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

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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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 776 reviews
Released: 2024-05-07
Developer: Alpherior
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 5.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 84%

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  1. #1 Genome Guardian 2
    97% matchVery Positive98% of 307 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 25.1%, Science 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 10.1%

  2. #2 Gunbot Diplomacy
    96% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 29.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14%

  3. #3 Voids Vigil
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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%, Roguelite 13.6%, Survival 12.1%

  4. #4 Gunlocked 2
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
    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 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 11.6%, Aliens 11.5%

  5. #5 Gunlocked
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Aliens 15.2%, Shooter 12.8%

  6. #6 Entropy Survivors
    94% matchVery Positive80% of 511 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 25.8%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Survival 10.5%

  7. #7 Time Wasters
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
    Dev: Proton Studio
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 20.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelike 9.5%

  8. #8 Repetendium
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 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 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelike 13.5%

  9. #9 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 61 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 13.2%, Aliens 12.4%, Roguelike 11.2%

  10. #10 Geometry Arena
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 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: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 6.1%

  11. #11 Army of Ruin
    90% 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 13%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelike 11.5%

  12. #12 Pesticide Not Required
    89% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Roguelite 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action 2.2%

  13. #13 Rogue: Genesia
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 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 29.4%, Roguelite 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelike 16.8%, 2D 2.8%

  14. #14 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 142 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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%

  15. #15 Geometry Arena 2
    86% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2026
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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 25.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%

  16. #16 Rocket Rats
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 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 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 10.6%

  17. #17 AK-xolotl: Together
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,485 reviews2023
    Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 14%

  18. #18 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    85% 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: Gun Customization 24.1%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

  19. #19 Galactic Vault
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 134 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 24%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelike 11.6%

  20. #20 Greedland
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 3,165 reviews2025
    Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    "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 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Aliens 13.6%

  21. #21 Nova Drift
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 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 23.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 14.4%

  22. #22 Outnumbered
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 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 20.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.4%

  23. #23 Void Scrappers
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 20%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

  24. #24 Stellar Interface
    84% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
    Dev: ImaginationOverflow
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 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 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%

  25. #25 X-Mutation
    80% 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 18.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 12.3%

  26. #26 Neon Striker
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 85 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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelike 10%

  27. #27 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
    81% 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 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 13%

  28. #28 Voidigo
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13%

  29. #29 Enter the Chronosphere
    76% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2026
    Dev: Effort StarPub: Joystick Ventures
    Windows · Mac

    Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based bullet hell roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.

    Why similar: Roguelite 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 13.9%

  30. #30 Galactic Glitch
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    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 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 11.3%

  31. #31 Survivors of the Dawn
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 749 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelike 10.3%

  32. #32 REPLIKATOR
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 129 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 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 11.8%

  33. #33 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
    77% 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: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Survival 13.3%

  34. #34 Cozy Space Survivors
    75% matchVery Positive97% of 367 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 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelike 12.7%

  35. #35 GunSuit Guardians
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 254 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 30.3%, Roguelite 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelike 13.5%, RPG 4%

  36. #36 Brotato
    73% 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: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Bullet Hell 13%

  37. #37 Talented
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 1,481 reviews2024
    Dev: TurtleFox Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 37.1%, Roguelite 27.5%, Roguelike 21%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 3.9%

  38. #38 Tiny Rogues
    74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 14.7%

  39. #39 God Of Weapons
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 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 30.9%, Roguelite 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Survival 17.4%, RPG 4.4%

  40. #40 Let Them Come: Onslaught
    72% matchVery Positive90% of 227 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 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Aliens 15.3%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.5%

  41. #41 Nomad Survival
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
    Dev: The Fox Knocks
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 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 27.6%, Roguelite 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelike 16.1%, Survival 10.5%

  42. #42 Vital Shell
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,526 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 22.9%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 13.7%

  43. #43 Sodaman
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 686 reviews2025
    Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%

  44. #44 Battle Shapers
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 1,089 reviews2024
    Dev: Metric Empire
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 26.3%, Roguelite 21.5%, Roguelike 17.6%, Shooter 17%, Sci-fi 8.1%

  45. #45 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 112 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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%

  46. #46 Twilight Survivors
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 32%, Roguelite 24%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action 2.3%

  47. #47 Centipede Gun
    71% 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 36.3%, Roguelite 30.8%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, 2D 3.6%, Action 3.1%

  48. #48 Void Resurgence
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 70 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 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelike 8.8%

  49. #49 SHOOPER NOVA
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 631 reviews2025
    Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%

  50. #50 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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelike 12.1%

  51. #51 Swarm Grinder
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,176 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 21.8%, Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Sci-fi 6.2%

  52. #52 Schism
    67% matchVery Positive97% of 155 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 33.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Roguelike 11.3%

  53. #53 Bullet Bunny
    69% matchVery Positive86% of 128 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 16.2%, Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 11%

  54. #54 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
    Dev: Luciano Bercini
    Windows · Mac

    A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Survival 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%

  55. #55 Picayune Dreams
    66% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Colorful 7.7%

  56. #56 M.O.O.D.S.
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: StickyStoneStudio
    Windows

    Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 10.1%

  57. #57 Rogue Invader
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 65 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 20%, Roguelite 18.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  58. #58 Neon Sundown
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
    Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 11.2%, Shooter 9.4%

  59. #59 Cavity Busters
    67% 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: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelike 12.8%

  60. #60 Star Survivor
    67% matchMixed69% of 557 reviews2024
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Roguelite 14.7%, Survival 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%

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