- #1 Gunbrella
97% matchVery Positive86% of 969 reviews2023
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Platformer 22%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, 2D 9.1%, Combat 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a central umbrella-based traversal and combat mechanic that mirrors the unique gameplay of Hellbrella.
- #2 Hell is Other Demons
96% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same intense, demon-slaying arcade action with a similar dark, pixelated aesthetic.
- #3 Rising Hell
96% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Demons 18%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Arcade 8%
Why You'll Like It: A vertical-climbing action roguelite that shares the intense demon-themed combat and fast-paced gameplay.
- #4 Halls of Torment
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Demons 22.4%, Roguelite 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark fantasy, action-roguelite experience with a focus on overwhelming hordes and satisfying character progression.
- #5 Downwell
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Platformer 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on vertical, aerial-based combat and arcade-style platforming in a tight, pixel-art roguelite package.
- #6 Bloody Hell
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,661 reviews2023
Dev: Pun Intended
Windows
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Why similar: Demons 42.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, 2D 5.1%, Combat 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced, twin-stick combat with a vibrant, bloody pixel-art style that feels right at home with Hellbrella.
- #7 Revita
93% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 25.4%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Cute 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, twin-stick action roguelite that emphasizes aerial movement and precise combat mechanics.
- #8 Raining Blood: Hellfire
92% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: TechBoohPub: SehLoiro
Windows
Inspired by the iconic Call of Duty Zombies experience, Raining Blood Hellfire 1.0 is an intense survival bullet hell where chaos reigns and every round is a brutal battle for life — and absolute power. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.
Why similar: Blood 23.6% ★, Demons 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 15.1%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity bullet-hell shooter that shares the demonic theme and rapid-fire arcade gameplay.
- #9 Tiny Rogues
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Roguelite 30%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Combat 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly addictive, fast-paced action roguelite experience with a focus on diverse character builds and pixel-art charm.
- #10 Vampire Survivors
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 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: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Roguelite 23.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Arcade 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Defined the modern action-roguelite genre with its simple, satisfying loop of slaying massive hordes of enemies.
- #11 Cursorblade
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelite 25.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hack-and-slash roguelite that emphasizes fast, arcade-like movement and combat intensity.
- #12 Nuclear Throne
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 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: Action Roguelike 42.6%, Roguelite 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced, arcade-style action roguelites with chaotic combat and high replayability.
- #13 Spell Disk
89% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 24%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, action-oriented combat with a focus on creative ability synergies in a pixelated world.
- #14 Dead Cells
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 24.3%, Procedural Generation 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Platformer 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fluid, high-speed 2D combat and deep roguelite progression that fans of action-heavy platformers will appreciate.
- #15 Enter the Gungeon
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Bullet Hell 25%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Cute 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential bullet-hell roguelite that matches the intensity and variety of weapons found in Hellbrella.
- #16 Doomed to Hell
87% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Cute 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct, demon-themed action roguelite that focuses on pure, arcade-style shooter mechanics.
- #17 Hyperhell
86% matchVery Positive97% of 170 reviews2023
Dev: Diency games
Windows
HYPERHELL is a breakneck top-down movement shooter featuring the talents of several prolific hyperpop musicians. Obliterate your way through a colorful city of demons to reclaim what was stolen from you: a fully stocked fridge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Demons 28.1%, Arcade 20%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, 2D arcade shooter that leans into the perma-death roguelite structure.
- #18 Angelstruck
85% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 23.9%, Demons 18.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes rapid movement and screen-clearing combat, similar to the chaos of Hellbrella.
- #19 Demon Hunt
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 423 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: Demons 32.4%, Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 26%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on the core loop of hunting down demons in a fast-paced, arcade environment.
- #20 Skul: The Hero Slayer
82% matchVery Positive93% of 56,905 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelite 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Platformer 6.6%, Action 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action roguelite with fast, fluid combat and a wide variety of character-transforming abilities.
