- #1 One Step From Eden
97% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Moon KangPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Build a powerful deck, cast spells on the fly, battle evolving enemies, find game-changing artifacts, make friends or make enemies, just make it to Eden.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Difficult 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed bullet hell dodging with deckbuilding and spellcasting in a way that perfectly mirrors the intensity of Spelltornel.
- #2 Spell Disk
96% matchVery Positive89% of 963 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Magic 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses heavily on creating synergistic magic builds and fast-paced combat encounters.
- #3 Epistory - Typing Chronicles
96% matchVery Positive95% of 6,774 reviews2016
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Epistory immerses you in an atmospheric action/adventure game where you play a girl riding a giant fox who fights an insectile corruption from an origami world. As you progress and explore this world, the story literally unfolds and the mysteries of the magic power of the words are revealed.
Why similar: Magic 62.8%, Story Rich 15.8%, Action 11.1%, Indie 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique typing-based combat system set within an atmospheric action-adventure world.
- #4 Wizard of Legend
95% 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 32.9%, Magic 20.8%, Roguelike 16.8%, Difficult 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fast-paced, magic-focused combat that requires precise movement and tactical spell selection.
- #5 Noita
94% 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: Difficult 30.3%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based roguelite where magic wand customization and high-stakes difficulty create a similar sense of tactical experimentation.
- #6 Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 845 reviews2021
Dev: Fishing Cactus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Something is wrong with the heart of magic. Play a young archivist venturing out into a dying world, cataloging its mysteries and its wonders to unearth the truth. Nanotale is the new adventure from the Typing Chronicles franchise and the spiritual successor to the acclaimed Epistory.
Why similar: Magic 56.7%, Fantasy 18.8%, Story Rich 15.3%, Indie 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on typing mechanics by integrating magic-based combat and exploration in a vibrant fantasy setting.
- #7 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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Difficult 20.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Fantasy 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that emphasizes bullet hell dodging and diverse character builds.
- #8 SpellRogue
91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,603 reviews2025
Dev: Guidelight GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
SpellRogue is the ultimate tactical turn-based roguelike! Draft from over 350 powerful spells to assemble the perfect combination and crush your enemies in 70+ unique encounters. Face brutal choices, adapt to impossible odds, and strike back at the horrors that destroyed the world.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 34.3%, Difficult 23.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Magic 15.4%, Strategy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelike that focuses on dice-based spellcasting and deep strategic planning.
- #9 The Typing of The Dead: Overkill
92% matchVery Positive88% of 4,062 reviews2013
Dev: Modern DreamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Typing of the dead: Overkill fuses the horror and comedy of the legendary House of the Dead series with unique typing mechanics in order to deliver a truly original gaming experience! This gruesome shooter puts you in the middle of a mutant outbreak in Bayou county.
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential typing-action game that forces players to maintain accuracy while under constant pressure.
- #10 Enter the Gungeon
90% 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 38.9%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive bullet hell roguelite that demands mastery of movement and projectile management.
- #11 Seraph's Last Stand
89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,312 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Magic 18.9%, Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that strips combat down to its core, focusing on bullet hell survival and spell upgrades.
- #12 Neophyte
88% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Magic 25.2%, Roguelike 17.5%, Action 6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that centers on magic-based combat and arcade-style movement.
- #13 Spellspire
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 100 reviews2017
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Spellspire is a thrilling mashup of word game and action role playing game. Pick letters from a grid to spell words and shoot them from your wand as spells. The longer the word, the bigger the blast! Can you make it to the top of the Spellspire?
Why similar: Spelling 46.2% ★, Word Game 18.7%, Magic 11.9%, Difficult 8.6%, Fantasy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed game that uses spelling and word-based mechanics to drive combat progression.
- #14 Crypt of the NecroDancer
89% 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 42%, Difficult 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Indie 5.3%, Fantasy 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Requires rhythmic, movement-based decision-making that shares the tactical intensity of Spelltornel's keyboard-based movement.
- #15 OMG Words
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Dave
Windows
Bringing roguelike mechanics to classic word games. Use relics to create powerful combos, play boons to craft your tiles and board, use your powers to defeat a host of tricky opponents.
Why similar: Spelling 30.2% ★, Word Game 18.4%, Deckbuilding 16.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Tactical 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A word-based roguelike that emphasizes strategic planning and vocabulary-based combat.
