- #1 Void Blitzing
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Felix Pretorg
Windows
Get ready for the ultimate space challenge! In this top-down action roguelite you’ll pilot your ship through a low-gravity environment, dodging obstacles and fighting enemies along the way. But be careful, one wrong move could mean the end of your journey. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Difficult 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
- #2 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
96% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelike 19.9%, Difficult 18.3%, Roguelite 3.9%
- #3 Huedini
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JuiceGoose
Windows
Huedini is a colour-matching action roguelike game. Play as Huedini, a powerful wizard with the ability to change his colour. By matching your colour, to that of the enemies you can absorb their colour essence. By combining these colour essences into the correct combination, you can cast spells.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Difficult 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #4 Gun Garden
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEETNectar
Windows
Gun Garden is a dungeon crawler top-down shooter with rogue-like elements. Explore rooms, find gear, fight enemies, and level up your stats as you progress through the various floors, attempting to find the lost treasure of the Gun Garden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelike 18.5%, Difficult 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #5 Nuclear Throne
94% 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 26.9%, Difficult 20.4%, Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #6 Sealer of Dungeons
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Erdem Akar
Windows
Sealer of Dungeons is an action-shooter with Rogue-lite elements. Play Sealers on their journey, you will find great treasures and abilities to seal the unknown evil above. Gather precious loot, discover hidden secrets, and chat with merchants to get powerful items. Seal the dungeon, save the world!
Why similar: Difficult 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #7 Spent Shells
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HelperWesley
Windows
Spent Shells is a high score top-down shooter with roguelike-y randomized elements. Players dive in to an everchanging dungeon to harvest a crystalized power source that will get them home. Fight through the dungeon using a variety of weapons, characters, upgrades, and your own skill! Each run ea...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Difficult 19.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #8 Shapes & Shots - Prologue
92% match9 user reviews90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Visio Game Studio
Windows
Shapes & Shots is a Roguelite Shooter Bullet-hell, where you can control time as you make your way through a twisted and delusional universe. Your enemies will merge, creating infinite combinations to try to overwhelm you: only your skills, combined with upgrades you choose, can lead you to victory.
Why similar: Difficult 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelike 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #9 Super Polished
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Difficult 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelike 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #10 HatLand
91% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Shprot
Windows
HatLand is a game where you need to see GAME OVER many times to complete a level. But each time, passing further along the inner corridors of the Empire's spaceships, you will become stronger ...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Difficult 28.6%, Roguelike 20.2%, Dark 6.2%, Indie 5.8%
- #11 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Difficult 23.9%, Roguelike 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Dark 4.8%
- #12 Waspkeeper
89% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action Roguelike 23%, Difficult 22.5%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #13 ExoSoul
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Get Ready Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Exosoul is an adrenaline-fueled top-down shooter that will test your skills and reflexes. Fight for your life against relentless enemies while trying to synchronize your body and soul. You have a powerful arsenal of weapons at your disposal, but you'll need to use them wisely if you want to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Roguelite 5.9%
- #14 Randotura
88% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: blinyadebil
Windows
Randotura is a top-down action roguelike with inventory management. Dive into bullet hell action and collect unique modifiers, all in a selfmade dungeon.
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #15 Mallow
86% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Goose Shroom
Windows
mallow is a fast paced topdown action roguelike game heavily inspired by nuclear throne. you can pick your own enemies as well as lots of different upgrades.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34%, Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelike 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 3.1%
- #16 Space Slinger
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Difficult 18%, Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 7%
- #17 Risk the Dark
86% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: CafPain
Windows
Risk the Dark is an action-filled top-down roguelite set in harrowing darkness. Struggle to escape a shadowy, monster-infested cave while battling threat after threat. Using a variety of weapons, melee, as well as interactions with NPCs and items, light your way and Risk the Dark.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Difficult 21.4%, Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #18 Goblins & Gun Runnin’
85% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Ewan Make Games
Windows
Goblins & Gun runnin` is a short rouge like like game where you venture down into a dungeon of goblins and other creatures to save your cheese. the dungeon is scalable to how you want to play. if you want to do a small run make the dungeon small or a big dungeon for long playthrough
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Roguelike 19.2%, Difficult 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #19 Hector The Cat - Treasure Hunter
84% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Orion Games 974
Windows
