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Games Like Nova Drift

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelite, Action Roguelike, Action, Roguelike.

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% — of 14,407 reviews
Released: 2024-08-12
Developer: Chimeric
Publisher: Pixeljam
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 5.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 19.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 75%

Overview

Nova Drift stands out by blending the deep, modular build-crafting of an ARPG with the high-octane, twitch-reflex gameplay of classic arcade space shooters. These recommendations focus on titles that prioritize intense bullet-hell combat, complex upgrade systems, and the satisfying loop of evolving your character or ship to survive increasingly difficult waves of enemies.

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  1. #1 Star of Providence
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Arena Shooter 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar high-skill ceiling and intense bullet-hell combat within a deep roguelite structure.

  2. #2 Tiny Rogues
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 19.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, 2D 2.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the same addictive build-crafting depth and satisfying progression found in Nova Drift's upgrade trees.

  3. #3 EVERSPACE™
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
    Dev: ROCKFISH Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Space 29.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Shooter 6.4%, Roguelike 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity space combat experience with roguelite elements and ship customization.

  4. #4 Time Wasters
    95% 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: Arena Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action-roguelike that focuses on ship upgrades and clearing massive waves of enemies.

  5. #5 SNKRX
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,324 reviews2021
    Dev: a327ex
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, strategic build-crafting and synergy-based combat in an arena-style format.

  6. #6 Hyperspace Dogfights
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
    Dev: Sleeper Games
    Windows · Linux

    Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Action Roguelike 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, space-themed roguelite that emphasizes movement and aggressive combat against overwhelming odds.

  7. #7 Voidigo
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features chaotic, high-intensity action and bullet-hell mechanics that mirror the frantic energy of Nova Drift.

  8. #8 Soulstone Survivors
    91% 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: Action Roguelike 22%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creating powerful, screen-clearing character builds through deep skill customization.

  9. #9 Geometry Arena
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena-shooter that emphasizes build variety and replayability through its upgrade system.

  10. #10 Gunlocked
    91% 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 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Arcade 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends classic shoot-em-up mechanics with modern roguelite progression and ship-based upgrades.

  11. #11 Rogue: Genesia
    89% 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: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell arena-shooter that focuses on overwhelming enemy counts and powerful character scaling.

  12. #12 Nuclear Throne
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in twitch-reflex, top-down action that shares the same high-stakes intensity as Nova Drift.

  13. #13 Void Scrappers
    89% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Space 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced space shooter that rewards players for collecting scrap to upgrade their ship mid-run.

  14. #14 Neon Sundown
    88% 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: Arena Shooter 29%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a minimalist, high-speed arena combat experience with a focus on permanent death and roguelite progression.

  15. #15 Beat Invaders
    87% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
    Dev: Raffaele Picca
    Windows · Linux

    Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Space 13%, Roguelite 11.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space shooter that incorporates roguelite elements and rhythmic, high-intensity combat.

  16. #16 Death Must Die
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelike 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines ARPG-style loot and build complexity with the accessible, arena-based combat of modern roguelites.

  17. #17 Brotato
    85% 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: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features intense arena combat where build synergy is the primary key to surviving increasingly difficult waves.

  18. #18 Enter the Gungeon
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 6.3%, Shooter 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished bullet-hell experience with a vast array of weapon synergies and roguelite progression.

  19. #19 Galactic Glitch
    84% 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: Arena Shooter 21%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Space 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based combat and space-themed exploration to create a unique, tactical roguelite experience.

  20. #20 Talented
    84% 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: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Retro 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A build-focused action-roguelike that emphasizes strategic skill selection to overcome difficult encounters.

  21. #21 Void Resurgence
    83% 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: Arena Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on wave-based survival and diverse weapon upgrades.

  22. #22 Geometry Arena 2
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more complex build options and refined arena-shooter mechanics.

  23. #23 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
    82% 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: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action RPG 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelite that combines arcade shooting with survival and character progression.

  24. #24 Swarm Grinder
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action RPG 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features intense, swarm-based combat and deep upgrade paths.

