- #1 Anima Reaver
97% 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 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, PvE 7.9%
- #2 Alien War One
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NiceHit Studio
Windows
A retro roguelite vertical space shooter! Upgrade your ship, buy powerful buffs each run, and blast through waves of enemies. Move forward one row at a time and destroy every foe before they reach the bottom of the screen. Plan carefully—one mistake could cost you the run!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #3 Swamp Keeper
95% matchVery Positive96% of 104 reviews2025
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Swamp Keeper is a Korean-style bow action arena shooter inspired by one-shot, one-kill gameplay. You are the "Swamp Keeper," defender of the sacred swamp, armed with only a bow to repel invading enemies. Master the art of archery, defeat waves of foes, and take down their commander.
Why similar: Archery 40% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, PvE 8%, Shooter 6.8%, Action Roguelike 5.2%
- #4 DuckLaserDuck
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 11.6%, PvE 7.8%
- #5 Tetraphobia
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: PolyPlant Games
Windows
Tetraphobia is an action roguelite set in a stylized world of floating islands. Utilise different bows to shoot, dash, blast and loot your way through different realms. Filled with unique enemies, bosses, artefacts and NPCs every new run is a new challenge.
Why similar: Archery 27% ★, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Procedural Generation 6%
- #6 Stahldrache
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Void Star Gamestudio, Limited
Windows
Stahldrache is a top-down shooter set in the skies of far-flung planets. The automated terraforming system has gone rogue, and must be stopped. Fight against time and waves of drones to make the planet safe! Bomb the control nodes and neutralize the AI before the defenseless colony ships arrive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 8.1%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #7 Bread & Butter
93% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: DaniDangerStudio
Windows
A roguelite arena shooter starring you, a gutsy bread slice, and your butter buddy battling side by side. Survive waves of evil veggies, stack wild weapon combos, and unleash absurd builds in relentless top-down chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Top-Down 5%
- #8 Archer Survivors
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Become an unstoppable killing machine! Choose your hero, unleash powerful abilities, build your ultimate combination, and fight through endless waves of enemies and deadly bosses in this fast-paced 3D roguelike.
Why similar: Archery 38.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #9 1114: Robin Hood Survivors
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Samuel Bromley
Windows
Help Robin Hood and his Merry Men to defeat Bad King John in a bullet heaven pixel adventure. 1114:Robin Hood Survivors is a casual, rogue-lite, top-down game where your choices are extremely important. Fight hundreds of forest enemies on screen at once.
Why similar: Archery 39.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down 4.9%
- #10 Space Crusaders
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2022
Dev: AbsurdPoncho
Windows · Mac · Linux
Try to survive the demon onslaught in this fast-paced top-down shooter. Battle oncoming enemies as they try to destroy you, collect their souls to level up your character and weapons. Collect relics and unlock new characters and weapons to become more powerful!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 11.1%, PvE 7.5%
- #11 Pew-casso
90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Made From Strings
Windows
Choose your loadout, choose your art brushes, and blast your way to a masterpiece! Pew-casso is a top-down action-roguelite shooter where you defeat enemies to level up and create a piece of art. The longer you last, the more complex your unique piece of art will become.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, PvE 7.4%
- #12 Rick Henderson: Eternal Arena
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows
Join the endless arena battle. Select your pilot, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelite 14.8%, PvE 9.8%, Shooter 8.1%
- #13 Hat'venture
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Geloz Games
Windows
Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action 9.2%, Procedural Generation 6.3%
- #14 ArrowMongers
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AraragiAriel
Windows
ArrowMongers is a top-down 2D shooter, in a mix between a roguelite dungeon and a level based colosseum! Fight your way through the procedural dungeon while using tons of different arrows, clear the 100-floors colosseum, and become a legendary archer in the ArrowMongers village!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Archery 27.7% ★, Roguelite 16.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8.1%
- #15 Astrochibbi
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XGAME
Windows
Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Roguelite 11.9%, PvE 7.3%
- #16 Pest Control in the Crypt
86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Chiinox
Windows
Pest Control in the Crypt is a strategic rogue-like wave-battler. Enhance your elemental potions with unique items and a branching skill tree to slay Pests. Delve into the Abyss and conquer the Crypt.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, PvE 10.3%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #17 Cosmic Paradox: Noire
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AUTO SLAVIC d.o.o.
