- #1 Alien Grounds
97% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: emagnetic
Windows
Single-player arena shooter. Weird weapons. Relentless robots. Easy to play, hard to score. Enter the chaos, shoot the bots, and climb the leaderboards.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.2%, FPS 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shooter 10%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #2 Corebreaker
96% matchVery Positive93% of 145 reviews2026
Dev: aQuadiunPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Perma Death 20.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Platformer 10.4%, Shooter 9.8%
- #3 Force Reboot
95% matchVery Positive94% of 695 reviews2022
Dev: ln404
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
Why similar: FPS 25.7%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 8.9%
- #4 Fancy Skulls
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 353 reviews2014
Dev: tequibo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style. Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.7%, FPS 26.5%, Action 9.7%
- #5 Zombiehood
94% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: Weak SpotsPub: Dead Traveler
Windows · Linux
Quirky yet brutal run-and-gun roguelite: scavenge weapons, equipment, and artifacts, unlock powerful upgrades, and blast through procedurally generated biomes with witty dialogue and explosively satisfying combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, PvE 12%, Loot 11.5%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #6 Gunlocked 2
94% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelike 17.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Colorful 6%
- #7 Neon Sundown
93% 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 27.4%, Perma Death 23.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, PvE 9.4%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #8 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
Windows
Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.6%, FPS 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #9 Mind The Abyss
91% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Mind The Abyss Studios
Windows
Mind the Abyss is a fast-paced movement shooter that combines fourth-dimensional abilities and ever-evolving weaponry within an alien planet.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.9%, FPS 19.1%, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 9.9%, First-Person 5.1%
- #10 Sublevel Zero Redux
91% matchVery Positive87% of 527 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.9%, Action Roguelike 22%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Roguelike 9%
- #11 Jetboard Joust
89% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Platformer 11.6%
- #12 HYPERGUN
90% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2018
Dev: NVYVE® Studios
Windows
Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Arena Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, FPS 16.6%, First-Person 5.8%
- #13 Uragun
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 245 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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: Arena Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Shooter 9.9%
- #14 Ziggurat
88% matchVery Positive85% of 3,956 reviews2014
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.2%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Perma Death 14.8%, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 9.6%
- #15 Pogo Rogue
86% matchVery Positive92% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Precision Platformer 23.6%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Platformer 13.5%
- #16 PositronX
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.4%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, FPS 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #17 Dead Ground
87% matchMixed61% of 115 reviews2018
Dev: Shotx
Windows · Linux
Median: 6 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.7%, Perma Death 21.8%, Loot 12.7%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Shooter 9.1%
- #18 Gunbot Diplomacy
83% 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: Arena Shooter 40.3%, Action Roguelike 27.1%, Roguelike 21.4%, Sci-fi 7%, Action 4.2%
- #19 CRUEL
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,740 reviews2025
Dev: James Dornan
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
Why similar: Perma Death 22.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, FPS 14.5%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%
- #20 Danger Scavenger
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 503 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #21 OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns
82% matchVery Positive95% of 2,380 reviews2021
Dev: Gun Hit WondersPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns kicks back into action in this fast-paced, over-the-top, roguelike, first person shooter. Shoot your way through a robot-hijacked space station, collecting more and more powerful guns as you go. There are over 30 million differently named guns at your disposal!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.9%, FPS 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Action Roguelike 4.7%
- #22 ODDCORE
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2026
Dev: ODDCORPPub: Scarecrow Arts
Windows
You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.8%, Perma Death 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, FPS 11.2%
- #23 Grav Blazer Squared
85% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Procedural Generation 20.8%, Shooter 19.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Colorful 7.5%
- #24 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40%, FPS 23.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 7.8%, First-Person 7.5%
- #25 Gunlocked
81% matchVery Positive87% of 505 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Action Roguelike 34%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 5.1%, Sci-fi 4.8%
- #26 Void Resurgence
80% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Perma Death 18.4%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #27 Fracturefront
79% matchVery Positive95% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: 梦行志远
Windows
Fracturefront is a fantasy-themed third-person 3D action Roguelike. Centered on random equipment, it delivers highly variable, deeply strategic, and thrilling combat through unique character skill synergies. From barren deserts to tech planets, every rift traversal is a life-or-death gamble.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.4%, Shooter 18.7%, Zombies 13%, Stylized 9.6%, Action 5.4%
- #28 VOID/BREAKER
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: FPS 26.8%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Shooter 15%, First-Person 8.2%
- #29 Exodemic
79% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: Perma Death 27%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Procedural Generation 10.3%, Stylized 4.2%
- #30 ReSpaced
78% matchVery Positive88% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Elevated Ants Studio
Windows
A fast-paced first-person shooter where you master gun recoil to leap across platforms, battle various enemies, and upgrade your weapon to escape an overrun space station.
