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Games Like Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Action, Roguelite.

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Follow Chud on his fight against Dr Soystein's 'jak army in this spine-tingling survival shooter. NOW FEATURING BADLANDSCHUGS

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 1,118 reviews
Released: 2023-10-23
Developer: Coby Dox
Publisher: GoonCorp Inc.
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 1.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 2.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 60%

Overview

Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors captures a unique niche of chaotic, meme-infused bullet-hell survival games that prioritize fast-paced action and dark humor. These recommendations focus on titles that share its 'survivor' gameplay loop, stylized aesthetics, and the frantic, overwhelming combat that defines the genre.

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    97% 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: Bullet Hell 68.6%, Roguelike 18.1%, 2D 7.7%, Action 5.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive title that popularized the bullet-heaven survival genre and shares the core addictive gameplay loop.

  2. #2 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
    Dev: flanne
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Survival 16.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Horror 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a dark, stylized aesthetic and intense shooter mechanics that mirror the high-stakes survival feel of the seed game.

  3. #3 Brotato
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Survival 17.2%, Sci-fi 8%

    Why You'll Like It: It matches the fast-paced, arena-based survival combat while offering a similarly quirky and stylized visual identity.

  4. #4 Soulstone Survivors
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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 28.4%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a more chaotic, high-fidelity take on the bullet-hell survival genre with massive enemy counts and intense screen-clearing abilities.

  5. #5 Genome Guardian
    95% matchVery Positive92% of 776 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 12.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Survival 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It features excellent gun-customization and roguelite elements that keep the top-down shooter gameplay fresh and engaging.

  6. #6 Death Must Die
    93% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 56.9%, Roguelike 25.9%, Action 9.4%, 2D 7.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This title blends action-roguelite progression with deep loot systems and challenging combat that will appeal to fans of survival shooters.

  7. #7 Tower Survivors
    94% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    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 24.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Strategy 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game successfully blends tower-defense strategy with the bullet-hell survival mechanics found in the seed.

  8. #8 Picayune Dreams
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,388 reviews2023
    Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 35.7%, Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Roguelike 18%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a psychedelic, bullet-heaven experience that captures the chaotic energy and stylized visuals of the seed game.

  9. #9 Halls of Torment
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.5%, Roguelike 26.7%, Top-Down 14.4%, Action 8.2%, 2D 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct dark, retro-horror aesthetic that aligns perfectly with the gritty tone of the seed game.

  10. #10 Geometry Survivor
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
    Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
    Windows

    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 18.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Stylized 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title provides a minimalist, high-intensity survival experience that emphasizes reflex-based combat and roguelite progression.

  11. #11 Boneraiser Minions
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 26.3%, 2D 10%, Action 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game embraces dark humor and a unique, stylized art direction while maintaining the frantic survival mechanics found in the seed.

  12. #12 Project Malice
    90% matchVery Positive88% of 68 reviews2024
    Dev: AploveStudio
    Windows

    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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Dark Humor 17.6%, Roguelike 16.1%, Stylized 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines exploration with bullet-hell combat, offering a deeper sense of progression and world-building than typical survival games.

  13. #13 Army of Ruin
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 13.7%, Shooter 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, high-octane bullet-hell experience that focuses on overwhelming the player with massive waves of enemies.

  14. #14 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    89% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
    Dev: Mini Fun Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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%

    Why You'll Like It: It effectively merges auto-battler strategy with shoot-em-up survival, creating a complex and rewarding tactical experience.

  15. #15 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down 11.4%, Strategy 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers a stylized, roguelite survival experience with deep character progression and challenging combat encounters.

  16. #16 Choo Choo Survivor
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 585 reviews2023
    Dev: GTGD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 20.8%, Horror 13.8%, Top-Down 13.3%, Action 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game leans into absurd themes and unique mechanics to provide a fresh, humorous take on the bullet-heaven genre.

  17. #17 Spartan Survivors
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows · Linux

    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 27.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It delivers a casual yet intense top-down survival experience that focuses on wave-based combat and character upgrades.

  18. #18 Mining Survivors
    85% matchMostly Positive74% of 131 reviews2025
    Dev: Wonderbounce Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Roguelike 20.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Strategy 10%, 2D 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a straightforward, action-packed survival experience that emphasizes resource gathering and bullet-hell combat.

  19. #19 Nerd Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2024
    Dev: Heartbit Interactive
    Windows

    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 23%, Survival 14.7%, Action 12.6%, Top-Down 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This title directly mirrors the meme-centric, action-heavy survival gameplay found in the seed game.

  20. #20 Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Night Steed Games
    Windows

    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 28.9%, Dark Humor 22.6%, Survival 15.5%, Stylized 11.7%, Roguelike 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, action-roguelike experience that focuses on visceral combat and fast-paced survival.

