- #1 Star of Providence
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 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 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a similar high-skill ceiling and intense bullet-hell combat within a deep roguelite structure.
- #2 Tiny Rogues
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 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 19.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, 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 EVERSPACE™
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,424 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 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%, Space 30.2%, Roguelite 11.2%, Shooter 6.5%, Roguelike 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity space combat experience with roguelite elements and ship customization.
- #4 Time Wasters
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,592 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action-roguelike that focuses on ship upgrades and clearing massive waves of enemies.
- #5 SNKRX
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,326 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 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action RPG 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, strategic build-crafting and synergy-based combat in an arena-style format.
- #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 15.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 10.6%, Action Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, space-themed roguelite that emphasizes movement and aggressive combat against overwhelming odds.
- #7 Voidigo
93% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 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 Geometry Arena
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 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 30.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena-shooter that emphasizes build variety and replayability through its upgrade system.
- #9 Soulstone Survivors
91% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 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 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Action RPG 16.2%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creating powerful, screen-clearing character builds through deep skill customization.
- #10 Gunlocked
91% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Arcade 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends classic shoot-em-up mechanics with modern roguelite progression and ship-based upgrades.
- #11 Beat Invaders
90% matchVery Positive96% of 206 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Space 13%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style space shooter that incorporates roguelite elements and rhythmic, high-intensity combat.
- #12 Rogue: Genesia
89% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 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 17.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Arcade 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell arena-shooter that focuses on overwhelming enemy counts and powerful character scaling.
- #13 Nuclear Throne
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,540 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.2 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 27.9%, Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in twitch-reflex, top-down action that shares the same high-stakes intensity as Nova Drift.
- #14 Death Must Die
88% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 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 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelite 18.2%, Action RPG 12.5%, Roguelike 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines ARPG-style loot and build complexity with the accessible, arena-based combat of modern roguelites.
- #15 Void Scrappers
87% matchVery Positive89% of 617 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 11.2%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced space shooter that rewards players for collecting scrap to upgrade their ship mid-run.
- #16 Enter the Gungeon
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,698 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.1 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 22.2%, Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 6.2%, Shooter 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished bullet-hell experience with a vast array of weapon synergies and roguelite progression.
- #17 Galactic Glitch
85% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelike 14.3%, Space 13.1%, Roguelite 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Uses physics-based combat and space-themed exploration to create a unique, tactical roguelite experience.
- #18 Brotato
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 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 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense arena combat where build synergy is the primary key to surviving increasingly difficult waves.
- #19 Neon Sundown
86% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.5 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 29.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a minimalist, high-speed arena combat experience with a focus on permanent death and roguelite progression.
- #20 Void Resurgence
83% matchVery Positive96% of 70 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 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on wave-based survival and diverse weapon upgrades.
- #21 Talented
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,481 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Retro 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A build-focused action-roguelike that emphasizes strategic skill selection to overcome difficult encounters.
- #22 CRYPTARK
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,927 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 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%, Roguelite 14.3%, Space 13.2%, 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.
- #23 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
81% matchVery Positive94% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action RPG 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelite that combines arcade shooting with survival and character progression.
- #24 Neon Striker
81% matchVery Positive89% of 85 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 21%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, top-down shooting mechanics with a heavy emphasis on bullet-hell dodging.
- #25 Swarm Grinder
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,176 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 16.9%, Action RPG 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features intense, swarm-based combat and deep upgrade paths.
- #26 Geometry Arena 2
80% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 10%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with more complex build options and refined arena-shooter mechanics.
- #27 Disfigure
79% 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: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, twin-stick shooter that emphasizes bullet-hell survival and strategic perk selection.
- #28 GUNFIELD
78% matchVery Positive96% of 257 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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Arcade 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shoot-em-up that integrates roguelite elements to keep every run feeling fresh and challenging.
- #29 BYTEPATH
79% matchVery Positive92% of 314 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 15.7%, Action 9.2%, Casual 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deep, skill-tree-focused action experience that rewards players for experimenting with different builds.
- #30 Voids Vigil
77% 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: Arena Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 13%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #31 Gunlocked 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #32 Risk of Rain (2013)
78% matchVery Positive93% of 29,799 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 37.5%, Roguelike 28%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Roguelite 9.9%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic roguelike that defines the genre's focus on scaling power and managing intense, chaotic combat encounters.
- #33 20 Minutes Till Dawn
75% 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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shooter 10.2%
- #34 Star Survivor
77% matchMixed69% of 557 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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Space 11.3%
- #35 VOID/BREAKER
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 26.1%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 14.8%, Shooter 14.1%
- #36 Rhythm Storm
75% matchVery Positive94% of 82 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 21%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #37 Nomad Survival
76% 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 23.5%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 13.7%, Retro 6.8%
- #38 Neophyte
71% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
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 32.9%, Roguelite 21.9%, Roguelike 16.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 5.7%
- #39 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 11.2%, Space 11.1%
- #40 Vital Shell
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,526 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #41 Reassembly
74% matchVery Positive94% of 4,070 reviews2015
Dev: Anisoptera GamesPub: Indie Voyage
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 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 50.1%, 2D 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Action 7.2%
- #42 SHOOPER NOVA
72% matchVery Positive85% of 631 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 19.4%, Roguelite 17.8%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelike 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
- #43 Driveloop: Survivors
73% 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: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Action RPG 16.7%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #44 Shape Shifter: Formations
71% matchVery Positive91% of 269 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #45 Jet Lancer
72% matchVery Positive92% of 1,196 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 10%
- #46 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
69% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Action RPG 13%
- #47 Nebula
70% matchVery Positive87% of 186 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Space 15.2%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #48 Cozy Space Survivors
68% matchVery Positive97% of 367 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 14.5%, Roguelike 13%, Arcade 9.5%
- #49 Super Space Club
70% matchVery Positive82% of 51 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%
- #50 Boneraiser Minions
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 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 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10.2%, Action RPG 8.7%
- #51 Peglin
67% matchVery Positive84% of 17,376 reviews2024
Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
Why similar: Roguelite 35.7%, Roguelike 33.8%, Retro 13.7%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #52 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,928 reviews2018
Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Roguelite 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%
- #53 Grav Blazer
73% matchMixed48% of 161 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 11%
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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.1%
- #54 Astroloot
66% matchVery Positive92% of 557 reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.2%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action RPG 19.7%, Space 16.8%, Action 3.4%
- #55 Jetboard Joust
69% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #56 Null Vector
68% matchVery Positive96% of 269 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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12%
- #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 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #58 Star Vortex
66% matchVery Positive85% of 137 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 67.5%, 2D 13%, Space 6.3%, Bullet Hell 5.1%, Shooter 3.6%
- #59 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
66% matchVery Positive94% of 13,046 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Why similar: Roguelite 27.8%, Action Roguelike 27.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Shooter 8.8%
- #60 Airships: Lost Flotilla
65% 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: Arena Shooter 23%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 12.2%