- #16 Touhou Luna Nights
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,739 reviews2019
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.1%, Difficult 36.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer heavily inspired by bullet hell mechanics with a focus on time-manipulation magic.
- #17 Letterlike
85% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: Puzzlelike Studios
Windows
Letterlike is a challenging roguelike word game that's all about collecting cards, upgrading words, and upgrading letter tiles to make the strongest synergies and reach the highest scores!
Why similar: Spelling 45.2% ★, Word Game 22.3%, Roguelike 16.6%, Strategy 9.3%, Deckbuilding 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist strategy game that uses word-based mechanics to navigate challenging roguelike encounters.
- #18 Downwell
86% 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 38.8%, Difficult 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Roguelike 7.9%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-speed action game that relies on precise movement and bullet-based combat.
- #19 Vampire Survivors
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Bullet Hell 35.1%, Roguelike 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on managing overwhelming bullet-hell-style enemy swarms with evolving magic abilities.
- #20 Nuclear Throne
84% 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: Action Roguelike 30%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelike 19.3%, Difficult 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic action-roguelite that features intense bullet hell patterns and rapid-fire combat.
- #21 Rabi-Ribi
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Difficult 19.9%, Magic 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Fantasy 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of exploration and bullet hell combat that requires high skill and quick reflexes.
- #22 Words for Evil
84% matchVery Positive80% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: Chromosphere Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics.
Why similar: Spelling 62.4% ★, Word Game 34%, Indie 1.5%, Action 1.2%, Pixel Graphics 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates word-based typing mechanics into an RPG framework, requiring quick thinking under pressure.
- #23 Hades
79% 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 50.4%, Roguelike 20%, Difficult 13.9%, Action 5.5%, Story Rich 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-roguelite that features fluid movement and diverse magic-based combat abilities.
- #24 Arcane Tower Survivors
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Action 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet hell action-roguelite that focuses on surviving waves of enemies through magical mastery.
- #25 Nekomancy
81% matchVery Positive98% of 107 reviews2022
Dev: The Fetus Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Nekomancy is a Magic roguelite looter shooter! Craft spells and vanquish evil creatures! Grab their loot and craft better spells! Make progress in the skill tree! Only the best synergies pass the test!
Why similar: Magic 23.8%, Roguelike 17.5%, Cats 17.1%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-based combat with magic and loot-driven roguelike progression.
- #26 Words Can Kill
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Typing Monkey
Windows · Linux
Just another boring word game? No. Words Can Kill is a roguelike deckbuilder. Travel through the world trying to build the strongest deck from letter tiles and find the perfect gear. And remember, here your tactical decisions matter, not your vocabulary!
Why similar: Spelling 38.1% ★, Deckbuilding 19.7%, Word Game 17.1%, Roguelike 13.1%, Strategy 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that uses word-based mechanics to determine the strength of your attacks.
- #27 Ziggurat 2
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,483 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Magic 27%, Roguelike 21.7%, Fantasy 9.8%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused dungeon crawler that emphasizes movement and projectile-based combat in a 3D space.
- #28 Tomb of the Bloodletter
77% matchVery Positive89% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: Ethan's SecretionsPub: indie.io
Windows
Tomb of the Bloodletter is a strategic word roguelike where your keyboard becomes your arsenal. Use your wit to unleash deadly words through tactical combinations of your letters to defeat the denizens of this dingy tomb and claim the Bloodletter for yourself...
Why similar: Word Game 30.8%, Deckbuilding 21.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Tactical 14.2%, Strategy 10.7%
- #29 Ring of Pain
78% matchVery Positive92% of 5,048 reviews2020
Dev: Simon BoxerPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Enter the Ring of Pain, a roguelike card crawler where encounters come to you. Each step around the ring a dire decision. Go for the loot or backstab a creeping horror? Meet strange friends bearing gifts and treasure. Choose your gear wisely to survive and discover the secrets of the Ring of Pain.
Why similar: Difficult 38.1%, Roguelike 29.1%, Dark 16.3%, Strategy 12.8%, Indie 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that uses card-based movement to create a unique, high-stakes combat experience.
- #30 TypInc.
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: Game Game Games
Windows · Mac
Typinc. is a roguelike deckbuilding typing game. Type the paragraphs presented to you and maintain your streak to survive and win the game.