- #21 UltraGoodness
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: Rasul Mono
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tear your enemies to pieces in this top-down action-roguelike shooter. Leave oceans of blood and mountains of corpses in new dynamic and colorful action designed in pixel art style. All in the name of Goodness, of course!
Why similar: Blood 23.4% ★, Demons 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, twin-stick action roguelite that emphasizes fast movement and chaotic combat.
- #22 Hunter Survivors
83% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: LuCapy Studio
Windows
Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelite 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12%, Combat 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-roguelite that captures the essence of surviving against waves of demonic entities.
- #23 Devil Daggers
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,293 reviews2016
Dev: Sorath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 42.2%, Demons 19.6%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Bullet Hell 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-speed arcade survival game that tests reflexes against endless waves of demons.
- #24 Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath
80% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: Night Steed Games
Windows
Fantasy Madness: Bloodbath is a roguelike action-survival game where forces of nature fight against hordes of evil. Gain new skills, loot powerful items and defeat all who stand in your way… By all means!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelite 28.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, 2D 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense, arcade-style combat against hordes of enemies with a focus on casual, pick-up-and-play action.
- #25 Mustache in Hell
82% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IdunaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Retro 18.9%, Action 17.3%, Indie 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, bullet-hell action game that shares the demon-slaying theme and arcade sensibility.
- #26 Megabonk
76% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 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 29.3%, Roguelite 26.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #27 Against Great Darkness
79% matchVery Positive83% of 210 reviews2024
Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
Windows
Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.
Why similar: Demons 23.2%, Roguelite 21%, Action Roguelike 17%, Arcade 14.1%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that focuses on arcade-style shooter mechanics and rapid progression.
- #28 Fury Unleashed
79% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.2%, Roguelite 21.7%, Platformer 11%, Combat 8.3%, 2D Platformer 7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, comic-book-styled roguelite that rewards aggressive play and high-speed movement.
- #29 Skybreakers
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 690 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Roguelite 33%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Retro 9.1%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends hack-and-slash combat with bullet-hell elements in a fast-paced setting.
- #30 Devil Jam
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Rogueside
Windows · Mac
Devil Jam is a top-down survivor roguelite where you play a rockstar wielding up to 12 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of monsters. Choose from a variety of items to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Demons 22.7%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
- #31 99 Levels To Hell
81% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelite 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Arcade 17%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Platformer 9%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style roguelite shooter that pits the player against increasingly difficult demonic challenges.
- #32 Armechgeddon
77% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Roguelite 31.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action 3.8%
- #33 Death Must Die
74% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelite 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #34 HELLBREAK
75% matchVery Positive86% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Biotech Gameworks
Windows
Fight to save your soul from damnation in a brutal arena where only the strongest survive. Entertain the Lords of Hell and earn their favor to unlock new weapons, spells, and blessings. Dive into this fast-paced roguelite arena shooter and achieve the highest score. Can you reclaim your soul?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.4%, Demons 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 20.1%, Action 3.4%
- #35 Rising Hell - Prologue
78% matchVery Positive84% of 116 reviews2020
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Welcome to the first layer of hell! Climb out from the ever-changing abyss while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons in this vertical platformer rogue-lite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Demons 18.3%, Arcade 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 9.3%
- #36 Grind Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Action Roguelike 27%, Demons 23.3%, Roguelite 17%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #37 Infernal Radiation
76% matchVery Positive88% of 60 reviews2020
Dev: AsmodevPub: Ultimate Games
Windows
Smash demons and deflect bullets in a hardcore arcade clicker with the RPG elements.
