- #1 Bean Mage
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NPC Theater
Windows
Bean Mage is a chaotic third-person roguelite where you stack absurd spell builds until the arena becomes pure magical nonsense.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 33.9% ★, Perma Death 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 9%
- #2 Fallin' Glocks
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Self Ctrl Games
Windows
Fallin' Glocks is a 2D skydiving action shooter with procedural levels and power-ups. Drop into the pits of a post-apocalyptic Earth and fight against hijacked, classified government weapons controlled by the master weapon, Ares.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Post-apocalyptic 12.8%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #3 Inkling Cats : Beneath the dreams
96% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Linked Rooms GamesPub: Brainium Games
Windows
Inkling Cats is a colorful roguelike adventure where every game is a journey different from the previous one. Choose between 3 characters with very different playstyles and weapon crafting mechanics, and paint every enemy away until the end of the story!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.7% ★, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Perma Death 18.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%
- #4 Let's Goose
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Velom
Windows
Aliens are coming to town and that silly goose is looking mighty delicious. Use your weapon to slap an alien right across its alien face. Don't forget your upgrades along the way. These guys aren't goosing around. Each round provides an increase in mayhem, faster fun, and top tier goosification.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelike 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Shooter 7.1%
- #5 Hate Me Not
94% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: NotJustGames
Windows · Linux
A roguelike twin-stick shooter, where you defend the same thing that tries to hurt you. Venture into the side of darkness to defeat enemies before they reach the Yin-Yang. Switch to the side of light to gather energy and upgrades, before the time runs out and the next wave of monsters spawn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Perma Death 18.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #6 Threads of War
93% matchPositive98% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: KoS
Windows
Maze-style tank battles with rogue-lite progression in the style of Ukrainian embroidery. Each tank holds a backstory of a man who went to war to protect his loved ones. Choose your path and combat style, play solo or with a friend, and drive the enemy out of Ukraine.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 15.8%, Perma Death 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Historical 13.6%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #7 SwapOut
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: GingersoftGames
Windows
A roguelike FPS game, focusing on gun customization and fast gameplay. Survive the zombie apocalypse, and possibly end it.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.7%, Post-apocalyptic 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 14.9%, Shooter 10.6%
- #8 Cursor Survival
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Traditional Roguelike 17.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%
- #9 Lunaris
91% matchPositive85% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: FlacherPub: Flacher Gang Studio
Windows
Lunaris is a fast-paced sci-fi top-down roguelite shooter: survive escalating enemy waves, stack powerful passive and active abilities, craft wild build synergies, and turn the arena into a neon storm of lasers and explosions. Every run feels fresh and intense.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 34.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 8%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #10 Shadow Slayer
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Solvaris
Windows
Become the ultimate shadow warrior. Master lethal precision, navigate a world consumed by darkness, and fight your way to victory. In Shadow Slayer, every move you make decides your fate. Will you conquer the shadows, or will they consume you?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.3%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 18.1%, Combat 6.6%
- #11 Fuel Me Up
90% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Fuel Me Up is a shoot ’em up roguelite game. Your ship’s fuel tank is leaking, and you must eliminate the aliens that have invaded planet Vorthex. Earn money by defeating enemy ships, buy upgrades and add-ons, unlock new ships and pilots, and try to get farther each run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Roguelite 11.6%, Shooter 10.1%
- #12 喵德行 Meowdness
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Snowball Games
Windows
"Meowdness" is a Survivor-like game with light roguelike strategy elements. In the game, you play as a cat, defeating insect enemies to earn gold and purchase weapons, with the goal of taking down bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.3% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 10.7%
- #13 I Hate Running Backwards
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 245 reviews2018
Dev: Binx GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #14 Madlum
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlindVoid
Windows
Madlum is a Bullet Hell Shmup with Roguelike elements with a dark hand-drawn style. Navigate through a shifting labyrinth, gather powerful upgrades to combat the ever increasing difficulty, annihilate your rivals and escape the Madlum Vault.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Perma Death 18.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 12.8%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
- #15 Abandoned Archive
86% matchVery Positive93% of 763 reviews2025
Dev: Vedal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Abandoned Archive is a fantasy, spell-casting, rogue-like, featuring a wide variety of relics, a unique spell-upgrading system, with compelling and engaging bosses. Each floor is filled with items and mysteries for the player to uncover; what will you discover in the Abandoned Archive?
