- #1 Vampire Survivors
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 53.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: As the definitive title of the genre, it provides the core bullet-heaven experience that Karate Survivor builds upon.
- #2 Sifu
96% matchVery Positive92% of 26,757 reviews2023
Dev: Sloclap
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.
Why similar: Martial Arts 53.1% ★, Fighting 18.5%, Crime 11.4%, Action Roguelike 5.8%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most authentic and challenging martial arts combat experience available, perfectly matching the theme of a lone master fighting through waves of enemies.
- #3 Halls of Torment
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines the survivor-like formula with a gritty, retro-inspired aesthetic that mirrors the tone of Karate Survivor.
- #4 Brotato
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, combat-heavy survivor-like that emphasizes build variety and intense arena survival.
- #5 Death Must Die
94% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 41.2% ★, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: It features deep action-roguelike mechanics with a focus on visceral combat and character progression.
- #6 Soulstone Survivors
93% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 57.7% ★, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Roguelite 6.8%, Roguelike 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers high-intensity bullet-hell action with a massive variety of skills and combat styles.
- #7 Midnight Fight Express
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,702 reviews2022
Dev: Jacob DzwinelPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Why similar: Fighting 71.1%, Combat 10%, Martial Arts 9.7% ★, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the exact 80s action movie aesthetic and environmental combat feel found in the seed game.
- #8 Nomad Survival
92% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 9.3%, Roguelike 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the survivor-like genre that emphasizes simple, addictive combat loops.
- #9 Army of Ruin
91% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 48.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 8.5%, Roguelike 8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished survivor-like that focuses on overwhelming hordes and powerful combat abilities.
- #10 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
90% matchVery Positive91% of 13,222 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 74.5% ★, Action Roguelike 6.1%, Bullet Hell 4.9%, Roguelite 4%, Roguelike 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and satisfying survivor-like that focuses on squad-based combat against massive hordes.
- #11 Streets of Rage 4
91% matchVery Positive92% of 19,360 reviews2020
Dev: Dotemu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Why similar: Fighting 61.4%, Action 10.4%, Arcade 10%, Retro 9.6%, 2D 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern classic that perfectly encapsulates the 80s beat-'em-up vibe and martial arts action.
- #12 20 Minutes Till Dawn
89% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Combat 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tight, combat-focused survivor-like that emphasizes precision and quick reflexes.
- #13 God Of Weapons
89% 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: Action Roguelike 32.5%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Roguelite 21%, Combat 10.6%, Casual 4%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a unique inventory management layer to the survivor-like formula, focusing on weapon-based combat.
- #14 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
88% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.6% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8%
Why You'll Like It: A well-regarded survivor-like that offers unique character builds and intense arena combat.
- #15 Katana ZERO
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 44.6%, Retro 21.6%, Action 15.8%, 2D 12.8%, Singleplayer 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features fast-paced, 80s-inspired action with a heavy focus on precision and martial arts-style combat.
- #16 Crafty Survivors
86% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 42.9% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Roguelite 9.1%, Roguelike 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends the survivor-like formula with light RPG elements and diverse character abilities.
- #17 Tiny Rogues
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 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: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1980s 16.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that offers deep build variety and satisfying combat mechanics in a compact format.
- #18 Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
87% matchVery Positive86% of 728 reviews2015
Dev: Crian Soft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow is a fighting game that mixes elements of RPG, simulation and arcade, in an explosive combination to relieve the Beat'em up genre!
Why similar: Martial Arts 41.6% ★, Fighting 38.2%, 1980s 15.9%, Action 3%, 2D 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated martial arts simulation that focuses on the technical aspects of fighting.
- #19 Hotline Miami
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 122,189 reviews2012
Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.
Why similar: 1980s 39.4%, Top-Down 16.4%, Retro 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the brutal, retro-aesthetic and high-octane combat intensity that defines the 80s action genre.
- #20 Twilight Survivors
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Roguelite 14%, Bullet Heaven 12% ★, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a classic survivor-like experience with a focus on character progression and skill synergy.
- #21 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
81% matchVery Positive82% of 2,477 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 21.4% ★, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced survivor-like that focuses on managing large crowds of enemies.
- #22 Fights in Tight Spaces
82% matchVery Positive90% of 3,852 reviews2021
Dev: Ground ShatterPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A stylish blend of deck-building, turn-based tactics, and thrilling animated fight sequences in classic action-movie settings. Learn to balance your hand, momentum, and positioning to overcome the odds to defeat your adversaries. Build your deck, control the space and live to fight another day.
Why similar: Martial Arts 69% ★, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.4%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a tactical take on martial arts combat that mirrors the 'tight spaces' and environmental awareness of the seed game.
- #23 Murim Survival
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 267 reviews2026
Dev: Sunwood Games
Windows
Murim Survival is a survival roguelite game where you must survive against constant waves of enemies within a limited time. Explore a dying world, acquire martial arts, equipment, and traits, and be reborn as a hero of Murim.
Why similar: Martial Arts 39.2% ★, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Combat 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game brings a martial arts theme to the survivor-like genre, focusing on progression and combat.
- #24 Geometry Survivor
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the survivor-like genre that focuses purely on dodging and combat efficiency.