Why similar: Demons 44.7%, Arcade 25.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 2D 7%, Action 3.1%
- #38 Spellbook Demonslayers
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 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: Demons 25%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 19%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
- #39 Holy Shoot
73% matchVery Positive82% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: Tale Era Interactive
Windows
Holy Shoot is a fast-paced roguelite action FPS set in a satirical version of Hell, packed with chaos, blessed heroes, and demonic bosses. Pick your hero, dive into hell, upgrade your build, and shoot your way through sin.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.6%, Demons 23.4%, Roguelite 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Action 2.6%
- #40 Echoes of Red
71% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 27.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
- #41 Devil's Drizzle
70% matchVery Positive97% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Cozy Creeps GamesPub: ZNT Productions
Windows · Linux
Devil's Drizzle is a 2D platformer that narrates the story of a kid in pursuit of his friend, an umbrella. Brave the storm and outrun the clutches of the demonic Pazuzu in this audacious effort to save your buddy.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 20.3%, Retro 17.2%, Platformer 14.8%, Cute 13.3%, 2D Platformer 13.3%
- #42 Halls of Torment: Prelude
71% matchVery Positive93% of 1,401 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Demons 40.9%, Roguelite 25.6%, Retro 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Combat 5.3%
- #43 UBERMOSH Vol.7
73% matchVery Positive83% of 475 reviews2019
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
You play as a Saint fighting in a gun-filled pit, defeating as many opponents as you can in a 90 seconds match, the UBERMOSH, an enlightenment ritual of combat.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.4%, Blood 23.3% ★, Arcade 12.4%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Retro 7.6%
- #44 Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
73% matchVery Positive85% of 3,701 reviews2012
Dev: ArkedoPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%
A crazy action-adventure platformer... In Hell.
Why similar: Platformer 61%, 2D 17.8%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 3.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #45 Hell Clock
69% matchVery Positive84% of 3,413 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 87.2%, Action 12.8%
- #46 Skelly Selest
72% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 31.3%, Procedural Generation 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 4%
- #47 Wanted Shadows
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: Roguelite 34.6%, Action Roguelike 33.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 5.4%
- #48 Spiritfall
68% matchVery Positive93% of 1,883 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle Giant
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 27.6%, Procedural Generation 13.2%, Platformer 11.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%
- #49 Rogue: Genesia
66% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 24.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
- #50 Hyperspace Dogfights
71% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #51 Outer Terror
70% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Salt & Pixel LLCPub: VoxPop Games, Inc.
Windows
DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.
Why similar: Demons 27.5%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Arcade 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%
- #52 Horde Hunters
68% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Roguelite 28%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Procedural Generation 17%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Retro 7.4%
- #53 Deflector
68% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Roguelite 30.9%, Demons 29.5%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Combat 4.5%
- #54 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 125 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: Blood 31.3% ★, Fast-Paced 26.4%, Action Roguelike 14%, Arcade 8%, Platformer 5.8%
- #55 SuperTotalCarnage!
70% matchMixed58% of 71 reviews2022
Dev: IndieGala
Windows
Slay never-ending legions of monsters while running in circles! SuperTotalCarnage! is a gory and dark horror casual game with rogue-lite elements. Choose from a variety of weapons and perks and make every playthrough a different experience. Unlock many characters each one with different abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Roguelite 29.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 6%
- #56 KILL KNIGHT
65% matchVery Positive94% of 1,908 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
Why similar: Blood 36.9% ★, Demons 28.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Action 3.7%
- #57 Army of Ruin
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 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: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Roguelite 31%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action 4.1%
- #58 Penny Blood: Hellbound
67% matchVery Positive88% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: NatsumeAtari
Windows
Unleash the hounds from hell and fight your way free of this otherworldly prison in a roguelike adventure that explores the world of Penny Blood’s darker side! Can you find the distinction between good and evil…?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 31.6%, Procedural Generation 15.3%, Blood 13.2% ★, Action 3.8%
- #59 Demons Infernalize
69% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Demons Infernalize is a bullet hell action game where you play against ice monsters attacking the demon lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelite 37%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action 7.2%, Indie 2.2%
- #60 Undead Onslaught
67% matchVery Positive81% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Wish App Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Undead Onslaught" is a Bullet Heaven RPG where you ascend as the villain. Master unique mechanics and strategic combat to dominate a dark, evolving world.
Why similar: Demons 28.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 16.9%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%