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Games Like Enter the Gungeon

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Roguelike, Action, Roguelite.

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% — of 88,698 reviews
Released: 2016-04-05
Developer: Dodge Roll
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 6.1 hrs
Mean playtime: 31.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

What makes Enter the Gungeon stand out is how it blends twin-stick shooting, bullet-hell dodging, room-by-room roguelike runs, and a ridiculous amount of weapon variety into something both punishing and playful. These picks focus on that same mix of fast combat, procedural replayability, build experimentation, and arcade-style pressure. The highest-ranked games are the ones that most closely match Gungeon’s top-down gunplay and dodge-heavy flow, while lower entries still capture part of its appeal through structure, pacing, or feel.

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  1. #1 Nuclear Throne
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It’s the closest match to Gungeon’s top-down roguelike shooting, with twitchy dodging, wild weapon drops, and brutally fast runs.

  2. #2 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 392,863 reviews2014
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 43.8 hrsMean: 184.0 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 29.1%, Roguelike 22%, Difficult 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its room-based dungeon structure, massive item synergies, and endlessly replayable run variety make it a natural follow-up to Gungeon.

  3. #3 Voidigo
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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 26.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This nails the same hectic top-down bullet chaos with punchy movement, eccentric weapons, and aggressive boss-focused runs.

  4. #4 Tiny Rogues
    95% 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 32.4%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Difficult 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers short, addictive room-based runs packed with bullet dodging, build variety, and constant unlocks.

  5. #5 Star of Providence
    94% 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 30.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 9.5%, Difficult 8.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its compact room-by-room structure, retro presentation, and precision bullet-hell shooting feel extremely Gungeon-like.

  6. #6 Wizard of Legend
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 20,929 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelike 15%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Its fast dungeon rooms, dodge-heavy combat, and excellent local co-op mirror Gungeon’s run-to-run rhythm even though it swaps guns for spells.

  7. #7 Blazing Beaks
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 2,604 reviews2019
    Dev: Applava
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.8%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It’s a co-op-friendly top-down shooter roguelite with cursed pickups, chaotic rooms, and the same “push your luck” energy.

  8. #8 Cavity Busters
    92% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 10.2%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Roguelike 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Another excellent top-down action roguelite built around quick movement, strange weapons, and constant projectile dodging.

  9. #9 Doomsday Hunters
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 787 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: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, Difficult 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Its frantic twin-stick combat, weird loot, and bullet-hell intensity make it a strong match for Gungeon’s more chaotic side.

  10. #10 Dead Estate
    91% matchVery Positive95% of 6,512 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same room-clearing roguelike loop, dense enemy patterns, and unlock-heavy structure, just from a different camera angle.

  11. #11 Archvale
    90% matchVery Positive89% of 2,371 reviews2021
    Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Co-op 6.8%, Difficult 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Even without the full roguelike structure, its top-down bullet-hell dungeon combat and dodge-driven flow feel very close in spirit.

  12. #12 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 13,046 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 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: Action Roguelike 24%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.5%, Roguelike 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a deeper, harsher gun-focused roguelite that captures the same thrill of improvising around random weapons and intense top-down firefights.

  13. #13 Toroom
    89% matchMostly Positive79% of 199 reviews2021
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    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: Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 10%, Dungeon Crawler 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It strips the formula down to fast room combat, random weapons, and punishing arcade-style progression that Gungeon fans tend to click with.

  14. #14 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 9,461 reviews2018
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Co-op 10%, Roguelite 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The randomized dungeon runs, co-op emphasis, and constant loot progression make it a solid fit despite its stronger RPG lean.

  15. #15 Dungeon Souls
    88% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,228 reviews2016
    Dev: Lamina Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its pixel-art action, room-based dungeons, bullet-heavy bosses, and co-op support make it an easy recommendation here.

  16. #16 Dungreed
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 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 27.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Roguelite 7%

    Why You'll Like It: It’s a side-scrolling roguelite rather than a twin-stick shooter, but the quick dungeon runs, loot focus, and difficulty curve still overlap nicely.

  17. #17 Hades
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 303,627 reviews2020
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Roguelike 20%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Difficult 9.1%, Roguelite 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It isn’t a shooter, but its room-based runs, rapid dashes, and build synergy loop scratch a very similar roguelite itch.

  18. #18 Colt Canyon
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,077 reviews2020
    Dev: RetrificPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelike 21.2%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Roguelite 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This is a more methodical top-down roguelike shooter, but the procedural runs, weapon scavenging, and evasive combat fit well.

  19. #19 Noita
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Roguelike 22.3%, Difficult 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%

    Why You'll Like It: It’s far more systemic and unforgiving, but its run-based descent and weapon experimentation appeal to the same type of player.

  20. #20 Patch Quest
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 2,768 reviews2023
    Dev: Lychee Game LabsPub: Curve Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%, Dungeon Crawler 9.7%, Difficult 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its twin-stick shooting, enemy-dodging, and randomized expedition structure give it a lighter but still very Gungeon-adjacent feel.

  21. #21 Gunfire Reborn
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 102,993 reviews2021
    Dev: Gunfire Reborn StudioPub: Duoyi Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

    Why similar: Roguelike 30.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Co-op 13.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It translates the same roguelite loot-and-build loop into first-person shooting with plenty of weapon variety and repeatable runs.

