- #1 Operation STEEL
97% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Perma Death 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #2 Slime Mayhem
96% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #3 Hyperlight Survivor
96% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #4 Ogre Chambers 2222
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #5 Viking Survivors
94% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #6 Add Flyers To Dreams
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KakeiA
Windows · Mac
Would you like to run ads in dreams? “ADD FLYERS TO DREAMS” is a flappy roguelike game where you fly around inside dreams, inject ads, stack up contracts, and earn cookies.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 12.2%, Shooter 7.7%
- #7 The Journey of Piggy
93% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #8 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
92% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #9 Void Resurgence
91% 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: Action Roguelike 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Perma Death 14%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #10 Star of Providence
91% 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 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Perma Death 9.9%
- #11 Bonfire Barrage
89% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #12 Crusader's March
90% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Vanquish the ever-growing hordes, Command your army, grow in strength and numbers, and conquer your enemy's castles in this casual top-down roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Perma Death 14.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Score Attack 11.2%
- #13 Tri-Star
89% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Perma Death 10.1%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #14 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
88% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #15 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
86% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #16 A Way To Die
86% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
Dev: Gael Luguern
Windows
Enter the human body with A Way To Die! Play as a disease that attempts to infect its host by contaminating organs and mutating! Discover new ways to win every time you play with all the different diseases!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #17 Straimium Immortaly
87% 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: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Perma Death 11.1%
- #18 Microbes and Machines
85% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #19 The Outer Space Bugs
84% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #20 Death Before Decaf
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Overdose Interactive
Windows · Linux
Auto-combat roguelite. Your caffeine meter is the whole game — too little kills you, too much kills you faster. Three floors, one boss. 20 minutes. Don't crash.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Score Attack 8.9%
- #21 La Furia de las Trenzas
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #22 Roguely
84% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: SQRL Studios
Windows
Roguely is a fantasy themed top-down shooter pixel art action roguelite with some bullet hell thrown in. Fight and dodge your way through the randomly generated maps to rescue your friends. Find upgrades along the way and save up arcane fragments for permanent blessings from the gods.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Perma Death 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelite 11.9%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #23 God, Save the Queens!
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: QWGames
Windows
You are God. The king’s five daughters have been taken. Fight thousands of enemies, unlock powerful skills, and crush the evil wizard Zaharad in this brutal 2.5D roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #24 Madlum
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlindVoid
Windows
Experience relentless bullet hell shmup gameplay in a dark hand-drawn style. Salvage powerful relics from fallen rivals to push through the ever-rising pressure and escape Madlum's Vault.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #25 No Space For All
79% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2024
Dev: Dudindie
Windows
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Perma Death 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #26 JERONIMO
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Supertul Games
Windows · Linux
JERONIMO is a roguelite shooter where you play as the Eraser against your eternal enemy: the Drawer, a frantic pencil who summons waves from his rolling lab. Wield up to 6 unique weapons, stack broken builds, and crush the hordes. Every enemy is a drawing from my 6-year-old nephew's notebook.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Perma Death 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #27 Drone Break
81% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
- #28 Fruity Rogue
78% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Adam Harmane
Windows
Fruity Rogue is a fast-paced roguelike top-down shooter where everything revolves around fruits! Explore randomly generated levels, battle fruit enemies, collect items, and discover game-changing synergies. With each run, unlock characters and weapons, each with their own playstyle and abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Perma Death 17.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #29 BroodStar
79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Perma Death 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 11.9%, Score Attack 9.6%
- #30 Survivor Cells
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: YAW Studios
Windows
Discover the beauty and fragility of life in Survivor Cells, a unique survival game against viruses and bacteria, which strategically combines the elements of roguelite, bullet hell and tower defense in a challenging experience. Your destiny depends on your agility and choices. How far will you get?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Perma Death 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #31 字獄 JIGOKU
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: W4S
Windows · Mac · Linux
Words wage war. Every enemy, every weapon, and you yourself — everything is made of words. Cut through hordes of living characters, seize skills, and evolve from Human to God. Across five stages — Wild, Mountain, Sea, Dark, and Heaven — something awaits beyond.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelite 14.2%, Procedural Generation 8.9%
- #32 Boom Buddies
75% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Alice Games
Windows
Boom Buddies is a fixed-position bullet hell survival game where animal heroes face endless enemy waves, upgrade weapons through card choices, unlock new characters, and compete on global leaderboards.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 7.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
- #33 HOUSE OF GOD
78% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #34 Shoot Trip Die
76% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
Windows
Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...