Why similar: Precision Platformer 30.5%, FPS 27.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 7.4%, First-Person 7.2%
- #31 Elsie
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.4%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Roguelike 14.7%, Platformer 14.1%
- #32 Warden's Will
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: ELYZIO
Windows
Warden’s Will is a fast-paced movement-based roguelite shooter you can enjoy solo or up to 3 friends. Pick your Warden, try out different builds, and jump into chaotic arenas filled with unpredictable robots. The game challenges you to move smart and react quickly and try new builds with every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Procedural Generation 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Shooter 11.7%, PvE 9.3%
- #33 Operation STEEL
77% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Perma Death 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #34 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
75% matchVery Positive87% of 142 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 43.8%, Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Action 5.4%, Sci-fi 3.4%
- #35 Galactic Vault
74% matchVery Positive90% of 134 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, FPS 21.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 11.7%
- #36 Gravebound
73% matchVery Positive92% of 155 reviews2025
Dev: Atomic Game LabsPub: Student Game Developer Association
Windows
Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...
Why similar: FPS 24.2%, Roguelike 22.9%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Shooter 11.2%, PvE 8.3%
- #37 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Procedural Generation 14.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Shooter 11.7%
- #38 Hive Jump
76% matchMixed68% of 371 reviews2017
Dev: Graphite Lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Platformer 21%, Roguelike 21%, Procedural Generation 20.1%, Shooter 18.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #39 Impaler Gold
72% matchVery Positive92% of 585 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.2%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, FPS 18.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 10.1%
- #40 Depths of Limbo
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Evgiz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Depths of Limbo is a difficult action roguelike with a dark theme. The fast-paced combat is spiced up with a variety of unique items and weapons found throughout the procedurally generated world.
Why similar: Roguelike 74.4%, Action 25.6%
- #41 The Creature of Chaos
73% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: Jakub Miksa and CoC TeamPub: Jakub Miksa
Windows · Linux
Frantic FPS game with very procedural levels
Why similar: FPS 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Shooter 11.5%
- #42 The Great Rebellion
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 574 reviews2024
Dev: KvltgamesPub: AIP
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Great Rebellion is a cyberpunk 2D sidescrolling run'n'gun roguelite using mouse/twinstick-shooter controls. It features randomly generated levels, multiple difficulty modes (including optional permadeath), a dynamic soundtrack and an upgradeable player character.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Loot 18.6%, Roguelike 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Platformer 12.8%
- #43 Footgun: Underground
71% matchVery Positive87% of 123 reviews2024
Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: CobraTekku Games
Windows
Roguelike with balls! Prove your ball skills and dribble your way through a randomly generated, dangerous track network full of deadly challenges! Face post-apocalyptic mutants, improve your balls with high-tech upgrades and escape the pixel art underground labyrinth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37%, Perma Death 30.8%, Roguelike 19.1%, Platformer 8.5%, Action 4.5%
- #44 Rocket Bots
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 71 reviews2020
Dev: ic3bug
Windows · Linux
Rocket Bots is a fast-paced arena shooter where you blast through escalating waves of killer machines. Master a brutal arsenal, survive solo or in Steam co-op, climb the damage leaderboard, and push deeper into the swarm.
Why similar: FPS 49.3%, Shooter 15.2%, 3D 13%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 7.8%
- #45 Graveyard Gunslingers
72% matchMixed60% of 214 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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 10.2%, Zombies 9.7%
- #46 Repetendium
70% 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: Arena Shooter 33.8%, Perma Death 27.2%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Action 2.8%
- #47 Immortal Redneck
70% matchVery Positive89% of 3,305 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, FPS 22.2%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Perma Death 10.6%, Arena Shooter 10.5%
- #48 Gunkid 99
71% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Platformer 28.3%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 14.8%
- #49 Nova Drift
65% 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 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%
- #50 Rhythm Storm
68% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.1%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Roguelike 10%
- #51 Heavy Bullets
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,564 reviews2014
Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, FPS 28.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Perma Death 9.4%
- #52 Relentless Frontier
68% matchVery Positive96% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Fission OgrePub: Hellforge Studios
Windows
Relentless Frontier is a fast paced sci-fi FPS running on the GZDoom Engine, with a strong focus on mobility, strategy, and exploration. Use your Omnistruct to replicate new weapons and abilities to help you traverse the terrain and demolish threats, while escaping from Ross 128-b in one piece.
Why similar: FPS 32.6%, PvE 23%, Shooter 20.5%, First-Person 11%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #53 Blood Rush
67% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: MaxEstLa
Windows
BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, FPS 15.5%, Roguelike 9.7%, Shooter 9%
- #54 Megabonk
62% 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: Action Roguelike 40.8%, Roguelike 25.3%, Loot 23.7%, 3D 5.7%, Action 4.5%
- #55 Outnumbered
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 14%, 3D 5.5%, Action 5.3%
- #56 >SYS//PURGE_
65% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2026
Dev: tomo2515x
Windows
>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.
Why similar: FPS 34.8%, Shooter 24.2%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 10.4%
- #57 One More Dungeon
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 663 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, FPS 25.1%, Roguelike 18.5%, First-Person 6.8%, Loot 6.8%
- #58 Demon Hunt
66% 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: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Loot 16.6%, Roguelike 13.3%, Shooter 8.4%
- #59 GUN JAM
69% matchMixed54% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Jaw DropPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.
Why similar: FPS 42.3%, Shooter 24.3%, First-Person 16.8%, 3D 8.9%, Action 7.7%
- #60 HELLBREAK
65% matchVery Positive83% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Biotech Gameworks
Windows
HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, FPS 16%, PvE 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%