- #1 Star Knight: Order of the Vortex
97% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Void Knight Games
Windows
Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Perma Death 19.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Space 8.3%
- #2 Astraea
96% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: AurumKitsune
Windows · Linux
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Time 28.4% ★, Space 17.8%, Action 11.3%, PvE 8.2%
- #3 Super Small Man
96% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: seijaPub: 无
Windows
Super SmallMan is a lighthearted arena roguelike game. Players can wield a variety of unique weapons, combine different skills, and purchase useful items to enhance their strength—only then can they fight their way through the demon army's siege and escape alive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 22.5%, Top-Down 10.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #4 Away Times
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Noob8890
Windows
It's a vampire survive-like game where you survive running away from monsters. If you can survive for 30 minutes, you can win. When a crashed gray man lands on a strange planet, you are very curious about where this is. But first you have to survive hostile creatures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 22.4%, Action 12.3%, PvE 8.4%
- #5 Astrum Vanguard
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: JCW
Windows
In Astrum Vanguard, a 2D horde-survival with bullet hell components, you pilot and upgrade your spaceship to defeat countless alien creatures. Survive the endless onslaught in the cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Time 24% ★, Space 15.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%
- #6 BroodStar
94% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Perma Death 15.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Space 12.1%
- #7 Signal Zero
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Seosul Games
Windows
A sci-fi roguelike shooter where aim and movement are unified into one mouse. Pilot a Simuler, command your ship, deploy escorts, and tear through colossal bosses. Easy to grasp, ruthless under pressure.
Why similar: Bullet Time 26.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #8 Asteroid Destroyer
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Berner Games
Windows · Mac
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Roguelike 20.9%, Space 17%, PvE 9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #9 Gigantes Ex Machina
91% matchVery Positive84% of 273 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Roguelite 28.3%, Roguelike 21.1%, Action 10.1%, Indie 3.8%
- #10 G.NOM
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Hardcell
Windows
G.NOM is an action rogue-lite game you awaken as an experiment subject in a lab full of creatures where you need to hunt and eat them. Explore the mysterious lab, make use of abandoned lab equipments, research various genetic mutations, evolve into more powerful forms and uncover secrets of the lab!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.4%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 15.8%, Sci-fi 13.7%, PvE 10.8%
- #11 Death Before Decaf
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Overdose Interactive
Windows · Linux
Auto-combat roguelite. Your caffeine meter is the whole game — too little kills you, too much kills you faster. Three floors, one boss. 20 minutes. Don't crash.
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.8% ★, Perma Death 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 12%
- #12 Quiberon Zeta
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Roguelike 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action 10.4%, Space 8%
- #13 Hookscrap
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Surprise Studios
Windows
Fight as the owner of Hookscrap in a thrilling 2D rogue-like. Unleash the power of your Harpoon, by launching ships & asteroids at enemies. Upgrade your ship with loot from your foes, and become even stronger. Explore 5 unique levels in a randomly generated map & take down the fearsome SC Judgement!
Why similar: Roguelite 25.6%, Roguelike 18.3%, PvE 14.3%, Space 11.2%, Action 9.2%
- #14 HELLAXY!!!
88% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: AlchemistsGames
Windows
fast-paced, high-difficulty 2D space dogfighting roguelite game.
Why similar: Bullet Time 28.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Space 9.2%
- #15 Weaponized
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vector Hound
Windows · Mac
Weaponized is a fast, violent retro vector shooter. Use your machine gun to carve through asteroids and extract ore. Grab and hurl enemies, snipe through rocks, fight massive bosses. Make your quota and get out before it's too late. Earn. Endure. Weaponize.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.5%, Space 16.6%, Bullet Time 15.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #16 Invaders Loop
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: hunterllama
Windows
In Invaders Loop, which combines classic arcade spirit with roguelite mechanics, survive relentless waves of enemies raining down from the depths of space, dodge bullets, equip yourself with various items from the market, and defeat epic bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Space 9.8%, Action 7.7%
- #17 Hover Point
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: chaqibrahim
Windows
Hover Point is a physics-based rogue-lite bullet hell where movement is your weapon. Dodge chaotic swarms with auto-fire action, build your skill tree, and climb global leaderboards. Master the chaos solo or in co-op via mouse-only, keyboard-only, or controller-only playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Perma Death 16.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #18 Sixty Jumps to Ceres
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chris Hartwich
Windows
In this strategy-roguelike game, you command a space ship on a desperate last mission in the asteroid belt. Negotiate, battle your foes, and upgrade your ship. Get stronger as you progress into increasingly hostile space. Only the boldest, most skilled captain will make it to Ceres. Will you?
