- #1 The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,905 reviews2018
Dev: Veyeral GamesPub: The Hidden Levels
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Help her heart battle tough bosses in this Boss Rush, Bullet-hell with rogue-like elements. Fight through several randomly chosen boss battles leading up to a final battle. Each defeated monster will give her random gifts that power up her heart. Don't let her heart break!
Why similar: Boss Rush 35.5% ★, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelite 5.4%
- #2 4 The Elements
96% matchPositive81% of 27 reviews2023
Dev: Mito Games
Windows
4 The Elements is a 2D Action Platformer inspired by the best games of this genre from the 90s. Switch in real time between the four elements of nature to overcome challenges, acquire new abilities and defeat powerful bosses in beautifully crafted thematic stages in this metroidvanian adventure.
Why similar: Roguevania 33.5% ★, Boss Rush 26.9% ★, Souls-like 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 7.4%
- #3 Abalyte
96% 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 57.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18%, Difficult 5.4%, Dungeon Crawler 5.1%, Roguelite 3.7%
- #4 EVERCHAINED
95% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Chief's Hammock
Windows
1 YEAR UPDATE IS OUT! A "souls-lite" inspired by early 2000s' Flash games. Defeat bosses & harvest trinkets. Feed it shards & get fed upgrades. For it is your Master. Rise and follow the path, Soul of the Great Hero.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.5% ★, Souls-like 18%, Difficult 10.7%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Action RPG 6.2%
- #5 Mazgeon
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: DokitsuArtPub: Viridian Software
Windows
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Why similar: Roguevania 37.2% ★, Souls-like 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 8.9%, Difficult 7.8%
- #6 FAR FROM DEAD
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Brian O'Keefe
Windows · Mac
A twitchy shoot 'em up boss rush game inspired by run 'n gun classics. Fight your way through seven challenging bosses and hitch a ride off this awful planet.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 10.8%, PvE 4.3%
- #7 Rogue Ottoman
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.2% ★, Souls-like 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Difficult 8.1%
- #8 Nowhere Patrol
92% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2018
Dev: Slugsoft
Windows
Nowhere Patrol is a boss rush game with bullet hell and platforming elements. Inspired by classic action arcade games with it's steep difficulty curve and non-stop action.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.3% ★, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Difficult 12.3%, Action 3.7%
- #9 a land Goo's crazy
91% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Velest
Windows
A 2D action roguelike where you have to slash, dash, dodge, manage your stamina, and collect loot to beat 12 unique levels. The boss fights are difficult. And it’s your duty to regain the memory of the Goo’s and rid the land of the corrupt king.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 12.6%, Souls-like 9.5%, Roguelite 4.8%
- #10 99 Waves
90% matchVery Positive90% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: Cold9Pub: Cosnow Company
Windows
99 Waves is a casual platformer rogue-lite game about a vengeful young man who challenges a god. Can he defeat countless monsters, the greatest warriors, and mythical beings to reach the despicable god and become a legend?
Why similar: Boss Rush 43.9% ★, Roguevania 25.4% ★, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 6%, PvE 5.2%
- #11 Rift Keeper
91% matchMostly Positive71% of 80 reviews2019
Dev: Frymore
Windows
Embark on your journey, travel through rifts and restore the balance as the Rift Keeper in this handcrafted 2D roguelite platformer with challenging, fast-paced action gameplay.
Why similar: Roguevania 60.7% ★, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Souls-like 8.4%, Roguelite 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%
- #12 Iteration
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitchcore
Windows · Mac · Linux
Iteration is a topdown 2D bossrush game where you hack-and-slash your way through different bosses in different environments. Fight your way through bosses using the fast-paced sword-fighting combat.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.6% ★, Souls-like 18.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
- #13 Boss Rush Delivery
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Mole Games
Windows · Mac
Battling beasts and bureaucracy, a newbie mailwoman must deliver a letter of utmost importance to a noble in a neighbouring nation. Shoot, slash, and dash to victory over 8 epic bosses in this fast-paced comedy boss rush action adventure! Delivery or Death!
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.7% ★, Bullet Hell 13%, Souls-like 12.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #14 Dogfight Darlings
87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: dull rat
Windows
Dogfight Darlings is a bite-sized, bullet hell boss rush featuring an aviation themed cast of plane girls! Take to the skies, unlock skills, and battle your way to victory through daring aerial combat in this game made entirely of boss fights.
