- #1 Star of Providence
97% 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 15.5%, Roguelite 13%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
- #2 Feral Fury
96% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Dungeon Crawler 8.2%, Perma Death 7.9%
- #3 Skelly Selest
96% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Roguelite 16.7%, Dungeon Crawler 15.2%, Perma Death 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 9%
- #4 Hell is Other Demons
95% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 18.7%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Roguelite 13.1%, Difficult 9.6%, Roguelike 8%
- #5 Tiny Rogues
93% 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 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Difficult 9.5%
- #6 Witchinour
94% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Perma Death 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #7 Doomed to Hell
94% 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 15.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.9%, Perma Death 10.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #8 Dungreed
91% 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: Roguelite 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #9 Straimium Immortaly
92% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Perma Death 8.2%
- #10 Planetary Dustoff
91% 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: Roguelite 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Action 10.8%
- #11 Overture
90% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action 11.2%, Roguelite 9.9%, Indie 9.6%
- #12 Neon Abyss
88% 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: Loot 18.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #13 Rush Rover
89% 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 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Roguelite 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Dungeon Crawler 9.8%
- #14 Spaceship Looter
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 10.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.8%, Perma Death 7.8%
- #15 Enter the Gungeon
86% 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 32.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 9.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #16 ScourgeBringer
86% 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: Action 16.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Adventure 14.5%, Indie 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #17 Toroom
87% 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: Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Loot 10.5%, Difficult 9.2%
- #18 Repetendium
85% 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 19.6%, Perma Death 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action 8.4%
- #19 NETHER DUNGEONS
84% matchVery Positive83% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 25.2%, Roguelite 19%, Difficult 12%, Action 9.3%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #20 Downwell
83% 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: Fast-Paced 17.5%, Difficult 13%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Action 12.5%, Indie 11.6%
- #21 Pixel Descent
82% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: Moonskull Games
Windows
Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Perma Death 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Action 9.5%
- #22 Heroes of Loot
84% matchMixed69% of 94 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A brutal mix between dungeon-crawler and shoot-em up. The dungeon will learn from you and become more dangerous every time you play!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Loot 15.6%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 10%, Twin Stick Shooter 8.9%
- #23 Gatekeeper
78% 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 20.4%, Roguelite 15%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Adventure 10.3%, Difficult 9.9%
- #24 Keeper's Toll
78% matchVery Positive90% of 769 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Roguelite 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Action 7.8%
- #25 Woodpunk
82% 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 15.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.7%, Action 12.4%, Roguelite 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%
- #26 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
81% matchVery Positive86% of 357 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Action 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Adventure 10%
- #27 Hyperspace Dogfights
81% 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 15.8%, Loot 14.2%, Fast-Paced 14%, Roguelite 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #28 Slimekeep
77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Perma Death 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Difficult 8.9%
- #29 Bullet Bunny
77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Action 9.7%
- #30 Eternal Step
80% matchMixed64% of 75 reviews2015
Dev: Once More With GustoPub: Green Man Gaming Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Eternal Step is a deviously difficult, rogue-like action adventure game.
Why similar: Indie 17.9%, Difficult 16.6%, Action 15.9%, Adventure 14.8%, Loot 12%
- #31 Enlightenment
79% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action 23.1%, Roguelite 19.5%, Indie 17.1%, Perma Death 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.2%
- #32 Burning Knight
79% matchMixed70% of 126 reviews2020
Dev: Rexcellent GamesPub: 2Awesome Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Steal everything you can and flee from the Burning Knight's castle in this action-packed roguelike! The game features tight bullet hell, tons of items, characters to meet... and secrets!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 16%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Perma Death 12.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #33 BULLETHELL
76% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Difficult 20.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action 13%, Indie 6.7%
- #34 Mega City Force
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 329 reviews2023
Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Action 9.5%
- #35 Revita
75% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Dungeon Crawler 21.9%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action 8.4%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #36 Enter the Chronosphere
73% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Effort StarPub: Joystick Ventures
Windows · Mac
Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based bullet hell roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Roguelite 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action 15.2%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #37 Temp Zero
74% 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 21.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Action 11.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Difficult 9.6%
- #38 Schism
72% matchVery Positive97% of 155 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 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Perma Death 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #39 Nuclear Throne
73% 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 15.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%
- #40 REPLIKATOR
73% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Perma Death 10.7%
- #41 Loot River
74% matchMixed68% of 456 reviews2022
Dev: straka.studio
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Perma Death 17%, Roguelite 14.5%, Difficult 10.7%
- #42 Echoes of Red
71% 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 22.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Action 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #43 Story of a Cube
75% matchMixed76% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TinyAtomGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Action 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Adventure 14.4%, Indie 13.3%
- #44 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
72% 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: Perma Death 23.6%, Difficult 15.9%, Action 15.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%
- #45 Voidigo
69% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Roguelite 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #46 BroodStar
71% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Perma Death 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
- #47 Noobs Want to Live
69% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 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: Bullet Hell 22%, Perma Death 19.1%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #48 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
70% 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: Dungeon Crawler 22%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #49 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
69% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Action 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Roguelike 15%, Adventure 10.4%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #50 Rabbit Hole
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,614 reviews2024
Dev: ShortCake_CafePub: Engi_ee
Windows
Rabbit Hole is a fast paced, tough-as-nails 2D RogueLike-Shooter, made with love for the genre. You are Disc, someone who was suddenly brought to the Rabbit Hole. Collect guns, fight foes and meet strange new characters on your descent to the bottom, all in an attempt to find your heart again.
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 11.9%
- #51 THE GREAT GEOMETRIC MULTIVERSE TOUR
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 368 reviews2018
Dev: Pie On A Plate Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
LIBERATE THE GEOMETRIC PEOPLE AND SAVE THE MULTIVERSE! Fight through the randomly chosen universes of the Geometric Multiverse, arming yourself to the teeth with insane weaponry and mutating your mind, body, and soul with the unrelenting power of genetically altering pills.
Why similar: Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #52 Galaxy Highways
67% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Difficult 10.1%, Adventure 9%
- #53 Cavity Busters
68% 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 16.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.2%
- #54 Overhaul
68% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!
Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 12.2%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 10.1%
- #55 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
70% matchMixed69% of 229 reviews2019
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Action 11.8%, Difficult 11.6%
- #56 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
70% matchVery Positive81% of 402 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Indie 14.4%
- #57 Galactic Glitch
65% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 9.3%
- #58 Esse Proxy
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 141 reviews2022
Dev: FromSouthGames
Windows
Slick, stylish and brutal, 3D Cyberpunk Shooter. Located in a dystopian future, you'll experience the intertwined stories of three different characters, each with their own abilities, playstyles, strengths and weaknesses. Kill or die, learn and repeat before you unveil the secrets of Esse Proxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Difficult 9.2%
- #59 Doomsday Hunters
64% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Perma Death 15%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 9.2%