Why similar: Hex Grid 23.2% ★, Roguelike 17.4%, Space 15.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Perma Death 11.8%
- #19 Null Orbit
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yupea
Windows
Put together experimental weaponry to fill the screen with bullets and defend yourself from endless waves of foes
Why similar: Bullet Time 29.2% ★, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #20 Gunshot Arcade
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mythic Anvil
Windows
Gunshot Arcade combines the action of a classic arcade shoot 'em up with the meta-progression of a roguelike. Buy some weapons, upgrade your gear and survive as long as you can. Unlock much stronger guns from wave to wave and reach a new record, good luck.
Why similar: Bullet Time 23.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Roguelike 16.6%, Space 15.9%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #21 Asteroid Sentinel
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Roguelite 23%, Space 11.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #22 Vectoraid
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 14%, Space 11.4%, PvE 10.7%
- #23 Space Bandit
81% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: Sam Murray
Windows · Linux
Brutal twin stick shooter with fun and clever enemies. Also has roguelite and Sci-Fi stuff.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.9% ★, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Space 9.8%, PvE 9.1%
- #24 Anima Reaver
81% 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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 15.4%, PvE 10.8%, Space 10%
- #25 Red Zirion
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Red Zirion is a retro shooting game with upgradeable attributes in the roguelike style. Game inspired by groups of heroes and animated series from the 80s.
Why similar: Bullet Time 21.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 12.8%
- #26 Orbit Run
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Roguelite 17.6%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 11.5%
- #27 Heat Signature
79% matchVery Positive94% of 7,367 reviews2017
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.
Why similar: Space 20.5%, Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Bullet Time 11.6% ★, Sci-fi 9.9%
- #28 Splitfire
79% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: @thr3mix
Windows
Splitfire is the homage to classic twin-stick shooters like Geometry Wars, that evolves the genre by answering the question, 'What if both thumbsticks controlled their own weapons?'.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Hex Grid 21.1% ★, Space 11.9%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #29 Dark Galaxy
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dominik Drozdz
Windows · Linux
Dark Galaxy is a fast-paced action roguelike top-down shooter. Pilot a space drone to battle an invasive insectoid species. Illuminate the darkness and grow stronger as you travel to different star systems. Can you free our galaxy from the invaders?
Why similar: Bullet Time 33.5% ★, Perma Death 20.4%, Space 11.7%, Roguelite 10.5%, Sci-fi 10%
- #30 Shooty
77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: RiceyCode Studios
Windows
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Roguelike 24.4%, Space 13.7%, Action 9.7%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #31 Space Hamster in Turmoil
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: SypherZent
Windows · Mac · Linux
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Space 24.1%, Action 19.8%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Indie 2.9%
- #32 ZRAGG
76% matchNo user reviews9000
Dev: jan Lanijo
Windows
Defend your home planet from hordes of creatures in this Atari styled roguelite!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 20.5%, PvE 13.9%, Action 6.1%
- #33 Drone Break
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Space 18.5%, Roguelite 18.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #34 Hyper Sentinel Fusion
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac
Pilot an agile star fighter to tear down alien megastructures under fire, then pull off a high-stakes heist from within before everything explodes. When you die time rewinds, sending you back to Moonbase Alpha—your hub for reinvention. Spend your bounty on explosive upgrades, ready for the next run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Perma Death 17.9%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 13%, Space 11.7%
- #35 Razerwire:Nanowars
76% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 33%
A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.
Why similar: Bullet Time 26.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Space 9.3%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #36 FTL: Faster Than Light
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 77,932 reviews2012
Dev: Subset Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 33.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
Why similar: Roguelike 25.9%, Space 23.8%, Perma Death 17.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #37 Rogue Orbit
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Desastreger
Windows
Time is your currency and challenge. Every run offers new power-ups, with choices that shape your journey. Unlock more as you play, all set in a visually dynamic, arcade-inspired space roguelite.
Why similar: Roguelite 30.1%, Roguelike 21%, PvE 16.5%, Space 10.8%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #38 Quantum War
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Sheep
Windows
In this top-down 2D flat shooting game, you are piloting the most advanced spacecraft and must survive the unknown siege of extraterrestrial life, defeat the lord, and return to the human universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Roguelite 27.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, Space 8%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #39 Cookie Invaders
74% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows
Cookie Invaders is a roguelite shoot 'em up where you utilise a massive skill tree to evolve your ship to defend the earth from legions of invading cookies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 18.8%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #40 Gloomvex
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Bitareon Studio
Windows
Brutal arena roguelite with 10 heroes, 11 bosses, and deep progression. Fuse weapons to legendary tiers, stack chips for deadly builds, and master crits. Endless waves grow stronger every minute. Death is certain. Survival is the challenge.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 19.5%, Space 15.3%, PvE 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #41 Weather the Swarm
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beatrate SRL
Windows
Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Space 13.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #42 Sisyphus Paradox
71% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 20.4%, Space 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #43 TowerBonk
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Histoka
Windows
Level up, unlock new weapons and modules, and create insane builds as you hold the line against swarming hordes. TowerBonk always rests on top of the screen, so you can play while doing other things.
