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Games Like Deflector

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

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Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 356 reviews
Released: 2023-03-24
Developer: Arrowfist Games
Publisher: SuperGG.com
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 6.4 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 51%

Overview

Deflector stands out for its unique blend of top-down hack-and-slash combat and projectile-deflection mechanics, creating a high-stakes bullet-hell experience. These recommendations focus on fast-paced action-roguelites that emphasize projectile manipulation, tight controls, and challenging, skill-based combat loops.

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  1. #1 Tiny Rogues
    97% 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: Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelike 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the same top-down, bullet-hell intensity and high-replayability loop found in Deflector.

  2. #2 Nova Drift
    96% 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: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, Colorful 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on projectile-based combat and physics, mirroring the core deflection mechanics of the seed game.

  3. #3 Spiritfall
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
    Dev: Gentle Giant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite blends platform-fighter mechanics with fast-paced combat, perfect for players who enjoy the hack-and-slash feel.

  4. #4 Wizard of Legend
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Difficult 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers fast-paced, skill-based top-down combat that rewards precise movement and aggressive spell-casting.

  5. #5 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
    Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.

    Why similar: Difficult 25.1%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Roguelike 19.3%, Action 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The unique 360-degree movement adds a fresh layer to the bullet-hell genre that fans of Deflector will appreciate.

  6. #6 Oblivion Override
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
    Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.7%, Robots 19.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, side-scrolling hack-and-slash roguelite that emphasizes fluid movement and intense combat encounters.

  7. #7 Galactic Glitch
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Difficult 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It features physics-based combat and projectile manipulation that directly echoes the core gameplay loop of Deflector.

  8. #8 Enter the Gungeon
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 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 37.1%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell roguelite that demands mastery of dodging and projectile management.

  9. #9 Spell Disk
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 22%, Roguelite 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on complex projectile interactions and top-down action, making it a great mechanical match.

  10. #10 Death Must Die
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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: Hack and Slash 20.8%, Roguelite 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines top-down action-roguelite elements with bullet-hell difficulty, mirroring the challenge of the seed game.

  11. #11 Halls of Torment
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Roguelite 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Demons 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a retro-styled, bullet-hell action experience that focuses on clearing hordes of enemies.

  12. #12 Nuclear Throne
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 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 23.4%, Difficult 17.6%, Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 13.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Its frantic, top-down, bullet-hell gameplay provides a similar adrenaline-fueled experience to Deflector.

  13. #13 Shadow of the Depth
    89% matchMostly Positive70% of 474 reviews2025
    Dev: ChillyRoom
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title features top-down, hack-and-slash roguelite gameplay with a focus on fluid character movement.

  14. #14 Neon Abyss
    88% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 20%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, RPG 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes chaotic combat and diverse weapon synergies.

  15. #15 Swarm Grinder
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Robots 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features chaotic, bullet-hell action that forces players to constantly adapt to encroaching enemy swarms.

  16. #16 REPLIKATOR
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    Why similar: Roguelite 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Robots 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 13.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes fast movement and tactical positioning in hostile environments.

  17. #17 Metal Bringer
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
    Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Roguelite 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Robots 17.3%, Action 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-fighter style action-roguelite that delivers the fast, hack-and-slash combat feel of Deflector.

  18. #18 Bibots
    87% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Square SquidPub: PID Games
    Windows

    Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Action Roguelike 27%, Difficult 26.1%, Top-Down 12.7%, Action 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar top-down, action-roguelite experience with a strong focus on projectile-based combat.

  19. #19 Revita
    85% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    Why similar: Roguelite 27.5%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelike 16%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, RPG 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This challenging platformer-roguelite features intense bullet-hell patterns that require precise timing to overcome.

  20. #20 Battle Shapers
    83% 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: Roguelite 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Robots 19.9%, Roguelike 14.2%, Stylized 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that focuses on combat flow and ability-based destruction.

  21. #21 Keeper's Toll
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
    Dev: Stingbot Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Roguelite 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Nonlinear 13.9%, Roguelike 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-roguelite that emphasizes bullet-hell survival and character progression.

  22. #22 Rogue Samurai
    84% matchMixed55% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: CO's Entertainment
    Windows

    Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.

    Why similar: Roguelite 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends hack-and-slash combat with roguelite progression, offering a challenging experience for action fans.

  23. #23 Core Devourer
    82% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: IcyQuill
    Windows

    Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 19%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick, bullet-hell roguelite that provides a similar top-down combat intensity to the seed game.

  24. #24 Risk of Rain Returns
    79% 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: Action Roguelike 46.8%, Roguelike 24.6%, Combat 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Action 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense action-roguelite that rewards players for mastering movement and managing overwhelming enemy projectiles.

