- #1 30XX
97% matchVery Positive90% of 2,789 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Perma Death 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Robots 10.9%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #2 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
96% matchVery Positive86% of 800 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 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 19.4%, Perma Death 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #3 Neon Abyss
96% matchVery Positive86% of 23,580 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Procedural Generation 16.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Platformer 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.5%
- #4 Pogo Rogue
95% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 12%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelike 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #5 Corebreaker
94% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: aQuadiunPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!
Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Futuristic 11.8%, Platformer 10.1%
- #6 Hell is Other Demons
94% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 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 15.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.3%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Difficult 10.2%
- #7 Oblivion Override
92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,029 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Robots 19.1%, Perma Death 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #8 Jetboard Joust
93% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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: Perma Death 13.7%, Side Scroller 12%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #9 Rising Hell
91% matchVery Positive89% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Difficult 10%
- #10 ScourgeBringer
91% matchVery Positive86% of 3,245 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
- #11 REPLIKATOR
90% matchVery Positive86% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Robots 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Perma Death 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #12 Operation STEEL
89% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #13 Robot Resistors
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Crablacksmith Studios
Windows
Robot Resistors is an irreverent robot-themed auto-shooter with a 16-bit style. Each of the over 100 enemies you face is distinct, with unique abilities and hand-pixeled animations. A huge roster of playable characters, tons of weapons, and five wildly different procedurally generated stages await!
Why similar: Robots 20%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #14 Battle Shapers
87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,107 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Robots 23.8%, Action Roguelike 20%, Perma Death 19%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 14.6%
- #15 Foregone
88% matchVery Positive82% of 1,400 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Platformer 17.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #16 Aura of Worlds
86% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Side Scroller 13.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelite 10%, Platformer 9.9%
- #17 Gunlocked 2
85% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Futuristic 13.1%
- #18 Swarm Grinder
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,193 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Roguelike 13.4%
- #19 Voidigo
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,843 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 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 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 11.5%
- #20 Star of Providence
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,340 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Perma Death 10%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #21 Hyperspace Dogfights
83% matchVery Positive90% of 140 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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 17%, Difficult 13%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #22 Critadel
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 238 reviews2021
Dev: Pixelian StudioPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Critadel is a futuristic platform/shooter/roguelike with three playable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 unique weapon configurations!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Platformer 11.2%
- #23 20XX
82% matchVery Positive91% of 4,559 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Platformer 16.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Side Scroller 10.1%
- #24 PROJECT TACHYON
80% 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: Robots 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Futuristic 10.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #25 Bleed 2
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 904 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: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Platformer 16.4%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12%, Action 11%
- #26 Dizzy Rogues
79% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Perma Death 12.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #27 Witchinour
81% 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 18.4%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #28 Brainmelter Deluxe
79% matchPositive98% of 52 reviews2019
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows
Melt your brain with this twisted take on the platform genre!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Procedural Generation 12%, Difficult 11.5%
- #29 Schism
76% matchVery Positive96% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Perma Death 15.4%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Difficult 12.6%
- #30 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
75% matchVery Positive94% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 18.2%, Procedural Generation 16.7%, Retro 7.4%
- #31 Gunbot Diplomacy
76% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 23.1%, Robots 21.2%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 15.6%
- #32 BlazBlue Entropy Effect
74% matchVery Positive94% of 35,494 reviews2024
Dev: 91Act
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 20.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Procedural Generation 19.2%, Platformer 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #33 PositronX
78% 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: Perma Death 20.6%, Robots 18.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Futuristic 13%, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #34 Rogue Glitch Ultra
75% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Roguelike 13.7%
- #35 Rogue Worlds
73% matchVery Positive94% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths! This is the Lite edition of Aura of Worlds.
Why similar: Side Scroller 12.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Platformer 9.3%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #36 Laser Disco Defenders
77% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Robots 28.8%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #37 Armechgeddon
74% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 24.1%, Robots 14%, Action 4.4%
- #38 99 Levels To Hell
78% matchMixed60% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Perma Death 13.3%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
- #39 Rogue Stormers
77% matchMixed69% of 989 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Robots 15.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #40 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 639 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Robots 17.1%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%
- #41 Metal Bringer
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,153 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Robots 32.2%, Roguelite 27.3%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 Slimekeep
71% matchVery Positive90% of 136 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 16.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #43 Trinity Fusion
70% matchVery Positive86% of 886 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 20.1%, Futuristic 19.5%, Roguelike 17.1%, Platformer 15.4%
- #44 Fallback
72% matchVery Positive86% of 400 reviews2019
Dev: Endroad
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Lead the rebellion in an epic rogue-like adventure. Guide your jet-pack equipped post-apocalyptic volunteers through a labyrinthine underground complex by jumping, dodging, and battling against robot minions (and masters) to get to the surface — and bring life back to the scorched Earth.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, 2D Platformer 10.9%, Robots 10.8%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #45 Ether Loop
73% 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 20.8%, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action 10.4%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #46 Gravity Circuit
68% matchVery Positive92% of 5,574 reviews2023
Dev: Domesticated Ant GamesPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.
Why similar: Robots 23.7%, Platformer 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
- #47 Super Alloy Ranger
69% matchVery Positive91% of 398 reviews2022
Dev: Alloy MushroomPub: Neverland Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 41.6%, Pixel Graphics 24.1%, Combat 17.2%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #48 Gunslugs
73% 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: Side Scroller 19.1%, Platformer 17%, Retro 15.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #49 Noobs Want to Live
68% matchVery Positive89% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Perma Death 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12%, Procedural Generation 11.8%
- #50 Survivor Mercs
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 16.1%, Difficult 14.8%
- #51 VOID/BREAKER
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,628 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 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: Robots 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Futuristic 11%
- #52 Danger Scavenger
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 505 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.1%, Robots 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #53 Lia: Hacking Destiny
66% matchVery Positive97% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 13.1%
- #54 Void Resurgence
67% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Perma Death 16.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 12.5%
- #55 The Madness of Little Emma
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.3%, Platformer 17.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Action 8.3%
- #56 Galactic Glitch
65% matchVery Positive90% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelike 16%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelite 13.8%
- #57 Gunlocked
67% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Futuristic 12%, Retro 9.6%
- #58 Eagle Island Twist
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 230 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Difficult 11.4%
- #59 Spirits Abyss
67% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2020
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Spirits Abyss is a roguelite platformer with destructible terrain. Cast into the Abysm you must explore its diverse depths battling phantasmic meanies and plundering its useful treasures to find a way home... but does something nestle beyond the realmic veil of death?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 13.8%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 11.3%