- #1 Last Command
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,384 reviews2022
Dev: No Stuck Game StudioPub: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Last Command is a fast-paced Snake x Bullet Hell action game. Maneuver through enemies’ barrage of attacks, collect Data Points to deal damage! Mix and match skill chips as you progress, overcome intense Boss battles, and uncover the secrets of their program world...
Why similar: Souls-like 16.9%, Bullet Hell 12%, Difficult 10.6%, Hacking 10.3% ★, Female Protagonist 6.7%
- #2 Flavio The Ghost Clown
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Digital Bast
Windows
A challenging Boss fights focused action game, briefly called a 2D Souls-Like, featuring additional modes like Run & Gun and Survival. Grow your resources in a mini tycoon-style workshop and upgrade your equipment in the shop to guide Flavio through these challenging battles!
Why similar: Souls-like 31.9%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Difficult 20.1%, Arcade 7.2%, Action 4.8%
- #3 Infernal Cave
95% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D dot action game created by students. Aim for the goal without being discouraged by traps and gimmicks!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 40.1%, 2D 33.5%, Action 19.6%, Indie 4%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #4 Bishi and the Alien Slime Invasion!
94% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Because Because Games
Windows
Bishi jumps and boomerang attacks his way through three worlds to stop the Alien Slime Invasion, and stop the appropriately named Doctor Evilworth!
Why similar: Action 83.2%, Indie 16.8%
- #5 戦国ブシドー〜大野望の巻〜
94% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: ©︎ Kaiser (Overseas) Limited
Windows
天下布武への道、すなわち「武士道」なり! 本作は戦国時代の日本を舞台に、覇を競う大型歴史戦略シミュレーションゲーム。 プレイヤーは主君となり、名だたる武将たちを従え、全国のライバルたちと天下統一を賭けた合戦が繰り広げられる。
Why similar: 2D 75.8%, Combat 22.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #6 CaveDuel
93% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Hemball Studio
Windows · Linux
Design your cave around your strategy. Raid caves and steal gold.
Why similar: Action 82.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #7 战争冒险 序章
92% matchMostly Positive80% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Dawncraft
Windows
在90年代的东欧国家,由于艾斯佩罗族和伊多诺族之间的矛盾,进而引发了双方的战争。玩家将扮演故事的主人公艾斯佩罗族的少女——弗洛拉,穿越战火过后的断壁残垣,结识抱持着不同想法理念的人们,在残酷的战争中竭尽全力生存下去,并揭开隐藏在战争背后的真相。
Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.9%, RPG 27.1%, Anime 23%, 2D 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #8 Ser Chub's Adventure
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MisterMisclick
Windows · Linux
Join Ser Chubs as they adventure through an exciting world full of slimes, skeletons, and... robots? A fantasy, sci-fi action-adventure game the likes of which is rarely seen. The world of Ser Chubs is not as it seems on first glance. Fight enemies, solve puzzles, and most importantly have fun!
Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, RPG 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%
- #9 Friend Ship
89% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A two-player action shooting game created by students. Survive the onslaught of sharks approaching from 360° with cooperative play!
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #10 Magika Bounce
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Time Dilation EntertainmentPub: Waku Waku Games
Windows
Magika Bounce is a single-player, top-down action brick-breaker combat game. Players control a Stellar Spirit–powered high school girl, ricocheting a North Star comet to counter enemies. The story challenges the Twelve Zodiac and reveals a final conspiracy.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.3%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Anime 4.8%, Action 4.4%
- #11 Rhythm Journey
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A vertical rhythm game created by students in the Game Arts Department. All of the music used is original by students.
Why similar: 2D 84%, Singleplayer 8.4%, Indie 7.6%
- #12 Shell of a King
84% matchPositive100% of 49 reviews2026
Dev: Rosune
Windows
Test your strength in Shell of a King! A precision bullet-hell adventure that will push your dodging skills to the limit. Challenge tough bosses, uncover secrets, and explore a world left to ruin in this top-down RPG.
Why similar: Souls-like 36.4%, Bullet Hell 27%, Difficult 21.1%, RPG 5.4%, Action 4.1%
- #13 Heartwell
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Antomicx
Windows
Awaken in Ellifoftria, a dangerous land of monsters from an ancient war. Play as Dorothy Heartwell on her journey home as you battle cute enemies and fierce bosses. Explore metroidvania-inspired dungeons, level up your stats and weapons, and befriend NPCs in this souls-like sci-fi fantasy adventure!
