- #1 Snezhinka:Sentinel Girls2
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,390 reviews2024
Dev: hinyari9
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A fast-paced shooter with simple controls. Enhance your character by purchasing cards and hold the line against waves of hostile mechs as an employee of a private military company.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Dystopian 11.5%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, Anime 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, offering more of the same high-tempo, card-based defense gameplay.
- #2 Cavalry Girls
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,955 reviews2023
Dev: 中子星游戏研究所Pub: OKJOY
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
In this refreshing and exciting shooting game, lead the brave and fearless girl soldiers to fight with the enemy. Refit different types of machine armour, reasonably deploy machine soldiers with different skills, repel all kinds of enemies, and protect the Empire behind you in the gunfire.
Why similar: Dystopian 24.7%, Tower Defense 19.8%, Anime 18.1%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Shooter 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a very similar top-down shooter perspective with anime aesthetics and heavy focus on gun customization.
- #3 Elite Exorcist Miko
96% matchVery Positive96% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Side Scroller 9%, Roguelite 9%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that mirrors the anime aesthetic and fast-paced action-roguelike progression of the seed game.
- #4 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,067 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Anime 15%, Roguelite 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the high-tempo, pixel-art, anime-style action-roguelike loop with intense bullet-hell elements.
- #5 20 Minutes Till Dawn
94% 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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Roguelite 19%, Shooter 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, high-tempo shooting experience with simple controls and deep upgrade paths.
- #6 Brotato
93% 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: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 18.5%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a similar wave-based survival experience where character builds and upgrades are essential to surviving the onslaught.
- #7 Maid of the Dead
94% matchVery Positive82% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: qureate
Windows
Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Shooter 17%, Anime 16.6%, Cute 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on fast-paced action and roguelike elements, matching the intensity of the seed game.
- #8 Replik Survivors
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Sea Cat
Windows
This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Anime 14.4%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar anime-inspired aesthetic with pixel-art graphics and action-roguelike survival mechanics.
- #9 Angelstruck
91% matchVery Positive95% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines bullet-hell mechanics with action-roguelike progression in a way that feels very similar to the seed game's combat.
- #10 Tiny Rogues
91% 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 27.1%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that rewards quick reflexes and strategic character building in a compact, pixelated format.
- #11 W.A.N.D. Project
90% matchMostly Positive73% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: The Knights of UnityPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Anime 15.6%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with anime themes and bullet-hell elements that emphasizes fast-paced, character-driven combat.
- #12 Touhou Endless Dream
89% matchVery Positive94% of 1,880 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Roguelite 16.3%, Anime 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite with anime aesthetics that focuses on fast-paced, top-down combat and character-specific abilities.
- #13 Yoiyami Biscuit
88% matchVery Positive95% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Gensokyo is overflowing with snacks! A roguelike twin-stick shooter starring Rumia where you fight using the power of snacks and items.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Cute 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that utilizes bullet-hell mechanics and 2D pixel art to create a challenging, fast-paced experience.
- #14 Mighty Goose
89% matchVery Positive87% of 1,045 reviews2021
Dev: BlastmodePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Mighty Goose is a fast paced run & gun shooter starring a bounty hunter Goose. Use epic weapons and devastating war machines to battle against screen filling bosses and hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.1%, Pixel Graphics 28.5%, 2D 14.2%, Singleplayer 6.1%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-octane, side-scrolling shooting action with vibrant pixel art and a focus on chaotic combat.
- #15 Soulstone Survivors
85% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 31.7%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels in providing a bullet-hell, action-roguelike experience with massive enemy waves and satisfying upgrades.
- #16 Nuclear Throne
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.6%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential fast-paced, twin-stick roguelike shooter that emphasizes intense combat and character progression.
- #17 HSS:Reload
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 209 reviews2024
Dev: SmokingBear Studio
Windows
This is a very fast God's perspective roguelike shooter, the player will pilot the mech, explore the alien frontier, enjoy the "Crimsonland + Vampire Survivors (Vampire Survivors)" endless killing!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Anime 13.8%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter featuring anime-style characters and fast-paced action that mirrors the seed game's core loop.