  25. #25 GUNFIELD
    80% matchVery Positive96% of 250 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiv
    Windows

    GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Space 12.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shoot-em-up that integrates roguelite elements to keep every run feeling fresh and challenging.

  26. #26 Disfigure
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark 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: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A top-down, twin-stick shooter that emphasizes bullet-hell survival and strategic perk selection.

  27. #27 Neon Striker
    79% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 10.9%, Space 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, top-down shooting mechanics with a heavy emphasis on bullet-hell dodging.

  28. #28 CRYPTARK
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Space 13.1%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelike 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on strategic ship-based combat and resource management within a challenging, procedurally generated environment.

  29. #29 Voids Vigil
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 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: Arena Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.5%

  30. #30 Risk of Rain (2013)
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 29,779 reviews2013
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Roguelike 28%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike that defines the genre's focus on scaling power and managing intense, chaotic combat encounters.

  31. #31 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    76% 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 22.3%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Roguelite 15.4%, Shooter 10.1%

  32. #32 BYTEPATH
    78% matchVery Positive92% of 312 reviews2018
    Dev: a327ex
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.8%, Retro 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Action 9.2%, Casual 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, skill-tree-focused action experience that rewards players for experimenting with different builds.

  33. #33 Gunlocked 2
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 11%

  34. #34 Star Survivor
    77% 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: Arena Shooter 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Space 11.2%

  35. #35 SHOOPER NOVA
    74% 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 19.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%

  36. #36 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 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: Roguelite 28.2%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelike 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%

  37. #37 Nomad Survival
    75% 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 23.6%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 13.6%, Retro 6.6%

  38. #38 Shape Shifter: Formations
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
    Dev: Castec Studios
    Windows

    Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 9.2%

  39. #39 Driveloop: Survivors
    74% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 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: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 13.1%

  40. #40 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    72% 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: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 11.2%

  41. #41 BroodStar
    73% 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 19%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.2%, Space 11%

  42. #42 Neon Abyss
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Shooter 12.6%

  43. #43 Boneraiser Minions
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Action RPG 8.6%

  44. #44 Reassembly
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 4,066 reviews2015
    Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A spaceship building and universe-exploration game. Collect resources, expand and grow your fleet, and conquer your personal galaxy. Stellar ambience by Peaks.

    Why similar: Space 50%, 2D 9.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Action 7.2%

  45. #45 VOID/BREAKER
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Shooter 13.8%

  46. #46 Nebula
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

    Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Space 15.1%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10.7%

  47. #47 Neophyte
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
    Dev: Regal Pigeon
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Roguelite 21.9%, Roguelike 16.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 5.6%

  48. #48 Beat Hazard 2
    70% matchVery Positive86% of 2,250 reviews2019
    Dev: Cold Beam Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Space 16.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%

  49. #49 Cozy Space Survivors
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Arcade 9.4%

  50. #50 Super Space Club
    69% 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: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 9.7%

  51. #51 Grav Blazer
    73% matchMixed48% of 157 reviews2017
    Dev: Ripknot Systems
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 12%

    Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%

  52. #52 Jetboard Joust
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
    Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%

    Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.7%

  53. #53 Rhythm Storm
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Roguelite 10.1%

  54. #54 Null Vector
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2018
    Dev: Optical Override
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12%

  55. #55 Star Vortex
    66% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
    Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
    Windows

    Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.

    Why similar: Action RPG 67.2%, 2D 13.2%, Space 6.3%, Bullet Hell 5.2%, Shooter 3.6%

  56. #56 Jet Lancer
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
    Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 11%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10.1%

  57. #57 Starward Rogue
    69% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 10.9%

  58. #58 Dungreed
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 23.3%, Roguelike 21%, 2D 5.2%, Action 5.2%

  59. #59 Echoes+
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 857 reviews2015
    Dev: Binary Zoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 9%

  60. #60 SYNTHETIK 2
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 3,230 reviews2021
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 24.6%, Roguelike 18.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Colorful 8.4%

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