Games Like Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors

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 16.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Survival 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features excellent gun-customization and roguelite elements that align perfectly with the shooter-focused gameplay of the seed.

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 49.1%, Top-Down Shooter 35.4%, 2D 7.8%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title thrives on internet subculture and meme-heavy themes while providing a polished, addictive survivor-like experience.

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 27.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Survival 17.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the seed game's dark humor and fast-paced arena combat with a highly customizable roguelite progression system.

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 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Survival 16.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Horror 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes active shooter mechanics and dark, stylized visuals that mirror the intensity of the seed game.

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 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Survival 12.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a tight, sci-fi themed bullet-hell experience that mirrors the survival shooter mechanics of the seed game.

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 70.4%, Roguelike 17%, 2D 7.5%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive title of the genre, it provides the most refined version of the chaotic, auto-attacking survival loop found in 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 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Roguelike 12%, Shooter 11.4%, Strategy 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends tower-defense strategy with the survivor-like genre, offering a tactical twist on the seed game's core loop.

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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 12%, Stylized 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but intense shoot-em-up that focuses on the same survival-against-the-horde gameplay.

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 49.4%, Roguelike 23.6%, Top-Down 10.2%, 2D 9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the seed game's dark humor and unique, slightly off-kilter aesthetic while focusing on horde-management mechanics.

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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Survival 18%, Roguelike 14.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a psychedelic, colorful aesthetic and intense bullet-hell action that matches the seed game's chaotic energy.

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 52.7%, Roguelike 24.6%, Top-Down 16.4%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-octane bullet-hell chaos and massive enemy counts that will satisfy fans of the seed game's combat intensity.

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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Survival 17.5%, Roguelike 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the frantic, top-down shooter feel of the seed game with a focus on relentless combat.

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 57.2%, Roguelike 25.8%, Action 9.2%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeper, loot-driven experience with high-quality combat and a dark fantasy atmosphere.

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: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Survival 15.8%, Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, high-action survival experience that is very similar in tone and mechanics to the seed game.

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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Roguelike 15.8%, Survival 15.3%, Cartoon 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title matches the seed game's survival focus with a unique, dark-fantasy 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 21.5%, Dark Humor 17.5%, Roguelike 16.2%, Stylized 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into exploration and bullet-hell combat, offering a slightly more complex take on the survivor-like formula.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a casual yet challenging survival experience with a focus on top-down shooter combat.

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Roguelike 21.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Strategy 10%, 2D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a thematic twist on the genre while maintaining the core bullet-hell and roguelite mechanics.

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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Survival 17.4%, Roguelike 12%, Strategy 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It integrates auto-battler and tower-defense mechanics into the survivor-like format for a strategic challenge.

Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Roguelike 19.1%, Survival 14.7%, Top-Down 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic take on the genre that emphasizes simple, addictive mechanics and rapid progression.

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 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelike 19.3%, Shooter 15%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the gore and arcade-style action that fans of the seed game's darker tone will appreciate.

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 11.9%, Roguelike 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-action, indie-developed survivor experience that focuses on pure combat satisfaction.

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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Survival 13.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Shooter 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on high-quality bullet-hell visuals and satisfying, screen-clearing combat.

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 31.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down 11.4%, Strategy 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly stylized, roguelite experience with deep character progression and challenging survival scenarios.

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 25.2%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 8.2%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends action-adventure elements with the survivor-like loop for a more varied gameplay experience.

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 26.6%, Roguelike 26.6%, Top-Down 19.8%, Strategy 14.7%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a quirky, action-packed survival experience that balances humor with challenging roguelite mechanics.

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 55.7%, Survival 21.1%, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game introduces mech-based combat and a cyberpunk aesthetic to the standard survivor-like formula.

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 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Roguelike 18%, Top-Down 15.6%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced action with a dark, magical theme that complements the seed game's intensity.

