- #1 Rogue Stormers
97% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Roguelite 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features the same 2.5D side-scrolling action-roguelike structure with heavy emphasis on chaotic shooting and co-op survival.
- #2 Fury Unleashed
96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,908 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: Local Co-Op 43.9%, Roguelike 17.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced side-scrolling action-roguelite delivers intense combat and a comic-book aesthetic that matches the high-octane feel of the seed game.
- #3 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
96% matchVery Positive87% of 23,942 reviews2016
Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!
Why similar: 4 Player Local 26.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Roguelike 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic side-scrolling action-roguelike that mirrors the co-op dungeon-crawling and loot-based progression found in HordeCore.
- #4 Oblivion Override
95% matchVery Positive91% of 2,045 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 17.3%, Cyberpunk 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed side-scrolling action game with fluid combat mechanics and roguelite elements that will appeal to fans of fast-paced action-RPGs.
- #5 Roboquest
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 24,341 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 25%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelike 12.8%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, this game's fast-paced roguelite combat and co-op focus capture the same adrenaline-fueled intensity as HordeCore.
- #6 Neon Abyss
94% matchVery Positive86% of 23,608 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling roguelite shooter features chaotic combat and co-op potential that captures the frantic energy of fighting through hordes.
- #7 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
94% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,447 reviews2014
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.5%, Side Scroller 31.5%, Action 10.2%, RPG 9.3%, Indie 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep crafting system and mission-based side-scrolling shooting that aligns perfectly with the survival and customization aspects of HordeCore.
- #8 Broforce
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,959 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 47.3%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 8.7%, 4 Player Local 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The explosive, side-scrolling co-op action in this game perfectly captures the chaotic, destructive fun of HordeCore.
- #9 Bite the Bullet
92% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.3%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Roguelite 19.3%, Arcade 11.1%, RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling shooter that incorporates RPG mechanics and survival themes, directly appealing to the core gameplay loop of HordeCore.
- #10 Door Kickers: Action Squad
91% matchVery Positive95% of 10,599 reviews2018
Dev: PixelShardPub: KillHouse Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 46.4%, Zombies 38.3%, Action 7.4%, Indie 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes co-op coordination and clearing rooms of enemies, much like the tactical survival elements in the seed game.
- #11 Bravery and Greed
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,058 reviews2022
Dev: Rekka GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 17.4%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, PvE 9%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling beat-em-up integrates roguelite elements and strong co-op support, making it a great alternative for fans of HordeCore's multiplayer.
- #12 FatalZone
89% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Zombies 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite survival game that captures the zombie-horde intensity and resource management found in post-apocalyptic settings.
- #13 Metal Mutation
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2023
Dev: T0 STUDIOPub: Microids
Windows
In a not-so-distant future taken over by companies and technology, a Cyborg and an AI fight together to save mankind from nanoviruses. Play alone or as a team of 4 players in this Post-Cyberpunk Action Roguelike Dungeon Crawler!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, 2.5D 13.6%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with a gritty cyberpunk aesthetic and intense combat that feels like a natural progression from the seed game's theme.
- #14 Horde Hunters
86% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Horde Hunters is an objective-driven bullet heaven roguelite where you build powerful synergies, hire allies, use tactical items, and survive the hordes of hell.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite bullet-hell that focuses on managing large crowds of enemies, directly targeting the 'horde' aspect of the seed game.
- #15 Unending Dusk
88% matchMixed67% of 70 reviews2019
Dev: Vindicate Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.2%, Local Co-Op 39.1%, RPG 7.5%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that focuses on loot and hack-and-slash combat, mirroring the progression style of the seed game.
- #16 Die for Valhalla!
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 144 reviews2018
Dev: Monster Couch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
In the land of Vikings a monstrous portal has opened. The Great Old One is plotting to take over the world. Chaos spreads far and wide... and the party's just getting started! Novice Valkyries along with their new mysterious friend set out to save the world. What could possibly go wrong?
Why similar: 4 Player Local 24.5%, Local Co-Op 22%, 2.5D 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling beat-em-up features RPG elements and local co-op that provide a similar team-based survival experience.
