Games Like Nightmare Vortex

Dive, jump n' shoot, an Action Roguelite for when you only have 20 minutes to spare. Blast beasties, create builds, grow OP. Get a quick session during that dead empty time between appointments.

Why similar: Perma Death 32.8%, Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action 5.9%, 2D 4.2%

Collusion is a relentless top-down shooter where national politics are settled with lead. Blast your way through a dystopian Mexico, defeat surreal regional bosses, and reclaim all states in a frantic bullet-hell struggle for power. Unify the country under your command or die trying

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.3%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action 9.8%, 2D 3.5%

A chaotic roguelike platform shooter set in a haunted space foundry. Fight through 5-room floors, face twisted bosses, and stack unhinged mutations while Scraps — your sarcastic shopkeeper — roasts you at every turn.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Perma Death 28.6%, Roguelite 19.2%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Action 5.1%

Build various builds by combining stolen books, fire guns with loud explosions, sneak into the library that changes every time you enter, and steal the legendary old book from the head librarian who sits at the far end of the library!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Perma Death 25.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Procedural Generation 7%, Top-Down 6%

One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Perma Death 28.6%, Roguelite 19.1%, Top-Down 6.6%, Action 5.1%

G.NOM is an action rogue-lite game you awaken as an experiment subject in a lab full of creatures where you need to hunt and eat them. Explore the mysterious lab, make use of abandoned lab equipments, research various genetic mutations, evolve into more powerful forms and uncover secrets of the lab!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Perma Death 26.6%, Roguelite 20%, Top-Down 7.4%, Casual 5.7%

Assume control of a courageous adventurer and blaze through monster infested mazes. Dance with death as you balance fighting with scavenging for loot and power in this classic-arcade inspired roguelike.

Why similar: Perma Death 27.9%, Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 18.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Top-Down 8.4%

Players will take on the role of a young man named Stuart. A college student meets a gorgeous fairy that will lead the player to conquer his dream to end this loop. We must defeat all the visitors and the enemies that come into his nightmare before they kill him.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 39.6%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action 9.5%, Mystery 4%

Ascend the crumbling ruins of a fallen kingdom using the mouse to aim your jumps in this vertical platformer. Collect silver and acquire new abilities as you rocket, swing, teleport, fly, and claw your way to the top.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelite 22.5%, Perma Death 22.2%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4%

The ROGUELITE that feels like a ROGUELIKE. Praised for its fantastically generated dungeons, real-time combat and surprising amount of content and depth. One of the BEST GAMES OF THE YEAR according to PC Gamer and VICE Waypoint.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34%, Roguelite 25.1%, Perma Death 18.2%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Action 4.7%

Star Abyss Unrivaled is a sci-fi action game combining Roguelike random exploration and screen-clearing hack-and-slash. On each landing, you’ll face massive monster waves. Collect and combine weapons and gear, use your outstanding mobility to break through the siege.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 21.4%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action 6.5%

Arkane Rush is a roguelike spellcasting game starring an old mage, which has the mission to explore the forest islands, fighting harmful enemies and finding different Magic Staffs that will aim him on his journey. Will the mage be able to defeat the Old Gods and the Magic Forger?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.5%, Perma Death 20.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Action 9%

bit//Cycle is a fast-paced top-down rogue-lite where you cleanse a corrupted computer system. Move fast as the heroic bit, or risk shrinking away to nothing. Procedural levels, grid-based movement, and permadeath make every choice matter.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.7%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Top-Down 7.6%

Operation Ninurta is a third-person tactical shooter with roguelike elements. Explore an infinite procedural maze on Eris, face mutants and bosses, find three crystal keys, and reactivate the portal to win. With limited ammo, upgrades, and warped realities, strategy is vital.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Roguelite 23.1%, Perma Death 19.5%, Action 7.7%, Procedural Generation 5.8%

Deep Dungeon is a rogue-lite like you have never seen before. The vast underground caves are dangerous and full of vicious enemies. There's no failsave, no checkpoints. If you die, the run is over!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31%, Roguelite 21.1%, Perma Death 20.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

Run from monkeys, hold onto ammo, and search for an exit! Can you escape the maze?