Why similar: Boss Rush 50.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%
- #15 Rubinite
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cup Dog Games
Windows · Mac
"Rubinite" is a dark fantasy boss rush action game that utilizes the unique mechanic "Focus" to pinpoint enemies' weaknesses and execute thrust attacks. Follow Ruby, a princess who has escaped from the Scarlet Kingdom, embarking on a journey of revenge to reclaim her kingdom.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.7% ★, Souls-like 19.3%, Difficult 11.3%, Action RPG 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #16 Bourbon Risky
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaJoonHeon
Windows
Bourbon Risky is a simple but deep boss rush action game with retro style graphics. Smash all enemies in your way with your eternal companion that blasting bullets and lasers!
Why similar: Boss Rush 68.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Difficult 10.3%, Action 2.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.2%
- #17 STELA BOSS
86% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: pastro
Windows
Face challenging bosses and hordes of enemies in an action roguelike, using elemental weapons and unique combinations to master each cycle.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.1% ★, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, Action RPG 3.9%
- #18 ABYSSAL BLADE
84% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Vifer Games
Windows · Mac
ABYSSAL BLADE is a pixel-art boss rush inspired by MMO raid mechanics. With only 1 HP, take up your blade and challenge the five stages of grief.
Why similar: Boss Rush 44.6% ★, Souls-like 17.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Action RPG 7.3%, PvE 5.7%
- #19 Aenoic Abyss
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Planescape Game StudioPub: Wise Games
Windows
Swap between two heroines (Paladin/Mage/Assassin/Centaur Archer) instantly in this 2D pixel-art roguelite platformer, forge permanent Diablo-inspired builds with 200+ affix combinations to conquer cycle-reborn abyssal labyrinths and rend the holy veil of the Purification Ritual.
Why similar: Roguevania 40.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Souls-like 15.1%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Action RPG 7.8%
- #20 Amalgun
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Knockout Mouse
Windows
Tame and meld with enemies to grow to behemoth proportions in this blob building bullet hell adventure. With a variety of creatures to discover, accessories to try, and secret filled worlds to explore, every run offers something unique.
Why similar: Roguevania 32.4% ★, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%
- #21 Dunjungle
82% 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 48% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Difficult 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 9.5%, Roguelite 6.7%
- #22 Shield Knight
83% matchMixed67% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: UnderLight
Windows
Gain glory by defeating several leaders of a kingdom in ruins using only your shield as a weapon. Talk to the few remaining inhabitants and discover what secrets this kingdom holds.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, Combat 3.3%
- #23 BLOOD=BULLETS
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Slendykray
Windows
BLOOD=BULLETS is a bullet hell boss rush action platformer where you dash into bullets to refill ammo. In order to kill the blood itself, one must hack into the sequence.
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Souls-like 8.2%, Difficult 4.8%, Linear 3.8%
- #24 Helmet Head
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hedge Knight Games
Windows
Helmet Head is an action-roguelike with a 2D souls-lite combat style. Build your strength on each run by finding weapons, helmets, upgrades and items in randomly generated environments, and use them in clever ways to defeat your foes! Death wipes the slate clean. Keep learning, never stop fighting!
Why similar: Roguevania 23.6% ★, Souls-like 21.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #25 Little Knight 2: Old Dreams
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 黑猫游戏
Windows
Little Knight 2: Dark Souls of the Past "is the official 3D RPG sequel to the classic" Little Knight ", continuing the passion and adventurous spirit of its predecessor, and creating a broader and more free medieval fantasy world.
Why similar: Roguevania 44.9% ★, Souls-like 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 7.3%, Action RPG 6.8%
- #26 WALTO
79% matchNo user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: KUKUKU GAMES
Windows
WALTO is a boss-rush game set in the land of rabbits, built around a combat philosophy where evasion and attack happen as one, demanding extreme reflexes. Cut down the encroaching predators and bring this world to its end.
Why similar: Boss Rush 63.5% ★, Souls-like 19.7%, Difficult 11.2%, Action 3%, 2D 2.1%
- #27 Project BS
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DDish
Windows
Project BS is a 3D action RPG that explores a fantasy world. Take on a journey with Sienna, a dragonewt girl, and fight against formidable opponents and rivals.
Why similar: Boss Rush 51.3% ★, Souls-like 20.9%, Difficult 9.3%, Action RPG 7.6%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
- #28 Koboo: The Tree Spirit - Prologue
79% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Explore the free prologue of Koboo: The Tree Spirit! An action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a tiny spirit. Forge powerful synergies, battle seemingly gigantic bosses and rebuild your home.
Why similar: Roguevania 42% ★, Souls-like 17.4%, Action Roguelike 14%, Difficult 7.7%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #29 Moonlight Traveler
78% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 42.4% ★, Souls-like 17.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Action RPG 7.5%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #30 Slime Princess
77% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Aibit Games
Windows
Slime Princess is a pixel style stand-alone game that combines platform action, dungeon exploration and Roguelike elements. Players will play the role of a heroic slime and embark on a challenging adventure in order to save the slime princess who has been kidnapped by evil forces.
