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Games Like Island of Challenge

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.

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Are you ready for the challenge? Face monsters in a 2D pixel art bullet hell to prove your worth and join Captain Valdo's pirate crew! Step into Geraldo's shoes, choose your weapon, buy upgrades, and grow stronger on this journey. What are you waiting for? The crew is waiting for you!

Reviews: Positive — 93% — of 14 reviews
Released: 2025-02-28
Developer: Doorway Mountain Studios
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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  1. #1 Poly
    97% matchPositive80% of 46 reviews2025
    Dev: Joe RickwoodPub: Egg Carton Games
    Windows · Mac

    Simplistic roguelike shooter, Blast your way through countless enemies while earning powerful upgrades which turn you into a shape obliterating machine! 50+ upgrades with countless synergies and stacking effects!, Unique enemies which have unique abilities

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%

  2. #2 Careful Gardeners
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BlooNabs
    Windows

    Fight pests and insects to protect your garden!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

  3. #3 The Outer Space Bugs
    96% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Jhozao
    Windows

    Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 11.4%, Top-Down 7.7%

  4. #4 Slime Mayhem
    95% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Arafkan Studio
    Windows

    You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Roguelike 11.3%

  5. #5 Space Horde Attack
    94% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: GameProdTeam
    Windows

    Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 11.1%

  6. #6 The Last Crypt
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shuro
    Windows

    Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down 6.6%

  7. #7 A Way To Die
    93% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2022
    Dev: Gael Luguern
    Windows

    Enter the human body with A Way To Die! Play as a disease that attempts to infect its host by contaminating organs and mutating! Discover new ways to win every time you play with all the different diseases!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 12.1%, Shooter 9.6%

  8. #8 Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas
    92% matchMostly Positive71% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Valentware Games LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Pirates 14.3%, Top-Down 7.3%

  9. #9 Just Shoot
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ernandes DiasPub: Texcine
    Windows

    Fight through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite, find random weapons and discover secret card combos to create devastating builds and survive the chaos.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Roguelike 11.2%

  10. #10 The Journey of Piggy
    91% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Family Devs
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 11.3%, Shooter 11%

  11. #11 Jasper Redds vs The Ares Belt
    90% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Ares Belt Software
    Windows

    Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down 8.5%, Action 8.1%

  12. #12 Space Blade
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 4.7%

  13. #13 Radirgy Swag
    88% matchPositive94% of 36 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 5.7%, 2D 5.2%

  14. #14 Nova Strike
    89% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Roguelike 8.9%

  15. #15 Nukepath
    87% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TemptyOne
    Windows

    Nukepath is a post-apocaliptic action roguelike, where a survivor must get out of town before a nuclear bomb explodes everything.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Action-Adventure 11.3%

  16. #16 Arcane Tower Survivors
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
    Dev: Red Horde Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

  17. #17 Abyssal Tides
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sunken Monkey
    Windows

    Abyssal Tides is a fast-paced naval bullet-hell roguelite—pilot a sloop, stack upgrades mid-battle, and fend off 30 handcrafted enemy waves to save the world from the Void. Leap over rolling swells and crush your foes with arrows and cannon fire to rekindle humanity’s hope.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23%, Shooter 10.9%, Roguelike 9.6%

  18. #18 Moon Tower
    85% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: BBGAME
    Windows

    Play as a mechanical being, defeat all enemies, and retrieve the crucial item. Moon Tower is a fast-paced game where you must constantly dodge enemies and eliminate them within each room. Gain different abilities to strengthen yourself and enhance your power.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.3%

  19. #19 Seed of Heroes
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 192 reviews2024
    Dev: Vermillion DigitalPub: Sekai Project
    Windows

    Journey through the realms with your heroes party. Defeat hordes of enemies in a bullet heaven and reach Valhalla where you belong.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Roguelike 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Survival 5.5%

  20. #20 DuckLaserDuck
    84% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Michael Aaron Denny
    Windows

    You just have to kill the bugs and critters before they kill you, so you can kill the bugs EVEN BETTER. Defeat the 3 floors and their bosses to win the game! Fight through procedurally maps made of handcrafted rooms, in this action RPG shooter with heavy roguelike and bullet-hell elements.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 11.4%, Shooter 10.5%

  21. #21 I'm Not Sleepy
    84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: I Nod
    Windows

    In this fast-paced arena roguelike, you're a clown, a baker, a robot, a ballerina... or maybe you're just asleep! Battle hordes of bizarre baddies, collect curious items, and select powerful upgrades to enhance the unique abilities of your growing roster of playable characters.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelike 16.9%, Top-Down 10.7%, Action 5.2%

  22. #22 Strange Survivors
    82% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Guo Zilong
    Windows

