- #1 Hyperspace Dogfights
97% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Roguelike 10.3%, Difficult 9.6%
- #2 Gunlocked
96% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Retro 7.4%
- #3 BroodStar
96% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Perma Death 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #4 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
94% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Platformer 23.3%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 10.1%
- #5 Black Paradox
95% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 18.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #6 Void Resurgence
93% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Perma Death 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #7 CometStriker DX
94% matchVery Positive98% of 63 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Difficult 10.8%, Arcade 5.8%
- #8 Void Scrappers
92% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #9 Null Vector
91% matchVery Positive96% of 268 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: Perma Death 14.6%, Gun Customization 13% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #10 Jet Lancer
91% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Difficult 13.3%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 7.3%
- #11 Gunlocked 2
89% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
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 18.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 12.6%
- #12 Hyper Sentinel
90% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Four5Six PixelPub: Huey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 2.5 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Retro 17.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.5%
- #13 Go Mecha Ball
88% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.6%
- #14 Hell is Other Demons
89% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 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: Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
- #15 Voidigo
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 13.1%
- #16 GunSuit Guardians
87% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%, Perma Death 9.3%
- #17 Jett Rider
85% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2024
Dev: Last Chicken GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Jett Rider is an arcade shooter packed with action, exploration, RPG elements, tons of humor and awesome bosses. Explore, fight, gain experience, purchase weapons in this exciting adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.1%, Platformer 18.5%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Retro 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #18 Steredenn: Binary Stars
86% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.9%
- #19 Roboquest
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 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 23.7%, Roguelite 20.5%, Perma Death 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #20 Operation STEEL
84% 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: Perma Death 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #21 Elsie
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 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: Perma Death 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 10%
- #22 Nova Drift
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #23 Mighty Goose
82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,036 reviews2021
Dev: BlastmodePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Vehicular Combat 20.2% ★, Platformer 12.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Arcade 7.3%
- #24 Rogue Stormers
84% matchMixed69% of 987 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #25 Rogue Invader
82% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.4%, Gun Customization 18% ★, Side Scroller 16%, Roguelite 15.2%, Retro 8%
- #26 DEATHRUN TV
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #27 Gunkid 99
80% matchVery Positive92% of 66 reviews2019
Dev: Yongjustyong
Windows
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Gun Customization 13.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Platformer 11.2%, Side Scroller 10%
- #28 Doomsday Hunters
77% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.8%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #29 Rocking Pilot
79% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2017
Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Perma Death 20%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Difficult 12.7%, Retro 11.7%
- #30 Gearshifters
78% matchVery Positive81% of 153 reviews2021
Dev: Red Phantom GamesPub: Numskull Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
An arcade-action vehicle combat game with rogue-lite progression. Drift, blast, and outdrive your enemies across a war-torn Europe. Upgrade your car with powerful weapons and mods, survive deadly delivery missions, and challenge insane mega-machine bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Perma Death 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Vehicular Combat 12.7% ★
- #31 Neon Sundown
77% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Perma Death 28.7%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 12.2%, Arcade 7.1%
- #32 Space Elite Force
78% matchVery Positive89% of 185 reviews2018
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Gun Customization 14.4% ★, Retro 7.1%
- #33 Sky Rogue
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,204 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: Perma Death 21.1%, Vehicular Combat 20.7% ★, Roguelite 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Retro 9.4%
- #34 Roto Force
75% matchVery Positive94% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Difficult 16.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 6.5%
- #35 Planetary Dustoff
76% 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: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelite 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Difficult 8.9%
- #36 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #37 Voids Vigil
71% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 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 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 16.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #38 Destructivator 2
74% matchVery Positive96% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Difficult 19.1%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Platformer 13.3%, Retro 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #39 LUFTRAUSERS
72% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2014
Dev: VlambeerPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 14.3 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 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #40 Danger Scavenger
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 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: Perma Death 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #41 Galactic Vault
70% matchVery Positive90% of 98 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: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Gun Customization 17.2% ★, Roguelike 13.9%
- #42 Droid Assault
73% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Retro 28.4%, Arcade 23.4%, Action 22.1%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #43 Switch 'N' Shoot
72% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Difficult 10.7%, Retro 8.9%
- #44 Gunbot Diplomacy
69% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 Hell 22.4%, Gun Customization 18.6% ★, Roguelike 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #45 Rigid Force Alpha
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2018
Dev: com8com1 Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 7.7%
- #46 Grav Blazer Squared
75% matchMixed40% of 85 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #47 Sublevel Zero Redux
71% matchVery Positive87% of 526 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 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: Perma Death 20.8%, Vehicular Combat 19.8% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 10.6%, Retro 9.4%
- #48 Space Elite Force II
71% matchVery Positive88% of 109 reviews2020
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows · Linux
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Gun Customization 15.3% ★, Retro 6.6%
- #49 Pogo Rogue
67% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelike 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 12%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #50 Jets'n'Guns 2
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,284 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action 9.8%, Colorful 3%
- #51 Megabonk
62% matchVery Positive95% of 99,563 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.7 hrsMean: 29.9 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 Hell 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Retro 6.7%
- #52 BloodDome99
68% matchVery Positive96% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Perma Death 11.4%
- #53 Symmodance
69% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Gun Customization 17.2% ★, Roguelite 13.6%
- #54 Pewt 'em Up!
68% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Roguelite 22.3%, Retro 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
- #55 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
67% matchVery Positive100% of 67 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 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Roguelite 18.8%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 8%
- #56 Hyper Bounce Blast
70% matchVery Positive93% of 89 reviews2016
Dev: Flump StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Platformer 25.3%, Action 17%, Arcade 13.7%
- #57 ROCKETRON
70% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Platformer 14.2%, 2D Platformer 7%
- #58 Rush Rover
68% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #59 Bit Blaster XL
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,141 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23%, Difficult 14.6%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 7.8%
- #60 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
64% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 18%, Arcade 5.7%