- #1 Tiny Rogues
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,786 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 25.0 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the minimalist aesthetic and deep build-crafting potential that makes Disfigure so replayable.
- #2 20 Minutes Till Dawn
96% matchVery Positive90% of 29,160 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Lovecraftian 16.2%, Score Attack 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title defines the modern survival-roguelite genre with its focus on short, intense runs and powerful weapon upgrades.
- #3 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,896 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.4 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: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar dark-fantasy aesthetic and satisfying horde-clearing gameplay that rewards strategic build choices.
- #4 Nuclear Throne
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,817 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Difficult 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive twin-stick roguelike that mirrors the fast-paced, high-stakes combat and weapon variety found in Disfigure.
- #5 Dead Estate
94% matchVery Positive95% of 6,662 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 11.4%, Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, horror-themed twin-stick shooter that shares the grim atmosphere and challenging combat of the seed game.
- #6 Death Must Die
94% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 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: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality action-roguelike that blends bullet-hell mechanics with deep character customization and gear progression.
- #7 Voidigo
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful twin-stick shooter that emphasizes movement and aggressive combat against massive bosses.
- #8 Enter the Gungeon
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,914 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 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 33.1%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Roguelike 11.3%, Difficult 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in bullet-hell design that offers the same tight, skill-based movement and intense boss encounters.
- #9 Nova Drift
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,646 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on complex, modular build-crafting within a fast-paced, top-down arena environment.
- #10 Brotato
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,300 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-survival game that prioritizes quick, action-packed sessions and diverse weapon synergies.
- #11 Rogue: Genesia
90% matchVery Positive91% of 8,587 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines bullet-heaven mechanics with arcade-style progression, perfect for fans of short, high-intensity runs.
- #12 Soulstone Survivors
89% matchVery Positive91% of 26,865 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Score Attack 11.9%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A polished bullet-heaven experience that excels at providing a sense of god-like power through massive skill trees.
- #13 Nomad Survival
89% matchVery Positive84% of 2,192 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 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: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Top-Down 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and addictive survival game that focuses on constant progression and enemy-clearing satisfaction.
- #14 God Of Weapons
88% matchVery Positive84% of 5,254 reviews2023
Dev: Imagine Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game introduces a unique inventory-management twist to the survivor genre, focusing on building powerful loadouts.
- #15 Crimsonland
87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Top-Down 12.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: The classic arena shooter that serves as the foundation for the horde-survival genre, offering pure, unadulterated combat.
- #16 Boneraiser Minions
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,369 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Score Attack 10.8%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre where you raise an army of minions to survive, providing a fresh twist on the horde-survival formula.
- #17 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
86% matchVery Positive94% of 13,095 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 15%, Roguelite 13%, Difficult 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical twin-stick shooter that features deep weapon mechanics and a high skill ceiling for those who enjoy Disfigure's intensity.
- #18 Tesla vs Lovecraft
86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,239 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arena Shooter 22%, Lovecraftian 21%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Top-Down 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic twin-stick arena shooter that pits you against endless waves of monsters using high-tech weaponry.
- #19 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
83% matchVery Positive88% of 6,343 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelike 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A survivor-style game with a distinct art style and deep character-specific skill trees for varied playstyles.
- #20 Star of Providence
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,375 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Arena Shooter 10.4%, Roguelite 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes dodging and precise shooting in a dark, atmospheric world.
- #21 Monolith
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 360 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive bullet-hell shooter that demands precision and rewards players for mastering its fast-paced combat.
- #22 Spell Disk
82% matchVery Positive89% of 977 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on complex spell-casting synergies that allow for incredibly powerful and creative character builds.
- #23 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 7.7%, 2D 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A accessible entry in the bullet-heaven genre that emphasizes character growth and massive enemy counts.
- #24 Horde Hunters
80% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Horde Hunters is an objective-driven bullet heaven roguelite where you build powerful synergies, hire allies, use tactical items, and survive the hordes of hell.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes tactical positioning and build-crafting to survive massive waves of enemies.