Why similar: Roguelite 24.3%, Roguelike 21.3%, PvE 14.4%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #44 SSS222: HyperSpace
73% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: HyperGamesDevPub: HaipaStudios
Windows
A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Time 21.5% ★, Roguelite 15.5%, Space 11.7%, PvE 9.2%
- #45 End of Space Project
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Alterran Rumble
Windows · Mac · Linux
Take command of a spaceship, try to get home. A science fiction adventure game.Weapons, crew, morally ambiguous actions and cats in spacesuits.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.8%, Roguelike 18.8%, Space 18.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Sci-fi 13.3%
- #46 Rodent Company
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pixel RodentsPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Rodent Company is an action roguelike for 1-4 players where you play as a number of rodents fighting to ensure the survival of their kind. Wield randomized weapons and use special abilities to exterminate your enemies and save rodent-kind!
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.5% ★, Perma Death 21.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, PvE 10.4%
- #47 Hyperslice
69% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: MrEliptik
Windows · Linux
Fast paced action arena roguelite where you defeat waves of enemies, hazards and dangerous threats using only your dash as a weapon. Don't get fooled, your dash is a powerful weapon. Upgrade your ship and buy unique abilities to chose your own playstyle and turn your ship into a killing machine.
Why similar: Bullet Time 29% ★, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Space 10.1%
- #48 Exodus Flight
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monstrum
Windows
Take control of a starship fleeing the sudden attack on your home world in this single-player sci-fi roguelike. Evade pursuit, manage resources, deal with aliens, and acquire new weapons and technology. Each ship you lead to safety will join the mission to take back the home world.
Why similar: Roguelite 25.6%, Hex Grid 23.6% ★, Roguelike 22.8%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Space 12%
- #49 Dangerous Galaxy
68% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Plankton
Windows
Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Roguelite 19.8%, Space 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #50 Spectron
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Space 23.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.5%, PvE 8.2%
- #51 HEXTERMINATE
70% matchMixed69% of 39 reviews2020
Dev: Wings of Steel
Windows · Linux
HEXTERMINATE is a top-down shooter which puts you in the role of an Imperial Captain. Your mission is to reclaim a galaxy shattered by centuries of in-fighting. Customise your ship with dozens of different modules, fight side by side with allied fleets and reunite the galaxy under Imperial rule.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Space 25.1%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Action 18%, Indie 7.6%
- #52 Cluster - Roguelike Tower Defense
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sector Five
Windows
A roguelike tower defense game where you strengthen your single tower through a tactical cluster board. Rotate, connect, and optimize cluster cards between waves, survive 30 waves, and take on Hardcore Endless mode with online leaderboards. Will you be able to keep up with the best?
Why similar: Bullet Time 35.2% ★, Roguelike 21.8%, Space 11.2%, Top-Down 10%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #53 Endless Space Scrap
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: GESpacecraft
Windows
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 13%, Roguelike 11.5%, Top-Down 11.3%
- #54 Stellar Interface
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Bullet Time 22.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Perma Death 17.6%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #55 Protect the Grimoire
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Mhbs
Windows
Survive, protect, and strike back in Protect the Grimoire! A fast-paced roguelite bullet hell shoot ’em up. Face relentless Dark Wizards and fight your way toward the most powerful grimoires in existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Roguelite 22.8%, Roguelike 21.7%, Relaxing 10.4%, Action 4.5%
- #56 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Perma Death 19.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Space 7.7%
- #57 Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Daemin N
Windows
Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force is an Arcade Space Wave Defense Shooter. As the forward line, take defense against dimensional invaders and blast your way through waves of incoming enemies. Upgrade your abilities and blast more effectively!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Space 16.8%, PvE 11.5%
- #58 lone.AI
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Drank
Windows
lone.AI is a space RPG roguelite. With challenging, relentless gameplay, each run has the potential to boost your ship's power, speed, and more. As a lone AI, fight your way through the solar system and uncover the secret behind the ZOSMA, an alien race that holds power over the system.
Why similar: Bullet Time 23.7% ★, Roguelike 18.4%, Space 17.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #59 Tri-Star
67% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Space 16.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Perma Death 12.2%
- #60 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
68% matchMixed55% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 16.2%, Space 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%