- #17 ArcRunner
86% matchMixed69% of 236 reviews2023
Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 33.3%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, PvE 12.8%, Action 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk-themed action-roguelike features intense shooting mechanics and a futuristic setting that complements the seed game's atmosphere.
- #18 Towerborne
83% matchMixed66% of 1,550 reviews2026
Dev: StoicPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Towerborne is an exciting side-scrolling Action RPG Brawler. As an immortal warrior journey across a crumbling world, uncover the mystery of the fallen City of Numbers, and push back the corruption threatening humanity’s survival.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, PvE 19.7%, Character Customization 18.9%, RPG 16.5%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-RPG that emphasizes loot, character customization, and co-op multiplayer in a vibrant fantasy setting.
- #19 Zengeon
85% matchMixed65% of 1,576 reviews2019
Dev: IndieLeague StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, RPG 16.1%, Roguelike 13.7%, Action 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with diverse character classes and co-op play that emphasizes fast-paced combat and loot collection.
- #20 Knights of Braveland
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 315 reviews2023
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows
Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.
Why similar: 4 Player Local 24.8%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling co-op action game with roguelite progression that focuses on team-based combat against large groups of enemies.
- #21 Final Days
84% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2018
Dev: +7 Software
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Survive overwhelming hordes of zombie-like mutants in this chaotic co-op twin-stick shooter. Play solo or team up with up to 16 players as hundreds of enemies flood the screen in a relentless fight to hold the line.
Why similar: Zombies 26.9%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, 4 Player Local 23.3%, PvE 12.4%, Arcade 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival shooter that shares the post-apocalyptic horde-fighting theme and emphasizes arcade-style co-op action.
- #22 CyberCorp
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 437 reviews2025
Dev: Megame LLC
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or with friends.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Character Customization 27%, PvE 22.5%, RPG 9%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed shooter with character customization and tactical combat that aligns well with the aesthetic and gameplay of the seed game.
- #23 Dead Cells
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 182,870 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.3 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 33.3%, Roguelite 27%, Roguelike 26.9%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished side-scrolling action-roguelite with deep combat and exploration that fans of the genre will find very satisfying.
- #24 Superfighters Deluxe
82% matchVery Positive89% of 3,572 reviews2018
Dev: MythoLogic Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 49.6%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 18.8%, Indie 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: The chaotic side-scrolling combat and physics-based interactions provide a similar level of unpredictable, high-energy co-op fun.
- #25 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
77% matchVery Positive91% of 14,401 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 62% ★, Zombies 8.4%, Bullet Hell 6.5%, Action Roguelike 6.5%, Roguelite 5.4%
- #26 Riddled Corpses
82% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40%, Zombies 21.8%, RPG 15.9%, Action 13.7%, Indie 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade-style shooter with a focus on clearing waves of enemies that captures the simple, addictive combat of the seed game.
- #27 Deathless: Survivors
80% matchMixed58% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: OneTwoPlay
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Arcade 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite with a focus on survival and online co-op that mirrors the team-based survival goals of HordeCore.
- #28 Dungeon Core
79% matchVery Positive82% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Talismanic Entertainment
Windows
Dungeon Core is a roguelite top-down shooter where you get to explore the sewers and beyond to ultimately reach an old underground research facility. Old nuclear waste has caused dangerous mutations in creatures due to a failed experiment. You set out to destroy the abandoned nuclear core.
Why similar: Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 27%, Bullet Time 23% ★, Action 9.2%, PvE 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure roguelite with dungeon-crawling and RPG elements that provides a similar progression experience.
- #29 Trinity Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 343 reviews2024
Dev: Flyway Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 16.4%, PvE 10%
Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelite features bullet-hell elements and co-op survival, focusing on managing large crowds of enemies just like HordeCore.
- #30 Caveblazers
79% matchVery Positive85% of 4,533 reviews2017
Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Local Co-Op 20.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 17.1%, Character Customization 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling roguelite features challenging combat and character customization that rewards players who enjoy the survival aspect of the seed game.
