Games Like PROJECT TACHYON

Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.

Why similar: Robots 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Futuristic 10.9%, Roguelike 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, neon-drenched action with bullet-hell mechanics and a female protagonist in a roguelite structure.

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Futuristic 13.7%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelite that emphasizes fast combat and multi-dimensional exploration.

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shoot-em-up roguelite that perfectly matches the bullet-hell intensity of the seed game.

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Robots 16.6%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sleek, high-speed action-roguelike featuring robotic combat and fluid hack-and-slash mechanics.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 18.1%, Action 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fast-paced, aerial-focused combat that mirrors the intensity of top-tier action-roguelikes.

Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Robots 13.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Roguelite 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, fast-paced action-roguelike platformer that emphasizes movement and precision combat.

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 23%, Robots 11.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Cyberpunk 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, sci-fi tactical shooter roguelite that rewards precise movement and aggressive playstyles.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Futuristic 20.3%, Roguelite 17.4%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast cyberpunk FPS roguelite that captures the futuristic, high-stakes combat feel of the seed game.

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 30.8%, Roguelite 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, sci-fi FPS roguelite that emphasizes mobility and intense combat against robotic enemies.

“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Robots 14.8%, Roguelike 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelike that focuses on hack-and-slash combat against waves of robotic adversaries.

Metal Unit is a sprawling side-scrolling platformer with roguelite features. Play as Joanna, a soldier on a mission to capture her treasonous sister. Wear the M-Unit 11 suit and battle against monsters and aliens while uncovering the truth about humanity.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.2%, Roguelite 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Action 15.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelite featuring a female protagonist in a sci-fi setting with varied combat gear.

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: Roguelike 19%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Platformer 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant run-and-gun roguelite that blends bullet-hell chaos with futuristic, sci-fi aesthetics.

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Roguelike 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A time-bending, side-scrolling action game that shares the futuristic, high-energy combat style of the seed.

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of bullet-hell and side-scrolling action that emphasizes high-speed movement and shooting.

In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Robots 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down, sci-fi roguelite shooter that features intense bullet-hell encounters and pixel-art aesthetics.

PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.

Why similar: Robots 21.2%, Futuristic 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, sci-fi roguelite FPS that features unique time-manipulation abilities.

Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!

Why similar: Time Travel 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelike 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that centers on time-travel mechanics and bullet-hell combat.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.2%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Platformer 15.1%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy focus on time-manipulation mechanics and high-speed, one-hit-kill combat in a futuristic setting.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Combat 21.2%, Roguelike 20.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, 2D Platformer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, comic-book-styled run-and-gun roguelite that rewards aggressive, combo-based combat.

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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Platformer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, arcade-style shoot-em-up roguelite that leans heavily into bullet-hell mechanics.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Platformer 16%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-platformer that utilizes time-manipulation and bullet-hell patterns with a female lead.

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Roguelike 22.7%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Combat 11.1%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D action-roguelike that excels in sci-fi atmosphere and chaotic, screen-filling combat.

An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Side Scroller 10%, Roguelike 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling, run-and-gun action-roguelike that focuses on chaotic combat and sci-fi themes.

Critadel is a futuristic platform/shooter/roguelike with three playable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 unique weapon configurations!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-roguelike that combines twin-stick shooting with challenging, fast-paced platforming.

Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Robots 19.1%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Cyberpunk 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi FPS roguelite that emphasizes fast movement and combat against robotic hordes.

Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20%, Robots 16.5%, Futuristic 14.3%, Roguelite 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed action-roguelike that focuses on intense third-person shooting and futuristic combat.

Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Roguelike 11.5%, Roguelite 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite featuring a female protagonist and intense bullet-hell combat sequences.

Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 9.1%

NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Cyberpunk 16.4%, Robots 14%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Futuristic 9.8%

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.6%, Platformer 27%, Sci-fi 26.2%, Action 15.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer with a female protagonist and sci-fi elements.

Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Cyberpunk 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Futuristic 11.1%

A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Futuristic 11.6%

Reach your potential in a fast and fluid 3D action-platformer set in a beautiful and hopeful Solarpunk world. Take on challenging bosses, upgrade your systems, and show humanity the promise of AI.

Why similar: Robots 28%, Futuristic 27.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Platformer 13.1%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game featuring a female android protagonist in a futuristic world.

This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Hack and Slash 23.3%, Roguelite 13.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

This game is a time survival game with role-playing and roguelite elements. Through the choice of upgrades in battle to make the character stronger and stronger, defeat the oncoming enemies.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Roguelite 12.2%, Futuristic 12.2%

Ingression is an unforgiving & mind-bending precision platformer where you'll think and platform with seamless portals. Travel to the future to save the past from a tremendous time paradox.

Why similar: Time Travel 27.7% ★, Cyberpunk 17.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%, Platformer 10.1%

Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Cyberpunk 17.6%, Robots 16.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Hyperactive 2D action platformer with wicked fast attacks, omnidirectional dashing, and time-freezing! Play well enough to transform and unleash 100% power!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.6%, Robots 17.4%, Combat 15.4%, Platformer 12.3%, Futuristic 11.7%

A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Cyberpunk 13.7%, Roguelike 11.8%

Turn back the clock and fight to repair Time itself in this cinematic action platformer with fast sword combat and time-based powers. You are the Warden of Time, Ouro Kronii - be proud and fight hard!

Why similar: Time Travel 36.4% ★, Female Protagonist 17.6%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Platformer 9.2%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Roguelite 18.5%, Futuristic 18.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Action 8.3%

A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Robots 22.6%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Action 12.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Project I is an action-adventure game that follows the protagonist's journey to escape from an unknown laboratory and regain who he is. Defeat the enemies and escape from the lab.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.2%, Robots 23.4%, Futuristic 15.5%, Action 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.1%

Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action Roguelike 27%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Action 3.9%

Bash through gangs of hostile robots and corrupt bosses in this stylish & punchy Action-RPG. As Zoe, a scrappy agile hero, you’ll search for your past while fighting for the future.

Why similar: Robots 29.5%, Futuristic 23.1%, Sci-fi 15%, Combat 13%, Female Protagonist 11.7%

TimeTekker is an arcade shoot em' up where your actions dictate the speed of time itself! Overcome the endless hail of bullets at your own pace and become the ultimate ninja!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 11.9%

Everything moves when you do in Enter the Chronosphere, the turn-based bullet hell roguelike. Each chronosphere is procedurally generated with defenders and biomes from the worlds it has consumed. Break in, find exotic weaponry and gadgets, outsmart hostile aliens, and fight your way to the core.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Action 6.9%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Robots 13%, Platformer 10.6%, Action 8.2%

Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 19.1%, Female Protagonist 19%, Roguelike 14%, Action 7.2%

Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 14%, Roguelite 13.9%

Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.8%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Combat 17.9%, Action 9.1%, Platformer 8.6%

Time Recoil is a top-down shooter with a slow motion twist! Punch through walls guns blazing while time slows down! See your enemies drop down like flies - and save the world from a mad scientist dictator!

Why similar: Time Travel 40.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Action 9.2%

Corebreaker is a fast-paced action-platformer game with rogue-like elements. Play as Nova, a robot designed to awaken when humanity is extinct by the machines. Unlock abilities, upgrades and powerful weapons as you fight your way through supreme robots to find out your purpose!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Futuristic 16.6%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Robots 11.9%

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: Action Roguelike 22%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Roguelike 18.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Roguelite 11.3%

Craft original weapons and engage in strategic time-freezing battles as you dive into the million-floor deep underground world of this deep-diving action strategy game.

Why similar: Time Travel 24.9% ★, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Roguelite 14%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Side Scroller 8.9%

Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.7%

Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Futuristic 10.5%