- #1 Nova Drift
97% 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 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the definitive drifting-based roguelite shooter, featuring physics-heavy movement and deep ship customization that mirrors the core feel of Driveloop.
- #2 Gearshifters
96% matchVery Positive81% of 153 reviews2021
Dev: Red Phantom GamesPub: Numskull Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
An arcade-action vehicle combat game with rogue-lite progression. Drift, blast, and outdrive your enemies across a war-torn Europe. Upgrade your car with powerful weapons and mods, survive deadly delivery missions, and challenge insane mega-machine bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Driving 18.1%, Roguelite 16%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, Top-Down 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed combat racing game that focuses on vehicular survival and intense shoot-em-up action against waves of enemies.
- #3 Choo Choo Survivor
96% matchVery Positive85% of 580 reviews2023
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It replaces the car with a train but maintains the core vehicular-roguelite loop of upgrading your machine to mow down hordes of enemies.
- #4 Earl vs. the Mutants
95% matchVery Positive97% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: Falling State Inc.
Windows
Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Post-apocalyptic 9.7%, Driving 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the post-apocalyptic vehicular combat theme with a focus on upgrading your ride to survive endless waves of foes.
- #5 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
94% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a Sentinel and face the plague in roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more powerful weapons and create unique builds to defend the plague survivors against the endless hordes of mutants!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that provides the same intense bullet-hell satisfaction found in Driveloop's combat encounters.
- #6 Nautical Survival
93% matchVery Positive99% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game translates the survivor formula to the high seas, focusing on ship-based combat and movement that feels similar to drifting on land.
- #7 Survivors of the Dawn
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 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 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelite that delivers the same frantic, top-down bullet-hell experience with high-quality visual feedback.
- #8 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
92% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Action RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished survivor-style game that emphasizes rapid movement and overwhelming enemy counts.
- #9 Airships: Lost Flotilla
91% matchVery Positive93% of 297 reviews2025
Dev: David Stark
Windows · Linux
Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Steampunk 17.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Score Attack 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the steampunk aesthetic and roguelike progression, focusing on building and maintaining a combat-ready vessel.
- #10 Entropy Survivors
91% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar roguelite progression system with a focus on chaotic, screen-filling bullet-hell action.
- #11 NIMRODS
89% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 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 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Score Attack 11.6%, Action RPG 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep weapon customization and roguelite progression that aligns well with the upgrade-heavy nature of Driveloop.
- #12 Death Road to Canada
90% matchVery Positive93% of 10,135 reviews2016
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.2%, Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, RPG 7.6%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on survival management, its core loop of driving through dangerous territories and fighting off hordes is a thematic match.
- #13 Zombie Driver HD
89% matchVery Positive84% of 4,035 reviews2012
Dev: Exor Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Driving 22.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the visceral satisfaction of driving through crowds of enemies and upgrading your vehicle for maximum destruction.
- #14 R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,216 reviews2026
Dev: WarmCore StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Insurance Program! This top-down roguelite shooter blends Diablo-style looting with Survivor-like mayhem. Face screen-filling zombie tides, use Divine Tech to liquidate them into ash, and farm god-tier gear to forge your OP build.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines looter-shooter elements with the survivor genre for a satisfying progression loop.
- #15 Mars Survivors
88% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A solid top-down shooter that focuses on the same wave-based survival mechanics and intense bullet-hell patterns.
- #16 Witchcraft Survivors
86% matchVery Positive82% of 61 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: Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.2%, Action RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a tight, score-attack-focused experience that rewards fast reflexes and precise movement.
- #17 Road Redemption
87% matchVery Positive83% of 13,274 reviews2017
Dev: Redemption RoadPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen.
Why similar: Arcade 53.4%, Action 34.4%, Singleplayer 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite combat racing game that captures the adrenaline of high-speed vehicular combat and weapon-based survival.
- #18 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
84% matchVery Positive88% of 2,605 reviews2025
Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 17.6%, Top-Down 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features inventory management and survival mechanics that complement the vehicular combat theme.
- #19 Soulstone Survivors
82% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 11.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished action-roguelite that excels at providing massive, satisfying power-ups and bullet-hell chaos.