Why similar: Perma Death 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10%
- #35 GunSuit Guardians
75% matchVery Positive88% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Perma Death 9.6%
- #36 Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory
77% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
In the dark depths of space, an unknown threat called Purgatory has begun to consume colonies throughout the cosmos. Now it’s up to Crome, the Consul’s best star pilot, to travel into the unknown and put an end to Purgatory before it overcomes the entire galaxy.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #37 Hyper Sentinel Fusion
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac
Pilot an agile star fighter to tear down alien megastructures under fire, then pull off a high-stakes heist from within before everything explodes. When you die time rewinds, sending you back to Moonbase Alpha—your hub for reinvention. Spend your bounty on explosive upgrades, ready for the next run.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #38 Nebula Cleanup Crew
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Perma Death 11.5%
- #39 ROTATO
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #40 Beautiful Mystic Survivors
72% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,237 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Roguelite bullet-hell meets sexy anime in Beautiful Mystic Survivors, as you rise to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Experience polished 3D graphics, flashy VFX, and surrounded by thousands of monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Perma Death 13.2%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #41 Plush Rangers
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Short Leg Studio
Windows · Mac
Survive waves of wacky mutated constructs to defeat powerful bosses with your team of Plushie friends in this quirky chaotic Survivors-like. Earn merit badges to unlock new Plushies, relics, items, and upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 14.3%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Score Attack 9.9%
- #42 Spaceship Looter
74% 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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelite 12%
- #43 Space Miner
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Julio Maass
Windows
Space Miner is a shmup with roguelike elements and weapon customization. Destroy asteroids, collect different minerals to improve your ship, and discover new places on the galaxy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Score Attack 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%
- #44 Skycadia
73% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Nisse LLC
Windows
Collect bounties on sky pirates in this chill pastel dogfight sim.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Score Attack 11.8%
- #45 Cosmic Flesh: Overdrive
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turbo Soda Games
Windows
Defend the galaxy from endless cosmic horrors. Dash and blast with fast, burst-based piloting, unleash powerful overdrives, evolve your ship with each unique run, and push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Score Attack 9.1%
- #46 Ballmancy
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Ballmancy is a pachinko-style roguelike where you launch balls to fight off waves of enemies. Choose from a variety of balls and items to create unique builds and see how far you can bounce.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #47 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: Perma Death 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #48 Zombie Exterminator
70% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Zombie exterminator is a top-down shooter roguelite where you play a soldier. Combine weapon parts and create unique weapons. Use gadgets and relics to exterminate zombies. Fight against zombies and horrendous creatures.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 11%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #49 Berzerk: Recharged
70% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #50 Space Slinger
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 12%, Shooter 6.9%
- #51 No Sweet Looks
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: halvardo13
Windows
Nothing but ocean in every direction, and monsters eyeing you down everywhere you go! Wake up, confront the monsters, and find your way home in this top down rouge-like, with a unique take on shooting mechanics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Perma Death 16%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 6.7%
- #52 Guns and Rush
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: MYP
Windows
Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in this intense horde combat shooter that combines roguelike and bullet-hell elements. Battle relentless waves of monstrous foes as you strive to survive and conquer challenging levels. In my game no vampire, survive 20 minutes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Perma Death 10.2%
- #53 Talas
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chillout Games
Windows
Shoot your way across deep space. Shred through waves of enemies, unravel the secrets hiding beneath the surface, and explore the endless synergies in this retro-inspired action roguelike filled with mysterious encounters and dangerous bullet hell bosses
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Perma Death 15.5%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #54 Mega Demon Blaster
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Alfalou
Windows
Blast demons until you can't escape no more! Mega Demon Blaster is a casual arena based shooter where you create builds for your weapon and try to break the game before you die! Enemies comes in waves and they get stronger and stronger but luckily you do to.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #55 HYPERWIRED
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Perma Death 11.1%
- #56 Mighty Mage
68% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2023
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Mighty Mage is a top-down arena shooter rogue-lite where you play a cute mage wielding up to 5 elemental spells at a time to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and spells to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Perma Death 15.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Score Attack 11.2%
- #57 ReLinked
67% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2023
Dev: Sempiternal Rain
Windows
"ReLinked" is a pixelated Rogue-lite Action/PRG in a Sovietpunk setting in which you'll have to fight back against extraterrestrial intelligence and fend off countless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Perma Death 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #58 Gunblade Ranger
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Astral Flow Games
Windows
Gunblade Ranger is a post-apocalyptic Roguelike top-down shooter. You will use guns and blades to hunt monsters in randomly generated radiation zones, collect mutant abilities, break into the source of the radiation, and face the final challenge.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #59 Pixel Descent
66% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Perma Death 15.1%, Score Attack 11.5%
- #60 Hel Survivor
65% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: KHQ
Windows
Smite demons, collect holy power-ups, and turn Hel into a pixelated fireworks show in this chaotic Survivor game! Play as a ridiculously determined holy knight auto-blasting through hordes of the damned. Simple controls, massive screen-clearing combos, and enough divine fire to make demons cry.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 7.6%, Score Attack 7.4%