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  1. #1 Survive the Night
    97% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Stimulant Systems
    Windows

    Can you and your friends survive against the ruthless undead?

    Why similar: Zombies 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Action Roguelike 10.2%

  2. #2 10 Miles To Safety
    96% matchMostly Positive72% of 999 reviews2020
    Dev: Trickjump Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The Apocalypse has arrived and your goal is simple: Make it 10 miles to safety through a limitless procedurally-generated world overrun with The Infected and packed with the tools and weapons to fight them.

    Why similar: Zombies 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Gore 11.1%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

  3. #3 Standing Together
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Glingy
    Windows

    The world has fallen by zombies. As a part of the association, you are dispatched to the places where zombies are concentrated and stabilize these areas. Fill your backpack with the full of items, and eliminate zombies with the bullet hell.

    Why similar: Zombies 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%

  4. #4 AddicDead
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: saicointeractive
    Windows

    Survive waves of zombies with various heroes, unlocking increasingly powerful weapons in a post-apocalyptic world with escalating difficulty. Gain experience and complete challenges in this third-person bullet hell.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Zombies 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Military 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12%

  5. #5 Apocalypse Party
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 5,389 reviews2023
    Dev: Breaker Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Zombies 14.7%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

  6. #6 Bullets & Brains
    94% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: Ajvar Studio
    Windows

    Bullets & Brains is an adrenaline-pumping arcade top-down 3D shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by brain-hungry hordes of zombies. Prepare yourself for an intense battle against the never-ending onslaught of the undead.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Zombies 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

  7. #7 Zombie Survivors - last soldier -
    93% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SweetsEnjoyer
    Windows

    Blast back the approaching zombies with your weapon of choice and survive. Zombie Survivors - last soldier - is a roguelite casual shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Zombies 10.5%

  8. #8 Make It Count
    92% matchMixed59% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: Sky Games
    Windows

    Make It Count is a 1-3 players Co-op, post-apocalyptic, top-down shooter with roguelite elements. Venture into your mission with randomized routes, find trinkets and bring carnage to the filth that is infesting this world!

    Why similar: Zombies 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Online Co-Op 13%, Action Roguelike 11.7%

  9. #9 Zombie Survivors - Eternal Nightfall
    91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Guilherme Palacios Fraga Uema
    Windows

    Zombie Survivors: Eternal Nightfall is an action-packed roguelike survival game. Battle through relentless waves of zombies while collecting powerful upgrades to stay alive. Will you outlast the eternal nightfall, or will you join the ranks of the undead? Your legacy begins now.

    Why similar: Zombies 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%

  10. #10 Dead Motherland: Zombie Co-op
    91% matchMixed49% of 121 reviews2020
    Dev: DEKLAZON
    Windows

    A dark co-op top-down shooter in a post-soviet zombie apocalypse setting. You appear at a random location in the city. The goal is to get to the transport, and you will make the path yourself. In the day - look for resources and build fortifications. At night - destroy the dead and their bosses!

    Why similar: Gore 19.3%, Zombies 18.5%, Violent 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Online Co-Op 10.7%

  11. #11 Undead Apocalypse: The Dawn
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Laszmoe
    Windows

    Create powerful builds and survive escalating zombie hordes in a fast-paced top-down roguelite where every run plays differently.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Zombies 23.5%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Gore 6.5%

  12. #12 Nation Red
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,778 reviews2009
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

    Why similar: Zombies 38.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Gore 10.7%, Action 4.5%

  13. #13 GUNTOUCHABLES
    87% matchVery Positive85% of 4,095 reviews2025
    Dev: Game SwingPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

    Why similar: Zombies 17%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12%, Gore 11.6%

  14. #14 ZED Patrol
    88% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2023
    Dev: Bouncy Castle GamesPub: Axios Interactive LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    ZED Patrol is a co-op 3D top-down zombie shooter that puts you in the middle of a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. Your squad's mission: to take out the four bosses and retrieve the keycards to save the city. But with hordes of zombies around every corner, it won't be easy!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.2%, Zombies 21.4%, Gore 10.8%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 7.2%

  15. #15 Zomborg
    89% matchMixed52% of 1,207 reviews2017
    Dev: GameDevLabPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    It is the year 2000, and the United Nations has established several quarantine zones around the world to stem the tide of an unknown virus pandemic. The United Nations called upon a private military company, highly skilled mercenaries to retrieve the data and uncover the secret of the zone.

