- #1 Crimsonland
97% matchVery Positive92% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Top-Down 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: As the primary inspiration for Greedland, this game offers the quintessential top-down swarm-shooting experience that defined the genre.
- #2 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
96% matchVery Positive94% of 13,095 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Roguelite 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Bullet Hell 7.2%, Roguelike 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep weapon mechanics and high-intensity sci-fi combat that mirrors the tactical satisfaction of Greedland's arsenal.
- #3 Tesla Force
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 241 reviews2020
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%
With science as your super power, charge up your coils and zap into action! Tesla Force is a rogue-lite top-down shooter featuring endless procedural gameplay with tentacle splitting action. Play as Tesla, Curie, Lovecraft and Shelley and blast the cosmic horror back into the galactic abyss!
Why similar: Mechs 27.9% ★, Roguelite 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Top-Down 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic twin-stick roguelite that captures the same frantic energy and sci-fi aesthetic found in Greedland.
- #4 Neon Chrome
95% matchVery Positive91% of 1,182 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Local Co-Op 10%, Roguelike 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk twin-stick shooter offers destructible environments and roguelite progression that feels very similar to Greedland's loop.
- #5 Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded
94% matchVery Positive92% of 3,612 reviews2009
Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is the unique alloy of arcade action and RPG elements which combines well-established world of classical games and unmatched dynamics of the first part.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Aliens 32.1%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that delivers the same overwhelming enemy swarms and heavy weapon feedback that makes Greedland so satisfying.
- #6 Nation Red
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,792 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focused purely on arcade-style swarm survival, this game provides the same relentless combat pacing as Greedland.
- #7 Assault Android Cactus+
93% matchVery Positive94% of 2,019 reviews2015
Dev: Witch Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Local Co-Op 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly polished twin-stick shooter that emphasizes score-attack mechanics and high-speed movement.
- #8 Nuclear Throne
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,817 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for twin-stick roguelite intensity, offering tight controls and constant, high-stakes action.
- #9 Core Devourer
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Heaven 13.6% ★, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines twin-stick action with strong roguelite progression, focusing on building a character capable of clearing thousands of enemies.
- #10 Swarm Grinder
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,221 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Mechs 29.8% ★, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 12.9%, Bullet Heaven 9.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: Matches the mech-based aesthetic and intense swarm mechanics while introducing unique roguelike map exploration.
- #11 Brotato
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,300 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 37.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Bullet Heaven 16.9% ★, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.1%, Local Co-Op 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern survivor-like that excels in build customization and fast-paced, arena-based combat.
- #12 Void Scrappers
90% matchVery Positive89% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Heaven 14.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi arcade shooter that focuses on satisfying destruction and rapid-fire weapon upgrades.
- #13 Risk of Rain (2013)
89% matchVery Positive93% of 29,834 reviews2013
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Roguelike 43.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Co-op 9.9%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the sci-fi survivor progression and scaling difficulty perfectly, rewarding players for building powerful character loadouts.
- #14 Time Wasters
87% matchVery Positive88% of 2,621 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Heaven 13.3% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed survivor-like that features ship customization and intense bullet-hell combat sequences.
- #15 Red Solstice 2: Survivors
88% matchMixed70% of 3,318 reviews2021
Dev: IronwardPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Sequel to the best-seller The Red Solstice. Plan your strategy and infiltrate a real-time tactical battlefield - alone or with up to 7 squad members. Can you demonstrate the combat prowess to survive and secure a future for humanity?
Why similar: Aliens 36.2%, Sci-fi 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Co-op 13.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense sci-fi survival against massive swarms, emphasizing tactical positioning and heavy firepower.
- #16 Soulstone Survivors
84% matchVery Positive91% of 26,865 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 24.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Score Attack 11.9%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features massive enemy counts and satisfying ability scaling that mirrors the power fantasy of Greedland.
- #17 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
86% matchVery Positive90% of 33,442 reviews2015
Dev: Arrowhead Game StudiosPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Co-op 9.5%, Mechs 9.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A top-down sci-fi shooter that focuses on overwhelming odds and cooperative or solo destruction of alien threats.
- #18 Monolith
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 360 reviews2023
Dev: Animation Arts
Windows · Linux
A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.
Why similar: Sci-fi 72.3%, Adventure 17.7%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers tight, responsive twin-stick combat combined with deep roguelite progression and challenging boss encounters.
- #19 Death Must Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Bullet Heaven 25.8% ★, Roguelite 24.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Action 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity survivor-like that incorporates loot and RPG elements, providing a sense of growth similar to Greedland.
- #20 Vampire Survivors
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 266,062 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.1%, Roguelite 24.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Score Attack 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The genre-defining title that popularized the auto-shooter loop, offering endless replayability and character unlocks.
- #21 Uragun
85% matchMostly Positive73% of 254 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: Mechs 20.2% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-focused twin-stick shooter that emphasizes high difficulty and strategic movement within enclosed arenas.
- #22 Geometry Arena
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,415 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Bullet Heaven 21.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Score Attack 14.7%, Roguelite 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: While minimalist in design, it perfectly captures the bullet-hell swarm feel and endless replayability of the genre.
