- #1 Immortal Redneck
97% matchVery Positive89% of 3,305 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: FPS 25.5%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Perma Death 8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the fast-paced FPS roguelite loop with significant RPG-style skill tree progression.
- #2 Nightmare Reaper
96% matchVery Positive94% of 3,745 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: FPS 37.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Dark 11%, Horror 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines retro-inspired FPS action with deep loot systems and roguelite dungeon exploration.
- #3 Ziggurat
96% matchVery Positive85% of 3,956 reviews2014
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
Why similar: Roguelite 19.1%, FPS 17.9%, Perma Death 12%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelike 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS roguelite that focuses on dungeon exploration and magic-based combat against hordes of enemies.
- #4 STRAFE: Gold Edition
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,442 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.9%, FPS 18.5%, Roguelike 11.5%, Gore 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a visceral, retro-styled FPS experience with procedural levels that prioritize speed and aggression.
- #5 Roboquest
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: FPS 28.9%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelike 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, movement-focused FPS roguelite that emphasizes intense combat encounters similar to the arena style of Killing Room.
- #6 Void Bastards
94% matchVery Positive86% of 5,393 reviews2019
Dev: Blue Manchu
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?
Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: It features a satirical, dark tone and strategic FPS gameplay that mirrors the cynical atmosphere of a death-game reality show.
- #7 Gunfire Reborn
93% matchVery Positive93% of 102,993 reviews2021
Dev: Gunfire Reborn StudioPub: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Roguelite 25.2%, Roguelike 22.8%, Action Roguelike 7.1%, RPG 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a polished blend of FPS combat and complex RPG character builds within a roguelite structure.
- #8 SULFUR
92% matchVery Positive87% of 8,658 reviews2024
Dev: Perfect Random
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SULFUR is a modern old-school action-adventure: Outsmart enemies, find treasure, improve weapons, harness powers. Delve deeper, find answers, make it end.
Why similar: FPS 21.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 16%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, difficult FPS roguelite that emphasizes gun customization and tactical decision-making in a hostile environment.
- #9 Heavy Bullets
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,564 reviews2014
Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.
Why similar: FPS 27.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique FPS roguelite where ammo management and strategic movement are critical to surviving the dungeon.
- #10 WASTED
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,179 reviews2016
Dev: Mr. Podunkian
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Get wasted or get wasted trying in WASTED, a roguelike post-apocalyptic pub crawler. Fight tooth and nail, bullets and baseball bats in search of Booze, gain strange mutational Hangovers, and explore the Coolers in search of powerful weapons, armor, and a nice stiff drink to top it all off.
Why similar: FPS 23.5%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 16.3%, RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic FPS roguelite that incorporates RPG elements and scavenging mechanics similar to the survival aspects of the seed game.
- #11 DEATHRUN TV
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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 16.4%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the specific 'deadly reality show' theme and high-intensity, fast-paced action found in Killing Room.
- #12 MOTHERGUNSHIP
89% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,603 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: FPS 18.8%, Perma Death 14.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers extreme weapon customization and intense bullet-hell FPS combat within a roguelite framework.
- #13 Still Not Dead
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Glove Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, FPS 16.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Action 9.3%, Gore 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A frantic, pixel-art FPS roguelike that emphasizes chaotic combat and high replayability.
- #14 Tower of Guns
88% matchVery Positive80% of 1,241 reviews2014
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).
Why similar: FPS 15.9%, Perma Death 12.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 11%, Action Roguelike 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A pure FPS roguelite experience that focuses on bullet-hell combat and randomized level layouts.
- #15 Devilated
86% matchVery Positive81% of 250 reviews2024
Dev: TrunkaPub: Neon Doctrine
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Devilated is an ultraviolent RPG old-school shooter where you brutalize and cannibalize your demonic foes in equal measure. Eat their face before they eat yours.
Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Gore 19.3%, Horror 15.5%, Dark 14.9%, Shooter 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast arena shooter that focuses on visceral combat and high-speed movement in confined spaces.
- #16 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
85% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: FPS 32.9%, Roguelike 21.6%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 8.5%, Action 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based FPS roguelite demands precise timing and high-intensity combat performance.
- #17 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Roguelite 39%, FPS 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward take on the FPS roguelike genre that focuses on procedural generation and permadeath.
- #18 Cruelty Squad
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,524 reviews2021
Dev: Consumer Softproducts
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Why similar: FPS 71.7%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 10%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark, and highly unconventional FPS that captures the disturbing and satirical tone of the seed game.
- #19 One More Dungeon
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 663 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: FPS 22.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 18.1%, RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, effective dungeon crawler that uses first-person combat and roguelite mechanics.
- #20 Post Void
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,169 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: FPS 34.8%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Difficult 12.6%, Shooter 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-kinetic, psychedelic FPS roguelite that forces constant forward momentum and aggressive play.
- #21 Archtower
82% matchVery Positive94% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: FPS 19.3%, Perma Death 14.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that incorporates RPG elements and roguelite progression systems.
