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Games Like Impaler Gold

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include FPS, Action, Shooter, First-Person.

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Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 585 reviews
Released: 2022-12-06
Developer: Apptivus
Publisher: Retrovibe
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 2.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 39%

Overview

Impaler Gold stands out for its unique blend of minimalist arena-shooter mechanics, high-speed movement, and the clever use of environmental manipulation to survive waves of enemies. These recommendations prioritize games that capture that same intense, arcade-style flow, focusing on fast-paced movement, roguelite progression, and retro-inspired combat loops.

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  1. #1 Devil Daggers
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,351 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: FPS 27.2%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Demons 11.6%, Retro 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive minimalist arena shooter that shares the same high-stakes, survival-focused gameplay loop.

  2. #2 HYPER DEMON
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,295 reviews2022
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Time 18.3%, FPS 14.8%, Score Attack 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the boundaries of speed and precision, offering an even more intense take on the arena-shooter genre.

  3. #3 ULTRAKILL
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020
    Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.2%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, FPS 16%, Score Attack 7.5%, Retro 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced, movement-heavy arena shooting with deep mechanical depth.

  4. #4 CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 511 reviews2020
    Dev: Hyperstrange
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.4%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Time 15.6%, FPS 10.5%, Score Attack 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a similar dark-fantasy aesthetic and arena-based combat that relies on quick reflexes and crowd control.

  5. #5 Post Void
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,169 reviews2020
    Dev: YCJY Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, FPS 20.6%, 1990's 16.1%, Score Attack 15.6%, Shooter 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, minimalist shooter that demands constant aggression and speed to survive.

  6. #6 Vampire Hunters
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,969 reviews2024
    Dev: Gamecraft Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21.6%, Arena Shooter 12.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Score Attack 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines the frantic energy of an arena shooter with roguelite progression and massive enemy hordes.

  7. #7 Voidborn
    93% matchVery Positive83% of 347 reviews2025
    Dev: Xekvera
    Windows

    Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.9%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, FPS 10.9%, Bullet Time 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and spectacle-filled arena combat.

  8. #8 Bone Dust
    92% matchVery Positive82% of 101 reviews2023
    Dev: Platonic PartnershipPub: Toko Midori Games
    Windows

    Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.1%, Score Attack 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Demons 15.5%, Shooter 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the score-attack, arena-based structure and bullet-hell intensity found in Impaler Gold.

  9. #9 MULLET MADJACK
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,116 reviews2024
    Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.6%, FPS 14.7%, Score Attack 11.8%, 1990's 8.9%, Shooter 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, arcade-style FPS that rewards aggressive play with a distinct, stylish aesthetic.

  10. #10 DUSK
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,132 reviews2018
    Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.1%, FPS 14.8%, Arena Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 11.3%, Retro 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The quintessential modern boomer shooter that captures the retro feel and tight combat mechanics perfectly.

  11. #11 Dread Templar
    89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,706 reviews2023
    Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.2%, Bullet Time 18.4%, 1990's 10.9%, FPS 10.3%, Demons 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced boomer shooter that rewards precision and skill-based movement in tight arenas.

  12. #12 STRAFE: Gold Edition
    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,442 reviews2017
    Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.5%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, FPS 12.1%, 1990's 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite FPS that leans heavily into the retro aesthetic and fast-paced, procedural arena encounters.

  13. #13 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 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: Boomer Shooter 30.6%, Arena Shooter 16.5%, FPS 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, retro-styled arena combat with a heavy emphasis on gore and movement.

  14. #14 Ziggurat 2
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,483 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.2%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, FPS 12%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena-based roguelite shooter that focuses on magical combat and fast-paced movement through procedural dungeons.

  15. #15 Nightmare Reaper
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2022
    Dev: Blazing Bit Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.2%, FPS 14.8%, Roguelite 11%, Retro 10.1%, 1990's 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends looter-shooter mechanics with retro arena combat for a highly replayable experience.

  16. #16 Project Warlock II
    86% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2025
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.1%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Demons 11.5%, 1990's 11.4%, FPS 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Refines old-school shooter mechanics with modern speed and verticality for a satisfying combat loop.

  17. #17 Turbo Overkill
    85% matchVery Positive94% of 7,268 reviews2023
    Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.6%, FPS 19.4%, Arena Shooter 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers extreme mobility and high-octane combat that feels like a natural evolution of the boomer shooter genre.