Why similar: Spelling 29.1% ★, Deckbuilding 18.8%, Time Management 16.1%, Word Game 15.3%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #31 Word Play
76% matchVery Positive91% of 992 reviews2025
Dev: Game Maker's Toolkit
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?
Why similar: Spelling 50.9% ★, Word Game 21.9%, Roguelike 14.3%, Deckbuilding 10.5%, 2D 2.4%
- #32 Salvo Shuffle
77% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Agent_Jo
Windows
Salvo Shuffle is a bullet-hell roguelike that mixes turn-based and action-based combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Deckbuilding 22.4%, Difficult 12.6%, Strategy 8.5%
- #33 Pluto
73% matchVery Positive94% of 434 reviews2026
Dev: Siege Wizard InteractivePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
A roguelike deckbuilder where you cast elemental spells, outwit monstrous foes, and escape prison on your way to your niece’s birthday party.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 31.2%, Roguelike 21.5%, Magic 20.8%, Strategy 16.4%, Fantasy 4.1%
- #34 Time Snatcher Handy
74% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: PulleyBunPub: Cometsoft Inc.
Windows
The universe's greatest cat burglar? The ultimate phantom thief across dimensions? Nah... Time Snatcher Handy, that's me! A time-stop bullet-hell action roguelike starring "Handy" the stylish cat burglar! Stop the time to dodge bullets, gather items to get stronger, and escape the Time Museum!
Why similar: Dogs 27% ★, Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Cats 12%, Roguelike 11%
- #35 Spell Defender
76% matchVery Positive87% of 143 reviews2022
Dev: Jesper Bergman
Windows
Spell Defender is a 3D, Third-Person, wave defence, survival Roguelite. Use magical powers to defeat waves of enemies. Each wave rewards you with a choice of a new power. Find synergies and combine these powers to create the ultimate defender.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Roguelike 17%, Magic 16.4%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #36 Cat Bait
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Mayni prod.
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Cats 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Roguelike 6.6%
- #37 W.A.N.D. Project
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, Magic 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
- #38 Diary of Lucie
75% matchVery Positive88% of 445 reviews2023
Dev: Parange Project
Windows
Diary of Lucie is action-roguelite game made with RPG Maker. In addition to simply avoiding the enemy's barrage, strategically use the enemy's bullet to make the battle situation advantageous!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, Magic 12.4%, Roguelike 11.7%, Fantasy 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
- #39 Little Witch Survivors
72% matchVery Positive89% of 568 reviews2025
Dev: 四月二酱
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
"Little Witch Survivors" is a magic pigeon barrage shooting game. You will play as a little witch, summoning and commanding eight unique magic guardians to fight side by side! Each guardian has dual skills, and you can switch strategies freely in the equipment slots - weave your own magic miracle!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Magic 16.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #40 Nekomancer of Nowhere
71% matchVery Positive98% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Standing Cat
Windows · Mac
Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth!
Why similar: Cats 39.4%, Magic 32.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action 9.3%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #41 Magecraft: Spellbuilding
71% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Violet Grimoire
Windows
Craft spell cards, collect new effects, and build the perfect deck as you fight through rounds of turn-based combat. Survive randomly-generated dungeon layouts by countering enemy attacks with your own spells, and make the most of the powers and scrolls you pick up along the way.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 42.9%, Magic 26.5%, Strategy 11%, Fantasy 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #42 Fairyside
73% matchVery Positive93% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Bullet Hell 27%, Roguelike 15.5%, Magic 12.9%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #43 An Amazing Wizard
71% matchVery Positive85% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Goblins
Windows · Mac · Linux
An Amazing Wizard is a 2D fast-paced metroidvania-inspired spell-slinging roguelike where you'll create spells. Master 7 elements and merge 120 unique spells in any order to create endless possibilities. Choose from 250+ perks and 200 artifacts. Collect your lost memories and reclaim true name!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Difficult 20.5%, Magic 18.5%, Roguelike 15.8%, Dark 9.9%
- #44 Nemo Dungeon
74% matchVery Positive84% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Nemo Dungeon is a rogue-like game which you can control skillful characters with 4 unique skills. Kill your enemies, dodge their bullets, and gather various items which make you stronger.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Difficult 33.9%, Action 14.9%, Indie 12.6%
- #45 Beyond Words
70% matchVery Positive90% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: MindFuel GamesPub: PQube
Windows · Linux
From the creators of GoldenEye & TimeSplitters comes Beyond Words the genre-defining fusion of roguelike strategy and word-crafting. Build powerful combos, unlock upgrades, and master a challenge where victory is spelled one letter at a time.
