Games Like Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors

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: Bullet Hell 68.2%, Roguelike 18.4%, 2D 7.8%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive title that established the bullet-heaven genre, offering the core gameplay loop that Gem Defender builds upon.

Play as Chud in this thrilling boomer shooter where you must defend against endless hordes of soyjaks. Experience an enthralling, fully voice-acted story. Enjoy the amazing custom soundtrack by the generational artist Baby Sneed™.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, Shooter 23.4%, Dark Humor 20.8%, Survival 12.6%, Action 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic successor that shares the same internet-culture roots and shooter-focused gameplay.

COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Science 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 12%, Survival 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A robust action-roguelike that emphasizes gun customization and intense, wave-based survival.

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 27.3%, Roguelike 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Survival 17.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, arena-based survival combat with a similarly quirky and stylized character aesthetic.

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 29%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Survival 19.1%, Horror 13.8%, Strategy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stylized, shooter-centric survival gameplay with deep build customization and a dark, atmospheric aesthetic.

Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 48.7%, Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Action 7.9%, 2D 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, meme-heavy survivor game that perfectly matches the internet-culture humor and chaotic combat of the seed game.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 57.1%, Roguelike 25.7%, Action 9.5%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality action-roguelike mechanics with loot-focused progression and intense bullet-hell survival.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.4%, Roguelike 28.5%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a 3D, high-action take on the survivor genre with massive enemy counts and satisfying ability synergies.

Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Roguelike 26.2%, 2D 10%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, dark-humor aesthetic and stylized pixel art that aligns well with the indie, meme-centric vibe of the seed game.

Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Roguelike 18%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, bullet-heaven experience that shares the chaotic, high-energy combat style of the seed game.

Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Roguelike 11.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Strategy 6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense mechanics with the survivor genre, providing a strategic twist on the standard shooter loop.

The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Survival 17.7%, Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based survival against massive hordes, matching the chaotic intensity of Gem Defender.

Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Survival 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Stylized 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-stakes survival game that focuses on pure mechanical skill and dodging bullet-hell patterns.

A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Survival 13%, Shooter 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed bullet-heaven game that emphasizes rapid-fire combat and constant upgrades.

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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 31%, Roguelike 19.2%, Top-Down 12.5%, 2D 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tight, action-packed roguelike experience with bullet-hell elements and a distinct, stylized visual style.

An isometric roguelike third-person shooter about a ruined Earth and the unending chaos engulfing it. Fight hordes of the infected, gather loot, make allies, traverse spacetime, and venture into the depths of what we could've prevented.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Dark Humor 17.5%, Roguelike 16%, Stylized 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans heavily into bullet-hell exploration and intense, fast-paced combat.

Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Survival 14.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, Shooter 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished bullet-heaven game that delivers the same satisfying screen-clearing power fantasy as the seed game.

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down 11.3%, Strategy 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep skill-tree system that adds a layer of strategy to the standard survivor gameplay loop.

Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Roguelike 20.8%, Shooter 17.8%, Strategy 10%, 2D 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the survival genre with a unique mining theme, offering a fresh take on the standard wave-clearing loop.

Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, action-oriented survivor game that focuses on simple, satisfying combat against large enemy waves.

This is a top-down, auto-shooting roguelike that can be played entirely one-handed. Players take on the role of Pinocchio, fallen into a nightmare, collecting forbidden Dream Eggs that grant ever-changing offensive and survival abilities. Slay twisted fairy tale creatures in endless nightmares!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Roguelike 14.1%, Survival 14.1%, Cartoon 11%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, dark aesthetic and survival-focused gameplay that mirrors the tone of the seed game.

Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.5%, Survival 31.4%, Stylized 11.6%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates inventory management strategy with intense survival combat, adding depth to the typical survivor formula.

Welcome to Farmer Survivors, where you'll embark on an epic rural adventure, defending your farm against hordes of hungry insects in this action-packed Arcade Survivor game!

Why similar: Survival 26.8%, Roguelike 26.3%, Top-Down 19.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that offers a humorous, lighthearted take on the survivor genre.

Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Roguelike 17.9%, Top-Down 15.5%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes magical ability combinations and constant movement.

Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.8%, Roguelike 20.7%, Horror 13.8%, Top-Down 13.3%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the seed game's penchant for absurd, meme-adjacent themes within a bullet-heaven framework.

Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath is a roguelike action-survival game where forces of nature fight against hordes of evil. Gain new skills, loot powerful items and defeat all who stand in your way… By all means!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Dark Humor 22.5%, Survival 15.5%, Stylized 11.6%, Roguelike 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-focused action-roguelike that delivers straightforward, high-intensity bullet-hell survival.

Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Roguelike 22.9%, Survival 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Top-Down 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the niche, meme-centric humor and action-roguelike structure found in the seed game.

"Infectonator : Survivors" is a Randomized Permadeath Survival Simulator that combines RTS, Tower Defense, Roguelike, and Management-Simulation gameplay. The goal is to lead a group of survivors in a struggle to stay alive and find rescue in a zombie apocalyptic world.

Why similar: Survival 42.1%, Strategy 26.2%, Roguelike 21.2%, Action 8.2%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on zombie-themed survival and strategy, appealing to fans of the horror and survival elements in Gem Defender.

Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Dark Humor 26.4%, Abstract 21.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 5.4%

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized twin-stick shooter that emphasizes procedural generation and chaotic, rhythmic combat.

