclassed!

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    Windows

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    77% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows

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  30. #30 Striders
    78% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: OneManCircus
    Windows

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    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    78% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Gael Luguern
    Windows

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    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Talisman One Studio
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 10.7%

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    76% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
    Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiant Sloth
    Windows · Linux

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, PvE 8.4%

  36. #36 Star Apoligce:Survivors
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Stray Code Studio
    Windows

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    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: JellyFish
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 14.5%, PvE 11.7%, Roguelike 9.1%

  38. #38 Swarmhunters
    75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: BlackSharp
    Windows

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, PvE 11.1%, Roguelike 10.2%

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    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Diabolical Studios
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Toiu
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 13.1%, PvE 10.7%

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MarzSandwich
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
    Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
    Windows

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    71% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
    Dev: Frostyy
    Windows

    Frontline Frenzy is a fast-paced top-down WW2 roguelite arena shooter where you fight endlessly growing hordes of enemy soldiers in wave-based arenas. Pick your class, level your character and survive the frontline as the battlefield turns into pure chaos.

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    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FerroFerrous
    Windows

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  45. #45 TETRAGUN
    72% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2023
    Dev: GreebPub: Greeb Games
    Windows · Mac

    TETRAGUN is quadrant-based shooter where you're surrounded on all sides. You'll gain powerful upgrades as you progress, but so will your enemies.

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    71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
    Dev: North Lake Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 9.8%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Night Raven
    Windows

    A fast-paced 3D paranormal horde survival roguelite. Choose your field operative, survive wave after wave of escalating anomalies, build a devastating mid-run loadout from randomized upgrades and pray ten minutes is long enough.

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    70% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Gokmen Bolat
    Windows

    Tribe of Werewolves is a rogue-lite survival game where you fight against hordes of creatures using various weapons and spells. Survive as a bloodthirsty werewolf and save all the tribe members!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, PvE 12%, Roguelike 11.3%

  49. #49 Bullet Rogue
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kristoffer S.Pub: Krystal Games
    Windows

    Clash with hordes of increasingly more difficult enemies, fighting back with powerful items and abilities. Explore different builds and classes, discover new items, and re-play with several ramping difficulty levels in this exciting arcadey shoot 'em up.

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  50. #50 Fracture
    68% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Benkimchi
    Windows

    FRACTURE is a fast-paced roguelike bullet-hell shooter. Battle enemies and bosses across ever-changing maps, collect items, unlock new ships, and upgrade your ship and weapons!

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  51. #51 Deep Down Dinos
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: orcasoftware
    Windows

    Deep Down Dinos is a 2D top-down shooting roguelite where players explore unknown depths shrouded in darkness. On a narrow, confined exploration lift, players must fend off waves of enemies while venturing as deep as possible.

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    68% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
    Dev: 8x8BitGames
    Windows · Mac

    Breach, upgrade, and unleash chaos in this roguelike shooter where every run builds new gunplay possibilities. Stack wild attachments, forge broken weapon combos, and dive into explosive firefights against a ruthless criminal empire.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelite 10.1%, PvE 8.4%

  53. #53 Survivor:Stay In The Light
    68% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Light Game
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    Stay in the light, hunt the dark. Create your own hero through the four dimensions of role, skill, talent, and blessing outside the battle. In the battle, choose the most suitable equipment and weapons strategically to improve your strength and continue to fight.

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    67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
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    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

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    69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Crazy Moose Games
    Windows

    Cyberscape is a top down round based action game with some rougelike elements. Play as different heroes with unique abilities and fight against the evil robot army. Level up and complete achievements to unlock new items and fight your way through different locations.

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    67% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: JellySquidGames
    Windows

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    67% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2024
    Dev: AploveStudio
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    A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.

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    66% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: DaFluffyPotato
    Windows · Linux

    Destroy hordes of strange machines that have invaded the forest. Yawnoc is a chaotic top-down shooter roguelite focused on immersion into the world of Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 9.1%

  59. #59 Era of Celestials
    67% matchMixed54% of 39 reviews2023
    Dev: Shanghai Youzu Information Technology Corporation
    Windows

    The next-generation sound and graphics beyond the host, take you personally feel the magnificent turmoil of the magic continent!Wings feathering star, attributes soar to activate a new appearance; more "war god hall" blood competition, PK king race strong, free combat, fame and fortune!

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