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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Action, Roguelike.

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Hopeless Sea is arcade-inspired STG with roguelike elements. You pilot a ship to cut your way through hordes of procedurally generated, merciless sea monsters. Choose wisely from a variety of ships, weapons and traits since conquering this hopeless sea is the only option to survive.

Reviews: Positive — 86% — of 37 reviews
Released: 2025-06-09
Developer: Potato Cat
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    97% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Family Devs
    Windows

    The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Procedural Generation 8%

  2. #2 Operation STEEL
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
    Dev: Undermog Games
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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Perma Death 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Procedural Generation 11.7%

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    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlindVoid
    Windows

    Experience relentless bullet hell shmup gameplay in a dark hand-drawn style. Salvage powerful relics from fallen rivals to push through the ever-rising pressure and escape Madlum's Vault.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Perma Death 14.1%, Difficult 9.2%

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    Dev: Hyper Bit Games
    Windows

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    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
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    94% matchPositive95% of 43 reviews2025
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    Windows

    A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.

    Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Procedural Generation 14.3%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 8.6%

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    93% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
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    92% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
    Dev: Sinned Games
    Windows

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    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.

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    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
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    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
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    88% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
    Windows

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    Dev: Matt Glanville
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    Windows

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    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    80% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Nether Lamp
    Windows

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    79% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
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    78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: JazzCat Games
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    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Artisan Knights Studios
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    78% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac

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    Dev: Dudindie
    Windows

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    Windows

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    77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    74% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Chillfox Games
    Windows

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    74% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Tiny Punch Games
    Windows

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    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.

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    75% matchPositive88% of 49 reviews2019
    Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
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    70% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2024
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2018
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    71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2020
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    69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
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    68% matchNo user reviews
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  59. #59 La Furia de las Trenzas
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: La Romero Estudio
    Windows · Linux

    La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

  60. #60 Wisterix
    67% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Limit
    Windows

    Wisterix is a fast-paced top-down shooter. As you enter an ever-shifting void, you’ll face relentless hordes of monsters guarding the gates to deeper, more treacherous dimensions. Fight through shifting worlds, collect weapons, and adapt your strategy as the void twists and turns against you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Perma Death 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Difficult 10.5%

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