- #23 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
80% matchVery Positive92% of 15,563 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.9% ★, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Score Attack 10%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Directly addresses the swarm survival gameplay loop with a focus on squad-based combat and weapon upgrades.
- #24 Rogue: Genesia
81% matchVery Positive91% of 8,587 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 28.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the massive scale of enemies and provides a similar sense of overwhelming power as you progress through runs.
- #25 Army of Ruin
82% matchVery Positive88% of 2,818 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Bullet Heaven 16.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A polished survivor-like that offers great visual feedback and a wide variety of weapons to experiment with.
- #26 Gatekeeper
78% matchVery Positive83% of 3,379 reviews2025
Dev: Gravity LagoonPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelite 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, Co-op 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy roguelite that features bullet-hell elements and fast-paced combat against waves of enemies.
- #27 Xeno Crisis
81% matchVery Positive86% of 218 reviews2019
Dev: Bitmap Bureau
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Aliens 13.4%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Top-Down 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, arcade-style twin-stick shooter set in a sci-fi environment that demands quick reflexes and precise movement.
- #28 Nomad Survival
79% matchVery Positive84% of 2,192 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 Hell 23.7%, Bullet Heaven 20.9% ★, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 13.6%, Top-Down 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides classic survivor-like mechanics with strong build variety and a focus on character-specific abilities.
- #29 Project Lazarus
79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,378 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Bullet Heaven 31.3% ★, Mechs 15.8% ★, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-themed survivor-like that mirrors the sci-fi aesthetic and upgrade-heavy gameplay of Greedland.
- #30 R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,283 reviews2026
Dev: WarmCore StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Insurance Program! This top-down roguelite shooter blends Diablo-style looting with Survivor-like mayhem. Face screen-filling zombie tides, use Divine Tech to liquidate them into ash, and farm god-tier gear to forge your OP build.
Why similar: Mechs 18.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Heaven 14% ★, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%
- #31 Demon Hunt
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 474 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: Mechs 20% ★, Bullet Heaven 13.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #32 Survivors of the Dawn
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 773 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Heaven 14.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #33 Pesticide Not Required
76% matchVery Positive94% of 951 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #34 Repetendium
77% matchVery Positive90% of 297 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 18.3% ★, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #35 Entropy Survivors
76% matchVery Positive81% of 574 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Bullet Heaven 16% ★, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #36 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
74% matchMixed69% of 6,417 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.2% ★, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
- #37 Crafty Survivors
74% matchVery Positive83% of 762 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Heaven 15.4% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Roguelite 13%
- #38 Twilight Survivors
73% matchVery Positive89% of 1,105 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 11.1%, Score Attack 10%
- #39 BroodStar
75% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Score Attack 10.5%
- #40 Grind Survivors
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,462 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 23.9% ★, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 12.9%
- #41 Shape Shifter: Formations
72% matchVery Positive91% of 276 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: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Heaven 11.6% ★, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #42 Juicy Realm
73% matchVery Positive88% of 3,678 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Local Co-Op 11%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #43 Gunlocked
72% matchVery Positive86% of 517 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Heaven 18% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Aliens 10.3%
- #44 Voidigo
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #45 Time Treker
71% matchMixed70% of 486 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Mechs 18.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #46 Bloodshed
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,973 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Score Attack 19.6%, Roguelite 17.2%, Shooter 8%
- #47 GOD FORSAKEN
70% matchMixed67% of 1,807 reviews2026
Dev: insight studio
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.6%, Roguelike 33%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #48 Driveloop: Survivors
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 124 reviews2025
Dev: Stunbyte
Windows
Driveloop is a fast-paced driving roguelike shooter. Drift, blast and ram your way through waves of steampunk enemies. Upgrade your vehicle with powerful weapons, recruit unique crew members and survive intense battles as you build the ultimate combat machine. Can you survive the chaos?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Heaven 15.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 11.9%, Score Attack 11.4%
- #49 Bullet Bunny
71% matchVery Positive83% of 136 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Roguelike 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
- #50 Mars Survivors
71% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #51 Gigantes Ex Machina
68% matchVery Positive85% of 331 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Roguelite 24.7%, Roguelike 14.8%, Mechs 8.7% ★, Action 6.3%
- #52 Let Them Come: Onslaught
67% matchVery Positive91% of 244 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 21.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Aliens 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%
- #53 Graveyard Gunslingers
70% matchMixed59% of 231 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #54 Dark Light: Survivor
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 376 reviews2026
Dev: Mirari&Co.
Windows
Dark Light: Survivor is a dark sci-fi action roguelike with ARPG loot and third-person shooter combat. Switch anytime between top-down view and TPS aiming as you build weapons, skills, and classes across brutal multiverse runs.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Bullet Heaven 10.7% ★
- #55 Gunlocked 2
66% matchVery Positive85% of 91 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Heaven 15.3% ★, Roguelite 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%
- #56 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive93% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #57 Sodaman
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 869 reviews2026
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Bullet Heaven 17% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Score Attack 13.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%
- #58 Galactic Glitch
65% matchVery Positive90% of 988 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #59 Survivor Mercs
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 177 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.4%, Bullet Heaven 17% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Local Co-Op 10.9%
- #60 Gunbot Diplomacy
66% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 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 25.6% ★, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Sci-fi 10%