Windows
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 6.8%
- #18 Nightmare Diver
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dicey Duck Games
Windows
"Nightmare Diver" is a roguelite shooting game where a rubber duck dives into the world of nightmares to save a young girl from her bad dreams, defeating enemies along the way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Roguelite 22.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 7.7%
- #19 Entomophobia
84% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 12.4%, PvE 8.3%
- #20 The Last Crypt
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 7.8%
- #21 CrypticaL
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #22 BotNet
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: syffin
Windows
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Roguelite 8.7%, PvE 6.6%
- #23 Zombie Survivors - last soldier -
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SweetsEnjoyer
Windows
Blast back the approaching zombies with your weapon of choice and survive. Zombie Survivors - last soldier - is a roguelite casual shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 11.8%, PvE 8%
- #24 Solitary Sentinel
80% match7 user reviews100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: JLau Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to Solitary Sentinel, a captivating modern reimagination of Space Invaders and Missile Command, where you must defend against constantly evolving enemies by upgrading a single Sentinel. Enjoy simple controls, and deep strategic gameplay as you fend off the relentless onslaught!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, PvE 8.3%, Shooter 7.2%
- #25 EvoluCell
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wending Studio
Windows
Play an immune cell that never stops evolving. Shoot foes into weakness, devour them for Gene—and Burden. Fill a four-track gene library, morph your cell and bullets, then ascend into an Ultimate form. Top-down bio-horror roguelike: what is your cell becoming?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Roguelite 10.6%, Shooter 6.2%
- #26 Around Us : Zombie Shooter
81% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Burapa PhatichonPub: SCF
Windows
Around Us is a co-op zombie shooter where survival gets harder with every wave. Blast through hordes of unique zombies and deadly bosses, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, and see how far you and your squad can really go. Think you can reach a wave no one else ever has?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 7.9%
- #27 Geometry Survivor
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 5.9%
- #28 Lost To Riches
79% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Null Exception Studios
Windows · Mac
Fight your way through an army of demons in order to escape Hell's Casino! Utilize a variety of powerful items, weapons and holier than thou upgrades, all the while uncovering a massive conspiracy in this Action Rogue-Lite experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, PvE 8.5%
- #29 Burning Skies
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Burning Skies is a frantic roguelite bullet hell. Join the resistance and assemble the ultimate warjet, shoot take down giant bosses and avoid many dangers to destroy the tyrants who are ruling the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shooter 6.7%
- #30 Waspkeeper
78% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shooter 7.8%
- #31 Fuel Me Up
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Fuel Me Up is a shoot ’em up roguelite game. Your ship’s fuel tank is leaking, and you must eliminate the aliens that have invaded planet Vorthex. Earn money by defeating enemy ships, buy upgrades and add-ons, unlock new ships and pilots, and try to get farther each run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, PvE 10.6%, Shooter 8.6%
- #32 The Outer Space Bugs
77% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 13.3%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #33 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
76% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Roguelite 12.7%, Shooter 7.4%
- #34 Project Dimension
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MarzSandwich
Windows
Project Dimension is a noir-styled roguelike shooter in infinite randomly-generated dungeons where you push as far as you can. Grab your camera and whatever you can find to clear different theme of dungeons.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #35 Doc, I Don't Want to Die! Slice the Infection
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: codevelvet
Windows
Pilot a tiny ship in this 2D shooter, upgrade your weapons and battle a variety of bacterial enemies. Blast, dash and slice your way through the infection.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9%
- #36 Vile
77% matchPositive85% of 41 reviews2019
Dev: Ardentsquid
Windows
Vile is an action rogue-lite about fighting demonic creatures and other horrors throughout a vile world. Fight enemies and/or complete random objectives given to you in procedurally-generated dungeons to put a stop to the creatures forever! Collect souls, find new weapons, new artifacts, and battle EPIC bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Action 6.2%
- #37 80s Horror Survivors
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alligator Virtual
Windows
Battle endless hordes in an 80s horror nightmare. Stack insane upgrades, break the game, and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down 5.2%
- #38 Vacuum Survivors
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Red Macaroni
Windows