- #20 Twilight Survivors
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Action RPG 15.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shoot-em-up that emphasizes character builds and surviving increasingly difficult enemy waves.
- #21 Elemental Survivors
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-roguelite that focuses on building powerful, screen-clearing abilities.
- #22 FatalZone
83% matchMixed67% of 2,256 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A zombie-themed survival game that offers a similar roguelite progression and intense combat feel.
- #23 Demon Hunt
82% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly action-roguelite that focuses on quick sessions and constant combat.
- #24 Bullet Bunny
81% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes speed and precise movement through dense enemy patterns.
- #25 Monsters 'til Midnight
81% matchVery Positive85% of 95 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: Steampunk 17.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that captures the same arcade-like intensity and roguelite structure.
- #26 Arcane Tower Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite that emphasizes character progression and wave-based combat.
- #27 Survivor Mercs
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
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 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi survival game that focuses on tactical positioning and weapon management.
- #28 Grind Survivors
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #29 Vampire Hunters
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 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 18.4%, Score Attack 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #30 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
79% matchVery Positive90% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: Night Owls
Windows
Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 18.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Top-Down 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelite that focuses on the core loop of shooting and surviving.
- #31 Crimson Dawn
79% matchMixed64% of 377 reviews2023
Dev: Purple Lake
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action RPG 11.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelite that focuses on RPG-like character builds and intense bullet-hell encounters.
- #32 GunSuit Guardians
78% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action RPG 13.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelite that provides a fast-paced, arcade-style experience.
- #33 Time Wasters
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #34 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
75% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 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 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 12%
- #35 Army of Ruin
76% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #36 Swarm Grinder
75% 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%
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 17.5%, Steampunk 16% ★, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14%
- #37 Achilles: Survivor
73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,427 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Score Attack 12.3%
- #38 Greedland
73% matchVery Positive84% of 3,116 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12%
- #39 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
73% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Action RPG 16.2%, Roguelite 15.7%
- #40 Megabonk
69% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 17.4%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #41 Repetendium
74% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #42 Nomad Survival
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 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 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down 9.6%
- #43 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
72% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Top-Down 10.5%
- #44 Let Them Come: Onslaught
71% matchVery Positive89% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #45 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
71% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #46 Doomsday Hunters
72% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Post-apocalyptic 12.1%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #47 20 Minutes Till Dawn
69% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
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 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Score Attack 14.6%, Roguelite 14%
- #48 Project Lazarus
71% matchVery Positive80% of 1,374 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Bullet Hell 36.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7%, Casual 2.6%
- #49 VOID/BREAKER
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Roguelite 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 9.3%
- #50 Deadzone: Rogue
66% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 17%, Post-apocalyptic 16.6%
- #51 Brotato
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #52 Crafty Survivors
68% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 16%, Action RPG 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%
- #53 Core Devourer
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #54 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
70% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 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 15.7%, Roguelike 15%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
- #55 Gunbot Diplomacy
67% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #56 Cyclo Chambers
70% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #57 Road Defense: Outsiders
69% matchVery Positive84% of 159 reviews2023
Dev: Minicactus Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Protect vehicles on the road and survive! Road Defense: Outsiders is a game that combines elements of the 'roguelike' and 'tower defense' genres. Upgrade the towers and your own skills to be able to annihilate all the life around you!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Score Attack 10.3%
- #58 BROTANK
65% matchVery Positive85% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: Dfirend Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Brotank is a bullet-hell roguelike game. You play as a bounty hunter driving a tank through a post-apocalyptic wasteland—rescuing allies, upgrading gear, customizing your war machine, surviving relentless enemy waves, and ultimately becoming a legend!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%
- #59 Void Resurgence
66% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14%, Score Attack 13.6%
- #60 FUMES
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,057 reviews2025
Dev: FUMES team
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Arm your vehicle with deadly weapons and roam endless wastelands in this fast-paced single-player car combat game. Collect upgrades for your car to melt enemies and giant bosses in this bizarre world. Retro vibe. Retro cars. Retro gameplay!
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 26.4%, Driving 26.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.1%