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Games Like Patch Quest

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

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In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 2,747 reviews
Released: 2023-03-02
Developer: Lychee Game Labs
Publisher: Curve Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 7.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 54%

Overview

Patch Quest is a unique blend of creature-taming, metroidvania exploration, and high-octane bullet-hell action. These recommendations focus on games that capture that specific mix of chaotic twin-stick combat, roguelite progression, and creature-focused mechanics to help you find your next obsession.

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  1. #1 Voidigo
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
    Dev: semiwork
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers chaotic, boss-focused twin-stick action that matches the intensity of Patch Quest's combat.

  2. #2 Minishoot' Adventures
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.5%, Metroidvania 28%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Adventure 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the blend of metroidvania exploration and bullet-hell combat found in Patch Quest.

  3. #3 The Crackpet Show
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 825 reviews2022
    Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Difficult 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the cute-but-deadly aesthetic and chaotic twin-stick shooting mechanics that make Patch Quest so engaging.

  4. #4 Tiny Rogues
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Roguelite 17.2%, Difficult 15.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This title offers deep character customization and satisfying action-roguelike progression similar to the loop in Patch Quest.

  5. #5 Enter the Gungeon
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.7%, Difficult 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for bullet-hell roguelites that provides the same level of challenging, high-stakes combat.

  6. #6 Temtem: Swarm
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,165 reviews2024
    Dev: Crema
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

    Why similar: Creature Collector 22.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It directly combines creature-collection mechanics with bullet-hell survival gameplay.

  7. #7 Juicy Realm
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,656 reviews2018
    Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a similar quirky, vibrant art style paired with accessible yet challenging twin-stick shooting.

  8. #8 Starward Rogue
    92% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A dedicated bullet-hell dungeon crawler that focuses on intense, pattern-based combat.

  9. #9 Revita
    91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16%, Procedural Generation 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality roguelite that emphasizes precision movement and challenging bullet-hell encounters.

  10. #10 Monster Sanctuary
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 12,318 reviews2020
    Dev: moi rai gamesPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

    Why similar: Creature Collector 50.3%, Metroidvania 31%, Difficult 11.8%, Adventure 5.1%, Indie 1.8%

    Why You'll Like It: While turn-based, it is the premier choice for players who love the creature-collection and team-building aspects of Patch Quest.

  11. #11 Nuclear Throne
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelite 13.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic, fast-paced twin-stick shooter that provides the same frantic, skill-based combat experience.

  12. #12 Cult of the Lamb
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 121,567 reviews2022
    Dev: Massive MonsterPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland Followers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.

    Why similar: Base Building 34.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19%, Roguelite 18.3%, Adventure 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It balances base-building and creature management with top-down action, mirroring the variety found in Patch Quest.

  13. #13 Doomsday Hunters
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Dungeon Crawler 11.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep, difficult twin-stick experience with extensive itemization and progression.

  14. #14 Blazing Beaks
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 2,595 reviews2019
    Dev: Applava
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Co-op 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This twin-stick shooter offers a similar roguelite structure and a charming, animal-themed cast.

  15. #15 Shard Squad
    87% matchVery Positive87% of 523 reviews2025
    Dev: The Root StudiosPub: Nuntius Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Form a squad of elemental creatures and face hordes of challenging enemies! Choose your Shards according to their synergies to gain new abilities, and equip relics that will make the winds blow in your favor! Survive through different environments and save your lands!

    Why similar: Creature Collector 30.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Co-op 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A newer roguelite that focuses on creature-collection and pixel-art bullet-hell combat.

  16. #16 Neon Abyss
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Procedural Generation 20.9%, Dungeon Crawler 16.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features platforming-infused twin-stick combat and a chaotic, colorful aesthetic.

  17. #17 Cavity Busters
    86% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
    Dev: SpaceMyFriend
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, visceral bullet-hell roguelite that rewards aggressive playstyles.

  18. #18 Nomad Survival
    85% 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 33.1%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%, Action 4%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a more accessible, arcade-style bullet-hell experience with strong roguelite elements.

