- #1 Temp Zero
97% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Alexandre Kadri
Windows
Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 29.3% ★, Music 21.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%
- #2 Klang 2
96% matchVery Positive98% of 62 reviews2021
Dev: Tinimations
Windows
Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.
Why similar: Music 37.7%, Psychedelic 16.6%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Difficult 9.4%, Abstract 8.7%
- #3 Super Hexagon
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,101 reviews2012
Dev: Terry Cavanagh
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Why similar: Difficult 27.9%, Fast-Paced 25.8%, Music 10.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Psychedelic 7.2%
- #4 JUMPGRID
95% matchVery Positive95% of 86 reviews2019
Dev: Ian MacLartyPub: Shape Shop
Windows · Mac · Linux
Deftly teleport your way through a cosmic obstacle course in this white-knuckle arcade dodge-em-up!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, Abstract 16.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Minimalist 11.3%, Music 11.2%
- #5 Post Void
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,364 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 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: Fast-Paced 25.5%, Psychedelic 25.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 12.2%, Score Attack 11.9%
- #6 oO
94% matchVery Positive89% of 973 reviews2015
Dev: Maciej Targoni
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 33%
"oO" is a hardcore minimal arcade game.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, Music 21.1%, Psychedelic 17.3%, Difficult 13.7%, Minimalist 10.9%
- #7 WORMHOLE
93% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Pocket Moon Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Eat, shoot, dash, and explode your way through the cosmos in this adrenaline-fuelled arcade action game. WORMHOLE is a roguelike twist on the classic snake format featuring a stackable perk system and 100+ hand-crafted levels.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 22.7%, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Score Attack 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #8 Deep Snake
91% matchVery Positive97% of 244 reviews2025
Dev: dietzribi
Windows
Non-Euclidean snake where you can go forever deeper and deeper into the void... ...and if you're good enough, into the daily leaderboards
Why similar: Psychedelic 33.5%, Score Attack 18.1%, Arcade 16%, Abstract 8.7%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #9 Diamo XL
92% matchVery Positive93% of 566 reviews2017
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Diamo XL is a fast-paced, addictive, and challenging arcade score chaser. Dodge obstacles, rack up high scores, and master precise movement. Easy to learn but tough to master, it's perfect for quick sessions or leaderboard dominance. Play while waiting in queue or push for endless high-score glory!
Why similar: Music 15.2%, Difficult 14%, Abstract 13.6%, Fast-Paced 12.4%, Score Attack 11.3%
- #10 Maze
91% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: Nichita Ciuprin
Windows · Mac
Maze is a short psychedelic experience. Run and fight enemies in randomly generated levels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46%, Minimalist 29%, Roguelike 16%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #11 64.0
90% matchVery Positive90% of 1,493 reviews2017
Dev: rebel rabbit
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
64.0 is a minimal fast-paced arcade game, where you shoot the squares that have the same color as the background.
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Abstract 17%, Music 7.5%, Arcade 7%
- #12 Ding Dong XL
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 904 reviews2018
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
A fast-paced, neon-infused arcade game with simple one-button controls! Addictive, easy to learn, and perfect for quick sessions. Challenge yourself to beat your high score while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Psychedelic 18.6%, Difficult 16%, Score Attack 14.8%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Minimalist 11.5%
- #13 Beat Blast
89% matchVery Positive89% of 421 reviews2021
Dev: Woolly Walrus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Create musical beats that kill. Beat Blast is a music maker, bullet hell, dungeon crawler, roguelite. Battle through dungeons and defeat big bosses. Collect weapons, passives and musical instruments!