- #18 Risk of Rain Returns
84% matchVery Positive90% of 28,557 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.8%, Roguelike 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 13.1%, Action 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game that captures the same sense of escalating difficulty and intense, fast-paced combat.
- #19 Neptunia Shooter
86% matchVery Positive88% of 740 reviews2019
Dev: Idea Factory International
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 66.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Anime 19%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Cute 11%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, anime-styled bullet-hell shooter that focuses on simple, high-tempo combat.
- #20 Beyond Citadel
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,241 reviews2025
Dev: doekuramori
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.
Why similar: 2.5D 22.2%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Anime 19.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Cute 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A shooter that incorporates anime themes and a dystopian setting, focusing on intense, fast-paced combat.
- #21 Mirage Feathers
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,424 reviews2024
Dev: oyasumi Workshop
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
「Maybe one day, I won't have to fight when I fly.」
Why similar: Anime 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Cute 14.7%, Shooter 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter with a cute anime aesthetic that prioritizes fast, reflex-based gameplay.
- #22 Magical Girl Survivors: Prologue
84% matchMixed63% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: DogeLike
Windows
FREE DEMO features ,Play as the Magical Girl, constantly upgrade your magic, build skill sets, and fight the tide of orcs! 15 minutes of fast rougelike game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Anime 14.8%, Nudity 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play action-roguelike that captures the magical girl theme and intense bullet-hell combat.
- #23 Bullet Girls Phantasia
83% matchVery Positive81% of 856 reviews2020
Dev: SHADE Inc.Pub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
"Bullet Girls Phantasia" is the latest installment of the all-female third person shooter "Bullet Girls" series. This game is a thrilling action-packed game where cute girls shoot assault rifles and bazookas in a world filled with slimes, orcs, and dragons.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.4%, Shooter 21.9%, Anime 19.6%, Cute 14.6%, Nudity 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that shares the anime aesthetic and character-focused combat of the seed game.
- #24 Touhou Dystopian
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,094 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Roguelite 16.5%, Dystopian 14.8%, Anime 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that shares the dystopian theme and female-protagonist focus of the seed game.
- #25 Brave survivors
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: blink
Windows
Break the besiege of various monsters! Upgrade the weapons, choose your favorite skills. Unique combination with skill and role. A 14 minutes roguelike experience, shoot with fantastic and exciting experience!! Believe yourself and beat the boss!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 2.5D 13.3%, Female Protagonist 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements that emphasizes exploration and fast-paced enemy encounters.
- #26 Nitro Express
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,088 reviews2025
Dev: Grayfax SoftwarePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Nitro Express is a 2D side-view gun action game where cute pixel-art girls shoot assault weapons with 360° free aiming in the streets of Japan!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Anime 11.5%, Cute 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that emphasizes fast-paced action and movement-based combat.
- #27 Etaine: Magic Survivor / 伊泰恩:魔法幸存者
79% matchVery Positive88% of 243 reviews2024
Dev: TEMagicGames
Windows
Etaine: Magic Survivor is a top-down arena shooter survival roguelite game. You can construct your skill set through spell, artifacts, talents and tarot cards. Become mage of unbreakable or fatal, it's your choice! Will you be able to survive when you against the thousands of monsters?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.5%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Anime 11.6%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike with anime aesthetics that focuses on surviving waves of enemies through character upgrades.
- #28 Gensokyo Defenders
81% matchVery Positive93% of 136 reviews2019
Dev: NeetpiaPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Use Traps and Spell Cards to fight back the magical masses! Blistering shoot-em-up action meets tactical tower defense as you choose from almost 20 popular characters to stop the fairy onslaught! Take advantage of their unique powers and tricky Traps to freeze, fry, and blow your enemies away!
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.5%, Anime 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Action 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: While more strategy-focused, it shares the anime aesthetic and defense-oriented gameplay of the seed game.
