- #1 Voidigo
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelite 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional boss-focused twin-stick combat with a vibrant aesthetic and deep roguelite progression.
- #2 Nuclear Throne
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 14.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic twin-stick roguelike that perfectly captures the high-intensity arcade feel of Doomsday Hunters.
- #3 Enter the Gungeon
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,698 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.1 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 29.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Difficult 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive twin-stick bullet-hell roguelite featuring massive weapon variety and challenging boss encounters.
- #4 Atomicrops
95% matchVery Positive92% of 6,194 reviews2020
Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Perma Death 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines intense bullet-hell shooting with roguelite farming mechanics for a unique and frantic experience.
- #5 LONE RUIN
94% matchMixed64% of 197 reviews2023
Dev: Cuddle Monster GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, 2.5D 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arena-based twin-stick shooter that focuses on quick runs and magical combat variety.
- #6 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
94% matchVery Positive94% of 13,046 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Difficult 14.7%, Cyberpunk 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep weapon customization and tactical shooting mechanics that appeal to fans of complex gun-building systems.
- #7 REPLIKATOR
93% matchVery Positive87% of 129 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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Perma Death 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguelite that emphasizes intense combat and exploration in a sci-fi setting.
- #8 TombStar
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Andy SumPub: No More Robots
Windows
Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Perma Death 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action Roguelike 9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish dungeon-crawler that nails the twin-stick shooter feel with a persistent roguelite loop.
- #9 Star of Providence
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Difficult 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down bullet-hell roguelite that rewards precision and deep knowledge of item synergies.
- #10 DEATHRUN TV
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Perma Death 14%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Difficult 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-speed, bullet-hell action with a dark, satirical vibe that mirrors the intensity of Doomsday Hunters.
- #11 Monolith
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 341 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 similar: 2.5D 93.5%, Singleplayer 4%, Indie 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, responsive bullet-hell roguelike that emphasizes movement and item-based build variety.
- #12 Cavity Busters
89% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, difficult, and fast-paced bullet-hell action game with a distinct visual style.
- #13 Danger Scavenger
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 503 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Perma Death 18.5%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed, fast-paced twin-stick roguelite that focuses on verticality and dodging.
- #14 Null Vector
88% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
Dev: Optical Override
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Perma Death 14.3%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, 2.5D 10.1%, Difficult 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A direct and challenging bullet-hell twin-stick roguelite that focuses on pure arcade action.
- #15 Neon Chrome
87% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.6%, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.7%, Dungeon Crawler 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed twin-stick roguelite featuring destructible environments and deep character progression.
- #16 NeuroVoider
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 887 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Cyberpunk 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Perma Death 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-infused twin-stick shooter with extensive build customization and challenging roguelite gameplay.
- #17 Destropolis
85% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 12.2%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style twin-stick survival shooter that tests your reflexes against endless hordes.
- #18 Dust & Neon
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 407 reviews2023
Dev: David Marquardt Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Difficult 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic twin-stick shooter with a focus on loot and tactical gunplay.
- #19 Feral Fury
86% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Perma Death 12.3%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down shooter that emphasizes movement and aggressive playstyles.
- #20 Doomed to Hell
84% matchVery Positive83% of 235 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 21.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Perma Death 14.8%, Difficult 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, bullet-hell roguelite that mirrors the structural loop of Doomsday Hunters.
- #21 Tesla vs Lovecraft
83% matchVery Positive90% of 1,233 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: Twin Stick Shooter 48.3%, Destruction 39.6%, Action 6.7%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style twin-stick shooter that pits you against massive waves of enemies.
- #22 Juicy Realm
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,663 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 42.5%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished twin-stick roguelite with a quirky aesthetic and solid, satisfying gunplay.
- #23 Core Devourer
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 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: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Cyberpunk 10%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid twin-stick roguelite that focuses on bullet-hell combat and character upgrades.