Why similar: Music 31.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 16.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Minimalist 8.8%
- #14 QUICKERFLAK 2
87% matchVery Positive92% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
QUICKERFLAK 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.5%, Minimalist 15.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #15 Soundodger+
88% matchVery Positive90% of 816 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.6% ★, Music 20%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Psychedelic 9.7%, Difficult 8.3%
- #16 Poosh XL
86% matchVery Positive99% of 269 reviews2023
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Poosh XL is a neon-infused, one-button arcade score chaser where precision and timing are everything. Launch yourself past obstacles, collect powerups, and climb the leaderboards in this fast-paced, endlessly challenging game. Simple to learn, hard to master, perfect for quick, addictive gameplay!
Why similar: Score Attack 28.7%, Music 22%, Arcade 14.3%, Minimalist 11.1%, Difficult 10.4%
- #17 Music Racer
86% matchVery Positive88% of 3,638 reviews2018
Dev: AbstractArt
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Music Racer is a musical arcade game, where you get to race at full speed while dodging obstacles to the rhythm of the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.8% ★, Music 26.3%, Difficult 10.8%, Abstract 10.8%, Arcade 7.3%
- #18 Super reaKtor
84% matchVery Positive100% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: SuperSAZ StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.
Why similar: Score Attack 20.5%, Psychedelic 18.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Minimalist 11.8%
- #19 Open Hexagon
84% matchVery Positive96% of 488 reviews2021
Dev: Vittorio Romeo
Windows · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Four buttons, one goal: survive. Are you ready for a real challenge? -- Become the best and climb the leaderboards in Open Hexagon, a fast-paced adrenalinic arcade game that's easy to learn but hard to master!
Why similar: Score Attack 19.1%, Psychedelic 18.1%, Difficult 16.3%, Abstract 16.1%, Minimalist 13.8%
- #20 Talented
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,505 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.3%, Roguelike 23.9%, Arcade 17.4%, 2D 7%, Action 6.1%
- #21 Linea, the Game
83% matchVery Positive86% of 995 reviews2016
Dev: KHB-Soft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 20.5% ★, Fast-Paced 17.2%, Music 16.3%, Difficult 10.6%, Indie 10.1%
- #22 Grav Blazer
85% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 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: Fast-Paced 26.6%, Arcade 21.2%, Score Attack 20.7%, Action 10.2%, 2D 9.5%
- #23 Rhythm Storm
80% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 36% ★, Psychedelic 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Arcade 8.1%
- #24 RFLEX
82% matchVery Positive92% of 229 reviews2015
Dev: Wesley LaFerrierePub: System Void Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 41%
RFLEX is a fast-paced and challenging neo-arcade game. Frantically dodge your way to the high score in a series of rage-inducing levels while enjoying a kickass, original soundtrack. Experience trippy visuals while being pulled into a never-ending abyss of addicting, non-stop action.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 56.1%, Action 25%, Indie 19%
- #25 MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy
81% matchVery Positive94% of 67 reviews2022
Dev: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Windows · Mac · Linux
Psychedelic Roguelite Pong 'em up where you go to bring back the Moon. A crazy, addictive, and hilarious arcade-action game based on the granddad of all video games.
Why similar: Music 25.1%, Psychedelic 22.6%, Fast-Paced 21.2%, Action Roguelike 13%, Arcade 8.7%
- #26 ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID
81% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: deadworld games
Windows
ACIIIIIIIIIIIIIIID is a a fast-paced arcade game with bullet-hell elements.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 42.8%, Psychedelic 20.5%, Difficult 16.9%, Action 6.2%, 2D 5.9%
- #27 Project Rhombus
79% matchVery Positive93% of 1,403 reviews2017
Dev: SEROSOOPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Project Rhombus is a rhythm-based casual action game that combines exciting electronic music with stylish flat design. Hold on as long as possible, blocking the oncoming arrows moving to the beat.
Why similar: Music 22.8%, Abstract 18%, Difficult 15.9%, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #28 Swordship
79% matchVery Positive87% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Score Attack 17.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Tactical 14.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Minimalist 13.1%
- #29 Pivot XL
78% matchVery Positive94% of 193 reviews2018
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Pivot XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Pivot, dodge obstacles, and survive as long as possible in this addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge. Perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue for another game!
Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, Score Attack 16.7%, Minimalist 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%
- #30 Avoid - Sensory Overload
78% matchVery Positive86% of 225 reviews2014
Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!
Why similar: Action 42.3%, Arcade 31.2%, Indie 26.6%
- #31 Dizzy Rogues
77% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 23.6%, Difficult 18.5%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 6.3%
- #32 Intake
76% matchVery Positive91% of 397 reviews2013
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Intake is the new retro-futuristic drugstep arcade shooter from Cipher Prime. In this polychromatic love child of Dr. Mario and Ikaruga, you battle a never-ending barrage of pills, pushing your skill and reflexes to the limit to avoid a lethal dosage.
Why similar: Score Attack 24.9%, Music 21.8%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Difficult 8.2%
- #33 NERVE
76% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Gunfish Games
Windows
Hurtle through beautiful unforgiving worlds, where every frame is enthralling, every moment is exhilarating, every death is deserved, and every success is earned. RACE | DODGE | DIE | REPEAT
Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.1%, Psychedelic 19.7%, Abstract 19.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Arcade 11.3%
- #34 Righty Tighty XL
75% matchVery Positive93% of 184 reviews2018
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Righty Tighty XL is a fast-paced, minimalist arcade score chaser with simple one-button controls. Turn right, collect points, and return them to the goal zone while dodging obstacles. An addictive ‘just-one-more-round’ challenge, perfect for quick sessions or while waiting in queue!
Why similar: Difficult 19.2%, Score Attack 17.1%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Minimalist 13.9%, Arcade 11.9%
- #35 Sektori
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 901 reviews2025
Dev: Kimmo LahtinenPub: Kimmo Factor Oy
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Arcade 30%, Score Attack 25.6%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #36 SNKRX
73% matchVery Positive94% of 4,337 reviews2021
Dev: a327ex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.3%, Abstract 20.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Minimalist 12%, 2D 6.4%
- #37 Beat Hazard 2
74% matchVery Positive86% of 2,261 reviews2019
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 45.6% ★, Music 27.3%, Psychedelic 11.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 2.6%
- #38 ASCIILL
74% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Andrei Fomin
Windows
Retro dungeon crawler with the crazy minimalist style. Take part in fast-paced encounters with inhabitants of the huge alien temple and pay special attention to numbers to solve puzzles and avoid traps.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 45.6%, Difficult 25.1%, Roguelike 16.3%, 2D 5.8%, Action 4.4%
- #39 Grav Blazer Squared
77% matchMixed41% of 87 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 42.6%, Arcade 29.6%, 2D 11.1%, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 4%
- #40 Grid Ranger
73% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: PixeljamPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac
Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid in this heart-pounding arcade style shmuplike.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.8%, Abstract 27.7%, Minimalist 17.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 5.1%
- #41 BIT.TRIP BEAT
75% matchVery Positive80% of 881 reviews2010
Dev: Gaijin Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
From gameplay to visuals to music and imagination, BIT.TRIP BEAT is inspired by classic games in every way. Get sucked into a whole new world of sight and sound as you juggle beats and ride the vibe in this modern look at the beginning of it all. BIT.
Why similar: Music 30.2%, Psychedelic 20.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, Arcade 9.6%
- #42 Skelly Selest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Roguelike 24.8%, Difficult 19.5%, Action 6.5%, Indie 5.4%
- #43 Nova Drift
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,567 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.4 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: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Roguelike 25.6%, Arcade 18.8%, 2D 7.1%, Action 6.6%
- #44 Gambonanza
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,612 reviews2026
Dev: BlukuléléPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Gambonanza is a tactical roguelike that sets chess pieces on a tiny board. Forget traditional chess and embrace the chaos of breaking the balance! Spend your money on rule-bending upgrades, board tiles and pieces. Experiment with illegal combinations and face off against iconic bosses!