Why similar: Difficult 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Souls-like 11%, RPG 10.8%
- #14 Final Gun: A Multiplayer Arms Race
84% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Alcedo Games
Windows
Experience the ultimate adrenaline-fueled rush with Final Gun - the fast-paced, multiplayer top-down shooter game where you engage in an epic arms race up to 4 players as you fight for the title of the ultimate gun master.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.5%, Action-Adventure 25.6%, Action 19.7%, Combat 4.3%
- #15 AcShooting
82% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: TOKYO COOL JAPAN
Windows
A 2D action and shooting game created by students. The key is the shape of the main character!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 53.9%, Action 24.4%, 2D 17.9%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #16 False Princess Iruruu
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pocchi Studio
Windows
False Princess Iruruu is an action-packed, story-rich adventure game with a rhythmic, Sekiro-like combat system. Follow Iruruu, a girl from the western steppes of China, as she embarks on a dangerous journey to fulfill a summons from the royal Qing court.
Why similar: Souls-like 33.7%, Difficult 19%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #17 飛天歷險國際中文版(Dream Of Mirror Online)
81% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2024
Dev: SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Windows
《飛天歷險》是一款經典MMORPG,故事背景發生在「崑崙鏡」所創造的神器世界,由於崑崙鏡世界的秩序失恆,世界的管理者「鏡王」便召喚玩家前來幫忙。獨特的自由轉職系統與天賦搭配,「善」與「惡」主線劇情等,各種特色玩法等著您前來一探究竟!
Why similar: RPG 84.4%, Cartoon 15.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #18 東方逆妙乱 ~ Ephemeral Unnatural Balance
81% matchVery Positive92% of 87 reviews2019
Dev: Ephemeral Entertainment
Windows
The Touhou fangame where you return balance to the world by breaking the scale. Dodge storms of bullets as you work to discover the source of the abnormality. Tired of playing by the rules? Then change the game - up the risk and reward. Break the balance and embrace Discord.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Difficult 20.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
- #19 FantasyJourney
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XiangziArtStudio
Windows
The core combat gameplay is similar to Sekiro, emphasizing precise parrying, counterattacks, and dodging—players can even trigger powerful counters with regular attacks. The game features richly detailed environments and a vast, expansive world map.
Why similar: Souls-like 35.8%, Difficult 22.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, RPG 7.7%, Female Protagonist 7%
- #20 The Surge
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,855 reviews2017
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.
Why similar: Souls-like 69.5%, Difficult 13%, RPG 7.5%, Sci-fi 5.9%, Action 3.7%
- #21 Hero of Fate:Prologue
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Planescape Game StudioPub: Wise Games
Windows
Hero of Fate is a smooth and fun "rougue" game with "survivor" as the core gameplay. You will receive various tasks or meet unexpected events under monsters surrounded, and you can also recruit partners or battle alone. In this fantasy world, go to experience a exciting and unpredictable adventure!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.6%, Action-Adventure 21%, RPG 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8%
- #22 Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
79% matchVery Positive81% of 527 reviews2016
Dev: Steve GalPub: Pugware
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.
Why similar: Souls-like 53.2%, Difficult 14.1%, RPG 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #23 Back To Ashes
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 142 reviews2023
Dev: InDID
Windows
Explore alternative realities while trying to save Your own from approaching annihilation. Dark fantasy rpg action game which will take You on a journey deep into the realms of Errent.
Why similar: Souls-like 61.7%, RPG 14.9%, Difficult 14.6%, Action 7.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #24 HeroTower
77% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: CZ Game
Windows
"Hero Tower" is a game without regular monsters where you directly face challenging bosses. Dodge the boss's attacks through rolling and jumping, and seize the opportunity to counter-attack. It tests players' reflexes, stamina management, and insight into the boss's moves.
Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Difficult 22.1%, RPG 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Action 5%
- #25 Iwate Mountain Dance
77% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2020
Dev: Kirisame Jump
Windows · Mac
Iwate Mountain Dance is a tough-as-nails bullet hell boss fighter. Take on unique multi-stage bosses in a grand dance of handcrafted fights, each with their own attack patterns and intense combos, as you explore the lands of Iwate and learn its history.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Difficult 19%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
- #26 夢遊邊境 The dream of Limbo
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鏡月遊戲有限公司
Windows
Dive into a bullet-hell world where nightmares and fairytales meet. Play as Psyche, a highly mobile heroine who fights with three distinct partners. Enter the corrupted Kingdom of Oz, weave through deadly bullet patterns, and challenge bosses with overwhelming power.
