- #1 BALL x PIT
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,725 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelite 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the core concept of using ball-based physics to navigate and clear waves of enemies in a bullet-hell setting.
- #2 Peglin
96% matchVery Positive84% of 17,635 reviews2024
Dev: Red Nexus Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!
Why similar: Roguelite 37%, Roguelike 30.2%, RPG 12.2%, Fantasy 10.2%, 2D 8%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully integrates pinball-style bouncing mechanics into a turn-based roguelike structure.
- #3 Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes
96% matchVery Positive84% of 399 reviews2022
Dev: Zing Games Inc.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Zombie Rollerz is the ultimate mashup of classic pinball, zombie defense and rogue-like! Shoot, slam and smash your way through hordes of zombies and epic boss fights. Select your hero, it’s time to become a pinball wizard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Roguelite 24.9%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 13.8%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest match, directly combining pinball physics with roguelite progression and shoot-em-up combat.
- #4 Go Mecha Ball
95% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features high-speed, physics-based movement that mimics the momentum and impact of a pinball in a shooter environment.
- #5 Rogue: Genesia
94% matchVery Positive91% of 8,550 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a massive scale of bullet-hell combat that feels very similar to the action-roguelike loops of the seed game.
- #6 Tiny Chaos
94% matchVery Positive81% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: KatrGames
Windows
Step into a pandemonium world in Tiny Chaos, a bullet heaven survival game that will test your wits, reflexes, and endurance. Face relentless hordes of enemies, explore vibrant stages, and unlock the full potential of your characters in this chaotic journey to survive against all odds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the chaotic, high-intensity bullet-hell action and RPG elements present in Pinball Storm.
- #7 Halls of Torment
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 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: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A premier action-roguelike that offers the same satisfying, screen-clearing progression found in the seed game.
- #8 Swarm Grinder
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Top-Down 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique take on the action-roguelike genre with intense combat and procedural map exploration.
- #9 Roundguard
92% matchVery Positive82% of 574 reviews2020
Dev: Wonderbelly Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Roundguard is a bouncy dungeon crawler with pinball physics, lots of loot, and a randomized castle full of oddballs. Press your luck against hordes of dangerously cute monsters and challenging roguelike elements in this all-round bouncy adventure!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.3%, Roguelite 28.7%, Roguelike 23.8%, RPG 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title uses bouncy, physics-based movement similar to pinball to navigate dungeon-crawling encounters.
- #10 Gunlocked 2
90% matchVery Positive86% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A shoot-em-up roguelite that emphasizes weapon customization and top-down survival mechanics.
- #11 Crimson Dawn
91% matchMixed65% of 380 reviews2023
Dev: Purple Lake
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong RPG foundation combined with the classic bullet-hell survival mechanics of the seed game.
- #12 Time Wasters
89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,615 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 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 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell roguelite that excels at providing the same addictive, short-session gameplay loop.
- #13 Twilight Survivors
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,089 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a polished top-down shooter experience with the same roguelike progression systems.
- #14 Dark Fairy Tale: Dreamland Survivors
88% matchVery Positive89% of 590 reviews2025
Dev: BINGOBELL
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%
This is a top-down, auto-shooting roguelike that can be played entirely one-handed. Players take on the role of Pinocchio, fallen into a nightmare, collecting forbidden Dream Eggs that grant ever-changing offensive and survival abilities. Slay twisted fairy tale creatures in endless nightmares!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Survival 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival game that captures the same dark, action-packed atmosphere as the seed game.
- #15 Keeper's Toll
86% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 12%, Top-Down 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-roguelike offers a challenging, skill-based approach to the genre.
- #16 Soul Stalker
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelike where you assume the role of the steward of ghosts bound to eternal life on earth. Wield 4 to 6 weapons simultaneously to fend off waves of apparitions determined to defeat your spirited friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers high-energy bullet-hell action with a focus on fast-paced, roguelite character building.
- #17 Doomed to Hell
87% matchVery Positive82% of 242 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style bullet-hell shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and constant movement.
- #18 Survivor Mercs
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical shoot-em-up roguelite that requires careful positioning and resource management during combat.
- #19 Death Must Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 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 26.1%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 10.7%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends deep RPG mechanics with the frantic, top-down action of a bullet-hell survivor game.
- #20 Brotato
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 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 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arena-based action-roguelike that focuses on rapid-fire combat and strategic character builds.
- #21 Bullet Bunny
84% matchVery Positive84% of 132 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: It combines twin-stick shooter controls with roguelike elements for a fast and frantic gameplay experience.
- #22 Power Fantasy
82% matchVery Positive86% of 615 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 20%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Survival 7.3%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the RPG aspects of the action-roguelike genre, offering deep character customization.
- #23 Against Great Darkness
82% matchVery Positive81% of 216 reviews2024
Dev: Hitreg StudiosPub: Hitreg Studios
Windows
Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.9%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 12.3%, Top-Down 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused bullet-hell roguelite that prioritizes high-speed action and enemy density.
- #24 Arcane Tower Survivors
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends action-adventure elements with the standard roguelike survival loop.
