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Games Like DRACOMATON

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

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Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell about Eclipse, a small robot who awakens in an abandoned factory filled with corrupted training bots and the secrets of cosmic dragons. Fight your way to the top of the tower by transforming your robot body, changing your entire arsenal on the fly!

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 1,064 reviews
Released: 2023-08-01
Developer: Gun Jumpers
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

Overview

Dracomaton stands out for its vibrant, colorful aesthetic combined with intense, transforming robot combat in a top-down roguelike format. These recommendations focus on high-energy bullet-hell shooters, deep build customization, and fast-paced action-roguelike gameplay that captures the same chaotic, mechanical spirit.

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    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelike 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 7.2%, Shooter 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic top-down shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and intense bullet-hell encounters.

  2. #2 Enter the Gungeon
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.7%, Roguelike 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Top-Down 6.2%, Shooter 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive top-down bullet-hell roguelike that features immense weapon variety and challenging, fast-paced combat.

  3. #3 Go Mecha Ball
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
    Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelike 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Top-Down 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, colorful, robot-themed bullet-hell game that blends arcade physics with roguelike progression.

  4. #4 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 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: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 12%, Robots 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical robot-themed top-down shooter that offers deep weapon customization and satisfying, high-stakes combat.

  5. #5 Cyclo Chambers
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

    Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Cartoon 11.6%, Shooter 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced twin-stick bullet-hell roguelike that focuses on arcade-style action and rapid progression.

  6. #6 Voidigo
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelike 22.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Colorful 5.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A colorful, chaotic, and boss-focused top-down roguelike with fluid movement and unique weapon mechanics.

  7. #7 REPLIKATOR
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Robots 11%, Top-Down 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A robot-themed top-down roguelike that shares a similar aesthetic and focus on intense, room-clearing combat.

  8. #8 Monolith
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 335 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: Robots 64.7%, Space 23.5%, Singleplayer 10.6%, Indie 1.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense top-down bullet-hell roguelike that focuses on tight movement and challenging boss encounters.

  9. #9 Uragun
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Top-Down 13.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Robots 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A robot-themed arena shooter that emphasizes heavy bullet-hell elements and strategic movement.

  10. #10 Neon Abyss
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Roguelike 29.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, action-packed roguelike shooter that features constant upgrades and a wide variety of chaotic weapons.

  11. #11 Nova Drift
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Space 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep ship transformation and customization mechanics that mirror the modular robot-changing aspect of the seed game.

  12. #12 Deflector
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
    Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 17.1%, Top-Down 14.5%, Robots 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelike that centers on reflecting enemy projectiles, requiring precise timing and positioning.

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    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Roguelike 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Top-Down 10%, Steampunk 9.5%

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    88% matchVery Positive87% of 126 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: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelike 18.4%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Top-Down 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%

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    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 reviews2024
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike with a colorful, arcade feel and fast-paced shooting mechanics.

  16. #16 Danger Scavenger
    87% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
    Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Top-Down 15.5%, Roguelike 15.4%, Robots 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, action-roguelike with a distinct cyberpunk aesthetic and fast-paced shooting mechanics.

  17. #17 Doomed to Hell
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2022
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    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: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 20.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, bullet-hell action-roguelike that features challenging combat and diverse enemy patterns.

  18. #18 Tesla vs Lovecraft
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 1,231 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 39.5%, Shooter 36.5%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Indie 1.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, intense bullet-hell action game that features powerful mechanical suits and fast-paced combat.

  19. #19 Brotato
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Roguelike 29.9%, Action Roguelike 25.1%, 2D 4.5%, Action 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense, colorful top-down arena shooter that offers deep build variety and fast-paced combat loops.

  20. #20 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
    85% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
    Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Shooter 14%, Roguelike 13.8%, Top-Down 13.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with intense bullet-hell combat that emphasizes survival against overwhelming odds.

  21. #21 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
    83% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Robots 10.9%

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  22. #22 Hyper Echelon
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2021
    Dev: GangoGames LLC
    Windows · Mac

    The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

    Why similar: Dragons 25.1%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down 13.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Robots 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that leans heavily into classic bullet-hell mechanics and arcade-style scoring.

