- #1 Time Wasters
97% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Roguelite 16%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #2 Voids Vigil
96% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #3 Swarm Grinder
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,176 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 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 23.3%, Roguelite 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 16.2%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #4 Galactic Glitch
95% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #5 Attack Core
94% matchVery Positive98% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: ArtsMoons
Windows
A fully 3D action barrage, roguelite game with a huge range and a large number of monsters, featuring highly growing and visually impactful module skills, and refreshing battles characterized by random transformations and constructions during battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelite 18.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 6.8%
- #6 Cyclo Chambers
94% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #7 Armechgeddon
92% matchPositive88% of 50 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 28.3%, Roguelite 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 4.9%
- #8 Ether Loop
93% 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 26.8%, Roguelite 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action 15.2%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #9 Yawnoc
91% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Destroy hordes of strange machines that have invaded the forest. Yawnoc is a chaotic top-down shooter roguelite focused on immersion into the world of Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #10 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 626 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%
- #11 Half Hour Hexagon
91% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Arcade 11.9%
- #12 Temp Zero
90% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Alexandre Kadri
Windows
Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #13 Exodemic
89% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Arcade 22.1%, Procedural Generation 14%, Action 11.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #14 Combat Complex
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 11%
- #15 Gunlocked
87% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Roguelite 18.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 8.2%
- #16 Gunlocked 2
86% matchVery Positive86% of 77 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: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #17 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
86% matchVery Positive86% of 792 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelike 30.3%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Action 9.5%, 2D 5.4%
- #18 WarSphere
84% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Last Tuesday Games
Windows
WarSphere is a fast-paced, roguelike top-down shooter. As a spherical death robot, you blast, dash and loot your way through procedurally generated worlds. It's all about the pew pew.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #19 Planetary Dustoff
85% 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 25.9%, Roguelite 23%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action 7.2%
- #20 Survivors of the Dawn
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 749 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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #21 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Roguelite 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 14.2%
- #22 Deflector
82% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Roguelite 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 15.3%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #23 Gigantes Ex Machina
81% matchVery Positive84% of 273 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Roguelite 37.9%, Roguelike 22.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 12.4%, Bullet Hell 2.4%
- #24 Swordship
82% matchVery Positive87% of 236 reviews2022
Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelike 17.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Minimalist 7.3%
- #25 Void Resurgence
80% matchVery Positive96% of 70 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 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 16%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Arcade 8.6%
- #26 Core Devourer
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 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: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 15.5%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #27 Repetendium
79% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelike 13.8%
- #28 VOID/BREAKER
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 27.6%, Roguelite 21.6%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Shooter 10.4%
- #29 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Roguelite 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #30 Neon Striker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 8.4%
- #31 Rogue: Genesia
74% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Arcade 11.5%
- #32 Tiny Rogues
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 13.4%
- #33 Time Treker
77% matchMixed70% of 484 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelite 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%
- #34 Hyperspace Dogfights
78% 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: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 20.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Action Roguelike 9%
- #35 Against Great Darkness
76% matchVery Positive83% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
Windows
Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #36 Cosmic Coliseum
74% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: Exane GamesPub: Bad Blood Studios
Windows
Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Roguelite 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 14.1%, Shooter 8.6%
- #37 Rhythm Storm
73% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #38 SHOOPER NOVA
73% matchVery Positive85% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 20.7%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelike 10%, Arcade 9.1%
- #39 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
73% matchVery Positive94% of 114 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 24.6%, Roguelite 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%
- #40 Tiny Chaos
75% matchVery Positive81% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: KatrGames
Windows
Step into a pandemonium world in Tiny Chaos, a bullet heaven survival game that will test your wits, reflexes, and endurance. Face relentless hordes of enemies, explore vibrant stages, and unlock the full potential of your characters in this chaotic journey to survive against all odds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #41 HYPERGUN
77% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2018
Dev: NVYVE® Studios
Windows
Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.7%, Roguelite 31.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 10.5%, Indie 2.1%
- #42 Enter the Gungeon
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,698 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.4%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 7.1%, Shooter 3.9%
- #43 Genesis Survivors
72% matchMixed63% of 147 reviews2024
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivors is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 15.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 6.1%
- #44 Vital Shell
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,526 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #45 Sodaman
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 686 reviews2025
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #46 Genome Guardian
69% matchVery Positive92% of 776 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Roguelite 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #47 Terralysia
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Tiny Game Dev
Windows
In the vibrant realm of Terralysia lurk relentless enemies. Brace yourself for grueling missions, endless onslaughts, and formidable bosses in this third-person roguelike. Use the right strategy and spells to survive a bit longer, but be warned, as you grow in strength, so do your enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Roguelite 20%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 16.1%, Arcade 14.1%
- #48 Rush Rover
71% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #49 Star of Providence
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 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 24.9%, Roguelite 20.2%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 6.8%
- #50 Let Them Come: Onslaught
67% matchVery Positive90% of 227 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 20.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #51 Stellar Interface
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #52 Demon Hunt
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #53 ARRIVAL: ZERO EARTH
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: jounitus
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Fight giant War of the Worlds -style aliens invading Finland during a Winter in the 90's. Build an army of local townspeople in this chaotic semi-autobattler roguelike. Navigate through different biomes to obliterate the aliens from cosmic dimensions.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #54 Slimekeep
66% matchVery Positive90% 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: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #55 ---Red---Tether-->
68% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 9.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Procedural Generation 7.7%
- #56 Earth Overclocked
70% 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 33.6%, Roguelite 26%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelike 9.9%, Action 9.1%
- #57 Dome Keeper
64% matchVery Positive92% of 20,921 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Roguelike 45%, Procedural Generation 20%, Action 14.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #58 Destropolis
68% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 12.2%, Arcade 10.7%
- #59 Echoes of Red
64% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelike 12.3%