- #1 Neon Abyss
97% matchVery Positive86% of 23,580 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Platformer 27.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, Cyberpunk 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Procedural Generation 11.6%
- #2 ScourgeBringer
96% matchVery Positive86% of 3,245 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.
Why similar: Platformer 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Difficult 8.8%
- #3 Rising Hell
96% matchVery Positive89% of 316 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Platformer 24.7%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13.4%, Roguelike 10.4%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #4 Elsie
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Perma Death 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%
- #5 Deflector
94% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Difficult 25.5%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Roguelike 19%, Action 4.7%
- #6 Doomsday Hunters
94% matchVery Positive90% of 788 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.1%, Difficult 15.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, 2.5D 12.3%, Cyberpunk 11.8%
- #7 Jetboard Joust
93% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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: Platformer 23.7%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelike 12.4%, Difficult 10.2%
- #8 Oblivion Override
91% matchVery Positive91% of 2,029 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Perma Death 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelike 17%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Sci-fi 5.3%
- #9 Blade Assault
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: Platformer 25.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Action Roguelike 9.1%
- #10 Corebreaker
91% matchVery Positive93% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: aQuadiunPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!
Why similar: Platformer 24.1%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Perma Death 15.2%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Futuristic 7.7%
- #11 Roboquest
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 24,166 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.7%, Perma Death 22.6%, Roguelike 17.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Action 5.3%
- #12 Swarm Grinder
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,193 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 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: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelike 24.7%, Procedural Generation 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%
- #13 Black Future '88
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 745 reviews2019
Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.7%, Cyberpunk 26.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #14 Spiritfall
86% matchVery Positive93% of 1,950 reviews2024
Dev: Gentle GiantPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.
Why similar: Platformer 23%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Difficult 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #15 MOTHERGUNSHIP
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,618 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Perma Death 18.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 15.6%, Procedural Generation 13%
- #16 Hell is Other Demons
87% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Platformer 24.4%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Roguelike 14.8%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
- #17 Bite the Bullet
86% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.
Why similar: Platformer 40.1%, Difficult 17.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Action 6.8%
- #18 Deadlink
83% matchVery Positive89% of 3,634 reviews2023
Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Perma Death 20.9%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Difficult 19.5%, Futuristic 11.9%
- #19 Katana ZERO
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 75,452 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Platformer 28.2%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Difficult 10.7%
- #20 Ether Loop
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.3%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%
- #21 PositronX
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelike 14.1%, Futuristic 11.8%
- #22 VOID/BREAKER
81% matchVery Positive92% of 2,628 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 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: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Difficult 24.1%, Roguelike 20.3%, Futuristic 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #23 Noobs Want to Live
81% matchVery Positive89% of 4,969 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, 2.5D 17.5%, Roguelike 16.8%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #24 Lia: Hacking Destiny
80% matchVery Positive97% of 146 reviews2025
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!
Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Cyberpunk 10.2%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #25 Planetary Dustoff
82% 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: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Difficult 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Action 10.2%, Indie 7.3%
- #26 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 639 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Bullet Time 21% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 14.4%, Cyberpunk 10.7%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #27 30XX
78% matchVery Positive90% of 2,789 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.
Why similar: Platformer 22.6%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelike 11%, 2D Platformer 11%
- #28 Rogue: Genesia
76% matchVery Positive91% of 8,498 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 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: Action Roguelike 28%, 2.5D 21%, Roguelike 18.3%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #29 Madshot
78% matchVery Positive84% of 282 reviews2023
Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.
Why similar: Platformer 29.7%, Bullet Time 25.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 10.2%
- #30 Uragun
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Difficult 23.3%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Futuristic 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #31 Ogre Chambers 2222
74% matchVery Positive97% of 252 reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 19%, Difficult 14%, Perma Death 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #32 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
79% matchMixed69% of 229 reviews2019
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!
