- #1 Brotato
97% 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: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 22%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, 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 260,765 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 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: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelite 17.1%, Arcade 5%, Score Attack 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive game that popularized the survivor-like genre with its addictive progression and massive enemy counts.
- #3 Time Wasters
96% 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: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell survivor that emphasizes ship customization and fast-paced arcade action.
- #4 20 Minutes Till Dawn
95% 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 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines stylish, dark aesthetics with high-octane shooting mechanics that reward precise movement and build planning.
- #5 Soulstone Survivors
94% 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: Bullet Hell 27%, Action Roguelike 26.6%, Roguelite 17.7%, Top-Down 7.5%, Score Attack 6.4%
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.
- #6 Gunlocked
94% 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: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, 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.
- #7 Army of Ruin
93% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 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 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity experience with massive enemy swarms and satisfying weapon evolution mechanics.
- #8 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
91% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Roguelite 12.2%, Score Attack 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based survival, allowing you to manage multiple characters against relentless waves of enemies.
- #9 Void Scrappers
92% 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: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that rewards aggressive play and efficient enemy clearing.
- #10 Death Must Die
91% 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 35.3%, Action Roguelike 33.4%, Roguelite 23.9%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends classic survivor gameplay with deep RPG elements and loot systems reminiscent of action-RPGs.
- #11 Halls of Torment
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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 28.2%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 20.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro aesthetic and challenging combat that emphasizes positioning and gear management.
- #12 Pesticide Not Required
89% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends farming mechanics with intense combat, offering a refreshing change of pace within the survivor subgenre.
- #13 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 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Roguelite 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist take on the genre that relies on tight controls and high-intensity survival challenges.
- #14 SNKRX
88% 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: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
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.
- #15 Geometry Arena
87% 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: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Roguelite 11.8%, Minimalist 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a minimalist arena-shooter experience with deep customization options for your character's stats and weapons.
- #16 Genome Guardian
86% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep gun-customization and turret-building mechanics that add a layer of strategy to the standard survivor formula.
- #17 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
84% 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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a complex skill tree and diverse character classes that offer significant replayability.
- #18 Survivors of the Dawn
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 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 21%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Shooter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi survivor game that emphasizes speed and rapid-fire combat in a futuristic setting.
- #19 Half Hour Hexagon
85% matchVery Positive84% of 112 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 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 9%
Why You'll Like It: A short-form, arcade-style survivor that is perfect for quick, high-intensity gaming sessions.
- #20 Spellbook Demonslayers
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Top-Down 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on intense spell-casting and screen-clearing abilities in a chaotic, high-fantasy setting.
- #21 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
83% matchVery Positive80% of 56 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 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Sci-fi 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic survivor-like experience that focuses on tight combat loops and consistent progression.
- #22 Boneraiser Minions
80% 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 25.4%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 17%, Arcade 7.9%, Score Attack 6.9%
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.
- #23 Core Devourer
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 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 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelite 13.9%, 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.
- #24 Mars Survivors
82% 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 23%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Roguelite 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An aggressive combat-focused game that keeps the pressure high with constant enemy spawns and environmental hazards.
- #25 Run Build Pew!
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 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: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelite 15.6%, Shooter 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates strategic building elements into the survivor formula for a more methodical approach to combat.
- #26 Echoes of Red
79% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Arcade 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy-themed survivor that prioritizes atmosphere and challenging enemy patterns.
- #27 Cyclo Chambers
81% 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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Arcade 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-inspired roguelite that emphasizes quick reflexes and pattern recognition in tight, circular arenas.
- #28 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
79% matchVery Positive93% of 69 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 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity bullet-hell experience that tests your ability to weave through dense enemy fire.
- #29 Neon Striker
78% 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: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced shooter that emphasizes movement and high-speed combat encounters.
- #30 SHOOPER NOVA
77% 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 18.8%, Roguelite 16%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8%, Top-Down Shooter 8%
- #31 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 17.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Score Attack 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on constant character evolution and mutation, allowing for wildly different builds every run.
- #32 Void Resurgence
76% 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: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #33 Spartan Survivors
75% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Action 5.9%
- #34 Armechgeddon
77% 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 25.7%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 18.5%, Arcade 8.2%, Top-Down 5.1%
- #35 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 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #36 Gunbot Diplomacy
74% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Arcade 6.9%
- #37 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: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #38 Let Them Come: Onslaught
72% matchVery Positive89% of 212 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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Arcade 7.6%
- #39 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #40 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
75% 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 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #41 Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
73% matchVery Positive95% of 84 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: Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 7.1%, Arcade 5.7%
- #42 Gigantes Ex Machina
71% matchVery Positive85% of 248 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%, Roguelite 29.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 10.4%, Indie 7.2%
- #43 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
72% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action 5.4%
- #44 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 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Deckbuilding 14.3%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #45 Battle Shapers
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 32.6%, Roguelite 24.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Action 6.4%
- #46 Pape Rangers
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
"Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action Roguelike 21%, Deckbuilding 16.3%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #47 Beat Invaders
70% 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 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 12%, Shooter 7.4%
- #48 Destropolis
71% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #49 Star Survivor
69% 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: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Deckbuilding 11.6%
- #50 Symmodance
69% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet 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 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Roguelite 11%
- #51 BroodStar
69% 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: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Shooter 6.3%
- #52 Arrow a Row
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 16,932 reviews2023
Dev: Lonerangerix
Windows
Arrow a row is a game in which you shoot arrows (of course) in a row! or maybe two rows! (maybe three?) Choose your power-ups and defeat the Boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Roguelite 20.6%, Deckbuilding 16.8%, 3D 4.2%
- #53 Voids Vigil
66% 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: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Arcade 7.7%
- #54 Vital Shell
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Roguelite 15.4%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #55 Antipaint
66% matchVery Positive95% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #56 Nomad Survival
67% 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 24.4%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #57 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
68% matchMixed69% of 85 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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #58 Power of Ten
68% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 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 23.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #59 Operation STEEL
68% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #60 Stellar Interface
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 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 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 11.3%