- #29 TurretGirls
77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,713 reviews2025
Dev: NANAIRO ENTERPRISEPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Grody extraterrestrials are pouring through a space-time rift, and only two girls and their turret stand in their way! Lock, load, and blast them to oblivion. Because if they doesn’t survive today, there’s no ‘omurice’ tomorrow! Earth depends on them!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Roguelite 15%, Anime 14.9%, Shooter 13.6%
- #30 Letifer
78% matchVery Positive81% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.1%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that focuses on intense, fast-paced combat against waves of enemies.
- #31 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
78% matchVery Positive93% of 2,582 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Anime 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 13.5%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that features similar anime-inspired combat and indie-style progression.
- #32 WOWOWOW KORONE BOX
77% matchVery Positive92% of 758 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%
A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.5%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 10.8%, Anime 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #33 Endless Forest Dream
76% matchVery Positive81% of 370 reviews2024
Dev: Seeking-chanPub: Mango Party
Windows
Survive in the arena against the tentacles and monsters. Gain new items every time you defeat a wave of enemies. Combine various items to find the build that suits you best and crush these depraved aliens in one fell swoop.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12%, Nudity 10.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #34 Glory & Miserable Survivors DX
76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,463 reviews2023
Dev: TLACHTLIPub: Mango Party
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Each heroine is a strong warrior in a different branch of the military, and she alone can hold off the approaching armies. What awaits the heroines is either a great victory or a desperate disaster...
Why similar: Tower Defense 16.3%, Nudity 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Female Protagonist 11.3%
- #35 Psionic Sentry : Infinite
75% matchVery Positive84% of 224 reviews2025
Dev: RoyPub: 響雨互動娛樂
Windows
Psionic Sentry : Infinite is a third-person beautiful girl action shooting rougelike. The refreshing counterattack system that any player can use is the core of the game's operation. Observing the enemy's weaknesses and destroying them during battle is the focus of the game strategy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Anime 18.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Shooter 12.6%
- #36 Multi Turret Academy
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,683 reviews2024
Dev: Yulia Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Multi Turret Academy is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements. Select your vehicle from a growing list of historical models, then equip dozens of weapons and upgrades to lead your local tank club to victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Anime 18.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Shooter 12.3%
- #37 Yoiyami Dancers: Twilight Danmaku Dancers
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 663 reviews2022
Dev: tripper_roomPub: Mediascape Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Dodge bullets to the rhythm and take down everything that moves! A rhythmical danmaku action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Cute 21.4%, 2D 10.5%, Action 7.6%
- #38 Sexy Mystic Survivors
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,897 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Roguelite bullet-hell combat meets sexy anime action in Sexy Mystic Survivors, as you rise to the occasion to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Keep the heroines alive and they’ll be sure to reward you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Anime 14.8%, Nudity 12.8%
- #39 FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL
73% matchMixed69% of 221 reviews2025
Dev: YUKE'SPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Full metal schoolgirl destroys an exploitative enterprise! (...while being livestreamed)
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Cute 10.5%, Anime 9.3%
- #40 Wings of Seduction: Bust 'em out!
71% matchVery Positive95% of 905 reviews2024
Dev: Ramen Cat StudioPub: Hide Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Clothing Damage + Survivor + Gear Mods >>> A woman is in danger! Do what must be done… Rip her clothes off! Oh, get your mind out of the gutter, it's the only way to save the world! Grab awesome weapons, sick skills and gear, and get ready for a unique, roguelike shoot-em-up each time you play!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelite 13.3%, Nudity 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%
- #41 Bullet Bunny
73% matchVery Positive86% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelike 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%
- #42 Gunner-chan!