Why similar: Difficult 25.1%, Tactical 24.5%, Roguelike 23.2%, Arcade 17.3%, 2D 6.3%
- #45 Beat Hazard 3
72% matchVery Positive83% of 680 reviews2024
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 46.3% ★, Music 28.8%, Roguelike 13.1%, Tactical 6.4%, Action 3%
- #46 Sigma Impact
72% matchVery Positive96% of 102 reviews2021
Dev: John Bishop
Windows
A physics-based 2D action roguelite set in a dungeon of glass. Master intense combat, be immersed in captivating visuals with adaptive music and sound design tailored to your gameplay.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 45.1% ★, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Score Attack 17.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 2D 4%
- #47 Tiny Rogues
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,697 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 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 36.3%, Difficult 29.5%, Roguelike 25.5%, 2D 3.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #48 ReMix
70% matchVery Positive81% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: GameSmith
Windows
ReMix is a unique musical rhythm action game that combines the elements of Rogue games. In this world, you are able to choose from a variety of heroes with different fighting styles and use the power of music to battle against evil void monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48%, Music 16.1%, Survival 9.6%, 2D 7.2%, Action 5.8%
- #49 Waves
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,567 reviews2011
Dev: Squid In A Box Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Psychedelic 24.4%, Abstract 21%, Score Attack 18.9%, Fast-Paced 16%, Arcade 12.3%
- #50 Beat Invaders
69% matchVery Positive96% of 210 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.3%, Arcade 24.1%, Score Attack 20.2%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #51 Beat Hazard
68% matchVery Positive95% of 7,448 reviews2010
Dev: Cold Beam Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.2% ★, Music 33.8%, Arcade 4.4%, 2D 3.1%, Action 2.1%
- #52 Stackflow
66% matchVery Positive90% of 201 reviews2026
Dev: Caue FerraretoPub: Pixel Purrfect
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stackflow is a hypnotically addictive strategic roguelike about the pure pleasure of fitting pieces perfectly. Discover unique blocks, create satisfying connections, and trigger explosive combos that release pure dopamine.
Why similar: Roguelike 23%, Grid-Based Movement 17.6%, Tactical 17.2%, Minimalist 16.9%, Arcade 15.6%
- #53 Crypt of the NecroDancer
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,464 reviews2015
Dev: Brace Yourself Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Why similar: Roguelike 35%, Music 33.1%, Difficult 21.4%, Indie 4.2%, 2D 2.7%
- #54 FEWAR-DVD
68% matchVery Positive96% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: dev_dwarf
Windows
A rapid arcade game. Avoid the swords. Find the key. Enter the portal. It's a migraine.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Psychedelic 31.8%, Arcade 23.7%, Action 6.9%, Indie 3%
- #55 Glitch Maze.exe
67% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Roman Paramonov
Windows
In this fast-paced arcade game, inspired by Pac-Man, you navigate through a dark maze, chasing the highest score. Avoid the lurking dangers, find secrets and game-changing power-ups as you explore the maze. And remember, even your failures can illuminate your path through the darkness.
Why similar: Arcade 38.2%, Minimalist 28.7%, Indie 12%, 2D 11.6%, Action 6.9%
- #56 Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
69% matchVery Positive81% of 404 reviews2015
Dev: Entity MedialabPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 57% ★, Arcade 16.8%, Action 12%, Indie 9%, 2D 5.2%
- #57 APE OUT
66% matchVery Positive95% of 4,107 reviews2019
Dev: Gabe CuzzilloPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 28.3% ★, Fast-Paced 21.8%, Music 21%, Difficult 12%, Arcade 6.6%
- #58 Savant - Ascent
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,796 reviews2013
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Why similar: Music 35.7%, Fast-Paced 27.3%, Score Attack 14.2%, Arcade 6%, Action 5.4%
- #59 Ether Loop
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.8%, Difficult 16.2%, Action 16.2%, Roguelike 16.2%, Indie 12.6%