- #31 Survivor Mercs
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 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: Bullet Heaven 27.2% ★, 2.5D 13.2%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #32 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
74% matchVery Positive87% of 2,852 reviews2025
Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.9% ★, Zombies 12.9%, 2.5D 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #33 Repetendium
76% 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 35.3% ★, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #34 Choo Choo Survivor
75% matchVery Positive85% of 592 reviews2023
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Zombies 9.2%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #35 Void Scrappers
75% matchVery Positive89% of 623 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: Bullet Heaven 41.5% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #36 Attack Core
74% matchVery Positive98% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: ArtsMoons
Windows
A fully 3D action barrage, roguelite game with a huge range and a large number of monsters, featuring highly growing and visually impactful module skills, and refreshing battles characterized by random transformations and constructions during battles.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%
- #37 Danger Scavenger
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 506 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: Cyberpunk 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #38 Rogue: Genesia
71% matchVery Positive91% of 8,550 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 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: Bullet Heaven 42.2% ★, Bullet Hell 10.8%, 2.5D 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #39 Deadzone: Rogue
71% matchVery Positive82% of 16,323 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Zombies 19.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 14.6%
- #40 Entropy Survivors
73% matchVery Positive81% of 554 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Bullet Heaven 36.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #41 Gunbot Diplomacy
72% matchVery Positive86% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 38.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #42 Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes
73% matchVery Positive84% of 399 reviews2022
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!
Why similar: Zombies 28.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Character Customization 11.3%
- #43 Core Devourer
73% 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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Cyberpunk 14.8%
- #44 SCAD
71% matchVery Positive86% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: NAISU
Windows · Mac
SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.5% ★, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Zombies 11.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #45 The Horde Wants You Dead
72% matchMixed65% of 283 reviews2025
Dev: Bellyflop Games
Windows
The Horde Wants You Dead is a casual, top-down shooter with up to 4-player online co-op. Ambushed by an angry horde, you and your friends face a fight for survival against thousands of relentless enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 53.3% ★, Action Roguelike 19.4%, PvE 14%, Arcade 8%, Action 3.4%
- #46 Megabonk
67% matchVery Positive94% of 105,488 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 31.8 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: Bullet Heaven 43.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #47 Ground Zero Hero
70% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Rowan EdmondsonPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Kill mutants. Absorb their remains. Mutate into something stronger every run. Stack insane power combos and survive overwhelming hordes in this fast, chaotic, highly replayable action roguelite bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #48 Army of Ruin
70% matchVery Positive88% of 2,789 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 Heaven 35.6% ★, Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #49 Hand of Fate: Hordes
69% matchVery Positive80% of 318 reviews2026
Dev: Spitfire InteractivePub: Spicy Koala
Windows · Mac · Linux
HAND OF FATE: HORDES is a dark-fantasy bullet heaven auto-shooter powered by your strategic deckbuilding mastery. Survive the horde, forge your build, and unleash devastating attacks to escape a netherworld beyond the 13th Gate. Thrive in chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.5% ★, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.8%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #50 Halls of Torment
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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: Bullet Heaven 28.1% ★, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #51 Keeper's Toll
68% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 34.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9%
- #52 Crafty Survivors
67% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.5 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: Bullet Heaven 36.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #53 Scrappage
70% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Geekspree
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Cyberpunk 13.5%, Character Customization 11%
- #54 Brotato
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 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 Heaven 29.7% ★, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #55 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
66% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Local Co-Op 25.7%, Roguelite 18.8%, Arcade 12.4%, RPG 9.2%
- #56 Ketz: Galactic Overlords
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 410 reviews2025
Dev: Keep Games
Windows
Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 39.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #57 Sodaman
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 862 reviews2026
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.2 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 29.2% ★, Cyberpunk 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #58 Let Them Come: Onslaught
66% matchVery Positive90% of 241 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 29% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, 2.5D 11.9%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #59 Graveyard Gunslingers
68% matchMixed59% of 225 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Zombies 17.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Character Customization 10.1%