  22. #22 Doomed to Hell
    84% matchVery Positive83% of 235 reviews2022
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    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 29.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.2%, Difficult 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This leans harder into pure bullet-hell survival, but the projectile dodging and run-based upgrades fit the same appetite.

  23. #23 Juicy Realm
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,663 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Co-op 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This quirky top-down shooter roguelite delivers randomized weapons, colorful rooms, and a similarly playful combat loop.

  24. #24 Revita
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 2,397 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Dungeon Crawler 18%, Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It shifts to a side view, but its twin-stick shooting, procedural rooms, and high-pressure boss fights feel very close in spirit.

  25. #25 Ember Knights
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 6,833 reviews2023
    Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Its co-op-friendly room-by-room action, strong mobility, and build combinations make it a good softer-edged alternative.

  26. #26 Curse of the Dead Gods
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 9,091 reviews2021
    Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelite 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Though more melee-focused, its room-to-room progression, trap-filled combat spaces, and risk-reward runs line up well with Gungeon’s structure.

  27. #27 ScourgeBringer
    79% matchVery Positive86% of 3,222 reviews2020
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Roguelite 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This turns the formula into a side-scrolling bullet-hell roguelite while keeping the relentless pace and precision focus.

  28. #28 West of Dead
    80% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,190 reviews2020
    Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 21.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Difficult 17.8%, Roguelite 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It’s a twin-stick roguelite shooter centered on tense movement, procedural runs, and gun-based survival.

  29. #29 Neon Abyss
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 23,532 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Roguelike 17.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 10.9%, Loot 10.4%

  30. #30 Exit the Gungeon
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,704 reviews2020
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Dungeon Crawler 8.1%, Action 5.5%

  31. #31 UnderMine
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 9,783 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.4%, Dungeon Crawler 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 4.6%

  32. #32 Downwell
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,526 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 38.3%, Difficult 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Roguelike 9.7%, Indie 3.5%

  33. #33 Dead Cells
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 180,167 reviews2018
    Dev: Motion Twin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelike 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelite 8.4%

  34. #34 AK-xolotl: Together
    76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,485 reviews2023
    Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.1%, Difficult 9.3%

  35. #35 Risk of Rain 2
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 347,262 reviews2020
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Co-op 9.3%, Loot 8.5%

  36. #36 Spelunky 2
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 21,674 reviews2020
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.

    Why similar: Difficult 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Roguelike 15.8%, Co-op 11.2%

  37. #37 The Binding of Isaac
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 62,317 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 34.1%, Roguelike 27.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 4.7%

  38. #38 Spelunky
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 16,577 reviews2013
    Dev: Mossmouth
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelike 27.5%, Difficult 17.1%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Indie 2.8%

  39. #39 Crypt of the NecroDancer
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 26,306 reviews2015
    Dev: Brace Yourself Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    Why similar: Roguelike 32.4%, Dungeon Crawler 18.9%, Difficult 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Local Co-Op 10%

  40. #40 Gunforged
    72% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2025
    Dev: Firebelley
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

  41. #41 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
    Dev: flanne
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.5%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Roguelite 6.8%, Shooter 5.1%

  42. #42 Bullet Bunny
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 128 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: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Roguelike 15.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

  43. #43 The Crackpet Show
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 833 reviews2022
    Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.7%, Roguelike 10.2%

  44. #44 Roboquest
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.9%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Co-op 9%, Roguelite 7.4%

  45. #45 Zombie Party
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 698 reviews2016
    Dev: Peach Pie Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, Difficult 5.4%

  46. #46 Woodpunk
    73% 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: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelike 9%, Difficult 8.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.4%

  47. #47 Asterogues
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: pipotchi600Pub: indie.io
    Windows

    Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 13%, Local Co-Op 10%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  48. #48 Heavy Bullets
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,564 reviews2014
    Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Roguelike 21%, Difficult 9.5%, Dungeon Crawler 7.6%, Roguelite 7.3%

  49. #49 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  50. #50 Gatekeeper
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,218 reviews2025
    Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 10.4%, Co-op 7.1%

  51. #51 Brotato
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.7%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Local Co-Op 12%, Co-op 5.1%

  52. #52 Portal Dungeon
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 1,195 reviews2023
    Dev: DuskDogStudio
    Windows
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  53. #53 Catacomb Kids
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 628 reviews2015
    Dev: FourbitFriday
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Difficult 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%

  54. #54 Risk of Rain Returns
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 28,557 reviews2023
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Roguelike 16.4%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Loot 8.5%

  55. #55 Rabbit and Steel
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,994 reviews2024
    Dev: mino_dev
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Difficult 10.1%, Co-op 8%

  56. #56 DEATHRUN TV
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2022
    Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 11.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%

  57. #57 Danger Gazers
    70% 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 33.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Difficult 7.5%, Local Co-Op 6.4%, Roguelike 6.1%

  58. #58 Windowkill
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,610 reviews2024
    Dev: torcado
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.2%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Co-op 5.5%

  59. #59 Cuphead
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 209,763 reviews2017
    Dev: Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Difficult 26.4%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 10.4%, Multiplayer 6.7%

  60. #60 Planetary Dustoff
    68% 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: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 11%, Dungeon Crawler 8%, Difficult 7.3%

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