Why similar: Perma Death 23.2%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%
- #16 Clockwork Survivors
87% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Cool Smithy Games
Windows
Don't hold forward, don't press fire, but focus on the vertical in this autorunning reverse bullet hell roguelike. Master the level layout by lapping the same short section several times while you gather steam for your hot air balloon companion. Make the balloon & yourself happy.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #17 AstroVoids
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windmill's Light
Windows
Blast through space enemies, master insane upgrades, and face cosmic horrors! AstroVoids is a frantic action roguelike where every choice shapes your build. Upgrade your ship, survive waves of chaos, and fight for the top of the leaderboard!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 38% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action 5.5%
- #18 DUNGE
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Indy
Windows
DUNGE is a first person roguelike dungeon crawler, where you can discover uniquely synergising powerups, take on hordes of enemies and fight powerful bosses. Go in alone, or team up with friends in online co-op.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action-Adventure 6.8%
- #19 First Survivors
84% match1 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Chris Jakobczak
Windows
First Survivors is a heart-pounding, action-fueled first-person roguelike survivorslike that throws you into the chaos of a zombie apocalypse
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Roguelike 18.1%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%
- #20 Sera Dion: Survivor
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Azas Software Corp.
Windows
Play Sera Dion: Survivor, a hack-and-slash roguelike game. Fight for survival by slaying thousands of monsters, creating your own skill combinations, and facing powerful bosses. Play alone or with friends and challenge yourself for a thrilling experience.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #21 Echoes of Eclipse
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trender Software
Windows · Linux
Echoes of Eclipse is a roguelite shoot ’em up survival game that combines fast-paced combat with strategic skill building. Choose your champion, create your ideal build, and survive relentless enemy waves alone or up to 4 players in local co-op on a constantly changing battlefield.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
- #22 Billy's Nightmare
82% matchVery Positive98% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: Insomnia Interactive
Windows
A roguelike game where you use abilities & items based on child logic to help Billy fight his nightmare. Poison bullies with a pair of Stinky Socks, set creepy toys on fire with a Magnifying Glass or make them step on some painful Pego Bricks!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.1%, Roguelike 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Perma Death 13.3%, Shooter 11.7%
- #23 No Sweet Looks
81% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: halvardo13
Windows
Nothing but ocean in every direction, and monsters eyeing you down everywhere you go! Wake up, confront the monsters, and find your way home in this top down rouge-like, with a unique take on shooting mechanics.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32.3% ★, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Perma Death 18.2%, Roguelike 10.2%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #24 LoopMage: The Infinite Trials
80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Dreamwave Labs
Windows
Fight an endless onslaught of foes in this minimalist wizard survival roguelike. Each loop makes you AND the horde stronger. How many loops can you survive? Ascend the global leaderboards to claim your glory!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 28.7% ★, Perma Death 20%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #25 Juicy Realm
81% matchVery Positive88% of 3,678 reviews2018
Dev: SpaceCanPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 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: Local Co-Op 23.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #26 BattleshipCrafting
78% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: 洛米条
Windows
Plot - The Earth has been destroyed, and you are transformed into a space fighter by a mysterious force to take revenge on the aliens. Gameplay - You can get some props after each level. Different placement positions of the props will bring different benefits to your battleship and weapons.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 19.9% ★, Perma Death 19.1%, Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%
- #27 Mysterious Space
82% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Ben Hendel-DoyingPub: benmakesgames.com
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Mysterious Space is a rogue-like side-scrolling action space shooter. Explore alien worlds for the fuel and equipment you'll need to survive the mysterious Sector ZZ-Omega-9...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action 12%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #28 Weather the Swarm
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beatrate SRL
Windows
Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 17.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #29 Pigeons Attack