- #22 This Strange Realm Of Mine
83% matchVery Positive82% of 635 reviews2017
Dev: Doomster Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art.
Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Gore 17.1%, Horror 13.7%, Dark 13.6%, Shooter 9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror FPS that explores deep, dark themes through a unique, stylized visual presentation.
- #23 Project Warlock
81% matchVery Positive87% of 6,089 reviews2018
Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: FPS 36.5%, Gore 16.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, RPG 8.4%, Horror 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS that integrates RPG-lite character progression and diverse weaponry in a dungeon-crawling format.
- #24 Receiver
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,164 reviews2013
Dev: Wolfire Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a handgun and an audio cassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones.
Why similar: FPS 34.1%, Roguelike 18.3%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, Difficult 8.7%, Perma Death 6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, realistic FPS simulation that focuses on complex gun mechanics and survival in a hostile, procedurally generated world.
- #25 CULTIC
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,369 reviews2022
Dev: Jasozz GamesPub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Why similar: FPS 39.8%, Gore 12.6%, Horror 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Dark 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, horror-infused retro shooter that focuses on tactical combat and atmospheric exploration.
- #26 Berserk Mode
80% matchVery Positive94% of 239 reviews2023
Dev: Adam Travers
Windows
Berserk Mode is a visceral time-attack fantasy rogue-lite. Become the Berserker and wade into a dungeon battlefield swarming with monsters. Unleash the absurd power of your Beast in a storm of blood and gibs. Prepare to enter Berserk Mode.
Why similar: FPS 18.4%, Perma Death 16.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, first-person hack-and-slash roguelite that emphasizes brutal melee combat and retro aesthetics.
- #27 Dread Templar
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,706 reviews2023
Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Why similar: FPS 47.7%, Gore 22.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends classic 90s shooter aesthetics with modern roguelite progression and skill customization.
- #28 Metal: Hellsinger
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,801 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.
Why similar: FPS 48.5%, Dark 19.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that rewards players for matching their combat actions to the beat of the soundtrack.
- #29 CRUEL
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,740 reviews2025
Dev: James Dornan
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
Why similar: Roguelike 18.5%, Perma Death 17.7%, FPS 17.1%, Procedural Generation 12%, Gore 11%
- #30 AMID EVIL
78% matchVery Positive93% of 7,618 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: FPS 60.4%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 15.1%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena shooter that features diverse, magical weaponry and challenging level design.
- #31 99 Levels To Hell
81% matchMixed60% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.7%, Perma Death 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An indie shooter that provides a challenging, arcade-style roguelite experience.
- #32 LUCKROT
75% matchVery Positive99% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: OptiCube
Windows
Roguelike shooter set in a dystopian, livestreamed gameshow. Obliterate waves of deformed freaks, earn donations from your sadistic audience and gamble your earnings for upgrades. Your life is a Performance. Your Death is Content.
Why similar: FPS 29.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 11.3%, Dark 10.9%, Horror 9.5%
- #33 ROSE
76% matchVery Positive87% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Zakroutil
Windows
ROSE is a violent rogue-lite arena shooter where you sacrifice your body parts to progress and gain new weapons and abilities. Slaughter waves of monstrous enemies and defeat titanic bosses in randomized arenas or die trying!
Why similar: FPS 20.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelike 11%, Gore 10.5%
- #34 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 392,863 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.8 hrsMean: 184.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Roguelike 25%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Difficult 10.5%, Dark 8.3%, Roguelite 8%
- #35 Buckshot Roulette
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 119,065 reviews2024
Dev: Mike KlubnikaPub: CRITICAL REFLEX
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Why similar: Dark 24.4%, Horror 18.4%, Gore 12.5%, Roguelike 11.8%, FPS 11.8%
- #36 Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition
77% matchMixed68% of 1,408 reviews2014
Dev: Digerati DistributionPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Roguelike 20.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 9.9%, Action 5.7%
- #37 In Celebration of Violence
75% matchVery Positive87% of 506 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Roguelite 15.8%, Perma Death 15.6%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Procedural Generation 12.3%
- #38 Enlightenment
76% matchMixed63% of 459 reviews2018
Dev: LizardKing
Windows
In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Action 9.7%, Perma Death 8.5%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #39 Dead Estate
72% matchVery Positive95% of 6,512 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.5%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Horror 10.1%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #40 Mortal Sin
70% matchVery Positive95% of 5,791 reviews2025
Dev: Nikola Todorovic
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, RPG 11.3%
- #41 Good Robot
74% matchVery Positive84% of 263 reviews2016
Dev: Pyrodactyl
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Good Robot is a fast-paced roguelike shoot-em-up that pits you against thousands of robots out to violate your warranty. Explore a procedurally generated sci-fi metropolis and the depths of corporate depravity, but never stop shooting...unless, of course, you're a Bad Robot. You're not, are you?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.5%, RPG 18%, Roguelite 16%, Action 13.1%, Procedural Generation 11.2%
- #42 Cryptical Path
71% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2025
Dev: Old Skull Games
Windows
Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.