    Come and sweep slime! Live on, make tomorrow's dawn more dazzling! Strange Survivors is a survivor like game that continuously allows characters to enter dungeons and receive rewards from monsters to make them stronger and stronger. Even in dangerous situations, they can move forward bravely!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 13.6%, Shooter 12.6%

  23. #23 Path of the Runecaster
    81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
    Dev: Ankouz Studios
    Windows

    Defeat massive hordes of enemies to grow ever more powerful! Unlock new runes and spells to create insane combinations! Gain tons of experience and learn the true meaning of the Runecaster’s path.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  24. #24 ROTATO
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Platonic Games
    Windows

    Spin. Shoot. Survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Shooter 5%

  25. #25 Astral Blitz
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
    Windows

    Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelike 9%, Shooter 8.5%

  26. #26 Deep Sea Heroes
    79% matchNo user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Soul Coffee Game Studio's
    Windows

    Dive into a fast-paced underwater roguelike! Battle swarms of sea creatures, cursed pirates, and colossal bosses as you explore unique aquatic biomes. Collect a variety of weapons, uncover treasures, and survive the unknown in an epic journey through the ocean depths!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Pirates 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 12.4%, Shooter 10.4%

  27. #27 Iron Skys
    79% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Daniel MacLeod
    Windows

    Iron Skys is a top down bullet hell shooter with rouge like elements. As a lone pilot in an untested prototype vessel, you must defend the empire against a seemingly endless fleet of rebel ships.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down 6.8%

  28. #28 Police Heroes
    80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Starmaster Studio
    Windows

    Use multiple heroes, each with their own choices, abilities and play style to defeat the zombie apocalypse! Play several stages in different locations, against hordes of increasingly stronger and more dangerous zombies. All this with a unique mechanic where damage equals money!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelike 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

  29. #29 DemonCountdown
    78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: VicAgent
    Windows

    Demon Countdown is a Bullet Hell roguelike where hordes of Demons lurk in waves from hell, Kill all’em while sun is brightness… Every map is unique, and you can Play coop with your friends. Buy Skill boost Temporal! Will you be able to survive Before nightfall?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 9.8%

  30. #30 Leviathan's Sword
    78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: Nosgalor Games
    Windows

    It's a bullet hell rogue-lite with pirates, swords and a massive amount of treasure!

    Why similar: Swordplay 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Pirates 14%, Roguelike 13.7%

  31. #31 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
    77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Angry Pixel
    Windows

    Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 11%, Shooter 10.1%

  32. #32 Quantum Threshold
    76% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Vaki Games
    Windows

    Become the Revolution – From a Cyberpunk Wheelchair. In a dystopian cyberpunk hellscape ruled by rogue AI "Techno Wraiths," you’re no underdog—you’re a wheelchair-bound war machine rewriting the rules of survival. Quantum Threshold thrusts you into relentless, ever-shifting arenas

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 13.6%, Shooter 11.6%

  33. #33 Ruiga Pirates
    76% matchMixed67% of 45 reviews2024
    Dev: Valentware Games LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Kill thousands of pirates and sea creatures and survive! Ruiga Pirates is a game with survivors-like elements; Choose upgrades, get ready for bullet hell against hundreds of attacking enemies!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Pirates 21.8%, Top-Down 5.6%

  34. #34 Enchanter - 附魔师
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Happy213
    Windows

    Enchanter is a bullet hell RPG that blends Metroidvania and roguelike elements. You play as Aria, a fairy exploring the world and the Shattered Space, advancing the story as you go. Your ultimate goal is to reach the deepest part of the Shattered Space — the World Library.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down 8.8%

  35. #35 AngerForce: Reloaded
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 383 reviews2017
    Dev: Screambox Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 35%, Shooter 21.9%

  36. #36 ComboChain Pulse
    75% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DaminDesign
    Windows

    Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action Roguelike 21%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 7%

  37. #37 Geometrical
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: KartonPub: GameRoom3 Studio
    Windows

    Geometrical is an addictive hybrid of a survivors-like and an incremental endless progression. Face waves of enemies, improve your stats after each round, and get ready to battle a final boss every 7 days. Will you be able to defeat the 5 great bosses?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 4.1%

  38. #38 Cartridge Carnage
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
    Windows

    Loot, shoot, repeat. A mashup of rogue-like bullet heaven gameplay, mixed in with retro style top down dungeon crawler mechanics, and a dash of crude violence and humor.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 7.2%

  39. #39 Karous
    72% matchPositive93% of 30 reviews2026
    Dev: RS34
    Windows

    Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shooter 17.2%, 2D 5.4%, Action 3.8%

  40. #40 Splash Carnival
    72% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
    Dev: PandoraCubePub: Sejong Univ. PandoraCube
    Windows

    Splash Carnival is roguelike shooting game featuring paintball weapons. Arm yourself with diverse low-durability weapons, splash the enemies and move forward! Welcome to the Splash Carnival~!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Roguelike 18.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Top-Down 6.6%