Why similar: Souls-like 43.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Multiple Endings 6.6%, Action 5.3%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #27 Romanizer
75% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Les ClionautesPub: La Science Entre En Jeu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Immerse yourself in Roman history with this management game! Gain acceptance of the goddess Cybele into the pantheon of Roman gods, influence public opinion, and go through many historical events. Will you be able to get Cybele adopted by the Romans?
Why similar: Singleplayer 82.7%, Indie 17.3%
- #28 The Surge 2
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 9,326 reviews2019
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.
Why similar: Souls-like 67.8%, Difficult 11.4%, RPG 10%, Sci-fi 5%, Action 4.3%
- #29 SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,338 reviews2021
Dev: Sewer Cat
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A spy-chicken tries to save the world from doom in this runner/shooter game that has a little bit of everything with a touch of chicken and anime girls on top. Run for your life in 6 different worlds and shoot your way through tons of enemies until you become a legend.
Why similar: Souls-like 31.1%, Difficult 22.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Anime 8%
- #30 Moonlight Shadows
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: soulsgamedev
Windows
Moonlight Shadows is a dark fantasy Action RPG with stylish Soulslike combat . Forge your way through formidable foes in a cursed world and master deep and immersive combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 52.7%, Difficult 28.9%, RPG 9.3%, Combat 3.9%, Action 3.5%
- #31 AI LIMIT
71% matchVery Positive92% of 35,477 reviews2025
Dev: Sense GamesPub: CE-Asia
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life.
Why similar: Souls-like 51.2%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Anime 11.4%, RPG 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #32 WITCH-BOT MEGLILO
74% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Difficult 18.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Anime 9.6%
- #33 Protostar Twilight
73% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Tactical ElysiumPub: holo Indie
Windows
Protostar twilight is a fan-made HoloStars EN SRPG. This game includes art entirely made by our extremely talented team, enticing battles, a completely original story, music, and items. This game is available to play only on Windows.
Why similar: RPG 53.5%, 2D 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.8%, Combat 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #34 Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals
73% matchMixed66% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Youkia International Limited
Windows
Three Kingdoms: Battle of Generals is a multi-player online real-time strategy game based on the Three Kingdoms history which recreates realistic landscapes in the world map. Look out for flank attacks and road blocks from your enemies when you explore the open world and build your city.
- #35 Cats 'n Blocks
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Manodeix
Windows
Cats 'n Blocks is a chaotic action game where you control a cat that attacks enemies by picking up pieces of the ground. Raise your paws and prepare yourself to fight, mess around, explore and unlock hidden items in this fast-paced adventure.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Difficult 27.3%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #36 A 20-year-old RPG Maker game remade with the latest RPG MAKER UNITE and available for free?! ~The Heroes of the RPG Maker series vs. the Demon Lord~
72% matchPositive78% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows
The game that was created 20 years ago with RPG MAKER 2000 has been remade in the latest RPG MAKER UNITE!(←the story setting, but it's true that RPG MAKER UNITE was made!) Let's enjoy this new RPG Maker experience, which fuses nostalgia and chaos!
Why similar: RPG 68.5%, 2D 17.8%, Action 9.9%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #37 意识空间
72% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: upmupm420
Windows
Awareness Space is a 3D action role-playing game where players will battle various bizarre monsters in the consciousness world, cooperate with the reclusive Merry to search for rare energy bodies, and gradually approach the truth behind the consciousness world.
Why similar: Souls-like 39.4%, Difficult 22.6%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, RPG 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #38 Dark Farts: Parody Smell Edition
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Violarte
Windows
EMOTIONAL DAMAGE INCOMING! The most absurd Souls-like parody ever! You’re a blacksmith with bean-powered dragon abilities, taking on evil corporations with maximum gasitude! Fart-dash, demolish bosses, and break the fourth wall in this hilarious action RPG. Smell the legend!
Why similar: Souls-like 46.9%, Difficult 23.4%, RPG 13.1%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Action 6.2%
- #39 VED: Purification
70% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: KaraclanPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
VED is a story-driven RPG with a unique turn-based combat system and rogue-lite elements. The free version "Purification" lets you explore the very beginning of VED's narrative and see if its world, art style and music draw you in - and continue where you left off in the full game!