Hector the Cat: Treasure Hunter is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels to gather as many Treasure you Can and become the Best Treasure Hunter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Difficult 28%, Roguelike 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Roguelite 4.1%
- #20 The Zundungeon
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wispyworks
Windows
A top-down roguelike featuring Zundamon and plenty of items, each of which provides a unique buff. Featuring an innovative condition-based boss system, randomly generated floor layouts, and real-time battles, The Zundungeon offers a unique experience while preserving a roguelike's best qualities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelike 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #21 Bard's Gold
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 136 reviews2015
Dev: Pixel Lantern
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bard's Gold is a challenging platformer that let's you explore eerie worlds in a quest for a Goblin that stole your gold. Help the Bard to overcome the dungeon’s many dangerous perils and use your new-found treasures to improve your character and to buy new weapons and gear!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.2%, Difficult 21.9%, Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelite 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #22 Wisterix
82% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Limit
Windows
Wisterix is a fast-paced top-down shooter. As you enter an ever-shifting void, you’ll face relentless hordes of monsters guarding the gates to deeper, more treacherous dimensions. Fight through shifting worlds, collect weapons, and adapt your strategy as the void twists and turns against you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 17.6%, Roguelike 13%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #23 The Binding of Isaac
81% matchVery Positive95% of 62,009 reviews2011
Dev: Edmund McMillen
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 28.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Roguelike 25.8%, Difficult 22.7%, Dark 5.2%, Indie 5.1%
- #24 Our Darker Purpose
81% matchVery Positive81% of 737 reviews2014
Dev: Avidly Wild Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelike 23.9%, Difficult 21.2%, Roguelite 9.1%, Indie 6.2%
- #25 Scree
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aurelien Rodot
Windows · Mac · Linux
Scree: a roguelike shooter in a physics sandbox. Fight through swarms of enemies. Your score is the distance you reach.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Difficult 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #26 Toroom
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2021
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.
Why similar: Difficult 24%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #27 Breakthrough
79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Faith G.
Windows
Breakthrough is an hardcore roguelike-shooter with high risk/rewards mechanics. Help Clunky see the sunset behind the mountain by fighting tireless monsters. Both balanced and very difficult, Breakthrough will conquer the heart of thoses seeking a great challenge.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Difficult 25.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Dark 5.5%
- #28 Afloat
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: oussdev
Windows
Afloat is a RPG dodging game with Rouge-like elements where moving fast means staying alive! Sail on your trusty ice float, dodge quirky sea creatures, grab upgrades that shape your playstyle, meet charming travelers & unlock new playable characters and game modes as you sail toward warmer horizons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 18.7%, Roguelite 7%, Indie 6.3%
- #29 Steampunk Abyss
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Videogamesters
Windows
Blast your way through this Bullet Hell Rougelite. Fight the automatons that guard The Abyss. Smash the wreckage for scrap to barter with the citizens of Duc Pointe. Use the experience you have gained to climb closer to the surface with each run. Your experience and a few weapons of your design....
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 20%, Difficult 14.9%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #30 Roguely
78% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: SQRL Studios
Windows
Roguely is a fantasy themed top-down shooter pixel art action roguelite with some bullet hell thrown in. Fight and dodge your way through the randomly generated maps to rescue your friends. Find upgrades along the way and save up arcane fragments for permanent blessings from the gods.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 21.2%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #31 Gnomecart Havoc
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dusos_games
Windows
GnomeCart Havoc is a roguelite shooter with snakelike elements. You control a group of Gnomes sitting in carts trying to take back their home. Explore the cursed, ever changing mine, upgrade your crew with treasures you’ll find in your journey and destroy every monster that stands in your way!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Difficult 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 7%
- #32 Dungreed
76% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 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 33.7%, Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #33 Extinction 1306
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JAKs Studios
Windows
Extinction 1306 is a top-down roguelike shooter. You are the sole survivor after a failed experiment. You must fight off mutant insects, explore the abandoned lab, level up and find upgrades to improve your skills, and defeat bosses to reach a final threat standing in between you and saving Earth.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Difficult 23.4%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #34 Phil
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tom SchwartzPub: Stupid Name Studios
Windows · Mac
This roguelike has guns that swear when they shoot. It has guns which fire bouncing balls. Oversized guns. Undersized guns. Spud guns. Guns that fire killer whales. Dual-wielding guns. It has them all. Survive to the end and be rewarded with fame and fortune. Or die, and repeat the process all over.
Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Roguelike 16%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #35 Deadly Racing Duel
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: DDRACEPub: kovalevviktor
Windows
Deadly Racing Duel - in the role of a racer who conquers circuit auto racing, you accept challenge after challenge in order to prove how good a racer you are.
