- #1 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
97% matchVery Positive92% of 15,563 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Zombies 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the zombie-horde survival focus and intense, fast-paced bullet-hell mechanics of the seed game.
- #2 20 Minutes Till Dawn
96% matchVery Positive90% of 29,160 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Bullet Heaven 15.7% ★, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the dark, gothic aesthetic and intense, upgrade-focused bullet-hell gameplay that makes Raining Blood so compelling.
- #3 Dead Estate
96% matchVery Positive95% of 6,662 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Perma Death 11.9%, Difficult 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fast-paced, dark, and challenging twin-stick roguelike experience with a heavy emphasis on survival and combat.
- #4 Halls of Torment
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,896 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.4 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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Heaven 14.5% ★, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures a dark, retro-inspired aesthetic while delivering the massive, screen-filling bullet-hell action found in Raining Blood.
- #5 Crimsonland
95% matchVery Positive92% of 3,128 reviews2014
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Top-Down 10.1%, Zombies 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: As a classic of the genre, it provides the definitive top-down, arena-based zombie survival experience that inspired many modern roguelites.
- #6 Nuclear Throne
94% 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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Difficult 12.1%, Roguelike 11%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for twin-stick roguelikes, it offers the same high-difficulty, high-reward combat loop.
- #7 Disfigure
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,513 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity bullet-hell that focuses purely on the survival and combat mechanics found in Raining Blood.
- #8 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
92% matchVery Positive94% of 13,095 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Difficult 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a more tactical, high-stakes top-down shooter experience that rewards precision and aggressive play.
- #9 Tesla vs Lovecraft
91% matchVery Positive90% of 1,239 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 33.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers an incredibly intense twin-stick horde-survival experience with a dark, supernatural theme similar to the seed game.
- #10 Rising Hell
91% matchVery Positive89% of 317 reviews2021
Dev: Tahoe GamesPub: Toge Productions
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Rising Hell is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Difficult 16.1%, Roguelite 13.7%, Demons 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a vertical, high-intensity action-roguelike experience with a dark, gore-filled aesthetic that feels very similar.
- #11 Brotato
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,300 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 37.0 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 17.9%, Bullet Heaven 16.5% ★, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelike 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features the same addictive, arena-based survival loop with deep build customization that keeps players coming back for more.
- #12 Doomed to Hell
90% matchVery Positive82% of 245 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Perma Death 9.8%, Difficult 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It directly matches the bullet-hell, roguelike, and dark-themed action found in Raining Blood.
- #13 Hell is Other Demons
89% matchVery Positive93% of 339 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 20.6%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 15.7%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines fast-paced, arcade-style action with a dark, demonic theme that aligns perfectly with the seed game's atmosphere.
- #14 Letifer
88% matchVery Positive84% of 97 reviews2026
Dev: Third Spirit Games
Windows
Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Zombies 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Bullet Heaven 12.3% ★, Action Roguelike 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that pits the player against waves of zombies in a high-intensity, bullet-hell environment.
- #15 Bullet Bunny
86% matchVery Positive83% of 136 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: Twin Stick Shooter 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-paced, twin-stick shooter experience with a focus on pixel-art aesthetics and roguelike progression.
- #16 Horde Hunters
86% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Heaven 12.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on procedural generation and twin-stick bullet-hell combat to create a unique survival experience.
- #17 Enter the Gungeon
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,914 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%, Difficult 11%, Roguelike 10%
Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in bullet-hell design, offering the same level of difficulty and roguelite progression found in the seed game.
- #18 Feral Fury
87% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 29.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 10%, Bullet Hell 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down, violent roguelite that emphasizes fast-paced combat and character progression.
- #19 Power Fantasy
84% matchVery Positive86% of 637 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 22.6%, Bullet Heaven 16.8% ★, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Perma Death 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the action-roguelike genre, offering the same twin-stick, bullet-hell chaos as the seed game.
- #20 Soulstone Survivors
82% matchVery Positive91% of 26,865 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.8 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: Bullet Heaven 25.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive, chaotic bullet-hell experience with deep upgrade paths that allow for extreme power fantasies.
- #21 Echoes of Red
84% matchVery Positive89% of 150 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
ECHOES OF RED is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. OBLITERATE tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and MAKE THEM REGRET STANDING AGAINST YOU.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Heaven 15.1% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Survival 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It combines dark fantasy themes with bullet-hell survival mechanics, creating a similar atmospheric experience.
- #22 Godsvivors
83% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Demons 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the bullet-hell, demon-slaying survival gameplay that defines the seed game.
- #23 BloodDome99
81% matchVery Positive96% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
BloodDome99 is a game about nostalgia, capitalism, violence, and over-the-top absurdist fun. 80s arcade meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master more than 40 weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BLOODDOME99
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled arena survival game that captures the same 'die and retry' intensity as Raining Blood.
- #24 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
81% matchVery Positive95% of 23,827 reviews2017
Dev: Reactive Drop Team
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This top-down shooter offers intense, squad-based zombie survival combat that feels very similar to the seed game's inspiration.