Why similar: 2D Fighter 37.9%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Action 9.5%, Casual 8.9%, Top-Down 6.8%

You are an dummy data and an error that threatens the world of the Internet. According to the rules of the Internet world, you should be deleted. However, unlike other dummy data, you have a will and a sense of self. Because of this, the AI Internet has decided to give you a chance to live.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 40.6%, Action Roguelike 28.1%, Action 10.2%, Casual 6.5%, 2D 4.9%

End of Despair is a mix of narrative rogue-lite, bullet hell, WOW-moments in gameplay. This is story about burnt-out office workers who, on the border of nightmare and reality, understand personal problems.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Perma Death 22.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Top-Down 9.6%

This is a Rogue bullet shooting game, you will play a resurrected cell in the arena, use the unique weapons you get, use the purest violence to kill the enemies in the arena and survive, collect energy to make yourself stronger, until finally incarnate as a god!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Perma Death 35.7%, Casual 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 4.2%

Savior List is a roguelike bullet hell dungeon crawler where evry run you pick a hero, dive into procedural generated dungeons, and fight skull monster enemy. Dodge bullet storms, open mysterious chests, and save the captured princesses and complete the Savior List.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 36.4%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 13%, Action 8.3%, Procedural Generation 5.4%

Interstellar Rogue is a Sci-Fi Rogue-like where you go on a one Ship mission to destroy The ultimate Robot enemy of humanity. It's inspired by various Retro greats such as lander, Metroid and Rogue.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Perma Death 19.6%, Roguelite 18.8%, Action 8.4%, Procedural Generation 8.1%

Take the stage as a spell-slinging bard! Build rhythmic spell loops, wow the crowd, and survive waves of enemies in a roguelike where applause is your lifeline.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 35.5%, Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelite 16.5%, Top-Down 6.4%, Action 4.8%

One day, invaders from the other world attacked and kidnapped all ARPs. Your mission is to travel through parallel worlds, enjoy the rhythms, rescue the ARPs and survive until end. Let us dive you into the first rogue-lite survival game from Algorhythm Project.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.6%, Roguelite 25.7%, Top-Down 10.9%, Action 7.3%, Casual 7.2%

Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.

Why similar: Perma Death 28.7%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 18.2%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Top-Down 7.8%

An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 21.8%, Perma Death 21.4%, Action 7.8%, Casual 5.1%

Explore, mine, and fight your way through the galaxy in this 2D space mining adventure! Unearth the relics of ancient civilizations and face the horrors that linger beneath alien worlds.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.6%, Action Roguelike 25.3%, Roguelite 18.2%, Procedural Generation 12.8%, Space 6.3%

The gnomes got no chance ! Drop down through levels filled with hostile gnomes. Kill gnomes and open booster packs filled with effect cards. Effect cards bring a new, unique twist to the game. You get to collect them like TCG cards, and each one has a specific effect.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, 2D Fighter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 16.2%, 2D 3.3%

Survive relentless waves and take on powerful bosses every 5 levels! Weaveborn Heroes is a roguelike arena game where each victory brings you closer to becoming unstoppable. Level up, choose from unique spells and passive abilities, and build your hero to beat the final boss!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Perma Death 24.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action 7.9%, Casual 7.8%

In this drawing-based roguelite, play as a penguin with a stash of powerful crystals to fight off hordes of enemies by drawing and shooting your way to victory!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.4%, Roguelite 29.9%, Action 8.6%, 2D 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Seedovia is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you traverse room after room, fighting challenging monsters. Chain your weapons, collect game-changing passive upgrades, and equip items to create unique builds and become increasingly more powerful.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Perma Death 20%, Roguelite 19.2%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Top-Down 6.6%

A roguelike with unique curses, 60+ cards, incredible shots and power-ups. No two attempts are ever the same.

Why similar: Perma Death 40.2%, Action Roguelike 30.3%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Action 5.4%, 2D 2.9%

SUPERZGUN is a 2D survival horror game set in a post-apocalyptic world claimed by the undead.Shoot your way through waves of swarming zeds and upgrade your gear to outlast the Horde.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.8%, Perma Death 22.9%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Roguelite 7.8%

A roguelite game where the player controls the actions and the character automatically attacks. Control the brave with different talents, survive the fight with monsters and enrich their own profession composition, become a master of all profession, defeat the Kings of the undead in this world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Roguelite 30%, 2D 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Action 5.4%

Mayhem Survivors is an action rogue-like game, where you feed cute animals with various different foods in order to Survive. It is inspired by Survivors-like games and features 3 different game modes.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Perma Death 26.6%, Roguelite 18.1%, Top-Down 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

Who says a twin-stick shooter needs guns? Boomeraxe is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with a unique core mechanic: Your only weapon hurts you too.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelite 22.5%, Perma Death 21.8%, Action 11%, 2D 5.3%

Switch between multiple arcane Shards to outwit and obliterate your enemies in this top-down shooter roguelike. Plan your path with a unique skill tree levelling system, and fight for survival against enemies wielding the same powers as you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Perma Death 24.5%, Roguelite 19.9%, Top-Down 9.6%, Action 8.1%

VIRTUS is a deck-building action roguelike game in which the player, who can freely manipulate gravity, grows stronger by acquiring cost and cards through combat.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, 2D Fighter 30.2%, Roguelite 20.2%, Action 5.3%, Casual 5.3%

Witch Guild Survivor is a fun horde roguelite game where you play as a witch that must survive from the monsters using your poweful spells! Collect white orbs and upgrade your magic spells. Choose a combination of various elements to generate synergies between them in each run

Why similar: Perma Death 35.3%, Roguelite 24.7%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Action 5.9%, Top-Down 5.4%

Possess Squad is a post-apocalyptic survival action game where you battle hordes of infected mutants, protect survivors, and fight for your place in a collapsing world. Solo or with friends in local co-op.

