- #1 Nova Drift
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,511 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, Action Roguelike 8.7%
- #2 Jet Lancer
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,217 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.4%, Flight 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Difficult 10.7%
- #3 Jetboard Joust
96% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 10.1%, Difficult 9.7%
- #4 Star of Providence
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,340 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Roguelike 8%
- #5 Hell is Other Demons
94% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 11%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #6 Void Resurgence
94% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Difficult 11%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #7 Power of Ten
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Roguelite 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 11.5%
- #8 Void Scrappers
91% matchVery Positive89% of 621 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Loot 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #9 Ether Loop
92% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Loot 14%, Fast-Paced 14%, Roguelite 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%
- #10 BroodStar
90% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 11%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #11 Planetary Dustoff
91% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.7%, Loot 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 10%
- #12 Voidigo
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,843 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #13 Swarm Grinder
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,193 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.6%
- #14 LUFTRAUSERS
88% matchVery Positive91% of 4,517 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #15 EVERSPACE™
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,439 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 16.8%, Sci-fi 16%, Flight 15.3%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #16 Neon Abyss
85% matchVery Positive86% of 23,580 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: Loot 26.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10.4%
- #17 Cavity Busters
86% matchVery Positive96% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #18 Hyper Sentinel
86% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 21%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 7.7%
- #19 Null Vector
84% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
Dev: Optical Override
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!
Why similar: Loot 18.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Difficult 10.9%
- #20 HyperParasite
83% matchVery Positive82% of 148 reviews2020
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.
Why similar: Loot 20.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Difficult 14.1%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #21 Spaceship Looter
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 234 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Loot 15.6%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%
- #22 Sky Rogue
82% matchVery Positive93% of 1,222 reviews2017
Dev: Fractal Phase
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
Why similar: Flight 35.2%, Roguelite 18.1%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #23 Swordship
81% matchVery Positive87% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.1%
- #24 Voids Vigil
79% matchVery Positive94% of 378 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 15.9%, Sci-fi 15%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #25 Ogre Chambers DX
80% matchVery Positive91% of 145 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.3%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #26 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
82% matchMixed55% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Loot 14.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #27 TOP DOG
78% matchVery Positive89% of 263 reviews2025
Dev: MorfeoDev
Windows
Dogfight your way through short, intense and randomized runs. Hard but easy to pickup, with daily leaderboards and minimum hardware requirements
Why similar: Flight 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Action Roguelike 9.9%
- #28 Bladestar
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 110 reviews2016
Dev: Fair Weather Studios
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Procedural Generation 9.1%
- #29 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 639 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.3%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Difficult 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%
- #30 Black Paradox
79% matchMixed68% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Sci-fi 10%, Difficult 8.9%
- #31 Space Scavenger
77% matchVery Positive88% of 317 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Loot 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #32 Galactic Glitch
75% matchVery Positive90% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Difficult 16%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.7%
- #33 Operation STEEL
76% 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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 11.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #34 Gunlocked 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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 16.9%, Roguelite 15%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelike 11.4%, Action Roguelike 8.6%
- #35 Straimium Immortaly
77% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 16%, Difficult 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Roguelike 11%
- #36 Planes, Bullets and Vodka
76% matchVery Positive85% of 3,031 reviews2016
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Difficult 11.2%, Shooter 7.4%
- #37 Neon Striker
73% matchVery Positive88% of 89 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #38 Grav Blazer Squared
78% 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: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
- #39 Gunlocked
73% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #40 Core Devourer
74% 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 21.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Roguelike 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%
- #41 Antipaint
71% matchVery Positive95% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 12.8%, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
- #42 Deflector
72% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 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 24%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Difficult 19.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action Roguelike 10.1%
- #43 ---Red---Tether-->
73% matchVery Positive98% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Difficult 24.9%, Sci-fi 18.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #44 Beat Invaders
72% matchVery Positive96% of 210 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelite 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #45 Ogre Chambers 2222
69% matchVery Positive97% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12%, Difficult 10.5%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #46 Tiny Rogues
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,641 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Roguelite 18.9%, Difficult 18.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #47 Hyperspace Deck Command
70% matchVery Positive96% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows
Hyperspace Deck Command is a complex deck building roguelite. Command a massive space fleet that operates on individual turn timers, combine a wide variety of cards into powerful decks and master the dual-use status effects to defeat the hegemonising swarm.
Why similar: Difficult 23.6%, Roguelite 21.8%, Roguelike 19.3%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Colorful 9.5%
- #48 Megabonk
65% matchVery Positive95% of 103,667 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.8 hrsMean: 31.3 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: Loot 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #49 Steredenn: Binary Stars
71% matchVery Positive88% of 964 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #50 Galaxy Highways
68% matchVery Positive97% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Difficult 20.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Shooter 10%, Colorful 9.6%
- #51 Geometry Arena
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,408 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.3%, Roguelite 24.8%, Roguelike 18.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 5.3%
- #52 Danger Scavenger
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 505 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.3%
- #53 HOUSE OF GOD
70% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelike 12.5%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #54 CometStriker DX
70% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Difficult 15%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #55 Hyper Echelon
69% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: GangoGames LLC
Windows · Mac
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Flight 15.4%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Shooter 7.7%
- #56 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
66% matchVery Positive94% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Procedural Generation 9.3%
- #57 Elsie
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 17%, Difficult 13%, Roguelike 11.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #58 Sublevel Zero Redux
68% 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: Roguelite 15.9%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Shooter 11.3%
- #59 Run Build Pew!
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 566 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Roguelite 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.8%
- #60 Grind Survivors
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,361 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Loot 23.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 10.7%, Action Roguelike 9.4%