- #1 Time Wasters
97% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #2 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
96% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Space 9.7%, Action Roguelike 8.6%
- #3 Survivors of the Dawn
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Space 12.4%, Action Roguelike 10.5%
- #4 Planetary Dustoff
95% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #5 Void Scrappers
94% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #6 Star Survivor
94% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #7 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
93% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
- #8 Nebulock
91% matchVery Positive87% of 542 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Space 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #9 Rogue: Genesia
91% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 12%, Arcade 8.7%
- #10 Mars Survivors
92% 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #11 20 Minutes Till Dawn
90% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
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: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Gun Customization 15.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #12 Nova Drift
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 15.1%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #13 Gunlocked
89% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%
- #14 Bullet Bunny
88% matchVery Positive87% of 126 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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action Roguelike 8.3%
- #15 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
87% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.7%, Gun Customization 12.6% ★, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.5%
- #16 Void Resurgence
86% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Space 10.5%
- #17 Nomad Survival
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 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 27.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 15.5%, Top-Down 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%
- #18 Neon Sundown
85% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Roguelite 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #19 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.1%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #20 Galactic Glitch
82% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Space 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #21 Space Survival
86% matchMixed50% of 150 reviews2016
Dev: UltraShock Gaming LLCPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
Why similar: Space 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 7.2%
- #22 NIMRODS
81% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Gun Customization 16.1% ★, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #23 Void Prison
83% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8%, Space 7.7%
- #24 Pixel Star
84% matchVery Positive84% of 117 reviews2015
Dev: Soul Forge
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Endless arcade action takes a modern twist, creating a uniquely challenging open space shoot-em-up experience. From brutal bosses to black holes and beyond, countless hazards await discovery. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Space 49.9%, Arcade 21.9%, Action 16.2%, Indie 12%
- #25 Picayune Dreams
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Space 18.3%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #26 Galaxy Highways
80% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.7%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Space 9%, Top-Down 5.6%
- #27 Half Hour Hexagon
79% matchVery Positive84% of 112 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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #28 Neon Striker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Gun Customization 14.8% ★, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #29 Stellar Interface
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Gun Customization 12.6% ★, Action Roguelike 8.7%
- #30 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
78% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 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 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 13.2%, Survival 8.3%
- #31 Astro Prospector
74% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
Dev: Incrementalist
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Space 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Arcade 9.3%
- #32 BroodStar
77% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Space 12.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #33 Space Scavenger
77% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Space 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10.6%
- #34 Soulstone Survivors
73% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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: Bullet Hell 27%, Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Arcade 7.6%
- #35 REPLIKATOR
76% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Space 10.9%
- #36 Starward Rogue
76% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Space 9.4%
- #37 Geometry Survivor
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #38 Burst Hero
75% matchVery Positive87% of 99 reviews2023
Dev: YaYa Game
Windows · Mac
Burst Hero is a pixel roguelike shooting survival game. You can choose heroes with different abilities and use various weapons to resist a steady stream of enemies. In the battle, you can customize your build by weapons bullets and cards. Each battle will have different experiences and challenges.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Gun Customization 10.2% ★
- #39 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
71% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 11.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #40 Rogue Invader
73% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Gun Customization 24.9% ★, Roguelite 15.9%, Space 15.7%, Aliens 13.6%, Arcade 8.4%
- #41 Cyclo Chambers
73% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Space 9.6%
- #42 Rocket Rats
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, Space 8.9%
- #43 Talented
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 16%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #44 Rocky Mayhem
71% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Space 9.9%, Roguelite 8%
- #45 Super Space Club
72% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: GrahamOfLegend
Windows
Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 9.7%
- #46 Mobile Astro
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 182 reviews2016
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 37.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Indie 5.7%
- #47 Sophstar
70% matchVery Positive100% of 102 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Space 11.6%, Arcade 7.1%
- #48 Destropolis
71% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Action Roguelike 9.9%
- #49 Super Star Path
72% matchVery Positive81% of 414 reviews2015
Dev: DYA Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 8.2%
- #50 Repetendium
69% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11%
- #51 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
70% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Aliens 10%
- #52 SHOOPER NOVA
67% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%
- #53 Let Them Come: Onslaught
67% matchVery Positive89% of 212 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: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Aliens 11.8%
- #54 GunSuit Guardians
69% matchVery Positive87% of 247 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 25.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%
- #55 Brotato
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.6%, Arcade 8.7%
- #56 Alien Death Mob
68% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Pug Fugly GamesPub: Thalamus Digital
Windows
Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Aliens 6.9%, Action 6.8%
- #57 Genome Guardian
65% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #58 Tower Survivors
68% matchMixed69% 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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Action Roguelike 9.7%
- #59 Power of Ten
67% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Space 20%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
- #60 Fabric Of Reality
66% matchVery Positive92% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: _Jester_
Windows
In this game, you are the bullet hell. Face off against 100 waves of enemies and bosses by collecting a deck of attack cards that activate in real-time to unleash destruction upon everything in sight. There's an insane amount of customizability leading to an infinitely replayable experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.8%, Gun Customization 14.2% ★, Action Roguelike 12.1%