  21. #21 Alex Jones: NWO Wars
    81% matchVery Positive92% of 1,823 reviews2024
    Dev: NWO Wars Team
    Windows

    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 33.3%, Dark Humor 22.1%, Shooter 18.8%, Satire 13.2%, Action 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This title shares the meme-heavy, satirical tone and arcade-style shooter gameplay that defines the seed game.

  22. #22 Putin VS Zombies
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 104 reviews2021
    Dev: IndieGameMamaDevPub: IndieGameMama
    Windows

    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%

    Why You'll Like It: It is a comedy-driven platformer and shooter that leans into the same internet-culture humor as the seed game.

  23. #23 Arcane Tower Survivors
    81% 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: Bullet Hell 42.8%, Roguelike 25.2%, Top-Down 16.3%, Action 8.3%, 2D 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic action-roguelite experience with a focus on magical abilities and bullet-hell combat.

  24. #24 Infectonator: Survivors
    83% matchMixed67% of 1,157 reviews2016
    Dev: Toge Productions
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "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.

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    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a strategic, survival-horror experience that emphasizes managing resources against overwhelming odds.

  25. #25 Grind Survivors
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2026
    Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Roguelike 18.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-intensity, gore-filled arcade combat that aligns with the darker themes of the seed game.

  26. #26 Utopia Must Fall
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,082 reviews2024
    Dev: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 25.2%, Dark Humor 22.4%, Abstract 17.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Stylized 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines tower-defense elements with shoot-em-up mechanics in an early-access survival format.

  27. #27 Laser Disco Defenders
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
    Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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%, Roguelike 14.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Sci-fi 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a unique, stylized aesthetic and twin-stick shooter mechanics that offer a fun, retro-inspired challenge.

  28. #28 Genesis Survivors
    79% matchMixed63% of 147 reviews2024
    Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
    Windows

    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.

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  29. #29 Infernal Radiation
    80% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
    Dev: AsmodevPub: Ultimate Games
    Windows

    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 6.5%

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  30. #30 Chud vs Soyjak
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2026
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    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 31.1%, Shooter 23.2%, Dark Humor 20.9%, Survival 12.6%, Action 12.2%

  31. #31 Solace Inc.
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 124 reviews2024
    Dev: AploveStudio
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down 8.5%

  32. #32 The Culling Of The Cows
    78% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,450 reviews2014
    Dev: DL Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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    Why similar: Shooter 33.1%, Strategy 31.7%, Action 26.7%, 2D 8.5%

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  33. #33 Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 590 reviews2025
    Dev: BINGOBELL
    Windows
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  39. #39 OMG Zombies!
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  46. #46 Hunter Survivors
    73% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: LuCapy Studio
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    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.

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    70% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2023
    Dev: Llamasoft Ltd.Pub: Atari
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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Abstract 16.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 8.7%

  49. #49 Hollow Survivors
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 188 reviews2025
    Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 20%, Survival 19.6%, Top-Down 11.3%, Action 5.9%

  50. #50 Eldritch Survivors
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Ghost Button
    Windows

    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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Survival 13.6%, Shooter 12%

  51. #51 Cluckmech Oasis
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,497 reviews2024
    Dev: BlackLightPub: Mammorize
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 27.6%, Roguelike 19.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Strategy 11.3%, Survival 10.1%

  52. #52 Let Them Come
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,358 reviews2017
    Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Versus Evil
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 21.1%, Survival 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Horror 9.7%, Action 8.6%

  53. #53 Cavity Busters
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Dark Humor 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 13%, Roguelike 12.9%

  54. #54 BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3: I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,789 reviews2025
    Dev: Joeveno
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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%

  55. #55 Operation Octo
    66% matchVery Positive99% of 107 reviews2025
    Dev: Klub Kofta Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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 5.7%

  56. #56 GOD FORSAKEN
    66% matchMixed69% of 1,770 reviews2026
    Dev: insight studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 14.6%, Strategy 11.8%, Action 5.9%

  57. #57 Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad
    65% matchVery Positive97% of 124 reviews2026
    Dev: Fogo GamesPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows

    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 33.4%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 6.6%

  58. #58 Chess Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2023
    Dev: Aarimous
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    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 40.3%, Roguelike 22.6%, Top-Down 13.4%, Strategy 12.3%, 2D 6.3%

  59. #59 CUCKOLD SIMULATOR: Life as a Beta Male Cuck
    63% matchVery Positive93% of 2,113 reviews2025
    Dev: Team SNEED
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    CUCKOLD SIMULATOR, the exciting new game where you play as Cuckold (that is his name) in his day-to-day life. Work hard, give all your money to the bull, and be verbally abused by your fat wife.

    Why similar: Satire 38.1%, Dark Humor 31.7%, Conspiracy 30.2%

  60. #60 Bella Wants Blood
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 144 reviews2024
    Dev: Sonderland
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Roguelike 42.7%, Horror 34.9%, Strategy 18.7%, 2D 3.7%

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