  25. #25 Have a Nice Death
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 10,508 reviews2023
    Dev: Magic Design StudiosPub: Arc Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Have a Nice Death is a 2D action roguelike where you play as an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls - and his vacation plans. In order to restore order, you'll have to grab your trusty scythe and show your employees who's boss.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 13.9%, Combat 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers a polished, fast-paced hack-and-slash roguelite experience with a distinct, stylized art direction.

  26. #26 Schism
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
    Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 19.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, RPG 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep gun-customization and bullet-hell mechanics that appeal to fans of tactical action.

  27. #27 Halftime Heroes
    81% matchMostly Positive72% of 312 reviews2023
    Dev: Bigboot Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Roguelike 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, bullet-hell action-roguelite that is perfect for quick, intense sessions.

  28. #28 Dungreed
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelite 27.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-roguelite dungeon crawler that emphasizes fast combat and diverse weapon loadouts.

  29. #29 Soulstone Survivors
    76% 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: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 18.9%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, Roguelike 9.9%

  30. #30 Archons
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 371 reviews2024
    Dev: BulletHell Studios
    Windows

    Archons is a Roguelite/Survivor game where you control two characters, the Archons- simultaneously! Customize your build and abilities to fit your own unique playstyle and blast your way through enemy parasites and bosses!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Difficult 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines rhythm-based elements with hack-and-slash bullet-hell combat for a unique challenge.

  31. #31 Roboquest
    76% 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: Roguelite 28.1%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelike 10%, Stylized 8.2%

  32. #32 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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: Roguelite 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 16.2%, RPG 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This top-down action-roguelite focuses on survival and combat, mirroring the core gameplay loop of Deflector.

  33. #33 Rogue: Genesia
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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 23.2%, Roguelite 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 9%

  34. #34 Vital Shell
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down 9.6%, RPG 9.4%

  35. #35 Voidigo
    75% 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 18.7%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelike 13.6%

  36. #36 Voids Vigil
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 12.9%

  37. #37 Hollow Survivors
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
    Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12%

  38. #38 Disfigure
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 17.1%, Difficult 15.9%, Roguelike 13.1%

  39. #39 Army of Ruin
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    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.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 10.7%

  40. #40 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
    Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Roguelite 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 11.4%

  41. #41 Nyran Survivors
    72% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2024
    Dev: Diminished Studios
    Windows · Linux

    Embrace the role of Thoria's ultimate Mediator. In this gripping Action Roguelite, unlock diverse classes, harness thousands of spell combinations, and face epic boss battles. How long can you survive the endless enemy horde for?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 12.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, Stylized 6.1%

  42. #42 Elewar: Fused Survivors
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 219 reviews2024
    Dev: AL3xMKPub: Elewar Gaming
    Windows

    Use your elemental powers to defeat terrifying monsters, while slowly becoming a godlike magician. Packed with challenging events, deep ARPG-like systems and a hardcore difficulty! 18+ classes, 25+ spells, 300+ unlocks, 140+ upgrades, over 50 random events and much more!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 10.8%

  43. #43 Dreamscaper
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,143 reviews2021
    Dev: Afterburner StudiosPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

    Why similar: Roguelite 28%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, RPG 10.6%, Difficult 8.6%

  44. #44 Devil Slayer - Raksasi
    72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,844 reviews2021
    Dev: GlassesCatGames
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Difficult 19.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Top-Down 11.1%

  45. #45 Repetendium
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 22%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down 11.1%

  46. #46 Mortal Sin
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 5,715 reviews2025
    Dev: Nikola Todorovic
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, RPG 10.3%

  47. #47 Devil Jam
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: Rogueside
    Windows · Mac

    Devil Jam is a top-down survivor roguelite where you play a rockstar wielding up to 12 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of monsters. Choose from a variety of items to create unique builds and survive until the end.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Demons 13.3%

  48. #48 Cursorblade
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
    Dev: RealPeach
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 11.3%

  49. #49 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 56 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: Roguelite 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Combat 9.6%

  50. #50 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
    Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 10.6%

  51. #51 Nomad Survival
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 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: Roguelite 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down 10.6%

  52. #52 Geometry Arena
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 26%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 11%

  53. #53 Skelly Selest
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 12.3%

  54. #54 Terralysia
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 59 reviews2024
    Dev: Tiny Game Dev
    Windows

    In the vibrant realm of Terralysia lurk relentless enemies. Brace yourself for grueling missions, endless onslaughts, and formidable bosses in this third-person roguelike. Use the right strategy and spells to survive a bit longer, but be warned, as you grow in strength, so do your enemies.

    Why similar: Roguelite 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Stylized 8.4%

  55. #55 Heretical
    65% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Roguelite 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Stylized 9.2%, RPG 7.4%

  56. #56 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

    Why similar: Roguelite 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Roguelike 11%, RPG 9.6%

  57. #57 Reignbreaker
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 519 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Roguelite 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Combat 9.1%

  58. #58 Versebound
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 78 reviews2025
    Dev: Conifer Digital
    Windows

    Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 12%

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