Why similar: Multiple Endings 36.7%, RPG 25.8%, Action-Adventure 25.5%, 2D 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #40 Vanquish The Eternal
70% matchPositive100% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: WilhelmGStudios
Windows
Vanquish The Eternal is an arcade inspired skill based roguelite. You play as the strongest among the living, and must fight off hordes of the damned on All Hallows Eve. Choose from a variety of upgrades, abilities, and talents to survive until the clock strikes midnight.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.9%, Souls-like 14.2%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Difficult 9.2%, Action 6.6%
- #41 Merchant Master
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: UPLAY GLOBAL PTE. LTD.Pub: HaoPlay Limited
Windows
A simulation game. Start from scratch to build a merchant empire.
Why similar: RPG 99.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #42 Titan Souls
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,561 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Why similar: Souls-like 54.4%, Difficult 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Action 3.1%, Action-Adventure 3%
- #43 Last Order
69% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: KujiraDanceRoom
Windows
'Last Order' is a 2D action game with pixel art graphics and high difficulty. Utilize a variety of wire actions to recover the Last Order in a devastated world.
Why similar: Souls-like 42.9%, Difficult 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 6.7%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
- #44 Olive's Art-Venture
69% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2023
Dev: Stepford
Windows
Olive's Art-Venture is a spell-slinging arena and mobbing game. Use the paper on the right side of the screen to draw shapes which then cast spells, damaging enemies and protecting you.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 40.3%, Female Protagonist 39%, 2D 8.1%, Action 7.4%, Combat 4.6%
- #45 Strato Breaker
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noetic Nightjar Studios
Windows · Mac
STRATO BREAKER is a 3D bullet hell soulslike where you must master realistic reload mechanics and customize your weapon to survive.
Why similar: Souls-like 44.7%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, RPG 6.3%, Action 4.4%
- #46 Uncharted Ocean 2
68% matchMixed70% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: 海兔工作室Pub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Time to set sail! This is destined to be a journey full of opportunities. Open new trade routes, accumulate fortunes, and establish a maritime empire of your own! It is also a dangerous journey, you must defeat the evil pirates and other mystical dangers the ocean offers to a captain.
Why similar: RPG 61.2%, Pixel Graphics 38.8%
- #47 Let's go back to our village
68% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: ザルソーPub: Gotcha Gotcha Games
Windows · Mac
This is a sample game that uses "FES Resource Pack". Only Japanese is supported. The play time is about 1 to 2 hours. The story is simple and short, but full of RPG charms, such as the dialogue between characters and the story.
Why similar: RPG 78%, 2D 20.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #48 Cronous
67% matchMixed52% of 44 reviews2023
Dev: VALOFE
Windows
Cronous Online is a large MMORPG that features character growth and confrontation as its main features. Players can enhance their own strength in various ways to confront the demons of Cronous continent.
Why similar: RPG 87.9%, Action 12.1%
- #49 REKINDLE
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: StudioLightHouse
Windows
Deflect. Illuminate. Eradicate. REKINDLE is a 2D pixel action-platformer featuring deflection focused combat. Explore Zion, a fallen city corrupted in darkness. Master the art of parrying, customize your gear, and solve light-based puzzles to complete your mission. May The Light Be With You.
Why similar: Souls-like 43%, Difficult 26.9%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
- #50 JunkerBot
68% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: RedNukem
Windows
JunkerBot is a Single-Player Car Combat game, where you destroy, recycle, and replicate vehicles. But why? to Decontaminate!
Why similar: Action 84.4%, Indie 15.6%
- #51 Heroic City
66% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Heroic Games OyPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
A Party MMO with real-world impact. Hang out with your friends and play dozens of action-packed multiplayer games. Team up and unlock impact items to be moved into real world impact such as planted trees and carbon removed from the atmosphere!
Why similar: Arcade 72.4%, Action 27.6%
- #52 Neon Dodge
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mavixen
Windows
Neon Dodge is a frantic, vaporwave-themed bullet hell where you cannot shoot. Master the dodge to survive the impossible challenges that a mysterious Voice throws at you... Or watch your death counter ascend to infinity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Difficult 32.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 6.6%, 2D 3.7%