Games Like R-Lyke: Reverse

A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, 1980s 9.9%

Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, 1980s 11.8%, Arcade 7.4%

Astra Quest is a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter. Design modular starships with unique cores, bases, and devices. Survive intense battles, earn Evolution Points, and unlock upgrades in Adventure and Evolution modes to dominate the neon-lit cosmos.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, 1980s 22.4%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Retro 5.5%

The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%

Get ready for an epic showdown against rebel machines in Android Resistance, a frenetic top-down shooter that challenges your skills and strategy. Take on the role of Adrian-317, the wise Vanguard, and assemble a diverse team of androids, each with their unique abilities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, 1980s 15.6%, Arcade 7.9%

A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, 1980s 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Retro 9.9%

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 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, 1980s 10.3%

Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Arcade 7%

Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Stylized 9.9%, Arcade 7%

Karol World Breaker brings classic brick-breaking gameplay together with Survivors-like mechanics in a single game. Destroy wave of enemies with your balls. Collect coins to buy power-ups in the Store. Face wise enemies that will spawn debuffs that will make your adventure more difficult.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, 1980s 14.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Arcade 9.2%

Spin. Shoot. Survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 8.8%, Retro 8.1%

Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps

Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%

DIVINE PEARL™: Survivors is a bullet heaven survival game set in a shonen anime world, unleash energy wave attacks and increase your power level on each new planet visited!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 1980s 13.6%, Roguelite 11%

Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Retro 8%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 1980s 14.2%, Retro 11.9%

Space Miner is a shmup with roguelike elements and weapon customization. Destroy asteroids, collect different minerals to improve your ship, and discover new places on the galaxy!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, 1980s 13.5%, Roguelite 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 14.9%, Arcade 7.8%

Embark on an retro adventure of ever-changing challenges. Adapt to unique ships, dodge bullets, blast enemies, and shape-shift your way to victory. Get ready for non-stop excitement and pure arcade fun!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 9.2%

In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Retro 12.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 9.9%

La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Arcade 7.9%

Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Roguelite 16.9%, Arcade 9%, Retro 6.9%

THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 8.1%

Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 1980s 18.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%

Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 1980s 12.4%, Retro 10.9%

A roguelite shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%

Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.5%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Destroy the enemies that have spawned from the relics! Relic Survivors is a casual game with rogue lite elements.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, 1980s 15.9%, Roguelite 14%, Arcade 7.5%

Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Side Scroller 17%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 12.9%

Survive the relentless swarm in this arcade take on the Bullet Heaven/Survivors-like Action Roguelite. Slay 1000s of foes, level up, loot chests and make your character more powerful than ever. Unlock meta-progression upgrades and more heroes, so you can even the odds on future runs.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 11.7%, Roguelite 11.4%

Survive waves of alien invaders. Upgrade your weapons and create insane builds. Addictive arcade roguelike action awaits you!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Futuristic 6.5%, Action 5.2%

You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Arcade 8.4%

Face endless waves of enemies through diverse builds and weapons, and uncover the promise that drives Newton to rise through the skies in this Roguelite Side-Scroller.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Arcade 8.5%

Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 9.5%

Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Roguelite 10.8%

Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Arcade 8.2%

A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 13.8%, Arcade 7.8%

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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12.3%

An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 17.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 5.9%

Shoot down swarms of planes to survive your adventure through the clouds. Make smart upgrade decisions along the way to not get submerged by the hundreds of enemies coming your way.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 8.8%

Dash through enemies, collect power ups and survive waves of enemies in this fast paced bullet-hell

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.8%

Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, 1980s 8.6%, Arcade 8.6%

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.3%

A fast, wave-based roguelite where you grow weapon upgrades instead of wielding them. Plant, link, and defend your drone garden against alien infestations.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Roguelite 11.2%

Earth is on the verge of World War 3. All life as we know it will be gone tomorrow. Take control of "Super Star Dan" to build a super SSD that can store every DNA on earth before the world goes up in flames. "Life Saver" is a twin stick shooter that you don't want to miss out on!

Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Arcade 9.4%

Smite demons, collect holy power-ups, and turn Hel into a pixelated fireworks show in this chaotic Survivor game! Play as a ridiculously determined holy knight auto-blasting through hordes of the damned. Simple controls, massive screen-clearing combos, and enough divine fire to make demons cry.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Arcade 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

SSATNOTMM is a small action game with roguelite elements. Survive waves of enemies, buy permanent upgrades, befriend colorful characters, die and do it all over again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Roguelite 13%, Arcade 9.6%

A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 8.4%

Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, 1980s 9.4%

Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Bullet Hell 8.9%

Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Roguelite 10.1%

In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%

Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 15%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Roguelite 13.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Arcade 8%

Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 7.6%

Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 15%, Arcade 8.1%

Brew your own weapons from scratch and unleash them on hordes of homunculi! In this survival roguelite, every ingredient combination creates a potion that splashes, moves, and reacts in a unique way. Discover absurd synergies and rescue fellow alchemists in your quest for the Philosopher’s Stone.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelite 17.9%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 7.8%

A chaotic shoot-em-up roguelite with magic spell casting. Defeat enemies with your gun! Stack tons of passive spells that trigger when you shoot while weaving your unique active spell in between. Blast your enemies with gunfire and magic spells while you dodge through the rubble.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 12%

Shoot zombies, collect loot, build your own guns! Upgrade the persistent metagame to unlock more loot, more features and more parts for your guns.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Roguelite 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 11.4%

Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 7.7%