  18. #18 Demon Pit
    88% matchMixed59% of 98 reviews2019
    Pub: Digerati
    Windows
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter with a classic 90s FPS aesthetic. Test your reflexes against the endless waves of the demon horde in a constantly changing arena. Your goal is a high score on the leaderboard, the price is your soul. Far from God’s light, there is only Hell.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.4%, Arena Shooter 20.2%, FPS 14.8%, Action 9.2%, Retro 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A focused, arena-based shooter that pits you against endless waves of enemies in a dark, confined space.

  19. #19 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
    83% matchVery Positive90% of 17,552 reviews2023
    Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.4%, FPS 14.6%, Retro 8.3%, 1990's 6.9%, Shooter 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers satisfying, high-impact boomer shooter gameplay with a focus on overwhelming enemy swarms.

  20. #20 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
    84% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,930 reviews2024
    Dev: KillPixel GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.2%, FPS 14.9%, Retro 10.6%, Arena Shooter 10.2%, 1990's 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, retro-style FPS that features challenging arena-like encounters against grotesque enemies.

  21. #21 Into the Pit
    84% matchMixed66% of 265 reviews2021
    Dev: Nullpointer GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, FPS 14.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, 1990's 12.2%, Roguelike 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy roguelite FPS that emphasizes quick, arena-style combat encounters.

  22. #22 Prodeus
    82% matchVery Positive92% of 8,092 reviews2022
    Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 53.4%, FPS 19.3%, Retro 13%, Shooter 6.8%, Arena Shooter 4.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the boomer shooter that delivers intense, high-impact combat in a retro package.

  23. #23 Viscerafest
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 695 reviews2025
    Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.2%, Arena Shooter 20.7%, FPS 13.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Retro 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gore-filled arena shooter that prioritizes constant movement and aggressive play.

  24. #24 AMID EVIL
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 reviews2019
    Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.4%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, FPS 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, 1990's 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides arena-focused combat with unique, powerful magical weapons that feel great to use.

  25. #25 Hellbound
    82% matchMixed64% of 1,510 reviews2020
    Dev: Saibot Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.9%, Arena Shooter 17%, FPS 12.5%, Demons 11.6%, 1990's 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on pure, unadulterated retro-style arena shooting with a heavy emphasis on visceral combat.

  26. #26 Geometry Arena
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 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: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 15%, Minimalist 13.6%, Roguelite 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that offers deep roguelite progression and highly replayable combat.

  27. #27 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 reviews2020
    Dev: Awe Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

    Why similar: FPS 28%, Roguelike 18.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Roguelite 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena-based roguelite shooter that adds a rhythmic twist to the standard FPS combat loop.

  28. #28 Cruelty Squad
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,524 reviews2021
    Dev: Consumer Softproducts
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

    Why similar: FPS 52.1%, Shooter 25%, Retro 16.7%, Action 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A surreal, minimalist shooter that offers an intense and high-stakes combat experience.

  29. #29 Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,385 reviews2023
    Dev: Big Z Studios Inc.Pub: No More Robots
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    So.... got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!?... 7 weapons, blood and gore, twisted music by Seepage & Psyko Syndikate, and maps where you can blow up everything. its awesome. started making it in 1998 in high school with my friend and now im 37, so i have life experience now.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.3%, 1990's 20.8%, FPS 15.2%, Retro 14%, Shooter 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that captures the arcade spirit and simple, fun combat of the 90s.

  30. #30 Bloodshed
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,782 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Action Roguelike 8.7%, Demons 8.6%, 1990's 8.4%

  31. #31 HELLBREAK
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 248 reviews2026
    Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Biotech Gameworks
    Windows

    HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 20.6%, Arena Shooter 13.5%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, FPS 8.3%

  32. #32 Harbinger
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 904 reviews2024
    Dev: DobrxPub: Split Signal
    Windows

    Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.8%, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Time 13.8%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Bullet Hell 9.7%

  33. #33 Blood Vial
    74% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2026
    Dev: Dillon Steyl
    Windows

    BLOOD VIAL is a retro-inspired micro-FPS with a leaking health bar. Swim through the spilled blood of your fallen enemies to keep your vial full. Grow increasingly powerful with new upgrades and weapons. Navigate an ever-shifting labyrinth of crypts, catacombs and cathedrals.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, FPS 13%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 8.5%

  34. #34 Blood Rush
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2025
    Dev: MaxEstLa
    Windows

    BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.5%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, FPS 10%, Roguelite 9.7%

  35. #35 Project Warlock
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 6,089 reviews2018
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.7%, FPS 14.4%, Demons 9.7%, Retro 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

  36. #36 Vital Shell
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,526 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.6%

  37. #37 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
    Dev: Hippomancer
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

    Why similar: Roguelite 34.9%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, FPS 14.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An early example of the roguelite FPS genre that focuses on procedural arena combat and survival.