Why similar: Difficult 44%, Roguelike 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Indie 5.8%, Arcade 2%
- #36 Hyperspace Nebula
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jacob Minehan
Windows
Explore an ever-changing galaxy, upgrade your ship, and face cosmic challenges in this thrilling 2D roguelike adventure. Become a legend of the galaxy in Hyperspace Nebula.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 8.8%, 2D 2.5%
- #37 Level Tank
73% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Difficult 22.1%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 8.4%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #38 Tiny Rogues
72% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Difficult 22.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #39 ArenaMania
73% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: Sándor VágásiPub: Norbiúr
Windows
Can you survive the challenges of the Arena? The progressively difficult levels and their hundreds of enemies are just looking for a way to hunt you down. Your only help is your experience and your spells leveling up after each level. If you can pick them up…
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Difficult 27.7%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Indie 4.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
- #40 HYPERWIRED
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Difficult 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #41 Woodpunk
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Difficult 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #42 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
72% 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: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #43 Sausage vs. Vegetable
71% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Big Pond Studio Ltd.
Windows
Sausage vs. Vegetable is a run-based roguelike with bullet heaven elements, following a band of outcast sausages to level up, loot, and fight their way to uncover the truths behind the vegetable invasion.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Difficult 21%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #44 Dash Bang Rift LLC
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jozsef NagyPub: eulerian-solutions
Windows
Take over your grandma's company Dash Bang Rift LLC in this high-stakes action roguelite/roguelike where you out-math the apocalypse. Experiment with volatile Rift Mod stacks to transform standard weapons into god-tier destruction before the rift overwhelms you. Finish your shift—or die trying.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21%, Difficult 18.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #45 Flinthook
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #46 Skul: The Hero Slayer
68% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelike 17.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #47 Furcifer's Fungeon
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PlayWithFurcifer
Windows · Mac · Linux
An autoscrolling roguelike where everything you do impacts your talent options. Become a necromancer goose, or a berserker wielding a thunder blade! Collect legendary items in each run, and bring them back home for even more build options in the future.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Difficult 23.7%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 6.7%
- #48 Spirit Magician
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KindGame
Windows
Embark on a challenging adventure to obtain the magic book. Overcome challenging trials with the various choices provided during your adventure. It may be a difficult adventure, but you will feel the joy of taking on the challenge!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
- #49 Corrosion Protocol
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sdpmakes
Windows
A fast-paced top-down roguelike shooter where you stabilize failing reactors, fight through chaotic waves of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and face colossal reactor bosses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
- #50 Castle of no Escape 2
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Dark 6%
- #51 Overkill Squad
67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Chillfox Games
Windows
Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Difficult 18%, Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #52 Slime Killer
70% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2021
Dev: HellicoprPub: kazakovstudios
Windows
Slime Killer: top-down TDS action game. Destroy slugs with weapons, upgrade to defeat mega-slug. 8+ weapons, various slugs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Difficult 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Arcade 6.5%
- #53 The Dark Realm
68% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Palek
Windows
The Dark Realm is a fast-paced action-roguelike with bullet hell elements where you are put into a mysterious realm as a cat traveller. Traverse the intense landscapes picking up nifty new trinkets and gradually improving your gear. But stay careful, adventurer, as the Realm doesn't forgive...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Difficult 29.2%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #54 Fruity Rogue
67% matchPositive100% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Adam Harmane
Windows
Fruity Rogue is a fast-paced roguelike top-down shooter where everything revolves around fruits! Explore randomly generated levels, battle fruit enemies, collect items, and discover game-changing synergies. With each run, unlock characters and weapons, each with their own playstyle and abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Roguelike 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 2D 2.6%
- #55 Danger Gazers
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Shotx
Windows · Linux
Danger Gazers is a post-apocalyptic roguelite top-down shooter where you pave your own path. The choices you make will decide your fate, it will either turn you into the new ruler or... the ashes to be windswept away.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Difficult 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Roguelike 7.1%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #56 sphereFACE
70% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: VoxelStorm
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
sphereFACE is a retro-styled 3D vector shooter, wrapped around the inside of a sphere. An unashamedly abstract shooter that ranges from slow, strategic sniping to frantic rock-dodging action, with roguelike elements of exploration, progression, discovery and permadeath.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Difficult 20.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 7.4%, Dark 7%
- #57 Skellies Ain't Scary
67% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2023
Dev: JBroook
Windows
Skellies Ain't Scary is a bullet hell rogue-like with minimalist graphics. Delve into dungeons, collect guns and items. Build the strongest synergies and beat all the bosses. Uncover the secrets of the dungeon and collect the lost treasures that await you.
Why similar: Difficult 30.6%, Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Roguelite 5.9%
- #58 Plumbum
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: JMAA Games
Windows
PLUMBUM is a retro top-down roguelike shooter where you'll have to survive the innumerable hordes of mooks and goons in the cursed corridors of this cursed game. Will you survive as long as you can, or will you die trying?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Dark Humor 15%, Roguelike 14.6%, Arcade 7.5%
- #59 Damocles Gaze
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
A radical and mystical action roguelike top-down shooter where every run takes 12 minutes. How far can you go? What will you find?
Why similar: Difficult 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%