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Games Like Heartless Dark

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Roguelike, Top-Down Shooter, Action.

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Inch your way through oppressive darkness using only a flashlight and 6th sense in this tense top-down roguelike. Shoot, stun, electrocute, poison and blow-up monsters in abandoned corporate offices where resources are scarce and even the furniture could be trying to kill you.

Reviews: Positive — 89% — of 19 reviews
Released: 2021-10-14
Developer: iamRoarke
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Ace High Arcade
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    Blast your way through infinite hordes while completing objectives in this chaotic twin-stick looter shooter with frantic juicy combat. Upgrade gear, recruit heroes, tackle cumulative escalating challenges in your quest for the build of ultimate destruction.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 11.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.3%, Roguelite 11%

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    96% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
    Dev: TorksGame
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    Shape Shooter is an action-packed, colorful, and hectic roguelike game. Survive increasingly harder random generated stages and collect relics, weapons, and active items to help you on your way. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Difficult 10.8%

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    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jozsef NagyPub: eulerian-solutions
    Windows

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Perma Death 12.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelike 11.1%

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: manProduction
    Windows

    Animal Rogues is a dark rogue-lite dungeon crawler bullet-hell with rpg elements. You play as an animal who fights against one possessed beast after another! Discover unique interactable objects such as slot machines, dices.. Collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Perma Death 13.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.4%, Difficult 10.7%

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    94% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DinoBoss
    Windows

    Blast your way out of tentacle hell as a failed lab experiment gives birth to a rapidly growing viral horror in this intense action rogue-lite inspired by 80s Monster movies. Use the lab to your advantage and improvise an escape plan before this constantly evolving life form spreads out of control.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 12%, Difficult 11.9%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%

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    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MammalProductions
    Windows

    In "Steel Circuit" You control a resilient robot on a mission to overthrow a malevolent rogue AI. Craft potent weaponry, battle enemy robots, and explore the facility to reclaim it for unseen benefactors. Beware, death comes at a high price!

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    92% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
    Dev: Michael Richard Lannon
    Windows

    Shoot your way through thousands of enemies in an always adapting flesh monster. Gather upgrades and dodge to survive the brutal onslaught. Can you reach The Heart in this brutal horror-inspired rogue?

    Why similar: Unforgiving 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Roguelite 8.1%

  9. #9 Roguely
    91% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
    Dev: SQRL Studios
    Windows

    Roguely is a fantasy themed top-down shooter pixel art action roguelite with some bullet hell thrown in. Fight and dodge your way through the randomly generated maps to rescue your friends. Find upgrades along the way and save up arcane fragments for permanent blessings from the gods.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Perma Death 15.1%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 10.8%

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    91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: gakovniza
    Windows

    A Contusion is a leisurely hardcore top-down roguelite shooter where the hero gets lost in the labyrinths of memory. A variety of weapons, armor and shields, grenades and first aid kits, powerful artifacts and perks will become faithful companions on the path of memories.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Perma Death 18.4%, Difficult 14.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.7%

  11. #11 Super Polished
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Steven Peregrine
    Windows

    Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Difficult 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.3%

  12. #12 Red Sector
    90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: Narzioth
    Windows

    A sci-fi roguelike about a lone pilot on a forbidden mission through his galaxy. Piece together his story as you scavenge to build your loadout in this procedurally generated space shoot'em-up.

    Why similar: Unforgiving 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Perma Death 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Difficult 10.7%

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    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Talonbyte Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A dark, atmospheric action roguelite where fire is survival. One shield. One life. Kill shadows for embers, grow stronger through death, break seals to escape the nightmare you created. No health bars. Burn, die, learn, repeat.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Perma Death 18.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.4%

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    88% matchVery Positive88% of 78 reviews2019
    Dev: Threaks
    Windows

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    87% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Radiant Sloth
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Felix Pretorg
    Windows

    Get ready for the ultimate space challenge! In this top-down action roguelite you’ll pilot your ship through a low-gravity environment, dodging obstacles and fighting enemies along the way. But be careful, one wrong move could mean the end of your journey. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

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    Dev: Hyper Bit Games
    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 39%

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    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%

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    Dev: Faith G.
    Windows

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    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: HelperWesley
    Windows

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    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    80% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Chillfox Games
    Windows

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    81% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    79% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Limit
    Windows

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    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    77% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy Crystal
    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
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    77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Lorian PiercePub: Lorian Pierce
    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive91% of 3,664 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ta2 Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Maid GamesPub: Maid 4 Fun
    Windows

    Survive the unforgiving frontier in Wicked West, a top-down shoot 'em up where every kill earns upgrades and new abilities. Face relentless enemies, epic bosses, and one-shot death in this brutal Wild West survival challenge. Can you outlast the chaos?

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  35. #35 Hate Me Not
    75% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: NotJustGames
    Windows · Linux

    A roguelike twin-stick shooter, where you defend the same thing that tries to hurt you. Venture into the side of darkness to defeat enemies before they reach the Yin-Yang. Switch to the side of light to gather energy and upgrades, before the time runs out and the next wave of monsters spawn.

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Matheus Antonio
    Windows

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    74% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    73% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Ewan Make Games
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    73% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Cloudy Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    74% matchMostly Negative36% of 92 reviews2020
    Dev: Rootify
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    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: R_Games
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    72% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NEETNectar
    Windows

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    71% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
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    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crusher48
    Windows

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Libbit
    Windows · Mac

    Build various builds by combining stolen books, fire guns with loud explosions, sneak into the library that changes every time you enter, and steal the legendary old book from the head librarian who sits at the far end of the library!

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    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Voctal Studios
    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Crimsonite Games
    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sdpmakes
    Windows

    A fast-paced top-down roguelike shooter where you stabilize failing reactors, fight through chaotic waves of enemies, collect powerful weapons and upgrades, and face colossal reactor bosses.

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    68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: sirpapastudios
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  52. #52 Ironforged
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: IronforgeDreams
    Windows

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    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: ab
    Windows

    Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.

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    68% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2023
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    67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews2024
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    67% matchVery Positive92% of 132 reviews2022
    Dev: _Jester_
    Windows

    In this game, you are the bullet hell. Face off against 100 waves of enemies and bosses by collecting a deck of attack cards that activate in real-time to unleash destruction upon everything in sight. There's an insane amount of customizability leading to an infinitely replayable experience.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Perma Death 15.3%, Difficult 13.1%, Roguelike 9.9%

  59. #59 Uber Destruction
    66% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
    Dev: Hayden Fisher
    Windows

    Uber Destruction is a side-scrolling roguelike top-down shooter. loot chests, gather insane weapons and unique upgrades to battle the relentless hoards of foes. You can also embrace the action online with friends, or in local co-op mode. Destroy your way to victory!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Perma Death 15.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%

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