- #1 Genome Guardian 2
97% matchVery Positive98% of 194 reviews2026
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Gun Customization 29.6% ★, Science 18.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 9.1%, Shooter 8%
- #2 Gunbot Diplomacy
96% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #3 Voids Vigil
95% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Survival 12.1%
- #4 Gunlocked
96% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Aliens 15.1%, Shooter 12.7%
- #5 Entropy Survivors
94% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Colorful 4.3%
- #6 Void Scrappers
94% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 13%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #7 Repetendium
93% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%
- #8 Geometry Arena 2
91% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #9 Time Wasters
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #10 Gunlocked 2
91% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Aliens 11.4%
- #11 20 Minutes Till Dawn
90% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
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: Gun Customization 24% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
- #12 Army of Ruin
89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #13 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
89% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Aliens 12.3%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #14 Geometry Arena
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Roguelite 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelike 13%
- #15 Survivors of the Dawn
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Roguelite 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #16 Brotato
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 13%, Bullet Hell 12.8%
- #17 AK-xolotl: Together
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,442 reviews2023
Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 14%
- #18 Pesticide Not Required
85% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Roguelite 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelike 3.8%
- #19 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
86% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Aliens 10.8%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #20 Rocket Rats
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #21 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
84% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.
Why similar: Gun Customization 28.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
- #22 Nova Drift
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelike 15.7%, Shooter 14.1%
- #23 Voidigo
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%
- #24 Rogue: Genesia
81% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, 2D 2.9%
- #25 Let Them Come: Onslaught
81% matchVery Positive89% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Aliens 15.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #26 Galactic Vault
79% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 15%, Bullet Hell 12%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #27 NIMRODS
79% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!
Why similar: Gun Customization 28.1% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%
- #28 God Of Weapons
80% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelite 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Survival 17.5%, RPG 4.4%
- #29 Picayune Dreams
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.7 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Survival 11.3%
- #30 Outnumbered
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.2%
- #31 X-Mutation
77% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: ProjectX
Windows
Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%
- #32 Neon Striker
75% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.9% ★, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Roguelike 10%
- #33 Galactic Glitch
73% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #34 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
77% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a Sentinel and face the plague in roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more powerful weapons and create unique builds to defend the plague survivors against the endless hordes of mutants!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 12.8%
- #35 Tiny Rogues
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 14.7%
- #36 Nomad Survival
76% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelike 15.2%, Survival 9.8%
- #37 Talented
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Roguelite 27.7%, Roguelike 21.1%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #38 Cozy Space Survivors
73% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%
- #39 REPLIKATOR
75% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Science 19.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #40 GunSuit Guardians
74% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Roguelite 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, RPG 3.9%
- #41 Chumini: Tiny Army
70% matchVery Positive97% of 86 reviews2026
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this cute and colorful survivors-like, summon an army of tiny Chuminis to battle waves of forest demons. Each Chumini has its own movement patterns: it's up to you to manage this merry mess to create an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #42 Stellar Interface
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.6%
- #43 Battle Shapers
72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelite 21.7%, Roguelike 17.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Sci-fi 8%
- #44 SHOOPER NOVA
71% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Roguelite 22.6%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%
- #45 Vital Shell
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #46 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Survival 12.4%
- #47 Machick 2
69% matchVery Positive90% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: DeadpixelPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A magical, chaotic roguelike-survivor. Craft insane wands, evolve and fuse powerful spells, equip crazy gear, and wield the power of divine relics. Get ready to wipe out hordes of hungry frogs and face mighty bosses in unique, unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Gun Customization 27.6% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13%, Bullet Hell 11.5%
- #48 Centipede Gun
70% matchVery Positive91% of 126 reviews2023
Dev: Mateusk2m
Windows
Centipede Gun is a roguelite autobattler where you create bizzare creatures to face hordes of enemies! Combine different guns, modules and skills to make unique synergies and upgrade your cute little destruction machine!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelite 30.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, 2D 3.6%, Action 3%
- #49 Cyclo Chambers
71% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #50 Void Resurgence
67% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #51 Twilight Survivors
68% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelike 17.3%, Action 2.3%
- #52 Schism
67% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Gun Customization 33.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #53 Bullet Bunny
69% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 10.9%
- #54 Cavity Busters
70% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Roguelike 12.9%
- #55 Soulstone Survivors
63% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Colorful 5.2%
- #56 BALL x PIT
62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%
- #57 Minishoot' Adventures
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
Dev: SoulGame Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Colorful 7.9%, Cute 7.8%
- #58 Greedland
64% matchVery Positive84% of 3,116 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Roguelite 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Aliens 13.5%
- #59 Rogue Invader
69% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Gun Customization 34.9% ★, Aliens 19.9%, Roguelite 18.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%