  38. #38 Gravelord
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 138 reviews2026
    Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
    Windows

    Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.9%, FPS 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Arena Shooter 10.5%, Shooter 7.8%

  39. #39 Holy Shoot
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 239 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: Action Roguelike 15.1%, Boomer Shooter 14.8%, FPS 14.2%, Demons 11.3%, Roguelite 11.3%

  40. #40 Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin'
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 130 reviews2022
    Dev: FingerlabPub: Jamk Games
    Windows

    Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin' is a fast-paced FPS inspired by both retro and modern FPS games. Fingerbang combines elements from each in order to create a mix of its own, with a scoring system added on top to gauge your performance through the different levels.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Time 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Score Attack 13.6%, FPS 12.2%

  41. #41 KILLBUG
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 517 reviews2023
    Dev: Samurai PunkPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.6%, FPS 23.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Boomer Shooter 10.7%, 3D 6.1%

  42. #42 >SYS//PURGE_
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 99 reviews2026
    Dev: tomo2515x
    Windows

    >SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.3%, FPS 15.9%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 6.5%

  43. #43 GRUEL
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 102 reviews2025
    Dev: Mick Sengers
    Windows

    Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, FPS 10.5%, Roguelite 8.7%

  44. #44 Boomerang X
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,353 reviews2021
    Dev: DANG!Pub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33.2%, Arena Shooter 31.8%, FPS 13.8%, Boomer Shooter 8%, Shooter 6.4%

  45. #45 Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: EXITUSPub: PLEASURE GARDEN
    Windows

    Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, 1990's 20.5%, Demons 19.2%, Shooter 12%, Retro 9.4%

  46. #46 Soulslinger: Envoy of Death
    70% matchMixed65% of 664 reviews2025
    Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, FPS 9.7%, Supernatural 9.1%

  47. #47 Force Reboot
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 695 reviews2022
    Dev: ln404
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

    Why similar: FPS 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Score Attack 11.6%, Roguelike 11%

  48. #48 Alien Grounds
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 51 reviews2026
    Dev: emagnetic
    Windows

    Single-player arena shooter. Weird weapons. Relentless robots. Easy to play, hard to score. Enter the chaos, shoot the bots, and climb the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.3%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, FPS 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.5%

  49. #49 Disfigure
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Minimalist 9.4%

  50. #50 God Of Weapons
    68% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 reviews2023
    Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, 3D 3.2%

  51. #51 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,586 reviews2023
    Dev: Creature Cauldron
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelite 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Roguelike 6.5%

  52. #52 Monster Bullets
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2024
    Dev: schemesmith
    Windows

    Monster Bullets is a first-person roguelite where each monster has a specific weakness. Quickly load the correct bullet for each monster and fire them off! Experiment with upgrades on each procedurally generated attempt and try to slay the goblin king!

    Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.7%, FPS 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Retro 13.2%, Roguelite 11.2%

  53. #53 ODDCORE
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2026
    Dev: ODDCORPPub: Scarecrow Arts
    Windows

    You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.7%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, FPS 9.9%

  54. #54 Ziggurat
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 3,956 reviews2014
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!

    Why similar: Roguelite 21.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, FPS 17%, Shooter 11.8%

  55. #55 INCISION
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,052 reviews2025
    Dev: SmoothBrainDevPub: Hyperstrange
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Ultraviolent, fast-paced, merciless retro FPS action. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes, and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.3%, 1990's 16.8%, FPS 12.9%, Demons 10.6%, Retro 9.5%

  56. #56 Galactic Vault
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 134 reviews2026
    Dev: MeepMeep Games
    Windows

    Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, FPS 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 11.3%

  57. #57 KILL KNIGHT
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 1,955 reviews2024
    Dev: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    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: Bullet Time 26.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Score Attack 16.7%, Demons 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%

  58. #58 Cryptis
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 748 reviews2024
    Dev: DobrxPub: Split Signal
    Windows

    Shoot, slice, and shred your way through hordes of the undead in Cryptis, a retro-inspired boomer shooter combining modern visuals with '90s gameplay. Embrace the chaos, slaughter your enemies, and leave nothing left standing!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.4%, Arena Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, FPS 10.8%, Demons 10.7%

  59. #59 Dead Estate
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 6,512 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Demons 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelike 16.1%, Shooter 10.7%

  60. #60 Perilous Warp
    70% matchMostly Positive74% of 376 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystice Softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.2%, FPS 25%, Action 14.4%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 9.1%

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