- #25 Entropy Survivors
80% matchVery Positive81% of 554 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a solid action-roguelike experience with co-op capabilities and diverse character builds.
- #26 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
81% matchVery Positive80% of 473 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and effective action-roguelike that focuses on core survival mechanics and character progression.
- #27 Horde Hunters
79% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Horde Hunters is an objective-driven bullet heaven roguelite where you build powerful synergies, hire allies, use tactical items, and survive the hordes of hell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Roguelite 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes procedural generation to create a unique, ever-changing bullet-hell survival experience.
- #28 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
77% matchMixed69% of 6,352 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%
- #29 Witchcraft Survivors
79% matchVery Positive81% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A score-attack action-roguelike that focuses on rapid combat and satisfying, screen-clearing abilities.
- #30 PengPong
76% matchVery Positive85% of 179 reviews2026
Dev: SANDY FLOOR
Windows · Mac
PengPong is a bullet-hell roguelike where pinball meets gambling. Bounce your way through chaos and bet it all to survive.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #31 Sodaman
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 862 reviews2026
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11%
- #32 Godsvivors
78% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: A demonic-themed bullet-hell shooter that provides a similar level of intensity and top-down action.
- #33 Greedland
75% matchVery Positive83% of 3,348 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%
- #34 Mars Survivors
78% 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: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features intense top-down shooter mechanics with a heavy emphasis on bullet-hell survival.
- #35 R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,767 reviews2026
Dev: WarmCore StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to the Reincarnation Insurance Program! This top-down roguelite shooter blends Diablo-style looting with Survivor-like mayhem. Face screen-filling zombie tides, use Divine Tech to liquidate them into ash, and farm god-tier gear to forge your OP build.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Roguelite 13%
- #36 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
73% matchVery Positive82% of 2,558 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #37 Ketz: Galactic Overlords
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 410 reviews2025
Dev: Keep Games
Windows
Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, RPG 7.4%
- #38 Vital Shell
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,726 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #39 Berserker Onslaught
73% matchMixed65% of 388 reviews2026
Dev: Team KernelPub: Glacial Epoch
Windows
"Berserker Onslaught" is an action roguelike infused with survival and loot-hunting elements. Face relentless waves of monsters, harness the blessings of the gods to strengthen yourself, repel evil forces, and return with bountiful rewards.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Survival 13.9%, RPG 7.3%
- #40 Soulforge Lost Path
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 reviews2026
Dev: ZiyuePub: YuetteGames
Windows
In ’Soulforge Lost Path ‘, become a legendary hunter slaughtering endless Corrupted Souls. Scavenge Sacred Remains to forge Exorcist Artefacts, manage limited inventory strategically, and uncover the world's festering corruption truth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #41 Pesticide Not Required
72% matchVery Positive94% of 947 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.5%
- #42 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
71% matchVery Positive88% of 6,322 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #43 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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%
- #44 Spellbook Demonslayers
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,323 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #45 Funguys Swarm
69% matchVery Positive91% of 989 reviews2025
Dev: Stairway Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Roguelite 20.1%, Survival 8.2%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #46 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 240 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #47 Doomsday Hunters
70% matchVery Positive90% of 790 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.8 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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #48 FatalZone
70% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Roguelite 13%, Survival 8.6%
- #49 Soulstone Survivors
65% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #50 Skybreakers
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 703 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #51 Artifact Seeker: Resurrection
67% matchVery Positive81% of 800 reviews2024
Dev: Lynkpin Game
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. Aurorium continent is just a board of gods game. You can obtain artifacts by slaying enemies. How to use the power of artifacts, to play the game of gods? To end the game ? Or just be a god yourself. Artifact Seeker, Your choice.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Survival 9.9%
- #52 Destropolis
70% matchVery Positive87% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%
- #53 Survivors of the Dawn
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 765 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.6%, Roguelite 11%
- #54 Heroes & Redemption
67% matchVery Positive85% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 9.6%, RPG 7.6%
- #55 Ricochet Abyss
66% matchMostly Positive69% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: DreamForge
Windows
Dive into Ricochet Abyss, a unique blend of tactical backpack management, hero-building, and pinball-style combat. Organize your inventory, equip powerful gear, and send your heroes ricocheting through perilous dungeons—every shot and item choice could be your key to survival!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down 11.9%, RPG 10.3%, Fantasy 8.2%
- #56 Legend of Feather
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: Planescape Game Studio
Windows
"Legend of Feather" is a light Rogue and top-down shooting game, you need to survive the tide of enemies and defeat the final boss! In each battle, you need to collect spirit baht to improve your strength, and finally find the lost Golden Crow Nine Feathers to save the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%
- #57 Kickback: Shoot to Move! 👾
65% matchVery Positive100% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Roguelite 19.1%, Survival 9.7%, RPG 7.9%
- #58 Fight To The Death
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Fight To The Death is a roguelite game where you enter an arena filled with hundreds or even thousands of monsters. Utilizing each character's unique skills, collecting powerful items, crafting your own playstyle, and striving to be the last one standing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelike 10.4%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #59 Crafty Survivors
65% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.2%