71% matchVery Positive92% of 230 reviews2025
Dev: kido
Windows
A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, 2.5D 24.9%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Anime 6.7%, Action 6.1%
- #43 9th Sentinel Sisters
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 281 reviews2025
Dev: Live Wire
Windows
The battle of the clone girls unfolds on a post-apocalyptic Earth, devastated by the alien life form known as "Bleed." Pilot the manned weapon "Father" to eliminate enemies. Upgrade weapons, create powerful builds, and strategize to successfully clear stages.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28%, Dystopian 17.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, 2.5D 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%
- #44 Black Academy
72% matchVery Positive82% of 84 reviews2023
Dev: Catdoors
Windows
'School life like hell... Actually, it’s a school run by the devil?!’ Black Academy combines Side-scrolling shooting and Rogue-lite with storyline of students transforming into magical girls to confront demons after finding out the real identity of the Academy.
Why similar: Roguelite 15.8%, Anime 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Nudity 9.7%
- #45 Tenta Shooter
73% matchVery Positive88% of 162 reviews2017
Dev: Rakugaki GamesPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Here comes a shoot-em-up game with a unique theme, tentacles! Defeat gigantic monster girls using a powerful bullet counter system!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Anime 15.4%, Nudity 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%
- #46 Last Command
70% 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: Dystopian 25.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Female Protagonist 17%, Anime 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 12%
- #47 PARA♰BELLUM ~ 魔弹帕菈
70% matchVery Positive97% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: ChronoYukiPub: 马家沟红旗农机合作社
Windows
Necromancer's army is gathering! But he can't afford Necronomicon Prime so his army can only use free medieval equipment set... We believe that one battle sister can solve them well. Go Forth, Sister Para, Blast your enemy in this survivor-like shooter game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Anime 12.5%
- #48 Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS
70% matchVery Positive87% of 131 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Roguelite 18.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Cute 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
- #49 Homura Hime
66% matchNo user reviews90% of 2,181 reviews2026
Dev: Crimson DuskPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Homura Hime is an anime-style 3D action game merging exhilarating thrills with the tension-filled gameplay of bullet hell. Players dodge hails of projectiles, unleash combos that blend close-quarters and ranged attacks, and utilize dodges and parries to withstand the fierce onslaught of demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Anime 19.8%, Cute 12.8%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #50 Maid Survivors : Little Angels
67% matchVery Positive93% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: MilkEmpirePub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
[Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 16.4%, Anime 15.7%, Female Protagonist 11.5%
- #51 Fairyside
69% matchVery Positive93% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.4%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 10.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #52 Rogue Stormers
72% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Side Scroller 11.4%, 2.5D 10.5%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #53 Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,674 reviews2024
Dev: GAMEPULSE 游戏脉冲
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is an indie game developed by GAMEPULSE.Step into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Anime 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #54 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
68% matchVery Positive89% of 504 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #55 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,350 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Anime 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Cute 11.1%
- #56 Metal Unit
68% matchVery Positive83% of 2,875 reviews2021
Dev: JellySnow StudioPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Roguelite 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Anime 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.8%
- #57 UBERMOSH:BLACK
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,528 reviews2016
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
UBERMOSH:BLACK is the second volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. Cut bullets with your sword, shoot with heavy guns and splatter enemies with a rage fueled psionic wave.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Anime 10.4%
- #58 Hunter Girls
69% matchMostly Positive69% of 77 reviews2021
Pub: Meridian4
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunter Girls is a side-scrolling action shooter featuring anime-inspired characters, fast-paced combat, and arcade-style gameplay focused on reflexes and replayability.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #59 Beautiful Mystic Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,237 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Roguelite bullet-hell meets sexy anime in Beautiful Mystic Survivors, as you rise to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Experience polished 3D graphics, flashy VFX, and surrounded by thousands of monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelite 17.4%, Anime 14.4%, Nudity 12.1%
- #60 Touhou Blooming Chaos
67% matchVery Positive89% of 379 reviews2019
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Touhou Blooming Chaos is a shooting game, Reimu Hakurei and Marisa, fighting enemies with barrages and spell cards. Unlike general shooting games, the operation is more flexible and there are more areas to explore. A gorgeous game experience is irresistible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Anime 28.2%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%, Action 10%