  23. #23 Gigantes Ex Machina
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 248 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: Roguelike 58.4%, Action 23.5%, Bullet Hell 5%, Robots 3.1%, Action Roguelike 2.6%

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    81% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down 11.2%

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    82% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Robots 20.9%, Roguelike 17.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 7.4%

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  26. #26 Armechgeddon
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
    Dev: MothCat
    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Action Roguelike 31.5%, Top-Down 12.2%, Robots 9%, Action 5.8%

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  27. #27 Wizard of Legend
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.6%, Roguelike 37%, Action 8.3%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%

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    80% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

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    76% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Roguelike 20.2%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Robots 12.9%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%

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    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
    Dev: indieGiant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 14.5%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%

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    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 reviews2025
    Dev: Stunbyte
    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down 11.2%, Steampunk 10.8%

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    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2021
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Top-Down 8.1%

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    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 613 reviews2025
    Dev: Xylem Studios
    Windows · Mac

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    76% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Burndown Studios
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: 打螺丝游戏工作室
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    74% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Roguelike 27.1%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Action 4.8%, 2D 4.2%

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    77% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Crablacksmith Studios
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: DaFluffyPotato
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    71% matchVery Positive92% of 226 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: IcyQuill
    Windows

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  42. #42 ROCKETRON
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

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    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

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    Dev: AploveStudio
    Windows

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    70% matchVery Positive83% of 210 reviews2024
    Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
    Windows

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  47. #47 Destropolis
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    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: Bullet Hell 33%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down 15.3%, Action 4.3%

  48. #48 Bibots
    72% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Square SquidPub: PID Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Action Roguelike 32.9%, Top-Down 18.6%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

  49. #49 Geometry Arena
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelike 22.7%, 2D 5.3%, Shooter 5.3%

  50. #50 Genome Guardian
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 18.4%, Colorful 6.4%

  51. #51 Cursorblade
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
    Dev: RealPeach
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 18.6%, Top-Down 13.1%, Cartoon 10%

  52. #52 Black Dragon Mage
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 179 reviews2024
    Dev: datablob
    Windows

    The Hall of Relics calls out to you, traveler! Unleash elemental magic, slay demon hordes, and absorb their souls to grow in power. Hatch your very own companion dragon from an egg. Fly your dragon into battle. Avenge your death. An action-roguelite survivors shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelike 23.8%, Top-Down 18.1%

  53. #53 Demon Hunt
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 423 reviews2025
    Dev: Massive Hug
    Windows

    Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 17.3%, Top-Down 10.2%, Shooter 9.2%

  54. #54 Tiny Rogues
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 19.7%, Top-Down 15.3%, Fantasy 6.2%

  55. #55 Battle Shapers
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
    Dev: Metric Empire
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 23.2%, Shooter 18.8%, Robots 17%, Colorful 7.1%

  56. #56 FatSheep Crisis
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 149 reviews2023
    Dev: FatSheep Studio
    Windows

    Fat Sheep Town has monsters! Use skills to defeat them. Plugins help warriors survive. Many maps have risks and rewards. Pick an occupation and weapons. Level up weapons. Combine skills, plugins and weapons. Defeat the villain!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down 8%, Fantasy 5.6%

  57. #57 Sodaman
    66% matchMostly Positive78% of 668 reviews2025
    Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelike 20%, Top-Down 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%

  58. #58 Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 588 reviews2025
    Dev: BINGOBELL
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    This is a top-down, auto-shooting roguelike that can be played entirely one-handed. Players take on the role of Pinocchio, fallen into a nightmare, collecting forbidden Dream Eggs that grant ever-changing offensive and survival abilities. Slay twisted fairy tale creatures in endless nightmares!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelike 21.9%, Cartoon 10.6%, Shooter 5.3%

  59. #59 Good Robot
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2016
    Dev: Pyrodactyl
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Good Robot is a fast-paced roguelike shoot-em-up that pits you against thousands of robots out to violate your warranty. Explore a procedurally generated sci-fi metropolis and the depths of corporate depravity, but never stop shooting...unless, of course, you're a Bad Robot. You're not, are you?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 69.6%, Action 16.2%, Robots 12.3%, Indie 1.9%

  60. #60 Gunlocked
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down 13.7%, Action 5.6%

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