  19. #19 Rogue: Genesia
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Procedural Generation 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the bullet-hell survivor genre, offering massive enemy counts and satisfying progression.

  20. #20 Trash Quest
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 121 reviews2021
    Dev: Francis Vace
    Windows

    Trash Quest is a compact metroidvania with a single spawn point, run and gun action and tight platforming. Navigate an interwoven maze of rooms through this space station, destroying robots, collecting power ups and unlocking shortcuts.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Bullet Hell 37.6%, Action 5.8%, Adventure 2.6%, Indie 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines metroidvania-style exploration with precision platforming and bullet-hell elements.

  21. #21 Dungreed
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 9,514 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Roguelite 26.9%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Difficult 9.6%, Action 5.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This roguevania blends dungeon exploration with satisfying combat and character progression.

  22. #22 Witchinour
    84% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
    Dev: mahojigoku
    Windows

    Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Procedural Generation 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes fast movement and roguelite dungeon crawling.

  23. #23 Repetendium
    82% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arena Shooter 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-intensity bullet-hell roguelite designed for players who enjoy testing their reflexes.

  24. #24 Cat Quest II
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,012 reviews2019
    Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!

    Why similar: Co-op 58.6%, Adventure 27.3%, Action 14.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a cute, action-adventure experience with a focus on exploration and creature-themed combat.

  25. #25 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.5%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A challenging, arcade-style bullet-hell that focuses on tight, circular combat arenas.

  26. #26 Toroom
    80% matchMostly Positive80% of 198 reviews2021
    Dev: Gagonfe
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Toroom is a dungeon crawler roguelike-like top-down shooter, where the protagonist just wants to come back to his bedroom after waking up in a world of fantasy. Fight your way through multiple biomes, clear rooms full of enemies, get as much loot as possible and defeat the bosses in your way.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 15.9%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Difficult 15%, Bullet Hell 14.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, difficult action-roguelite that captures the essence of classic twin-stick shooters.

  27. #27 Downwell
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
    Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Difficult 19.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Procedural Generation 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique, fast-paced vertical shooter that relies on precise movement and bullet-hell mechanics.

  28. #28 Plague Breaker
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: Wozzy Games Limited
    Windows

    Plague Breaker is a retro roguelike platformer with heavy RPG elements. Pick your class and ascend a procedurally generated castle filled with undead monsters and corrupted plague doctors. Level up your character and find items, weapons, and traders along the way before taking on each floors boss.

    Why similar: Roguevania 32.8%, Metroidvania 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Difficult 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguevania that features character customization and exploration-heavy dungeon crawling.

  29. #29 Slimekeep
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2025
    Dev: BenBonk
    Windows · Mac

    In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Difficult 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%

  30. #30 Monsters 'til Midnight
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: Retro Dreamer
    Windows

    Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 12.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, top-down bullet-hell experience that mirrors the combat intensity of Patch Quest.

  31. #31 COLLAPSED
    79% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2019
    Dev: Glaive Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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 27.6%, Roguelite 25.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Co-op 13.4%, Procedural Generation 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that focuses on fast, skill-based combat and character progression.

  32. #32 Cast Out Colony
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 78 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Arena Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 11.6%

  33. #33 Twilight Survivors
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Arcade 7.3%

  34. #34 Extremely Powerful Capybaras
    76% matchMixed64% of 1,103 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio BravardaPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 13.3%

  35. #35 Ether Loop
    77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%

  36. #36 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
    75% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
    Dev: Amrita
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.4%, Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 27.1%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 6%

  37. #37 Disfigure
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 10.5%

  38. #38 Reverie in the Moonlight
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 53 reviews2025
    Dev: room6
    Windows

    In Reverie in the Moonlight, scary monsters are chasing you, and you can’t fight them...but your plushies can. Can your adorable friends protect you from these nightmares?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 42.6%, Roguelite 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action 6.5%, Indie 2%

  39. #39 Vagante
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 4,986 reviews2018
    Dev: Nuke Nine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

    Why similar: Roguevania 27.4%, Roguelite 20%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 8.1%, Procedural Generation 7.6%

