- #1 20 Minutes Till Dawn
96% 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: Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Lovecraftian 10.6%
- #2 Disfigure
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 7.6%
- #3 Witchcraft Survivors
96% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #4 Tower Survivors
94% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%
- #5 Arcane Tower Survivors
93% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #6 Monsters and Monocles
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 98 reviews2016
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Monsters and Monocles is a frantic top-down shooter for 1-4 players. Use teamwork and your arsenal of weapons to defeat the overwhelming hordes of evil, either locally or online. All the levels are procedurally generated with new layouts, objectives, and secrets each time you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #7 Bullet Bunny
92% 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 19%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #8 Legacy Of Evil
91% matchVery Positive91% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Uruca Game StudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Co-op 8.3%
- #9 Horde Hunters
90% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #10 Mars Survivors
91% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%
- #11 Crafty Survivors
89% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #12 Half Hour Hexagon
89% matchVery Positive84% of 113 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #13 Twilight Survivors
88% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 7.5%
- #14 Vampire Survivors
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Roguelike 5.2%
- #15 Halls of Torment
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #16 Graveyard Gunslingers
87% matchMixed60% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14%
- #17 Crimson Dawn
86% matchMixed64% of 379 reviews2023
Dev: Purple Lake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #18 Voidigo
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12%
- #19 Void Survivors
84% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
Windows
Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45%, Top-Down 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 9.3%, 2D 8.6%
- #20 Woodpunk
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
- #21 Berzerk: Recharged
82% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12%
- #22 Scrappage
82% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Geekspree
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #23 Godsvivors
81% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%
- #24 Undercroft Warriors
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 6%
- #25 Outer Terror
81% matchVery Positive84% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Salt & Pixel LLCPub: VoxPop Games, Inc.
Windows
DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Co-op 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
- #26 Survivor Mercs
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
- #27 Spooky Survivors
79% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Aligned Games
Windows
Spooky Survivors puts you in the shoes of Van Hobo, a quirky hero battling the supernatural! Start with all unlocks BUT choose which to level up as you face endless waves. Equip powerful gear and unlock unique abilities. Outlast the nightmare and prove yourself as the ultimate spooky survivor!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #28 Repetendium
78% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Co-op 8.9%
- #29 GunSuit Guardians
77% matchVery Positive88% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
- #30 Tesla vs Lovecraft
77% matchVery Positive90% of 1,233 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 19%, Lovecraftian 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%
- #31 Roguevive: Prelude
76% matchVery Positive84% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Chiorco
Windows
Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelike 10%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
- #32 Airships: Lost Flotilla
74% matchVery Positive93% of 304 reviews2025
Dev: David Stark
Windows · Linux
Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Steampunk 24% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #33 Riddled Corpses
79% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Action 8.2%
- #34 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
73% matchVery Positive100% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Roguelite 15.9%, Local Co-Op 10%, Shooter 8.9%
- #35 Driveloop: Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 114 reviews2025
Dev: Stunbyte
Windows
Driveloop is a fast-paced driving roguelike shooter. Drift, blast and ram your way through waves of steampunk enemies. Upgrade your vehicle with powerful weapons, recruit unique crew members and survive intense battles as you build the ultimate combat machine. Can you survive the chaos?
Why similar: Steampunk 18.8% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #36 Chrono Survival
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 115 reviews2022
Dev: Petushock ProductionPub: Petushock Production
Windows
On the eve of the end of the world, become the last hope for the world by standing alone against thousands of monsters. Chrono Survival is a hyper arcade rogue-lite game that combines simple gameplay and challenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.3%, Action 14.2%
- #37 Dungeon Survivors
75% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: TopVR
Windows
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Co-op 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
- #38 Halls of Torment: Prelude
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,407 reviews2023
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45%, Roguelite 27.3%, Retro 16.1%, Combat 6.2%, Action 5.4%
- #39 Earth Overclocked
76% matchVery Positive80% of 198 reviews2015
Dev: Chronicle Bench
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%
- #40 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
73% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #41 Let Them Come: Onslaught
70% matchVery Positive90% of 227 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #42 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
73% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Menacing Aura Games
Windows
Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%
- #43 Gore Storm
71% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
Dev: Gundorado
Windows
Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelite 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #44 Runic Survivor
72% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #45 Entropy Survivors
70% matchVery Positive80% of 511 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Co-op 13%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #46 Nomad Survival
70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 8.7%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #47 Wanted Shadows
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Lovecraftian 10.9%
- #48 M.O.O.D.S.
69% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows
Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #49 Rift Loopers
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 117 reviews2023
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 10.5%, Co-op 10.5%
- #50 Doomsday Hunters
68% matchVery Positive90% of 787 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Arcade 8.3%
- #51 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive90% of 351 reviews2022
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: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 20.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Action 5.7%
- #52 Royal Revolt Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 222 reviews2026
Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Co-op 15%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #53 When the Light Dies
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Electric MonkeysPub: PQube
Windows
Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Lovecraftian 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #54 Monster Bullets
68% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: schemesmith
Windows
Monster Bullets is a first-person roguelite where each monster has a specific weakness. Quickly load the correct bullet for each monster and fire them off! Experiment with upgrades on each procedurally generated attempt and try to slay the goblin king!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Co-op 15.1%, Retro 14.3%
- #55 Archvale
67% matchVery Positive89% of 2,371 reviews2021
Dev: idoz & phopsPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take up your weapon in this RPG bullet-hell world and embark on a journey to right wrongs from long ago. Only you can defeat the evil forces of the Undying guardians and reunite the world with the fabled Archvale.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Co-op 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Action 7.5%
- #56 Mobmania
66% matchVery Positive88% of 432 reviews2025
Dev: azndesserts
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 20.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mobmania is a four (4) player co-op real-time bullet-hell action rogue-like where you kill enemies, buy items after leveling up, and survive long enough against thousands of monsters and bosses until the final fight against the Witch.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 15.8%, Co-op 14.3%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #57 Bartlow's Dread Machine
69% matchVery Positive86% of 91 reviews2020
Dev: Beep Games, Inc.
Windows
An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.
Why similar: Steampunk 24.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Co-op 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #58 Deadtime Defenders
67% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Arcane Embers
Windows
Complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, upgrade your gear, and level up as you fight back against invading monsters in this side-scrolling looter shooter RPG.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.9%, Shooter 22.8%, 2D 8.9%, Action 7.4%
- #59 Voids Vigil
65% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10.3%