Why similar: Difficult 26.5%, Roguelike 18%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #33 WarSphere
76% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Last Tuesday Games
Windows
WarSphere is a fast-paced, roguelike top-down shooter. As a spherical death robot, you blast, dash and loot your way through procedurally generated worlds. It's all about the pew pew.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Perma Death 23.3%, Roguelike 22.6%, Procedural Generation 16.8%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #34 Katanaut
73% matchVery Positive90% of 405 reviews2025
Dev: VoidmawPub: Acclaim, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Why similar: Platformer 19.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 12.3%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #35 Scrappage
75% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: Geekspree
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelike 16.4%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Cyberpunk 13.6%
- #36 Project Lazarus
74% matchVery Positive80% of 1,378 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.5%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Action 12%, 3D 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #37 Sublevel Zero Redux
75% matchVery Positive87% of 527 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Why similar: Perma Death 20%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Procedural Generation 13%, Roguelike 10.6%, Futuristic 10.3%
- #38 Galactic Glitch
71% matchVery Positive90% of 939 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 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 30.3%, Difficult 25.9%, Roguelike 24.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 5.7%
- #39 Simulakros
73% matchVery Positive82% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Sirio GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Fight the evil CORP from the inside. Confront deadly robots in this fast-paced third person shooter with rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: Roguelike 35%, Futuristic 27.9%, Action 15.6%, 3D 11%, Difficult 6.8%
- #40 Skelly Selest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelike 15%, Perma Death 13.2%, Difficult 11.9%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #41 Agent in Depth
72% matchVery Positive84% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: Naturepixel StudiosPub: Next in Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Agent in Depth is a daring action-platformer featuring fast-paced action and instant-death combat. You’ll run, jump, aim, and deflect bullets with your katana to blow up your enemies. No checkpoints, no upgrades: just pure skills. Deflect, die, learn, repeat. Be better, be faster.
Why similar: Difficult 23.8%, Cyberpunk 20.3%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%
- #42 Temp Zero
71% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: Alexandre Kadri
Windows
Temp Zero is a minimalist roguelike which mixes intense action and musical bullet hell. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells & soundtracks!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelike 20.8%, Difficult 17.5%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #43 Aura of Worlds
70% matchVery Positive91% of 148 reviews2024
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!
Why similar: Platformer 27.7%, Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Action Roguelike 12%, Procedural Generation 9.7%
- #44 Battle Shapers
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,107 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Perma Death 21.4%, Roguelike 20.4%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
- #45 OVIS LOOP
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,182 reviews2025
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A pixel-art action roguelike with dynamic combat, player-led combo crafting and a post-apocalyptic battle of wolf and lamb. Step into the shoes of the robot-sheep Omega to wield sci-fi weapons and gather evolving skills to protect your flock. Jump into the loop and create a unique combat style.
Why similar: Platformer 28.5%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 14.5%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
- #46 Galactic Vault
68% matchVery Positive90% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build devastating weapons on the fly in this blend of movement shooter and roguelike action. Sprint, slide, and dash to plunder high-tech vaults. Stack gun upgrades, abilities, and grenades for wild synergies as you survive a spreading infestation.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Roguelike 26%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Futuristic 9.9%, Action 7.1%
- #47 Last Soul - Prologue
71% matchVery Positive87% of 52 reviews2021
Dev: Wulum Creative Technology Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Time 28.6% ★, Platformer 26.2%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Futuristic 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #48 Voidborn
67% matchVery Positive82% of 364 reviews2025
Dev: Xekvera
Windows
Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Bullet Time 23.6% ★, Perma Death 19.8%, Difficult 18.9%, Action 5.6%
- #49 Dangerous Bullets
72% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2017
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.
Why similar: Platformer 43.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Difficult 12%, Action 9.2%
- #50 Nightmare: The Lunatic
67% matchVery Positive89% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Platformer 21.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
- #51 Force Reboot
66% matchVery Positive94% of 702 reviews2022
Dev: ln404
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Roguelike 26.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Action 8.1%
- #52 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
69% matchVery Positive91% of 404 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.5%, Difficult 25.8%, Futuristic 15%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 9.8%
- #53 Gunlocked
67% matchVery Positive87% of 510 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Action Roguelike 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.7%, Futuristic 14.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Action 8.1%
- #54 COLLAPSED
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2019
Dev: Glaive Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Collapsed is a post-apocalyptic roguelike action-platformer. Hunt your prey through vast procedurally-generated levels filled with tough enemies, useful loot and experience points. Fight alone or with a friend – either way, it won’t be easy!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.4%, Platformer 30.8%, Difficult 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8.2%, Action 5.6%
- #55 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
69% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Perma Death 19.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelike 12.7%, Procedural Generation 12.6%
- #56 Hyperspace Dogfights
68% matchVery Positive90% of 140 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: Difficult 22.5%, Roguelike 18.7%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%
- #57 Voidigo
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,843 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 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: Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelike 21.8%, Difficult 19.7%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%