Spooky Survivors puts you in the shoes of Van Hobo, a quirky hero battling the supernatural! Start with all unlocks BUT choose which to level up as you face endless waves. Equip powerful gear and unlock unique abilities. Outlast the nightmare and prove yourself as the ultimate spooky survivor!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Roguelike 18.7%, Stylized 12.7%, 2D 6.2%

KUNKUN Defender 2 is a hybrid TPS and tower defense game where players must fend off waves of zombies in virus-infected zones, holding their ground until a helicopter arrives for extraction.

Why similar: Horror 51.6%, Roguelike 27.9%, Action 20.5%

Sus Virus Amogus is a sci-fi action-roguelike game. A lost scientist on an endless space station battles hostile soldiers and robots, using random weapons with unique effects to progress deeper into the station.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Science 26.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Survival 10.3%, Strategy 8.9%

KUNKUN Defender is an FPS + tower defense game where players need to resist zombie invasions in different regions affected by a virus outbreak until a helicopter comes for rescue.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Horror 23.8%, Roguelike 16.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Survival 14.5%

Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Roguelike 26.1%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 8.8%, Survival 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that focuses on the core survival and bullet-hell mechanics found in the seed game.

A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Roguelike 16%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 8.5%

Eradicate hordes of monsters in this survivors style roguelite set in a rotting, destructible city that hates you. Start fires, blow stuff up, electrify water, you name it. Upgrade & craft an arsenal of oddball weapons including pigeons riding boots. Unlock & upgrade offbeat characters & SURVIVE!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.5%, Dark Humor 33.8%, Horror 15.8%, 2D 6.3%, Action 5.7%

You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Survival 17.6%, Roguelike 16.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%

OMG! Alert! Alert! The City of Redfield has been hit by an outbreak of exploding zombies! For cool and unimportant reasons these suckers literally explode when shot, showering their zombie brethren with gore and causing chain reactions of showering zombie gibs with just a single bullet!

Why similar: Dark Humor 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Survival 14.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Horror 11.5%

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: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Roguelike 25%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 8.4%, 2D 7.4%

Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Roguelike 18.8%, Shooter 17%, Action 6.5%

Relaxed strategic bullet hell survival, defending against endless undead legions! A roguelite bullet hell shooter that blends hero development, talent builds, and weapon combinations, supporting multiple playstyles and strategies!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Roguelike 20.9%, Cartoon 15.1%, Survival 14.2%, Strategy 9.5%

Zombies! The world was overtaken by the forces of Evil worse than ones from the ♂deep dark fantasies♂. But Putin is here to save the day and kisk some ♂***♂. Region by region, you must fight the ♂Slaves♂ of evil with Billy, Obama and your own army of defenders by your side. Primo Victoria!

Why similar: Strategy 70.5%, 2D 29.5%

A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Survival 18.9%, Roguelike 10.7%, Strategy 9.6%

Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivors is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 55.4%, Survival 21.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 9.7%

A top-down action roguelite about catching fish, fighting them, selling their bones, and catching more fish. Upgrade your boat and weapons, hunt down sea monster bounties, delve into eldritch mysteries, and try to pay off a cosmic debt millennia in the making.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Abstract 17.7%, Roguelike 14.7%, Stylized 9.4%

Smash demons and deflect bullets in a hardcore arcade clicker with the RPG elements.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.4%, Cartoon 20.9%, Survival 13.5%, Horror 9.6%, 2D 6.4%

The Culling Of The Cows is a side-scrolling shooter / tower defence game. You will take the role of Sammy, a soliloquizing schizophrenic farmer with a self prophesied mission to lay waste to the disease spreading over his farm.

Why similar: Shooter 33.2%, Strategy 31.6%, Action 26.8%, 2D 8.4%

Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.6%, Survival 19%, Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action 7.5%

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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Dark Humor 15.3%, Roguelike 13.4%, Shooter 13.2%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.7%, Roguelike 19.9%, Survival 19.7%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 6%

Play the OFFICIAL Alex Jones video game! A classic arcade shooter in which you play as Alex Jones and save the world from the evil globalist plot to turn everyone into bug-eating pod-dwelling libtards! Stay tuned for future bonus levels and characters...

Why similar: Conspiracy 33.2% ★, Dark Humor 22%, Shooter 19%, Satire 13.2% ★, Action 7.4%

The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Roguelike 24.9%, Stylized 14.5%, Strategy 11.8%, Action 6%

Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Abstract 16.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 8.7%

Let Them Come is a fast paced pixel art shoot ‘em up. Twitchy trigger fingers and focused battle tactics are the order of the day as wave after wave of alien-like creatures try to take you down.

Why similar: Shooter 21.3%, Survival 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Horror 9.7%, Action 8.6%

Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.8%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 6.6%

Play as an Octopus scientist fighting off sunken skeletons in this frantic aquatic Tower Defense! Discover sea life turrets from unique biomes: Pistol Shrimp! Navy Seal! Death Ray! Deploy turrets whilst dodging enemy bullets as you venture the seven seas!

Why similar: Survival 27.8%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Cartoon 19.9%, Strategy 15.1%, Action 5.8%

Entertain the god-like Bella’s thirst for blood in this absurd bite-sized roguelike terror defense game.

Why similar: Roguelike 42.6%, Horror 35%, Strategy 18.7%, 2D 3.7%

A BRAZILIAN BOOMER SHOOTER GAME MADE USING THE ID TECH 2 ENGINE! SHOOT, JUMP, EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, HELL AND EVEN HEAVEN! SAVE BRAZIL!

Why similar: Shooter 77%, Action 23%