- #1 Genome Guardian 2
97% matchVery Positive98% of 365 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 25.2%, Science 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #2 Voids Vigil
96% matchVery Positive94% of 378 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 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 16.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Survival 12.2%
- #3 Gunbot Diplomacy
96% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 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 29.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%
- #4 Gunlocked
95% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Aliens 16.2%, Roguelite 15.6%, Shooter 12.7%
- #5 Army of Ruin
94% matchVery Positive88% of 2,763 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 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #6 Gunlocked 2
94% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 12%, Aliens 11.7%
- #7 Entropy Survivors
93% matchVery Positive81% of 528 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Survival 10.6%
- #8 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
92% matchMostly Positive77% 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 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Aliens 12.4%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #9 Repetendium
91% matchVery Positive90% of 295 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelike 13.4%
- #10 Geometry Arena
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,408 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 27.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 6.2%
- #11 Pesticide Not Required
90% matchVery Positive94% of 931 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 25.7%, Roguelite 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action 2.2%
- #12 Galactic Vault
89% matchVery Positive90% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build devastating weapons on the fly in this blend of movement shooter and roguelike action. Sprint, slide, and dash to plunder high-tech vaults. Stack gun upgrades, abilities, and grenades for wild synergies as you survive a spreading infestation.
Why similar: Gun Customization 31.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #13 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
89% matchVery Positive88% of 144 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #14 Geometry Arena 2
87% matchVery Positive89% of 441 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 14%, Shooter 13.2%
- #15 Rogue: Genesia
86% matchVery Positive91% of 8,498 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelike 16.7%, 2D 2.8%
- #16 AK-xolotl: Together
88% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,517 reviews2023
Dev: 2Awesome StudioPub: Playstack
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 17.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #17 Greedland
84% matchVery Positive83% of 3,266 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.8 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Aliens 13.7%
- #18 Void Scrappers
86% matchVery Positive89% of 621 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 18.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.1%
- #19 Voidigo
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,843 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 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 19.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%
- #20 Sodaman
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 818 reviews2026
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.2 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 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%
- #21 Nova Drift
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,511 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelike 15.6%, Shooter 14.6%
- #22 X-Mutation
83% 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 18.2%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 12.3%
- #23 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
84% 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 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 13.1%
- #24 Stellar Interface
85% 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%, Bullet Hell 10.6%
- #25 REPLIKATOR
82% matchVery Positive86% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.8%
- #26 Neon Striker
79% matchVery Positive88% of 89 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 9.9%
- #27 Galactic Glitch
78% matchVery Positive90% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 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 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #28 Rocket Rats
77% matchVery Positive95% of 2,445 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.1 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 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #29 Survivors of the Dawn
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 757 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.0 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 18%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #30 Let Them Come: Onslaught
77% matchVery Positive90% of 237 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 15.4%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #31 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 237 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 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 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 17%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Survival 13.3%
- #32 GunSuit Guardians
78% 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 30.2%, Roguelite 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelike 13.5%, RPG 4%
- #33 Tiny Rogues
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,641 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 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 23.9%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 14.7%
- #34 Ogre Chambers 2222
73% matchVery Positive97% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 15.8%, Gun Customization 14.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Shooter 12.9%
- #35 Talented
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,490 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 27.4%, Roguelike 21%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #36 Battle Shapers
75% matchVery Positive82% of 1,107 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 17.5%, Shooter 17.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #37 Vital Shell
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,640 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 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%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 13.6%
- #38 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
75% matchVery Positive83% of 113 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 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
- #39 Outnumbered
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 247 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.5%
- #40 Nomad Survival
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,174 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 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 27.5%, Roguelite 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelike 16.1%, Survival 10.5%
- #41 God Of Weapons
73% matchVery Positive84% of 5,171 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 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%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Survival 17.5%, RPG 4.4%
- #42 20 Minutes Till Dawn
71% matchVery Positive91% of 28,920 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 26.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%
- #43 Cyclo Chambers
73% 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 20%, Roguelite 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelike 12%
- #44 Centipede Gun
72% 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 30.6%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, 2D 3.6%, Action 3.1%
- #45 SHOOPER NOVA
70% matchVery Positive85% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.0 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 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #46 Void Resurgence
70% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #47 Twilight Survivors
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,073 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.7 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 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action 2.4%
- #48 Bullet Bunny
71% matchVery Positive85% of 130 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 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shooter 11.1%
- #49 Swarm Grinder
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,193 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 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 21.7%, Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #50 Schism
68% matchVery Positive96% of 164 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 33.4%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #51 NIMRODS
68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,814 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 32.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #52 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
66% matchVery Positive94% of 115 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 22.3%, Roguelite 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Survival 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%
- #53 Time Wasters
67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,603 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 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #54 M.O.O.D.S.
67% matchVery Positive85% of 68 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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #55 Brotato
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 116,135 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.4 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 18.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 13%
- #56 Rogue Invader
69% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Gun Customization 35%, Aliens 20%, Roguelite 18.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #57 Picayune Dreams
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,492 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 13.0 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 17.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Colorful 7.7%
- #58 Machick 2
64% matchVery Positive90% of 657 reviews2025
Dev: DeadPixel
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #59 Uragun
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 13.9%
- #60 Goobies
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,944 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 9.9%