- #1 Geometry Arena 2
97% 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: Bullet Heaven 29.5% ★, Arena Shooter 12.3%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines the core arena-shooter mechanics and deep rune customization of the original.
- #2 Nova Drift
96% 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: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similarly deep, modular upgrade system where you build a unique ship from scratch in a minimalist space setting.
- #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 Heaven 33.1% ★, Arena Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9%, Hack and Slash 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same addictive arena-survival loop with extensive stat management and diverse character builds.
- #4 SNKRX
95% matchVery Positive94% of 4,326 reviews2021
Dev: a327ex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Roguelite 14.3%, Arcade 8.5%, Abstract 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the minimalist aesthetic and focuses heavily on complex synergy-based team building within an arena.
- #5 Tiny Rogues
94% 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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 16.4%, RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the high replayability and intense build-crafting depth of Geometry Arena in a top-down action-roguelike format.
- #6 Rogue: Genesia
94% 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: Bullet Heaven 65.4% ★, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Roguelite 7.6%, Roguelike 5.7%, Arcade 5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced bullet-hell arena shooter that focuses on overwhelming enemies with powerful, evolving abilities.
- #7 Soulstone Survivors
92% 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 Heaven 53.6% ★, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Bullet Hell 8.6%, Score Attack 7.8%, Roguelite 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive variety of skills and upgrades, perfect for players who enjoy creating broken, high-damage builds.
- #8 Genome Guardian
93% 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: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes gun customization and arena survival, mirroring the modular upgrade focus of the seed game.
- #9 Army of Ruin
91% 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 Heaven 42.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This bullet-heaven title focuses on massive enemy counts and satisfying, explosive power progression.
- #10 20 Minutes Till Dawn
91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 17.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: This arena shooter features deep synergy-based upgrades that allow for the same overpowered character fantasy.
- #11 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
90% 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 Heaven 41.5% ★, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Roguelite 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a robust skill tree and arena survival gameplay that rewards strategic build planning.
- #12 Cursorblade
89% matchVery Positive86% of 1,015 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Roguelike 12.8%, Arcade 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the minimalist visual style and focuses on intense, action-oriented roguelite combat.
- #13 Time Wasters
89% 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: Arena Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action-roguelike that emphasizes bullet-hell combat and rapid character growth.
- #14 Death Must Die
88% 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 Heaven 43.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It blends action-roguelike mechanics with loot-based progression, offering significant depth for build experimentation.
- #15 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,067 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 51% ★, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Roguelite 8.3%, Score Attack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This bullet-hell roguelite features deep character progression and satisfying, screen-clearing combat.
- #16 Bounty of One
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,996 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Score Attack 15.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a fast-paced, score-attack arena experience with a strong focus on stacking upgrades.
- #17 Disfigure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Minimalist 10.7%, Score Attack 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down shooter focuses on minimalist visuals and intense, wave-based survival mechanics.
- #18 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
85% matchVery Positive91% of 13,222 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 70.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 6.4%, Score Attack 5%, Bullet Hell 4.7%, Roguelite 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a polished arena survival experience with a focus on squad-based upgrades and synergy.
- #19 Boneraiser Minions
84% 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 Heaven 44.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelite 9.6%, Score Attack 8.8%, Roguelike 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist roguelite that emphasizes building an army and managing upgrades in a chaotic arena environment.
- #20 Repetendium
84% 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: Bullet Heaven 37.9% ★, Arena Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Roguelite 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-octane bullet-hell action and persistent character upgrades.
- #21 Spellbook Demonslayers
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,315 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines arena survival with a deep spell-customization system that allows for highly varied playstyles.
- #22 Neon Sundown
82% 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: Arena Shooter 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 13.3%, Minimalist 10.5%, Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the arcade-style arena shooter feel with a strong emphasis on roguelite progression.
- #23 Cyclo Chambers
82% 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: Arena Shooter 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that uses a unique room-based progression system similar to arena roguelites.
- #24 Scarlet Tower
80% matchVery Positive82% of 2,365 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.2%, Roguelike 26.3%, RPG 11.1%, Survival 9.6%, 2D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a rich variety of character builds and equipment-based progression within a challenging arena setting.
- #25 BloodDome Classic
81% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arena Shooter 18.9%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Roguelike 9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style arena shooter that emphasizes fast movement and retro-inspired combat.
