- #1 Brotato
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,458 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelite 14.1%, Arcade 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, fast-paced arena survival with deep character customization and unique weapon synergies.
- #2 Vampire Survivors
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 263,355 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Bullet Hell 30%, Roguelite 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 5%, Arcade 5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive game that popularized the survivor-like genre with its addictive progression and massive enemy counts.
- #3 20 Minutes Till Dawn
96% matchVery Positive91% of 28,878 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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Roguelite 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines stylish, dark aesthetics with high-octane shooting mechanics that reward precise movement and build planning.
- #4 Soulstone Survivors
95% matchVery Positive91% of 26,502 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.5 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 24.3%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 16.3%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers an epic sense of scale with massive boss encounters and a deep skill-tree system for constant character growth.
- #5 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
94% matchVery Positive91% of 13,359 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Score Attack 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based survival, allowing you to manage multiple characters against relentless waves of enemies.
- #6 Death Must Die
93% matchVery Positive90% of 21,581 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 35.3%, Action Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelite 23.8%, Action 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends classic survivor gameplay with deep RPG elements and loot systems reminiscent of action-RPGs.
- #7 Gunlocked
94% matchVery Positive87% of 509 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 10.8%, Shooter 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique weapon-locking system that forces players to think strategically about their loadout while dodging bullets.
- #8 Time Wasters
92% matchVery Positive88% of 2,596 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 12.9 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: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell survivor that emphasizes ship customization and fast-paced arcade action.
- #9 Halls of Torment
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,512 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.1%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 20.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Top-Down 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro aesthetic and challenging combat that emphasizes positioning and gear management.
- #10 Void Scrappers
91% matchVery Positive89% of 621 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: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 11%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that rewards aggressive play and efficient enemy clearing.
- #11 Army of Ruin
90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,756 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity experience with massive enemy swarms and satisfying weapon evolution mechanics.
- #12 Geometry Survivor
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 12%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the genre that relies on tight controls and high-intensity survival challenges.
- #13 SNKRX
88% 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: Action Roguelike 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Deckbuilding 12.6%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly tactical take on the genre where you control a snake-like chain of units to defeat waves of enemies.
- #14 Survivors of the Dawn
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 753 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Roguelite 13.2%, Shooter 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi survivor game that emphasizes speed and rapid-fire combat in a futuristic setting.
- #15 Genome Guardian
87% matchVery Positive92% of 779 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep gun-customization and turret-building mechanics that add a layer of strategy to the standard survivor formula.
- #16 Pesticide Not Required
86% matchVery Positive94% of 926 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends farming mechanics with intense combat, offering a refreshing change of pace within the survivor subgenre.
- #17 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
86% matchVery Positive88% of 6,267 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 17%, Top-Down 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a complex skill tree and diverse character classes that offer significant replayability.
- #18 Geometry Arena
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,407 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: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Roguelite 14.7%, Minimalist 10.3%, Score Attack 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a minimalist arena-shooter experience with deep customization options for your character's stats and weapons.
- #19 Half Hour Hexagon
84% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 12.1%, Shooter 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short-form, arcade-style survivor that is perfect for quick, high-intensity gaming sessions.
- #20 Neon Striker
83% matchVery Positive90% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced shooter that emphasizes movement and high-speed combat encounters.
- #21 Mars Survivors
84% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An aggressive combat-focused game that keeps the pressure high with constant enemy spawns and environmental hazards.
- #22 Spellbook Demonslayers
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,319 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Top-Down 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense spell-casting and screen-clearing abilities in a chaotic, high-fantasy setting.
- #23 Boneraiser Minions
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,330 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.8 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 26.7%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 17.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Score Attack 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique twist on the genre where you raise an army of minions to fight for you while you dodge incoming fire.
- #24 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 15%, Sci-fi 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic survivor-like experience that focuses on tight combat loops and consistent progression.
- #25 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity bullet-hell experience that tests your ability to weave through dense enemy fire.
- #26 Run Build Pew!
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 566 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates strategic building elements into the survivor formula for a more methodical approach to combat.
- #27 Echoes of Red
78% matchVery Positive88% of 129 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
ECHOES OF RED is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. OBLITERATE tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and MAKE THEM REGRET STANDING AGAINST YOU.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Roguelite 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy-themed survivor that prioritizes atmosphere and challenging enemy patterns.
- #28 Cyclo Chambers
80% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 14%, Arcade 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-inspired roguelite that emphasizes quick reflexes and pattern recognition in tight, circular arenas.
- #29 Void Resurgence
77% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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: Action Roguelike 17%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #30 Core Devourer
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features twin-stick shooter controls that give the player more agency over their aiming and movement.
- #31 SHOOPER NOVA
77% matchVery Positive85% of 641 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 18.9%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
- #32 X-Mutation
78% matchVery Positive85% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: ProjectX
Windows
Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 15%, Score Attack 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on constant character evolution and mutation, allowing for wildly different builds every run.
- #33 Gunlocked 2
76% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #34 Spartan Survivors
75% matchVery Positive88% of 386 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Action 6%
- #35 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
76% matchVery Positive95% of 87 reviews2023
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 7.1%, Arcade 5.7%
- #36 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Deckbuilding 12.7%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #37 Gunbot Diplomacy
73% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 17.8%, Arcade 8%, Sci-fi 6%
- #38 Armechgeddon
74% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #39 Shape Shifter: Formations
72% matchVery Positive92% of 271 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: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #40 Star Survivor
74% matchMixed69% of 559 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Deckbuilding 11.3%
- #41 Beat Invaders
73% matchVery Positive96% of 210 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 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Shooter 7.5%
- #42 Let Them Come: Onslaught
71% matchVery Positive90% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Arcade 7.7%
- #43 Towerful Defense: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Deckbuilding 14%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #44 Symmodance
72% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #45 Starforged Legacy
69% matchVery Positive91% of 123 reviews2026
Dev: Second Shift Games
Windows
Outlast the onslaught in a sci-fi survivors-like where your decisions matter as much as your firepower. Command customizable starships, enhance your arsenal with 100+ strategy-defining upgrades, and annihilate endless fleets of cosmic combatants! Carve your legacy among the stars or die trying!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Score Attack 7.3%
- #46 Rocky Mayhem
71% matchPositive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 6 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #47 GUNFIELD
69% matchVery Positive97% of 261 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 22%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 11%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%
- #48 Nautical Survival
67% matchVery Positive99% of 192 reviews2026
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelite 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #49 Power of Ten
70% matchVery Positive80% of 252 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #50 Cast Out Colony
68% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Wooshido
Windows
Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Top-Down 7%
- #51 Swordship
69% matchVery Positive87% of 236 reviews2022
Dev: Digital KingdomPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Minimalist 7.7%, Score Attack 7.7%
- #52 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
70% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Menacing Aura Games
Windows
Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #53 Nomad Survival
67% matchVery Positive84% of 2,172 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 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 25.5%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 17.5%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Top-Down 7.8%
- #54 Vital Shell
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,600 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #55 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #56 Stellar Interface
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #57 Phoenix 2
66% matchMixed66% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: Firi Games
Windows
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Score Attack 6.2%
- #58 Gigantes Ex Machina
65% matchVery Positive85% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Roguelite 28.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.1%
- #59 Power of Ten - Demo
68% matchVery Positive98% of 58 reviews2020
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows
Demo for Power of Ten, a single star fighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a marauder armada. You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 20.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%