    Why similar: Zombies 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Post-apocalyptic 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Violent 7.1%

  16. #16 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
    86% matchMixed70% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Digital Crafter
    Windows

    "Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Zombies 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.9%

  17. #17 Exterminate Zombies: Get Paid
    86% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
    Dev: EZGP Team
    Windows

    Exterminate zombies in style with up to 4 players in this action packed co-op top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Zombies 22.2%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Co-op 9.2%

  18. #18 Nearly Dead - Live and Let Die
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2023
    Dev: Mono Software, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    2D top-down multi co-op action game. Survive the zombies together with a stranger.

    Why similar: Zombies 16.3%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Military 11.7%

  19. #19 FatalZone
    84% matchMixed67% of 2,272 reviews2024
    Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!

    Why similar: Zombies 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%

  20. #20 Ultimate Zombie Defense
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 4,703 reviews2020
    Dev: Terror Dog Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Team up or face it alone in this top down zombie slaying defense adventure! Featuring up to 4 player online co-op, cleanse the infected wave by wave and upgrade your base with traps & defenses to build the Ultimate Zombie Defense. Can YOU stop them?

    Why similar: Zombies 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Gore 12.4%, Co-op 7.4%

  21. #21 FatalZone: Outbreak
    83% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2023
    Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you'll have to upgrade your base, hone your mercs' skills, and put them to the test to survive.

    Why similar: Zombies 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%

  22. #22 Another Day to Die
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Animpic Studio
    Windows

    Top-down co-op survival shooter for 1-4 players. Battle zombie hordes, complete dangerous missions, and scavenge gear in infected zones. Upgrade your survivor and fight to live.

    Why similar: Zombies 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Action Roguelike 10.1%

  23. #23 Mars Survivors
    82% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Post-apocalyptic 9.3%

  24. #24 CHECKPOINT Z
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CLARIDGE GAMES
    Windows

    Blast, melee, scavenge, and survive an undead city in this action roguelite shooter. Grow stronger each run, craft deadly weapons and equipment, pushing deeper into the heart of the zombie infestation.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Military 14.8%, Zombies 14.4%, Gore 11.2%

  25. #25 The Last Stand: Aftermath
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 6,613 reviews2021
    Dev: Con Artist GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    From the creators of The Last Stand: Union City and Dead Zone comes an all-new singleplayer rogue-lite action adventure. After you become infected by the zombie virus, you set out to explore the post-apocalypse and find hope for your fellow survivors. You can still make a difference. Don't give up.

    Why similar: Zombies 27%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 17.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 8.7%

  26. #26 SAS: Zombie Assault 4
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 9,576 reviews2017
    Dev: Ninja Kiwi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

    Why similar: Zombies 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Co-op 9.6%, Online Co-Op 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%

  27. #27 The Last Days
    79% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: 4U Games
    Windows

    Fight for your life in the exciting top-down zombie shooter! Explore locations and their stories, kill various zombies, and make a unique playstyle with a wide amount of weapons and items. Get an immersive experience of horror and action, trying to survive. The Last Days of your life begin now...

    Why similar: Zombies 21.7%, Gore 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%

  28. #28 Flashlight
    79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: SouthWater Games
    Windows · Mac

    Salvage scrap, build defenses, and rank-up to survive against the hordes of zombies and enemy mercenaries in an action packed looter shooter roguelite survival or fight head to head with other players in Capture the Flag and Team Death Match.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Zombies 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%

  29. #29 Undeance
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Melvyn Herzig
    Windows

    Fight off endless waves of undead as a nightclub hostess in this stylish third-person shooter. Earn points, buy better weapons, unlock new areas, and survive as long as possible. Solo or with friends, take back your club, one zombie at a time in heels and with attitude.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Modern 19%, Zombies 18.1%, Gore 12.3%, Online Co-Op 11.6%

  30. #30 ZEROAD
    76% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2026
    Dev: DrillMind
    Windows

    ZEROAD is a fast-paced roguelite shooter. Fight your way through diverse roads and zombie hordes, growing stronger each run. Loot uniquely modified weapons, level up your character, and push further every time – play solo or in two-player co-op!