- #26 Striving for Light: Survival
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Hack and Slash 18%, Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a massive skill tree that allows for deep customization in an arena-based survival format.
- #27 Genome Guardian 2
77% 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: Bullet Heaven 42.2% ★, Arena Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #28 Shape Shifter: Formations
78% matchVery Positive91% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36% ★, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #29 Gunforged
79% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines shooter mechanics with roguelike progression, focusing on gear-based character building.
- #30 X-Mutation
79% 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: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Score Attack 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a challenging arena-based experience with a focus on mutation-based character growth.
- #31 Voids Vigil
77% 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: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #32 Half Hour Hexagon
78% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Minimalist 13.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Arcade 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist action game that provides quick, arcade-style bursts of arena combat.
- #33 Vital Shell
74% 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: Bullet Heaven 36.7% ★, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #34 Gunbot Diplomacy
76% 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: Bullet Heaven 45.3% ★, Arena Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelike 8.7%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #35 Megabonk
73% matchVery Positive95% of 101,885 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 54.1% ★, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Roguelike 8.2%, Roguelite 8%, Hack and Slash 5.3%
- #36 Antipaint
75% matchVery Positive95% of 284 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.3% ★, Arena Shooter 13.5%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
- #37 Spell Disk
75% matchVery Positive89% of 963 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 44.3% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 9.4%, Bullet Hell 6.6%
- #38 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,586 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 70.7% ★, Roguelite 9.6%, Bullet Hell 8.9%, Roguelike 3.2%, Action 1.9%
- #39 Neophyte
70% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.2% ★, Roguelite 24.3%, Roguelike 18.5%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 5.5%
- #40 Nomad Survival
73% 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: Bullet Heaven 51% ★, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.2%, 2D 2.8%
- #41 SHOOPER NOVA
71% 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: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelite 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Arcade 9.3%
- #42 Void Scrappers
73% 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: Bullet Heaven 44.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Score Attack 9.5%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #43 Noobs Want to Live
72% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.1%, Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 25.1%, Action 5.6%, Casual 4.8%
- #44 NIMRODS
71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,788 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.2 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: Bullet Heaven 39.6% ★, Hack and Slash 11%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Score Attack 9.6%, Roguelite 8%
- #45 Pesticide Not Required
71% 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: Bullet Heaven 25.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #46 Run Build Pew!
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 563 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 49.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelite 9.9%, Roguelike 8.7%, Arcade 6.5%
- #47 Noobs Are Coming
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,554 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.3%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #48 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
72% 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 Heaven 40.7% ★, Arena Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Roguelite 8.6%
- #49 Vampire Hunters
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.4% ★, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Score Attack 9.8%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #50 Gacha Fever
70% matchVery Positive95% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: Milkshake Games
Windows
Gacha Fever is a suvivors like in a cute and colorful universe. You will fight waves of monsters with various weapons, from the machine gun to the magical girl wand and the Bubble Tea Canon ! Just be careful of the area !
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.3% ★, Arena Shooter 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Hack and Slash 7.5%
- #51 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
68% 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: Bullet Heaven 53.3% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.3%, Arcade 6.8%
- #52 GUNFIELD
69% matchVery Positive96% of 257 reviews2024
Dev: Shiv
Windows
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 59.4% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 7.8%, Top-Down Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 5.2%
- #53 Let Them Come: Onslaught
68% 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: Bullet Heaven 45.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 8%
- #54 Pizza Hero
68% matchVery Positive90% of 974 reviews2024
Dev: Astro Hound
Windows
Pizza Hero is a unique shoot 'em up roguelike. The toppings you select affect your abilities. For example, pepperoni throws grenades while blue cheese creates a pungent perimeter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Heaven 24.5% ★, Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 7.2%, Action 6.1%
- #55 Echoes of Red
66% matchVery Positive86% of 107 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #56 Entropy Survivors
67% 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: Bullet Heaven 41.5% ★, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Roguelite 7.6%, Score Attack 7.4%
- #57 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
66% matchMixed68% of 6,013 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 46.4% ★, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Hack and Slash 11.7%, Roguelite 8.5%, Roguelike 7.8%
- #58 Demon Hunt
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 435 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 50.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 9.6%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #59 Geometry Survivor
69% 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 31.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 11%, Survival 7.4%
- #60 Greedland
65% 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Score Attack 19%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 14.2%