- #25 Monsters 'til Midnight
81% matchVery Positive84% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A direct and challenging arena shooter that focuses on surviving against overwhelming odds with limited resources.
- #26 Bullet Bunny
81% matchVery Positive83% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, fast-paced twin-stick shooter that focuses on movement and reflex-based combat.
- #27 Neophyte
76% matchVery Positive90% of 681 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 15.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #28 Revita
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,438 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Score Attack 10%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick platformer that uses health as a currency, adding a layer of risk-reward strategy to its bullet-hell combat.
- #29 Archvale
78% matchVery Positive89% of 2,406 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 52%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, 2D 7.9%, Difficult 7.8%, Roguelike 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends bullet-hell combat with RPG elements, offering a more structured but equally intense shooting experience.
- #30 Fury Unleashed
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,923 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Difficult 27.4%, Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 19.7%, Shooter 12.9%, 2D 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that feels like a comic book, offering fluid movement and satisfying combat loops.
- #31 Talented
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,509 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Arcade 8.6%
- #32 Power Fantasy
75% matchVery Positive86% of 637 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Top-Down 7.4%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #33 Survivors of the Dawn
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 773 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed survivor game that offers tight controls and a focus on weapon-based progression.
- #34 Halls of Torment: Prelude
77% matchVery Positive93% of 1,422 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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: Bullet Hell 57.1%, Roguelite 25.6%, Retro 14%, Action 3.3%
- #35 Grind Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,462 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #36 Ogre Chambers 2222
73% matchVery Positive97% of 265 reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Arena Shooter 9.6%
- #37 Goobies
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,962 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Score Attack 11.5%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #38 KILL KNIGHT
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,044 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Score Attack 12.8%, Difficult 11.3%
- #39 Shape Shifter: Formations
71% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%
- #40 Doomed to Hell
73% matchVery Positive82% of 245 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #41 Witchcraft Survivors
72% matchVery Positive81% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Score Attack 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
- #42 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
72% matchVery Positive80% of 474 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.6 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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #43 Echoes of Red
68% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
ECHOES OF RED is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. OBLITERATE tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and MAKE THEM REGRET STANDING AGAINST YOU.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #44 Geometry Arena
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Arena Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Minimalist 10.7%, Score Attack 10.2%
- #45 Time Wasters
70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,621 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Arena Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.4%
- #46 Pathogenic
65% matchVery Positive93% of 4,457 reviews2026
Dev: Aberrant LabsPub: Slug Disco
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You are a disease. Infect the human body as a lone pathogen in this cellular roguelike shooter. Collect organelles to evolve your parasite in a microscopic arms race against your host's immune system. Conquer a beautiful, procedurally generated world of tiny proportions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 12%, Difficult 11.8%
- #47 Picayune Dreams
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,664 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #48 Half Hour Hexagon
70% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #49 Swarm Grinder
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,221 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #50 Spellbook Demonslayers
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,328 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Arena Shooter 15%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 9%
- #51 Army of Ruin
68% matchVery Positive88% of 2,818 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #52 Void Survivors
69% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
Windows
Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.2%, Top-Down 20.4%, 2D 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 5.4%
- #53 In Game Adventure: Legend of Monsters
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 136 reviews2017
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A fast-paced top-down arena shooter with a wide variety of weapons and enemies. Battle hordes of zombies and monsters in procedurally generated arenas, chase the high score in Arcade Mode, and wishlist now to get ready for the fight.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 10%, Roguelite 9%
- #54 Raining Blood: Hellfire
67% matchVery Positive91% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: TechBoohPub: SehLoiro
Windows
Inspired by the iconic Call of Duty Zombies experience, Raining Blood Hellfire 1.0 is an intense survival bullet hell where chaos reigns and every round is a brutal battle for life — and absolute power. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 8.5%
- #55 NIMRODS
65% matchVery Positive85% of 1,842 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Score Attack 11.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #56 Void Scrappers
67% matchVery Positive89% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 10.6%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #57 Her Name Was Fire
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Score Attack 7.7%