Why similar: Spelling 35.6% ★, Deckbuilding 18.6%, Word Game 16.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Tactical 7.5%
- #46 Supercat Survivors
69% matchVery Positive84% of 172 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Deckbuilding 22.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Strategy 6.8%
- #47 Last Mage
70% matchMixed63% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Johnny Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Spellcrafting and backpack management combined in one bullet heaven rougelite. As the Last Mage you get a task to explore dungeons filled with monsters and find the source of the disaster plaguing this world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Action Roguelike 30.3%, Roguelike 24.8%, Action 3.7%, 2D 2.6%
- #48 Stellar Witch
68% matchVery Positive98% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: 배머루@결속Pub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
"Stellar Witch" is a grid-dodge action game with inventory management. Become a star-powered witch on a journey to become the Grand Mage. Collect gold in battle, buy and place constellations, and use their powers and synergies to fight ever-stronger enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.1%, Magic 16.6%, Strategy 12.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #49 Glyphica: Typing Survival
67% matchVery Positive91% of 2,349 reviews2024
Dev: aliasBLACK
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival typing game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Word Game 21.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Action 4.4%
- #50 TYPECAST
69% matchVery Positive91% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: Gutter Arcade
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
TYPECAST is a bullet hell where you type to shoot. Get swarmed by enemies, manage the chaos, and climb the leaderboards in this unique arcade experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.6%, Difficult 34.7%, Fantasy 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, 2D 5.3%
- #51 Witchinour
72% 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: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Difficult 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 4%
- #52 Morsels
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 569 reviews2025
Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Cats 20.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Roguelike 10%
- #53 Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 545 reviews2026
Dev: Buried ThingsPub: Forklift Interactive
Windows
From letters to lunacy, Cursed Words is a roguelike chasing ever-stronger synergies. Start with simple words like BUY or THIS or GAME, then use game-altering combos to break the rules. Before long you’ll be ¼♖♙K5XNG the ⅗H♗4 out of these 83VK??7?!
Why similar: Word Game 33.9%, Roguelike 24%, Strategy 20.3%, Deckbuilding 19%, Indie 2.8%
- #54 Arcane Trigger
66% matchVery Positive87% of 370 reviews2025
Dev: MiniWhale
Windows · Mac
Arcane Trigger is a bullet-building roguelike where every shot is crafted before it's fired. Forge over 220 bullets, shape their effects with 150+ magical seals, and master infinite synergies in this endlessly replayable strategic shooter.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.8%, Magic 16.7%, Strategy 15.5%, Deckbuilding 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%
- #55 Keyboard Soldier
68% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Rogisimo
Windows
A fast-paced action-survival game where you fend off hordes of zombies by typing words, level up to unlock powerful items, and strategize to survive as long as possible in an ever-challenging environment.
Why similar: Word Game 36.6%, Roguelike 28.7%, Tactical 22.2%, Action 9.4%, Indie 3.1%
- #56 FORCED SHOWDOWN
70% matchVery Positive83% of 675 reviews2016
Dev: BetaDwarf
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Deckbuilding 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #57 Wordatro!
66% matchVery Positive83% of 465 reviews2025
Dev: Le PouletPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Wordatro! fuses addictive word game with thrilling roguelite strategy! Spell high-scoring words, chain massive combos, and unlock game-changing bonuses. With 50+ unique upgrades and daily challenges, endless linguistic adventures await!
Why similar: Word Game 32.3%, Roguelike 23.5%, Deckbuilding 23.1%, Strategy 13.1%, 2D 4.3%
- #58 Magicraft
63% matchVery Positive93% of 16,375 reviews2024
Dev: Wave GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
"Magicraft" is a Roguelike game that uses a variety of spells to match unimaginable spell effects, and the construction of ultra-high degrees of freedom cannot even be exhausted by developers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Deckbuilding 18.1%, Magic 15.2%, Roguelike 14.4%
- #59 Spellmasons
66% matchVery Positive92% of 1,153 reviews2023
Dev: Octavia Blue
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results!
Why similar: Tactical 27.7%, Deckbuilding 22%, Roguelike 20.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Fantasy 7.1%