- #25 Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,145 reviews2012
Dev: Qooc Software
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Taking its inspiration from ancient Chinese tales of revenge and retribution and then adding a dash of over-the-top martial arts and old school arcade fun, Kung Fu Strike features 28 stages of fast-paced combo-based fighting.
Why similar: Martial Arts 54.8% ★, Fighting 39.6%, Action 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the martial arts theme with fast-paced, arcade-style combat.
- #26 Arcane Tower Survivors
79% 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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Top-Down 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A solid survivor-like experience that emphasizes magic and combat variety.
- #27 Achilles: Survivor
77% matchVery Positive83% of 1,506 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 44.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 8.9%, Roguelike 7.3%
- #28 Megabonk
74% matchVery Positive95% of 101,885 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 51% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Roguelike 7.8%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #29 Rogue: Genesia
76% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 53.6% ★, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, 2.5D 6.3%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #30 Nerd Survivors
79% matchVery Positive92% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows
Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Bullet Heaven 15.6% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style survivor-like that emphasizes rapid combat and skill selection.
- #31 Hunter Survivors
81% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: LuCapy Studio
Windows
Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.7%, Combat 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A combat-focused survivor-like that emphasizes quick movement and skill-based survival.
- #32 The Karate Kid: Street Rumble
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 reviews2024
Dev: Odaclick Game StudioPub: GameMill Entertainment
Windows
Dominate the dojo in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a pixel art beat ‘em up adventure. Grab your friends for local co-op multiplayer and dive into the classic The Karate Kid journey with retro-style gameplay, dynamic combat, and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Martial Arts 52.1% ★, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 10.5%, Action 9.5%, Combat 8%
Why You'll Like It: A beat-'em-up that directly taps into the martial arts movie nostalgia of the 80s.
- #33 Runic Survivor
78% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.8%, Bullet Heaven 10.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly survivor-like that focuses on simple, effective combat mechanics.
- #34 Keeper's Toll
75% matchVery Positive90% of 769 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #35 Choo Choo Survivor
76% matchVery Positive85% of 585 reviews2023
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Roguelite 7.1%, Roguelike 7%
- #36 Rocket Rats
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #37 Rogue Samurai
77% matchMixed55% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: CO's Entertainment
Windows
Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.1% ★, Martial Arts 22.2% ★, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #38 Vampire Hunters
73% 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: Bullet Heaven 47.2% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #39 Desktop Survivors 98
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,364 reviews2025
Dev: Brandon Hesslau
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Your cursor becomes the hero as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 24.4% ★, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelike 10.3%, Retro 6.8%
- #40 BALL x PIT
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,014 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 18.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #41 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
75% 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: Bullet Heaven 60.3% ★, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.5%, Roguelike 2.7%
- #42 Grind Survivors
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Bullet Heaven 29.4% ★, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #43 Backpack Survivors
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 81 reviews2026
Dev: CM Game Studio
Windows
Fight off swarms of monsters, fill your backpack with various weapons and items and battle your way through powerful bosses! Each run is different as you level up your character and unlock new weapons, items and relics. Improve your strength by using a powerful talent tree or change your subclass.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 42.5% ★, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #44 Breaking Survivors
74% matchVery Positive89% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: Axel Born
Windows · Linux
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 47.9% ★, 1980s 12%, Roguelite 8.6%, Bullet Hell 6%, Arcade 5.8%
- #45 Boneraiser Minions
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.8% ★, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Roguelite 7.9%, 1980s 6.4%
- #46 Gunbot Diplomacy
70% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 48.1% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #47 Let Them Come: Onslaught
69% matchVery Positive90% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 42.6% ★, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, 2.5D 8.8%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #48 DVD Survivors
68% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelike 16.4%, 1980s 13.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
- #49 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
71% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #50 Skybreakers
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 694 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Martial Arts 27.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 2.5D 10%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #51 Forestrike
67% matchVery Positive92% of 891 reviews2025
Dev: Skeleton Crew StudioPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Forestrike is a martial arts roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the fight before it begins. Use your ‘Foresight’ ability to experiment without consequences before fighting for real until earning the ultimate reward - victory without ‘Foresight’.
Why similar: Martial Arts 51.3% ★, Roguelite 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Combat 8.1%, Action 7.1%
- #52 Funguys Swarm
67% matchVery Positive92% of 946 reviews2025
Dev: Stairway Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 52% ★, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelite 9.1%, Top-Down 4.5%
- #53 Entropy Survivors
69% matchVery Positive80% of 511 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 8.3%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #54 Project Lazarus
70% matchVery Positive80% of 1,377 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 48.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 5.5%, Combat 3.6%
- #55 Bloodshed
67% 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: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Roguelite 23.6%, Action 5.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #56 Neophyte
65% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Bullet Heaven 17.4% ★, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 11.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #57 Spartan Survivors
66% matchVery Positive89% of 380 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Bullet Heaven 19.9% ★, Roguelite 15%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #58 Survivor Mercs
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 44.3% ★, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, 2.5D 10.4%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #59 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
64% matchMixed68% of 6,013 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 50.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Roguelite 9.2%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #60 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
65% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, 1980s 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%