    Why similar: Zombies 20.5%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.7%, Roguelite 9.5%

  31. #31 My Last Stand: Survivors
    77% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: ZHR
    Windows

    Zombies are approaching fast. You have nothing to trust but the weapon in your hand. Eliminate zombies as quickly as possible. Survive. Gain upgrade points to unlock different abilities. And become stronger. Hold your position until the end of time. Then you can escape from this bloody hell.

    Why similar: Zombies 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelite 10.6%

  32. #32 One Clone Left
    78% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2016
    Dev: ButtonSoft
    Windows

    Team up with friends to fight hordes of zombies and mutants that roam post-apocalyptic earth. Need extra lives and allies to help you fight? Just clone yourself and your weapons! Protect your fabricator to become an unstoppable force, able to take on any mutant in your sights.

    Why similar: Zombies 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, Violent 8.8%, Co-op 8.2%

  33. #33 Orbital Defense Force
    75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Jacob Miller
    Windows · Linux

    Orbital Defense Force (O.D.F) is a multiplayer shoot 'em up co-op rogue-like game. play as mercenaries working for the O.D.F., accepting contracts to defend planets from invaders and earn precious scrap that can be used to upgrade their ship to take on more difficult contracts.

    Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15%

  34. #34 Zombie Shooter
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,334 reviews2009
    Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    The human race is in danger again. This time scientists could not cope the imminent threat and became monsters themselves. Crowds of zombie people filled the secret research base. The dreadful contagion is about to spread earth wide. Use the last chance to save the humanity from total annihilation!

    Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Gore 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action RPG 12.6%

  35. #35 Biters & Bullets
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Night Owls
    Windows

    Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Zombies 24.9%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Roguelite 11.5%

  36. #36 VERSUS SQUAD
    76% matchMostly Positive79% of 578 reviews2016
    Dev: DiezelPower
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Versus Squad is a fast action twin-stick shooter from the creator of Nation Red. Build your own sandbox defense and battle thousands of zombie mutants in top down combat! Face up to a dozen bosses. Simultaneously. Collect loot, build and repair. Play single player, on-line or local coop!

    Why similar: Gore 21.8%, Zombies 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 8.9%

  37. #37 Don't Drive Dead
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Direbite Studio
    Windows

    Drive, shoot, and survive huge zombie swarms in a top-down roguelite where you build a squad, upgrade your car, and create wild hero synergies. Procedurally generated characters, weapons and levels.

    Why similar: Zombies 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.4%

  38. #38 ANVIL
    74% matchMixed61% of 2,201 reviews2023
    Dev: ACTION SQUARE
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses. You can strengthen your Breakers to explore far-away galaxies that no one has ever reached!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Online Co-Op 22.3%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%

  39. #39 Quarantine City
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Nicholas RatliffPub: Ratliff Gaming LLC
    Windows

    Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Military 11.1%, Post-apocalyptic 8.6%

  40. #40 Touhou Library Survivors
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 151 reviews2022
    Dev: Alexander Taylor
    Windows

    Thousands of fairies and familiar faces are swarming the Scarlet Devil Mansion Library! Help Patchouli Knowledge survive by attacking back with bullet hell Spell Cards, gathering experience, and upgrading exponentially!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action RPG 11.7%

  41. #41 MSCR
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sahl Ibrahimi
    Windows

    Control EMET, a highly advanced Combat Android produced by YAD, a Military Technologies company working for the government, the android was made for tyrannical purposes, but thanks to a mysterious event, your mission now is to bring justice to the world

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, Violent 14.7%, Modern 14.4%, Military 14.2%, Gore 13%

  42. #42 Zombie Builder Defense
    73% matchMixed67% of 509 reviews2018
    Dev: Noham Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Top down, action packed, multiplayer, zombie shooter. Build your base with friends and see how long you can survive the endless horde of zombies. Level up with friends, or alone, how you die is up to you.

    Why similar: Zombies 24%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Gore 12%, Violent 8.1%

  43. #43 SAFE INSIDE
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Broken Chair Studios
    Windows

    Stay close together and use teamwork to fight through hordes of infected and other mutated freaks while navigating between saferooms.