Why similar: Roguevania 38.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9%, Action RPG 8.1%
- #31 Infernal Elements
78% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: JustMakeGames
Windows
A bullet hell, boss rush game, where you control the newest Fire Elemental on his journey fighting against the elements of the underground.
Why similar: Boss Rush 57.7% ★, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Difficult 11%, Action-Adventure 4%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%
- #32 Onikura
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Too Dark StudiosPub: Astrolabe Games
Windows
A frantic and challenging boss rush with options to customize your play style as you progress. Defeat all enemies in your path with attacks, specials, parries, and unique abilities.
Why similar: Boss Rush 54.7% ★, Souls-like 17.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Action-Adventure 4.4%, Combat 3.6%
- #33 Hell Loop
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Infinite Studio Inc.
Windows
A rogue-like dungeon crawler with Chinese mythic horror. Play as an ancient butcher, trapped in the cycles of the underworld. Seek redemption, gain the aid of heavenly gods, and fight for freedom—and for the wife you still love.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Bullet Hell 18%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Difficult 11.7%
- #34 Little Fire Girl Fights Final Boss / 小紅姐掉站终极Boss!
76% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: MindlessPanic
Windows
Fast-paced boss battler. No story, no grinding! Play as a little fire mage and invoke a combination of spells to defeat the final boss. WARNING! Game is VERY HARD!
Why similar: Boss Rush 52.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Difficult 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Souls-like 5.4%
- #35 The Crown Stones: Mirrah
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FraterPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
The Crown Stones: Mirrah is a dark fantasy metroidvania game focused on action-combat and challenging mechanics with pixel perfect graphics.
Why similar: Roguevania 49% ★, Souls-like 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #36 BATTLE SHADOW ARENA
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Zni Games
Windows
A skill-based 1v1 action game where you combine weapons and elements to build custom combos and take on ever-stronger bosses in your own style.
Why similar: Boss Rush 42.2% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Action Roguelike 7.3%, Action RPG 6.8%
- #37 Hollowroot
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Cmrak
Windows
Hollowroot, a fast-paced 2D action roguelike. Master tight platforming and combat in ever-changing, procedurally generated levels. Every run is a new challenge. Can you survive?
Why similar: Roguevania 54% ★, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action 2.9%, PvE 2.8%
- #38 Demon Strikes Back
75% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: WildPlanetPub: Gamirror Games
Windows
Demon strikes back is a rogue-lite action game, across the abyssal fissure and beat all your foes! Seize their weapons, snatch their equipment, retrieve their relics, and reave their soul! The demon grows stronger than ever!
Why similar: Roguevania 42.4% ★, Souls-like 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Action RPG 8.2%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #39 TOKOYO: The Tower of Perpetuity
73% matchVery Positive89% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: //commentoutPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You find yourself trapped in a mysterious tower – one that transforms its very structure every 24 hours, where you must surpass countless poor fallen souls and make your way to the heretofore unseen top!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.7% ★, Action Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelite 8%
- #40 Titan Souls
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,486 reviews2015
Dev: Acid NervePub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Why similar: Boss Rush 38.3% ★, Souls-like 32.5%, Difficult 16%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action-Adventure 2.1%
- #41 Rising Hell
73% matchVery Positive89% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Roguevania 45.9% ★, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Difficult 9.7%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #42 Bail Force: Cyberpunk Bounty Hunters
70% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: SeblaccSoftPub: YSY Softworks
Windows
Hunt cybercriminals in a brutal action roguelite where enemies adapt to your fighting style. Play as Angel or Lea and choose your path through revenge and redemption in a dystopian society.
Why similar: Roguevania 41.5% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Roguelite 7.7%, Action RPG 7%
- #43 Savara
69% matchVery Positive89% of 536 reviews2025
Dev: Doryah GamesPub: Ankama Games
Windows
In this colorful action roguelite, participate in the festivities organized for the pleasure of the warrior god. Equip your best weapons, prove your valor against powerful monsters, and permanently engrave your name in history!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.2%, Action Roguelike 20%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #44 Nightmare: The Lunatic
70% matchVery Positive89% of 264 reviews2024
Dev: Maetdol Games
Windows
Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.7% ★, Souls-like 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #45 Anarchy Park
71% matchMixed68% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: Danger Games
Windows
Welcome to Anarchy Park! An Isometric Boss Rush Bullet Hell set in a wacky amusement park! Featuring a 3D environment that will challenge your ability to aim, shoot and dodge simultaneously!