  40. #40 Planetary Dustoff
    75% 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 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 19.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.6%

  41. #41 Ogre Chambers DX
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2023
    Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
    Windows

    Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Dungeon Crawler 11.7%, Roguelite 10.8%

  42. #42 Galactic Glitch
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Arena Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Difficult 11.4%

  43. #43 Pixel Descent
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: Moonskull Games
    Windows

    Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Arcade 9.5%

  44. #44 Rabbit and Steel
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,715 reviews2024
    Dev: mino_dev
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Co-op 24%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Difficult 16.5%, Adventure 3.7%

  45. #45 Caveblazers
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,486 reviews2017
    Dev: Deadpan GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 21.2%, Procedural Generation 18%, Difficult 14.8%, Co-op 13.1%

  46. #46 Lake of Creatures
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
    Windows

    Difficult action FISHING ROGUELIKE, where you slaughter mutated creatures with weapons that shoot lasers and explosions!!! 💥 Catch fish to buy treasures that MODIFY YOUR BUILD and end up with CRAZY SYNERGIZING ATTACKS that melt those noob enemies

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelite 13.3%

  47. #47 Roboquest
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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 27.1%, Roguelite 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Co-op 20.7%, Action 3.6%

  48. #48 Wildkeepers Rising
    70% matchVery Positive81% of 116 reviews2025
    Dev: Lioncode Games
    Windows

    Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.

    Why similar: Creature Collector 35.3%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action 3%

  49. #49 Abalyte
    73% matchMixed67% of 199 reviews2018
    Dev: Purple Studios
    Windows

    Abalyte is a 2D-roguelike metroidvania that focuses on the player's skill and inventiveness. While other games have crutches or progression systems that help the player beat the game, Abalyte does the opposite and throws you in a spike-pit.

    Why similar: Roguevania 52.2%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 6.9%, Dungeon Crawler 6.6%, Difficult 6.5%

  50. #50 Berzerk: Recharged
    71% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.9%

  51. #51 Dunjungle
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 723 reviews2025
    Dev: Bruno BombardiPub: Astrolabe Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A 2d action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero protecting the jungle from the rise of a corruptive power. Explore ever-changing dungeons, fight weird enemies and gear up with lots of weapons and relics you can combine for a new experience every run. Explore, fight, die, and repeat!

    Why similar: Roguevania 33.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Roguelite 9.5%

  52. #52 Rogue Star Rescue
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
    Dev: Chute Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 11.5%

  53. #53 Pesticide Not Required
    67% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 13.4%

  54. #54 Duck Paradox
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2024
    Dev: Magic GamesPub: Midwest Games
    Windows

    Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 15.5%, Arcade 11.2%

  55. #55 Uragun
    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10%

  56. #56 Paper Animal Adventure
    65% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2025
    Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 55.9%, Dungeon Crawler 26.5%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 7.4%

  57. #57 Panic Porcupine
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2022
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: Shiny Dolphin Games LLC
    Windows · Mac

    A Meat-Like/Hedge-Like Mashup! Dr. Proventriculus is snatching up the Chickabirbs! Help Panic blast through over 50 stages of topsy-turvy, spike-laced, slime-drenched, buzzsaw-filled deathtraps to rescue them! And remember, there are no rings...

    Why similar: Difficult 52.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 12.5%, Indie 7.7%

  58. #58 Beyond the Long Night
    68% matchMostly Positive72% of 183 reviews2023
    Dev: Noisy Head GamesPub: Yogscast Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 48 minMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Explore a whimsical underground world whilst being chased by a mysterious corrupting force in this charming twin-stick action roguelike! Befriend loveable characters, fend off enemies with chaotic abilities, and uncover the secrets of this subterranean kingdom caught in a time loop.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, Dungeon Crawler 14.6%, Procedural Generation 11%

  59. #59 Garbanzo Quest
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 586 reviews2024
    Dev: zagawee
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.9%, Difficult 39.7%, Action 8.3%, Indie 8.1%

  60. #60 Atomicrops
    66% matchVery Positive92% of 6,136 reviews2020
    Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 18.5%, Action 5.2%

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