    Why similar: Zombies 26.5%, Online Co-Op 20%, Gore 16.8%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Co-op 9.5%

  44. #44 Zombie Town Breakout
    71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Ruinborn Studios
    Windows

    Zombie Town Breakout is a top-down survival action game set in a zombie-infested ruined town. Scavenge for weapons, recruit survivors with unique abilities, assemble your team, explore the ruins, defend your stronghold, and fight for survival!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Zombies 12.3%, Action RPG 11.4%, Gore 11.2%

  45. #45 Back 4 Blood
    71% matchMixed69% of 72,580 reviews2021
    Dev: Turtle Rock StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
    Windows
    Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

    Why similar: Zombies 33.4%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Gore 18%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.8%

  46. #46 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 13,046 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14%, Co-op 6.2%

  47. #47 Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 33 reviews2023
    Dev: Ashina Studios
    Windows

    Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Gore 10.2%

  48. #48 Dead Pulse
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Aroko Game Studio
    Windows

    Outnumbered but not out. Build your base, set deadly traps, unleash powerful weapons, and fight through endless waves of the infected in this action roguelike shooter. Every choice matters. How long can you survive?

    Why similar: Zombies 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%

  49. #49 Strain Tactics
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 240 reviews2017
    Dev: Touch Dimensions Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Zombies 20.8%, Gore 18.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.7%, Strategy 9.5%

  50. #50 3XTINCTION
    67% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2025
    Dev: 2BAD GAMES
    Windows

    3XTINCTION is an Online Co-op Top Down Shooter with tactical and strategic elements. You and your friends will have to cooperate in order to complete missions.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Zombies 29.3%, Online Co-Op 22.8%, Action 11%, Multiplayer 7%

  51. #51 Police Heroes
    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Starmaster Studio
    Windows

    Use multiple heroes, each with their own choices, abilities and play style to defeat the zombie apocalypse! Play several stages in different locations, against hordes of increasingly stronger and more dangerous zombies. All this with a unique mechanic where damage equals money!

    Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 12.3%

  52. #52 Zombie Slayers
    70% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
    Dev: Mateusz Makles
    Windows

    Zombie Slayers is all about staying alive as long as you can. With plenty of weapons and defence options available you will face increasing amounts of zombies trying to end your career as a slayer. So, how long will you survive? Including playing as zombies (multiplayer-only).

    Why similar: Zombies 26.8%, Online Co-Op 20.1%, Gore 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Co-op 9.7%

  53. #53 Guns and Rush
    68% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: MYP
    Windows

    Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in this intense horde combat shooter that combines roguelike and bullet-hell elements. Battle relentless waves of monstrous foes as you strive to survive and conquer challenging levels. In my game no vampire, survive 20 minutes!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action RPG 10.3%

  54. #54 Be Human...Or Die Trying
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Real Tough Chickens
    Windows

    Use the bathroom or defend your home from zombies? The choice is yours! Be Human... Or Die trying is a 1-8 player co-op defense game where killing zombies is just as important as taking a shower. Also did I mention that you play an alien in a mech suit? Yeah it's a weird game like that.

    Why similar: Zombies 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Online Co-Op 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 11.1%

  55. #55 SHPR
    68% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: ZokerinoDev
    Windows · Mac

    SHPR is an arena survival roguelike in which you have to buy items while creating amazing builds and synergies that will help you defeat enemies and bosses to be able to pass to the next stages.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Modern 11.1%

  56. #56 Gauge Of Rage
    69% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2018
    Dev: Dave MyersPub: WubsGames
    Windows

    Gauge Of Rage is a frantic and gory arcade style top down shooter that challenges you to build up and unleash your rage against a never ending onslaught of undead!

    Why similar: Gore 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Zombies 18.6%, Violent 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%

  57. #57 World War Z
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 30,830 reviews2021
    Dev: Saber Interactive Inc
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 35.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

    Why similar: Zombies 38.8%, Online Co-Op 20.6%, Co-op 9.6%, Post-apocalyptic 8.3%, Gore 8.3%

  58. #58 ComboChain Pulse
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: DaminDesign
    Windows

    Survive relentless waves in a fast-paced top-down bullet hell shooter. Chain combos, dodge chaos, and master skill-based combat where every second matters.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Military 7.4%

  59. #59 Assault Mayhem
    65% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: Wizard Cat
    Windows

    Choose a character and battle through waves of enemies while leveling up and purchasing new weapons and equipment from a mysterious vending machine of unknown origins that spawns at the end of each wave.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Zombies 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, Bullet Hell 11.6%

  60. #60 Crazy Fruit Shooter
    66% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: YogurtGames
    Windows

    One day you wake up and find yourself turned into a Fruitman? Face the endless waves of vegetables chasing you, grab your gun, and blast them away!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action RPG 9.2%

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