Why similar: Boss Rush 60.4% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Difficult 11%, PvE 4.1%, Combat 1.9%
- #46 Katavader
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Siddhant Rathor
Windows
Face great foes in a decision and reaction‑based ARPG with intense hack‑and‑slash combat. Master timing and precision, explore the realm for long‑lost secrets, and elevate your combat flow with hidden collectibles and upgrades. Ascend toward Apotheosis! Will you aid the realm, or invade it?
Why similar: Boss Rush 47.2% ★, Souls-like 20%, Difficult 11.4%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #47 Dream Flash
72% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Ramaf Party
Windows
Fast paced boss rush rogue-lite that follows a soul exploring the dreamscape. Collect a wide array of items and weapons in order to make the soul even more powerful. Gain the power to transform into even stronger forms in order to combat increasingly difficult enemies.
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #48 Puppet Kings
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 30 reviews2017
Dev: Timba GamesPub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Puppet Kings is a modern take on the Breakout genre taking block-breaking to new levels of fun by introducing characters, boss rush as primary game mode and a roguelike twist.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.7% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 8%
- #49 Xenon Valkyrie
71% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 60% ★, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 2%, Action 1.4%
- #50 Toilet Boom
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: INCOMPETENT DEVELOPERPub: WOW GAMES COMPANY LIMITED
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore the bunker with monsters and find the coolest weapons! Action Roguelike
Why similar: Roguevania 39.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #51 The End Grows
67% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Atopia.studio
Windows
Incremental Roguevania || Hurry up, the world ends in 5 minutes! Gain 100 levels in a single strike and distribute your stat points mid-battle to adapt instantly.A Fast RPG blending action, exploration, and a unique real-time leveling system!
Why similar: Roguevania 46.9% ★, Souls-like 16.7%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 7.3%, Action RPG 6.5%
- #52 FukTopia 5
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia 5 is a frantic post apocalyptic Top Down game.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Souls-like 13.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #53 AKU: BRAVE REBORN
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InGame
Windows
A side-scrolling action game that combines Metroidvania-style exploration with roguelike cycles. In the early stages, non-linear Metroidvania exploration helps unlock core abilities; in the later stages, switching to the roguelike cycle mode allows for highly free challenges and build construction
Why similar: Roguevania 59.5% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Action RPG 12.3%, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Action 2.3%
- #54 Cyber Strike
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sprinkle Games
Windows
Cyber Strike is a butt clenching bullet hell dungeon crawler. Navigate through intense shootouts, strategic dodges, and cybernetic boss battles. Save a digital world from viruses and virtual foes. Rewrite destiny as you save cyber space in this thrilling adventure.
Why similar: Boss Rush 59.6% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Action 4.3%
- #55 Just Squat
67% match8 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Soonsoo
Windows
Just Squat is a shmup and visual Nobel game that focuses on boss fight by growing up a boy. Grow the boy by encountering various events at the gym and school, and push Babel out with all your might! The difficulty of boss fight and the boy's growth will be determined by the exercise you choose!
Why similar: Boss Rush 46.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%
- #56 Dark Devotion
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,437 reviews2019
Dev: Hibernian WorkshopPub: The Arcade Crew
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
Why similar: Roguevania 36.7% ★, Souls-like 26.3%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Difficult 6.6%, Roguelite 5.7%
- #57 NanoApostle
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,121 reviews2024
Dev: 18Light Game Ltd.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
NanoApostle is a dark sci-fi boss rush action game featuring intense reaction-based combat and the unique "Destruction Point" system. Play as Anita, a child augmented with lethal nanomachines, as she battles against twisted cybernetic experiments to escape a top-secret facility.
Why similar: Boss Rush 55.6% ★, Souls-like 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #58 Forsaken Ones
66% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Verossim
Windows
A soulslike action game focused on boss battles. Push your limits, learn from death, and overcome obstacles in a hostile world.
Why similar: Boss Rush 48.7% ★, Souls-like 19.7%, Difficult 11.5%, PvE 5.7%, Action-Adventure 5.6%
- #59 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
66% matchVery Positive85% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Roguevania 40.6% ★, Souls-like 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 9%, Roguelite 6.8%
- #60 Probo Rush
67% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Probo Rush is a classic shoot 'em up bullet hell game with a boss rush twist. Fight against machines, aliens, and nature as you take on 15 challenging boss battles. With adjustable health and an Assist Mode, Probo Rush offers a challenging but accessible gaming experience.
Why similar: Boss Rush 49.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.9%