- #1 TYPECAST
97% matchVery Positive91% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Perma Death 17.2%, Bullet Time 14.6% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Difficult 11.2%
- #2 Paradox Soul
96% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Platformer 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%
- #3 Black Paradox
96% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Shooter 9.1%
- #4 Duck Souls
95% matchVery Positive98% of 337 reviews2018
Dev: Viridino Studios
Windows
Duck Souls is a fast-paced, action platformer about a little duck with an incredible skill to dash and a mission: find all the lost eggs in order to save his species.
Why similar: Adventure 100%
- #5 TimeTekker
94% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2018
Dev: Artii Games LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 22%
TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 23.7% ★, Bullet Time 20.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arcade 9.1%
- #6 Gunslugs
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Platformer 19.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%
- #7 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
93% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Difficult 13.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.2%
- #8 Jetboard Joust
92% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Perma Death 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #9 Slimekeep
91% matchVery Positive91% 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: Perma Death 22.6%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #10 Bleed 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #11 Ingression
90% matchVery Positive85% of 100 reviews2024
Dev: Espale StudiosPub: Ravenage Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.
Why similar: Difficult 32.7%, Platformer 24.3%, Female Protagonist 17%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Adventure 6.4%
- #12 Neptunia Shooter
89% matchVery Positive88% of 738 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 65.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Bullet Hell 34.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.2%, Arcade 4.8%
- #13 Star of Providence
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 11.5%, Perma Death 11.2%
- #14 Letifer
87% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Difficult 20%, Shooter 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
- #15 PROJECT TACHYON
86% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: STUDIO N9Pub: HIKE Inc.
Windows
An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Platformer 8.7%
- #16 Project Mercury
88% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!
Why similar: Platformer 46.9%, Female Protagonist 33.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #17 Doomed to Hell
85% 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 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Perma Death 16.9%, Difficult 14%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #18 Ether Loop
86% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Perma Death 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Adventure 10%
- #19 Hell is Other Demons
84% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #20 Rabbit Hole
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,581 reviews2024
Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Engi_ee
Windows
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 12.6%, Platformer 11.8%
- #21 Quickly, Quackley!
84% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: JXTPub: Black Country Games
Windows
A fast-paced 2D precision platformer with a ZX Spectrum aesthetic. And a duck!
Why similar: Difficult 50.2%, Platformer 34.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #22 Doomsday Hunters
81% 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: Perma Death 23.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Difficult 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Arcade 12.5%
- #23 Witchinour
83% 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: Perma Death 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Difficult 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #24 REPLIKATOR
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Perma Death 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #25 Stellar Interface
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Perma Death 16.5%, Bullet Time 16.5% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.1%
- #26 Panic Porcupine
80% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
Windows · Mac
A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...
Why similar: Difficult 37.8%, Platformer 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Adventure 6.8%
- #27 MYRIAD DEATH
78% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action Roguelike 32.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #28 ITTA
79% matchVery Positive90% of 415 reviews2020
Dev: Glass RevolverPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Adventure 5.6%
- #29 Voidigo
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #30 Angelstruck
77% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%
- #31 Railgunners
78% matchVery Positive92% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Expresso Studios
Windows
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #32 Pato Box
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: Bromio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A surreal boxing quest with a duck! Test your reflexes as you fight your way through an evil corporation in search for retribution.
Why similar: Difficult 41.5%, Souls-like 41.4%, Adventure 9.9%, Singleplayer 7.2%
- #33 Downwell
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 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 22.8%, Difficult 17.3%, Platformer 15.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%
- #34 Null Vector
76% matchVery Positive96% of 268 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Perma Death 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 12.7%
- #35 Sine Mora
77% matchVery Positive82% of 940 reviews2012
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #36 Contract Rush DX
72% matchVery Positive100% of 219 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: Team Ficus
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Difficult 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 9.1%
- #37 Graze Counter
75% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2017
Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #38 Bullet Bunny
73% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, Shooter 9.9%
- #39 Straimium Immortaly
74% matchVery Positive90% of 171 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: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Difficult 14.8%, Perma Death 12.3%
- #40 Gunlocked
72% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 9%
- #41 Touhou Endless Dream
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 16.2%, Platformer 12.8%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #42 PositronX
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 32.7% ★, Perma Death 22.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #43 BLUE REVOLVER
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 858 reviews2016
Dev: danboPub: Stellar Circle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Difficult 5.5%
- #44 Uragun
71% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Arcade 10.4%
- #45 Picayune Dreams
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Colorful 10.2%
- #46 Earth Overclocked
73% matchVery Positive80% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: Chronicle Bench
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%
- #47 Sine Mora EX
73% matchMixed65% of 678 reviews2017
Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Time Manipulation 21.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Difficult 13.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #48 Bot Vice
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,456 reviews2016
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Show off your skills & reflexes in this frantic gallery shooter action arcade, filled with bullets, bots and explosions! You play as Erin Saver, carrying out her personal vendetta against the criminal Wildbots.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Difficult 16.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #49 Shotgun Witch
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,093 reviews2020
Dev: Asephy
Windows
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Difficult 19.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Colorful 5.2%
- #50 LONE RUIN
70% matchMixed64% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: Cuddle Monster GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 16%, Roguelike 14.7%, Shooter 11.6%
- #51 ReversEstory
69% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Platformer 12.2%
- #52 Her Name Was Fire
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 292 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Arcade 8.6%
- #53 Galactic Glitch
65% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 19.3%, Roguelike 16%, Shooter 11.4%
- #54 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
67% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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: Platformer 21.3%, Bullet Time 19.5% ★, Perma Death 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 12.2%
- #55 Planetary Dustoff
69% 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: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Difficult 13.5%, Shooter 8.3%
- #56 I Hate Running Backwards
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 242 reviews2018
Dev: Binx GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Difficult 22.4%, Roguelike 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #57 Neon Abyss
65% 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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Platformer 16.6%, Shooter 10.9%
- #58 Hyperspace Dogfights
68% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelike 10.4%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
- #59 BIRDCAGE
63% matchVery Positive97% of 196 reviews2025
Dev: POLYGON BIRD
Windows
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 18.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.8%
- #60 ProtoCorgi
66% matchVery Positive90% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Kemono GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Bullet Time 29.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 8%