79% matchVery Positive92% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: Nixtor Game Studio
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.8%, Post-apocalyptic 19.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #30 Cataclysm Survivors
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Noha Interactive
Windows
Cataclysm Survivors is an action packed roguelike in the survivors genre. With countless weapons and upgrades, play through endless waves of zombies and become INFINITELY POWERFUL. Thousands of Weapon and Upgrade combinations and TONS of enemies to slaughter with multiple classes and maps.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
- #31 BSG: Big Space Guns
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mute
Windows · Linux
BSG: Big Space Guns is a coop bullet hell roguelike where you step on giant buttons to activate cannons while you dodge bullets.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelike 14.4%
- #32 The Tower of Worth
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Nevertheless StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
The Tower of Worth is ego-changing action game. You become one of the numerous Challengers and You must overcome ordeals and competition to climb the highest point of the tower. Steal competitors' skills, get new ability by investing your worth and control your action to get a wanted ego.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.8%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #33 Fever Trip
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lemon Software
Windows
FEVER TRIP is a surreal roguelike FPS where you blast through twisted dreamscapes using a gun-wielding turtle. Face grotesque creatures, and survive an ever-changing nightmare with fast movement, bizarre enemies, and unpredictable runs.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 24.3% ★, Roguelike 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Shooter 13%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #34 Legend of Dungeon
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,640 reviews2013
Dev: Robot Loves Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.8%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 22.1%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelite 5%
- #35 SCRUMLORDS
76% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Ginger Bean Interactive
Windows
Fight off hordes of angry peasants and reclaim your realm in SCRUMLORDS! Lead your formation of loyal soldiers into battle in this action-roguelite, unlocking new gear and increasing your abilities as you play.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Historical 15.4%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #36 Azure Ember
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Afternoon Games
Windows
Azure Ember is a fast-paced crafting roguelike that thrusts you into a dangerous, ever-changing dungeon. Break objects and defeat enemies to collect materials, then forge powerful, one-of-a-kind weapons to overcome relentless foes and towering bosses.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.9% ★, Roguelike 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #37 Bonfire Barrage
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #38 Project Starship X
75% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2020
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rogue-Lite shooter where you CRASH-KILL comical abominations! Pilot your spaceship as Swagthulhu in this original and wacky "Lovecraftian Parody"!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Roguelike 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #39 FRCTL
72% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Lime_Splime
Windows
FRCTL is a fast-paced arcade shooter roguelike. Its got combos and other cool stuff like complex enemies. Good time waster! also its FREEE!!!!!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 32% ★, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Perma Death 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #40 Kingdom Heroes
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Fuchs Productions
Windows
Kingdom Heroes is a fantasy medieval survivor-like blending action, exploration, kingdom management, and local co-op for up to 4 players. Battle massive hordes, vote on the group's fate, build your kingdom, and dominate other players through asynchronous multiplayer.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.2%, Roguelike 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 8%, Action 6.8%
- #41 Gourds Up
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Bagel Bits Bakery
Windows · Linux
Gourds up is a 2D shooter, with many roguelike-y elements. You will progress through runs by choosing the next rooms, through the form of cards, that you will fight in, allowing for more strategy during the run. Get random weapons and upgrades, and just don't die!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 21.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 11.4%
- #42 Gladius Terrae
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bazooka Raptor
Windows
Command Gladius Terrae, an elite strike force forged in the ashes of a dying world. Tear through the ranks of multidimensional invaders in a relentless battle for Earth’s survival. The portals have opened. The end is coming. Can you turn the tide?