- #24 Ziggurat 2
80% matchVery Positive90% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.7%, Perma Death 20.2%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling action game with magical combat and strong roguelite elements.
- #25 CRYPTARK
81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,927 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Procedural Generation 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi, tactical roguelite shooter that requires careful planning and deep weapon customization.
- #26 Vampire Hunters
78% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 16.2%, Action 4.6%
- #27 Xeno Crisis
81% matchVery Positive87% of 211 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 58.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Action 5.6%, Roguelite 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style, intense twin-stick shooter that captures the retro feel of classic dungeon crawlers.
- #28 Fury Unleashed
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,857 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: Perma Death 34.7%, Difficult 27.2%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, comic-book-style action-roguelite that rewards aggressive play and combo chains.
- #29 Soulstone Survivors
76% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Arcade 10.6%
- #30 Death Must Die
77% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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 27.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #31 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
78% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Difficult 17.7%, Roguelite 11%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity shooter that integrates roguelite progression with rhythmic combat mechanics.
- #32 Downwell
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,526 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Difficult 23.8%, Arcade 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Procedural Generation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, pixel-art action game that shares the difficult, arcade-style spirit of the seed game.
- #33 Horde Hunters
77% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #34 Rogue: Genesia
75% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 2.5D 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 9%
- #35 Tiny Rogues
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 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 20.2%, Dungeon Crawler 18.6%, Difficult 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 11%
- #36 Survivor Mercs
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, 2.5D 11%, Difficult 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.3%
- #37 Scrappage
76% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Geekspree
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Perma Death 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Post-apocalyptic 9.3%
- #38 Skelly Selest
75% 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: Action Roguelike 16.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Perma Death 15%, Roguelite 12.3%, Difficult 11.3%
- #39 Dead Estate
72% matchVery Positive95% of 6,512 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 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 22%, Perma Death 14.4%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Difficult 10.7%
- #40 Bullet Bunny
73% matchVery Positive86% of 128 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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #41 BloodDome99
71% matchVery Positive96% of 97 reviews2024
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Cyberpunk 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #42 Slimekeep
71% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Perma Death 17.2%, Difficult 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #43 Galactic Glitch
70% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.1%, Destruction 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Difficult 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12%
- #44 Arksync
70% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Dykom Software
Windows
Wired from the ashes of twin stick Shooters, Arksync evolves the genre with breakneck player movement and combat. Survive and buy weapons, utilities, and upgrades; then risk it all as you fight to survive, and take a toy bear home.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 15.9%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #45 BULLETHELL
72% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.9%, Difficult 20.1%, Cyberpunk 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Bullet Hell 8.3%
- #46 West of Dead
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,190 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Difficult 17%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #47 Odinfall
70% matchVery Positive87% of 204 reviews2025
Dev: Ember Paw GamesPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Ragnarok was just the beginning… of the end! Odinfall is a Viking-themed, rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through procedurally generated levels, upgrade your character, modify your weapons and take down robotic Norse gods to earn your freedom!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 13.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #48 Planetary Dustoff
73% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%
- #49 NIMRODS
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,788 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 12.7 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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #50 Grind Survivors
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 24.6%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #51 20 Minutes Till Dawn
68% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 34.5%, Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 4.6%
- #52 Crafty Survivors
68% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #53 Disfigure
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action 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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.5%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 11.8%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #54 Straimium Immortaly
71% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 14%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Perma Death 11.6%
- #55 HyperParasite
69% matchVery Positive82% of 147 reviews2020
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Perma Death 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Difficult 12%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #56 Dungreed
67% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 23.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
- #57 Roboquest
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Perma Death 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 15%
- #58 Witchinour
69% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.4%, Perma Death 17.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 10.6%
- #59 Neon Abyss
66% matchVery Positive86% of 23,532 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Cyberpunk 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #60 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
66% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: Perma Death 18.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, 2.5D 12.2%, Cyberpunk 11.9%