Play as a robot vacuum in this Rogue-lite action shooter. Mow down through hordes of goons and enemies as you traverse through 12 stages, and 3 boss fights. Loot among many guns, spears, throwing stars and different powerups to choose your build.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, PvE 8.5%
- #39 Weaponized
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vector Hound
Windows · Mac
Weaponized is a fast, violent vector shooter where you play as an asteroid miner who stole a spaceship to go mine hell. Take on mining contracts, use your machine gun to carve ore out of asteroids, and scavenge for abandoned tech. Inspired by indies like Luftrausers, Ape Out , Duskers, and Dredge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Procedural Generation 8.2%
- #40 Laboratory X-29
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: BlayzbyFill Games
Windows
Laboratory X-29 is a sci-fi roguelite-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist takes his chances to escape from the Lab after an accident. Shoot your way out to freedom, clear rooms full of other dangerous experiments, find out the secrets hidden in this place and eat chicken to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #41 Gryphon Rider
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gryphonspire Games
Windows
Take flight in a fast-paced fantasy roguelite where you ride a gryphon through waves of enemies, dodge bullet-hell attacks, collect powerful upgrades, and fight to survive each run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, PvE 7.6%
- #42 Lunaris
71% matchPositive85% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: FlacherPub: Flacher Gang Studio
Windows
Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Roguelite 10.4%, PvE 6.8%
- #43 Simple Sky
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: I Nod
Windows
Fly and shoot your way past hordes of alien oddities, mining planets and upgrading your arsenal to contend with the biggest threats the universe has to offer. Overcome these challenges by mastering the unique choices offered on each run, and transform from a struggling survivor into an apex warship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #44 TETRAGUN
71% matchPositive89% of 36 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.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, PvE 10.6%, Shooter 8.8%
- #45 Red Blaster
70% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Red Blaster Games
Windows
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Top-Down 5.7%
- #46 Supre-Immune
69% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Indion
Windows
Join a roguelike action where cute immune cells battle viruses. Collect data in fast-paced combat, gain weapons and abilities through evolution, or level up to grow stronger. The fun of building your own super immune cell with different combinations each run is up to you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Roguelite 9.9%, PvE 7.6%
- #47 HOUSE OF GOD
72% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 8.7%
- #48 Microbes and Machines
71% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #49 Archon's Cube
70% 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 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Shooter 7%
- #50 Void Drift
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kneedlik
Windows
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 11.7%, PvE 7.8%
- #51 ComboChain Pulse
68% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: DaminDesign
Windows
Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action Roguelike 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 6.6%, Action 5.9%
- #52 Outnumbered
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Shooter 7.2%
- #53 Rogue Space Convoy
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Delti LLC
Windows
Rogue Space Convoy is a roguelite space action shooter where you pilot a fighter, build a convoy, and choose branching encounters across five hostile passages. Disable enemy cruisers, salvage upgrades, and keep the Ark alive long enough to reach the gate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shooter 6.8%
- #54 Arcana Outcasts
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crusher48
Windows
Switch between multiple arcane Shards to outwit and obliterate your enemies in this top-down shooter roguelike. Plan your path with a unique skill tree levelling system, and fight for survival against enemies wielding the same powers as you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Top-Down 7.6%, Action 7.2%
- #55 Space Slinger
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Roguelite 13%, Shooter 6.6%
- #56 Maid of the Dead
67% matchVery Positive81% of 174 reviews2024
Dev: qureate
Windows
Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 4.9%
- #57 Demonborg Mining Co
66% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Ouch Giver Games
Windows
Demonborg Mining Co is a unique rogue-lite about mining the insides of giant demon cyborgs with your auto-firing turret loaded drill drone.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #58 Gun Runners
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
Windows
Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 7.3%, Survival 5.5%
- #59 Smalltry
64% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: 梦血工坊
Windows
This is a casual roguelike game supporting one-handed operation.
Why similar: Archery 31% ★, Action Roguelike 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Shooter 5.4%
- #60 Rogue Rocks
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2019
Dev: AUX-IN Games
Windows · Linux
Rogue Rocks is a space rocks shoot-em-up with minimalist roguelite elements. Blast your way to the center of a procedurally generated galaxy before you get caught!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action 8.7%