Why similar: Perma Death 29.6%, 2D Fighter 28.2%, Action Roguelike 27.7%, Action 4.4%, Casual 4.4%

Asura is an Action Rogue-like set in a fantasy world inspired by the richness of Indian mythology. It features a unique procedural skill tree which changes on every play-through.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Roguelite 23.8%, Perma Death 20.7%, Top-Down 6.4%, Action 6.3%

Set in a fantasy atmosphere inspired by Incan mythology, Pong Temple takes the well-known gameplays of Pong and Brick Breaker and mixes them into a procedural dungeon crawler focused on action and reflexes.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.2%, Perma Death 25.7%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Procedural Generation 12.5%, Top-Down 6.6%

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: Perma Death 42.8%, Action Roguelike 40.3%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Never Akimbo is a fast-paced pixel art action game where one weapon is all you need. Fight through relentless enemy waves, clear handcrafted levels, and transform your gun with wild attachments that radically change how it behaves. One gun. Infinite builds. No dual-wielding excuses.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 38.1%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 6%

OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Roguelite 23.4%, Perma Death 20.2%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Action 7.4%

Conquer the forces of Death in A Wizard’s Lizard, an action RPG for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Explore ever-changing dungeons, filled with powerful weapons and items. Battle back the hordes of evil. Rescue villagers to improve your town and increase your power for your next trek into the dungeon.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.1%, Roguelite 26.5%, Perma Death 15.5%, Procedural Generation 7.1%, Action 6.1%

Operation Drizzle! is a co-op action boss-rush game. Break into enemy territory, take down your foes, fight your way to the end!

Why similar: 2D Fighter 46%, Action Roguelike 31.7%, Action 11.2%, 2D 5.5%, Casual 3.6%

Vanquish the ever-growing hordes, Command your army, grow in strength and numbers, and conquer your enemy's castles in this casual top-down roguelite.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Perma Death 22%, Roguelite 18.8%, Procedural Generation 7%, Top-Down 6.7%

The funniest and most exciting Roguelike you'll ever play! 🤪 With Star Wars and Game of Thrones references, crazy enemies, bizarre weapons, and loads of Easter eggs and humor. You’ve never played a game like this before! 🎮

Why similar: 2D Fighter 44.4%, Action Roguelike 36.3%, Action 12.1%, 2D 5.8%, Indie 1.4%

“Gust of Shirea” is a roguelite auto-shooter where you battle hordes of enemies. Use dashes, weapons that trigger in combination, and synergies with distinctive passives to repel fearsome beasts.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.3%, Roguelite 25.7%, Action 12.4%, Top-Down 10%, Casual 7.8%

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 45%, Roguelite 27.9%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%

Psst hey computer entertainment enthusiast... wanna get weird in space?! Take my virtual cyberhand and follow me/us into the void on a real wild ride through space to end up the savior of the human race! Whaddaya say, wanna take your brain out? Put it in the Pilot's seat? ...?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.2%, Perma Death 25.1%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Action 11.1%, Indie 4.1%

Taram Baba is an Action Roguelike with spectacular combat. Plunge your light deeper and deeper into the darkness of the abyss and fight your way to Taram Baba.

Why similar: 2D Fighter 26.9%, Action Roguelike 22%, Perma Death 20.1%, Roguelite 12.8%, Procedural Generation 8.9%

In Battle Cloud, freely equip and upgrade weapons and items as you sweep through waves of enemies. Grow stronger with the loot you collect, complete your own destructive build, and dominate the battlefield!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, 2D Fighter 24.9%, Top-Down 12.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, 2D 6.9%

A fast-paced physic-based roguelite shooter in a decaying star system.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.3%, Perma Death 27.6%, Roguelite 22.4%, Action 6.2%, Space 5.7%

Delve into the mystical depths of the Emerald Forest in this captivating roguelike. You play as a courageous fox, wielder of powerful spells, the last bulwark against the growing corruption.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelite 25.2%, Procedural Generation 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Casual 6.3%

In Enlightenment, you play in a roguelike action-shooter with a fast-paced challenging journey deep into a underground complex called "the Ark". Players will be tested by large varieties of enemies in a procedurally-generated dungeon, and become stronger by learning from the inevitable deaths.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Roguelite 19.2%, Perma Death 13.5%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action 8.8%

RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelite 30.1%, Perma Death 19.4%, Action 10.5%, Procedural Generation 8%