Why similar: Roguelike 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 15.2%, Perma Death 13%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #43 44 Minutes in Nightmare
73% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: loloop
Windows
All randomly generated roguelike stealth horror FPS! Different dungeons every time you play, items that constantly change their placement, several Enemies with different characteristics and rare appearance special Enemies. Your boldness, discretion and luck will determine your escape.
Why similar: FPS 15.5%, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10.6%
- #44 [REDACTED]
70% matchVery Positive84% of 336 reviews2024
Dev: Striking Distance StudiosPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Get ready to massacre monsters, race your rivals, and combat corpses of your fellow guards as you race to escape Black Iron Prison in the critically acclaimed roguelike, [REDACTED].
Why similar: Roguelite 20.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Comedy 11.4%
- #45 The Dungeoning
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 73 reviews2014
Dev: Nick Donnelly
Windows · Mac
The Dungeoning is a difficult action platformer with character levelling, set in a procedurally generated dungeon. Kill enemies, level up using experience and master varied weapons and magic. Collect gold to spend with traders and buy better weapons. Try NG+ and beyond for an extra challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelike 20.1%, RPG 19%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action 10.8%
- #46 Diehard Dungeon
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 499 reviews2014
Dev: Tricktale
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Combining its own unique take on the real-time roguelike genre, with a nostalgic 16-bit look and feel, Diehard Dungeon is a game that feels both familiar and quite different at the same time. Followed by a trusty, treasure collecting companion chest, you must make your way through the dungeons many randomly-generated rooms and levels.
Why similar: Roguelike 25.2%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, RPG 13.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Gore 10.6%
- #47 Hell Shooter
69% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, RPG 11.5%, Comedy 11.1%
- #48 Withering Rooms
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,474 reviews2024
Dev: Moonless FormlessPub: Perp Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.
Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Procedural Generation 19.3%, RPG 9.2%, Action 5.9%
- #49 Bunker Punks
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 437 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Robot Dinosaur
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.
Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
- #50 Blood Vial
66% matchVery Positive96% of 243 reviews2026
Dev: Dillon Steyl
Windows
BLOOD VIAL is a retro-inspired micro-FPS with a leaking health bar. Swim through the spilled blood of your fallen enemies to keep your vial full. Grow increasingly powerful with new upgrades and weapons. Navigate an ever-shifting labyrinth of crypts, catacombs and cathedrals.
Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action Roguelike 9.9%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #51 UNLOVED
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,129 reviews2016
Dev: BlueEagle ProductionsPub: Paul Schneider
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...
Why similar: FPS 26.6%, Gore 22.5%, Horror 14.2%, Action 9.7%, Dark 8.1%
- #52 CARNAGE OFFERING
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 207 reviews2022
Dev: FuturtechPub: Nova's Army
Windows
Ultra fast-paced sci-fi FPS where you battle waves of robots and genetically engineered creatures. Upgrade your arsenal, unleash explosive physics, and survive relentless combat.
Why similar: FPS 29.7%, Gore 17.1%, Dark 13%, Comedy 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%
- #53 Diabotical Rogue
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: GD Studio Inc
Windows
Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.
Why similar: FPS 31.8%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 14%, Action 8%
- #54 Space Beast Terror Fright
67% matchVery Positive92% of 1,781 reviews2022
Dev: nornware AB
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
S.B.T.F. is a very hard arcade-style / rogue-like / perma-death first person shooter. You play as Marines who must brave dark, claustrophobic and terrifyingly intense Space Beast infested spacecraft in order to extract critical data and lucrative upgrades. Can you make it out alive?
Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Horror 11.5%, Procedural Generation 10%, Gore 8.7%
- #55 Workaholic
68% matchVery Positive88% of 66 reviews2022
Dev: Workaholic STEAM TEAMPub: Danvik FHS
Windows
Workaholic is a frantic rouge-lite FPS where you go on a rampage through a hellish office space as your grasp on reality crumbles.
Why similar: FPS 40.6%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Gore 12.6%, Action 11.4%, Action Roguelike 5.6%
- #56 Ogre Chambers DX
67% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Perma Death 16.8%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Procedural Generation 11.9%
- #57 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
Windows
Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?
Why similar: FPS 30%, Gore 18.7%, Roguelike 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Shooter 8.3%
- #58 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,895 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Roguelike 24.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Perma Death 15.7%, Roguelite 9.3%, Difficult 8.4%
- #59 Unalive
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 377 reviews2017
Dev: RandomSpinPub: RandomSpin
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Unalive is an action adventure roguelike game. Randomly generated laboratory rooms. Collect unique items to improve your abilities. Kill bosses and stay alive. You have only one chance!
Why similar: Indie 31.1%, Perma Death 28.6%, Roguelike 24%, Action 16.3%