The Last Man Survivor is a gloomy roguelike in which you have to fight tons of enemies, slay giant bosses, discover new abilities and characters, and also find out the dark secret of the Last Survivor

Why similar: Roguelike 38.1%, Horror 29.5%, 2D 16.5%, Action 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, hand-drawn aesthetic that provides a unique visual identity while keeping the survival gameplay intact.

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 25.3%, Dark Humor 22.4%, Abstract 17.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Stylized 7.5%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down 8.5%

"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 41.8%, Strategy 26.4%, Roguelike 21.5%, Action 8%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more strategy-focused, it shares the survival and zombie-themed elements that define the seed game's atmosphere.

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 23.7%, Roguelike 17.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Survival 14.5%

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 27.8%, Science 26.6% ★, Shooter 16.4%, Survival 10.3%, Strategy 9%

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%, Roguelike 28.9%, Action 20.1%

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 39.8%, Roguelike 19.5%, Horror 13.9%, Top-Down 12.3%, 2D 7.4%

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 33.5% ★, Dark Humor 22.1%, Shooter 18.6%, Satire 13.2% ★, Action 7.2%

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 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Survival 14.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Horror 11.5%

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 34.4%, Roguelike 23.1%, Survival 14.6%, Action 12.4%, Top-Down 10.2%

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 70.4%, 2D 29.6%

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 18.4%, Top-Down 10.8%, Action 7.4%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Cartoon 20.8%, Survival 13.4%, Horror 9.5%, 2D 6.5%

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 32.9%, Strategy 32%, Action 26.5%, 2D 8.6%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Cluckmech Oasis, a top-down shooting Roguelike tower defense game. Play as the Warcluck and lead your team of animal heroes in a fight for survival. Collect, build and upgrade defenses, and engage in intense battle against waves of plant enemies.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Roguelike 19.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Strategy 11.4%, Survival 10%

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 37.8%, Roguelike 20.1%, Survival 19.5%, Top-Down 11.4%, Action 5.9%

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 19.5%, Abstract 17.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Stylized 9.6%

Uncover the secrets behind the protagonists' fate, trapped in an endless cycle of death. Eldritch Survivor is a survival-like game that maximizes both the narrative and the excitement of each dungeon encounter. Immerse yourself in a 99% pure Lovecraftian world and confront the terror of the unknown.

Why similar: Roguelike 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Survival 13.6%, Shooter 11.9%

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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Cartoon 19.8%, Strategy 15.2%, Action 5.7%

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 26.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 8.6%, Survival 7.8%

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%, Survival 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Horror 9.7%, Action 8.5%

Help Valera protect the most valuable thing for him.

Why similar: Dark Humor 57%, Stylized 22.1%, Action 12.3%, 2D 8.6%

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 42.7%, Roguelike 24.8%, Stylized 14.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Action 5.8%

Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Roguelike 20.3%, Sci-fi 10%, Action 6.5%

Black blood is a mix of hardcore Tower Defense strategy and top-down shooter. Act as a defender against alien invaders, attack and destroy all their insidious plans...

Why similar: Survival 29.3%, Shooter 26.4%, Top-Down 19.9%, Strategy 16.2%, Action 8.3%

Chess Survivors is a grid based, quick-turn, roguelike where you outmaneuver and destroy an ever growing horde of chess based enemies. Combine abilities, upgrades, and relics to create game-breaking builds. Think fast, die, learn, repeat!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.5%, Roguelike 22.4%, Top-Down 13.5%, Strategy 12.3%, 2D 6.3%

Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Roguelike 16.8%, Shooter 16.3%, Strategy 9.4%

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

Why similar: Roguelike 43%, Horror 34.6%, Strategy 18.7%, 2D 3.7%

SAMOLIOTIK is a stylish shoot-em-up with different enemies, bosses, colour palettes, power-ups, set in different eras. In this game you will fight Adolf Gutler,The Illuminati, and other creatures.

Why similar: Action 76.4%, 2D 23.6%

Battle zombies, earn experience, collect loot and level up in this dopamine fueled auto shooter filled with roguelike action.

Why similar: Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Roguelike 18.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Action 9.4%