  41. #41 HOUSE OF GOD
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 54 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelike 13.7%, Shooter 12%

  42. #42 The Void
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Captionshiner
    Windows

    Join the quest to overtake the void and become a hero! In this game, you will slay your enemies in a point and click fashion and overtake the void for good, or so you think... Join the quest in taking over the void to find out!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down 9.5%

  43. #43 Lost Colony
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lost Colony is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter roguelike. Battle aliens and rogue drones with your evolving combat drone companion. Explore a shifting colony, collect alien tech to upgrade weapons, boost your drone's powers, and uncover the dark forces behind the colony's fall.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelike 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%

  44. #44 Survivors Last Stand
    70% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2025
    Dev: Fortcullis Games
    Windows

    Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Action Roguelike 29.5%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action 5.2%, 2D 5.1%

  45. #45 东方希莲船 ~ Ultimate Fatal Octopus
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: SlimeSmile
    Windows

    A Touhou Project fan-made STG, also a collab game with Vtuber Syrena. Some day a random suspicious pink UFO showed up in Gensokyo. This must be an incident! As a result, Reimu and Marisa went on a journey to solve the incident.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Magic 6%, Action 5%

  46. #46 東方资志疏 ~ Immortal Immanuel. (东方资志疏)
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 109 reviews2025
    Dev: 雾雨威Channel
    Windows

    中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 6.4%, Magic 5.4%

  47. #47 HyperRaid
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Daniel Paine
    Windows

    Dive into chaos with HyperRaid, a fast-paced bullet hell adventure set in Eldoria! As a Mercenary Guild member, raid Grokk's Hold, battling goblins for a powerful artifact. With randomized perks, each run offers a thrilling challenge. Ready for Mercenary Mayhem?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Top-Down 6.2%

  48. #48 Crucible
    71% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2021
    Dev: TriScalePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Dodge your way through the crucible of fire! Crucible is a 2D, high-action, top-down shooter game.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 9.9%, Action 4.4%

  49. #49 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
    69% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2024
    Dev: Valentware Games LTD
    Windows · Mac

    Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Pirates 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Top-Down 6.5%

  50. #50 Pinball Storm: Lokanta
    67% matchMostly Positive71% of 343 reviews2025
    Dev: Aastral DynamicsPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Pinball Storm:Lokanta is a RPG game combing Roguelike and pinball gameplay. You will be part of the resistance against plutocracy. Use your marble pinballs to eliminate waves of enemies, and collect resources to further enhance your marbles. Save the world from hell!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Top-Down 6.4%

  51. #51 Survival Of Exon
    69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Inilyx Studio
    Windows

    In Survival of Exon, strategic combat is key. Eliminate foes to collect coins and upgrade your character, becoming a force to be reckoned with. As the difficulty ramps up, you'll need to strategically enhance your gear to overcome the onslaught and emerge victorious.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Shooter 12.6%, 2D 3.9%

  52. #52 Gun Runners
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
    Windows

    Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action Roguelike 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 5.5%

  53. #53 Knight Survivor
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: H1GHP3R
    Windows

    Knight Survivor is a fast-paced, top-down roguelite arena shooter where medieval fantasy meets explosive modern firepower. Face down endless waves of relentless slimes and monsters, collect gold, and visit the shop to build an unstoppable arsenal. How many waves can you survive before you fall?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down 7.9%

  54. #54 Lone Survivors
    66% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2026
    Dev: GreatColtini Industries
    Windows

    Fight overwhelming hordes, unlock devastating abilities, and survive difficult objectives in this fantasy survivors-like. It’s either you or the enemy, and there’s a whole lotta enemy.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Action-Adventure 10%, Top-Down 8.8%, Class-Based 6.2%

  55. #55 Kitty Combat
    67% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Lucius BraunsteinPub: Stefano_Gaming
    Windows

    Kitty Combat is a cozy cat survivorlike where you face off against hordes silly enemies! While doing so you'll level up and gain stats and items! See how long you can battle, or try to break the game with the limitless stat scaling! Along the way, unlock new playable characters, maps, and more!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Roguelike 16%, Top-Down 6.7%

  56. #56 Into the V.O.I.D.
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CosmicWorkshop
    Windows

    Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%

  57. #57 Galaxy Survivors
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
    Dev: Emily Grey & Eve Grey
    Windows

    Shoot alien invaders, upgrade your ship, level up your weapons and save planets to defend against the invasion. Choose your favorite between the different unlockable ships and buy perks between your runs to ensure victory. After you triumph, hunt for achievements and ascend to save more universes

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 24%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Top-Down 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%

  58. #58 Astrochibbi
    67% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: XGAME
    Windows

    Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 10.2%, Shooter 9.3%

  59. #59 Cursor Survival
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: MyDreamForever
    Windows

    Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 13.8%, Shooter 13.5%

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