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #43 Evil Heart Fever
74% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
This game is an intense bullet hell roguelike shooter, evolve and destroy the celestial army to try to open the hell's gate. Items, references and transformations based in : Lovecraftian universe, biblical sins, and all types of angels and celestial creatures.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #44 JERONIMO
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Supertul Games
Windows · Linux
JERONIMO is a roguelite shooter where you play as the Eraser against your eternal enemy: the Drawer, a frantic pencil who summons waves from his rolling lab. Wield up to 6 unique weapons, stack broken builds, and crush the hordes. Every enemy is a drawing from my 6-year-old nephew's notebook.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Roguelike 18.5%, Perma Death 18.3%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #45 We Will Get revenge
71% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: VhanJadeStudios
Windows · Mac
We Will Get Revenge is a challenging Roguelite-Shoot'Em Up game with interesting mechanics and physics in which you will have to take revenge on those who destroyed the earth. Battle, upgrade, die, and repeat. Unlock weapons, enemies, missions, mutators, ships and much more with each game.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%
- #46 Soul Shifter
71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Innominatum Digital
Windows
In Soul Shifter, the player breaks through the ruins of what was once the most glorious of the castles and discovers the secrets behind the magical elemental energy that brought prosperity but also disgrace to the kingdom.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.7%, Perma Death 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.3%, Roguelike 13.2%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%
- #47 Solo Levelup Survivor
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genene Game
Windows
Hen Town is a rogue-like game, you are a female knight battles monsters, protects village restoring light and hope.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Perma Death 16.5%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #48 Nukepath
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TemptyOne
Windows
Nukepath is a post-apocaliptic action roguelike, where a survivor must get out of town before a nuclear bomb explodes everything.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #49 Gunblade Ranger
67% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2026
Dev: Astral Flow Games
Windows
An action shooting Roguelite focused on relentless attacks and brutal executions. Fight through the wasteland, execute enemies to restore ammo, collect weapons and mutations, and create your own killing build. Local 2 player co-op supported.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Perma Death 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #50 GUNBUTCHER
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BOMBCAKE
Windows
Survive an alien invasion in 90 seconds with your trusty companion Rooster! Exterminate your enemies using powerful weapons!
Why similar: Roguelike 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Traditional Roguelike 16.3% ★, Action 10.5%
- #51 RAD
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 970 reviews2019
Dev: Double Fine ProductionsPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 32.8%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Perma Death 16.2%, Action 11.8%
- #52 Roguefire Defense
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Albatigris Studio
Windows
A single-player, first-person rogue-lite defense game. Feel the tension in every level as you defend your base against diverse enemies. Shape your build with random cards and defeat challenging bosses to unlock new environments and experience unique atmospheres.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 25.2% ★, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%
- #53 Nuclear Throne
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,817 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 24.5%, Roguelike 22.8%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%, Perma Death 8.7%
- #54 Scrappage
68% matchVery Positive82% of 106 reviews2023
Dev: Geekspree
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22%, Perma Death 19%, Post-apocalyptic 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #55 Unemployed
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelesGames
Windows
You play as an unemployed scavenger from a distant future, scouring a junk-planet to earn enough credits to pay rent, battling rusted machines and harsh environments in a desperate struggle for survival.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 11.3%
- #56 GAARL! - Gabe's Action Arcade RogueLike
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gabe
Windows · Linux
GAARL! is a difficult roguelike action platformer. Wield your chain gun to fight monsters in tense combat, or fire it into walls to climb through handcrafted arenas. Buy upgrades, create wacky builds, get good health insurance, and unlock the mysteries of GABE'S ACTION ARCADE ROGUELIKE!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #57 Madora
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jabuticaba Games
Windows
Madora is a third-person 3D action roguelite inspired by Brazilian folklore. Upgrade your abilities during each run to unlock effects that can reshape your entire build, create powerful synergies, and fight through hordes of corrupted creatures.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 31% ★, Perma Death 19.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #58 Void Soul Awakening
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: VisRay Studios
Windows
Void Soul Awakening is a hyper fast action roguelite blending hack and slash combat, third person gunplay, and sorcery. As a wandering soul trapped in an ever shifting cosmic prison, master a massive arsenal, swap between powerful classes, adapt to every run, and fight your way to the Keeper.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelike 14%, Perma Death 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%
- #59 Project Realm
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dern LinPub: DDLin
Windows
Project Realm is an action rogue-lite blending real-time combat with card management. Retain, draw, and cast cards through attacks in fast-paced battles. Combining responsive controls with tactical planning, it delivers a strong "Hack & Slash & CAST" experience!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Roguelike 15.2%, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Roguelite 13.6%
- #60 Tankmageddon
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moon Tales SAS
Windows
Tankmageddon is a fast-paced roguelike tank game where you play as Ed, a pilot and mechanic on an Earth facing invasion. A ruthless A.I. has built a tank factory on the Moon and plans to wipe out humanity. Face hordes of enemy machines and use their parts to defeat them.
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 30% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Post-apocalyptic 13%, Shooter 9.8%