- #25 Nation Red
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,792 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
Why similar: Zombies 40.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Survival 7.9%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic zombie-shooter that focuses on surviving endless waves of enemies, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.
- #26 Bloody Hell
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,049 reviews2023
Dev: Pun Intended
Windows
A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Demons 11.5%, Top-Down 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, dark, and fast-paced twin-stick shooter that emphasizes bullet-hell mechanics and intense combat.
- #27 Army of Ruin
79% matchVery Positive88% of 2,818 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Heaven 12.8% ★, Roguelite 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, high-intensity bullet-hell experience with a focus on clearing massive waves of enemies.
- #28 DEATHRUN TV
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 90 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 32%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Perma Death 11.9%, Difficult 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is a fast-paced, difficult, and chaotic twin-stick shooter that fits the same niche as the seed game.
- #29 HELLBREAK
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 307 reviews2026
Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Flagship Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Zombies 16.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Demons 9.8%
- #30 R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,283 reviews2026
Dev: WarmCore StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Zombies 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Heaven 15.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.3%
- #31 When the Light Dies
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Electric MonkeysPub: PQube
Windows
Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Heaven 15.4% ★, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends survival horror elements with top-down, twin-stick shooting for a dark and challenging experience.
- #32 Wanted Shadows
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
Decimate thousands of demons on All Hallows' Eve to protect your infernal home. Wanted Shadows is a bullet heaven roguelite where the difference between overpowering and being overpowered lies in your skill and wit.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A solid action-roguelite that delivers the bullet-hell, shoot-em-up gameplay expected from the genre.
- #33 Hellbrella
75% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 19.9%, Demons 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Retro 9.4%
- #34 Witchcraft Survivors
77% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Heaven 15.6% ★, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%
- #35 Grind Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,462 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 17.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Demons 10.2%
- #36 Bloodshed
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,973 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 16.7%, Demons 15.2%, Shooter 12.2%
- #37 Her Name Was Fire
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Heaven 13.2% ★, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12%
- #38 FatalZone
75% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.4 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: Zombies 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Survival 9.4%
- #39 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
73% matchVery Positive88% of 6,343 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 18.2%, Bullet Heaven 18.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #40 Death Must Die
73% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 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 23.9%, Action Roguelike 23%, Bullet Heaven 19.5% ★, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #41 Arms of God
70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,950 reviews2026
Dev: Dark Jay Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Heaven 16.3% ★, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #42 Graveyard Gunslingers
74% matchMixed59% of 231 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Zombies 11.4%
- #43 Deadly Days: Roadtrip
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,010 reviews2025
Dev: PixelsplitPub: Sidekick Publishing
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Loot, shoot, and mow down zombie hordes in this bullet heaven fever dream. Embark on a deadly roadtrip, fuel your bus, decide when to extract – and get that sweet inventory management kick when that new slot in your backpack fits just right.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 16.1% ★, Zombies 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #44 Hell Maiden
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,999 reviews2026
Dev: AstralShift
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 20.5% ★, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 11.5%, Survival 11.2%
- #45 Hell Clock
69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,419 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue SnailPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Forge powerful builds with endless loot in this relentless combination of Roguelike and ARPG. Blast through dungeons and unleash inhuman powers in a dark fantasy twist on Brazil’s War of Canudos.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 35%, Perma Death 25.2%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Demons 12.5%, Action 2.6%
- #46 FatalZone: Outbreak
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 307 reviews2023
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Outbreak is the demo version of FatalZone, a bullet heaven zombie apocalypse shooter where you'll have to upgrade your base, hone your mercs' skills, and put them to the test to survive.
Why similar: Zombies 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #47 Vampire Survivors
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 266,062 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.7%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 7.3%, Retro 4.7%
- #48 Tower Survivors
72% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Zombies 9.1%
- #49 Keeper's Toll
67% matchVery Positive90% of 802 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: Bullet Heaven 20.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #50 Blood Dungeon
66% matchVery Positive90% of 517 reviews2026
Dev: Messhof
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
From the creators of Nidhogg, murder hordes of monsters in this 2D platforming autoshooter with a killer soundtrack. Collect Blood, gold, and bones to increase your powers. Can you survive the Blood Dungeon?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Bullet Heaven 10.8% ★, Retro 5.4%
- #51 West of Dead
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,230 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Zombies 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Difficult 11.1%
- #52 Still Not Dead
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 220 reviews2018
Dev: Glove Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.2%, Zombies 15.7%, Difficult 9.3%, Roguelite 8.7%, Survival 7.2%
- #53 Gun Brothers
72% matchMostly Negative36% of 92 reviews2020
Dev: Rootify
Windows · Linux
"Gun Brothers" is a frantic top down shooter for 1-4 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Zombies 11.9%, Perma Death 10%, Difficult 7.2%
- #54 Bloody Streets
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 126 reviews2015
Dev: Headless Wizard
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Bloody Streets is a brutal top-down shooter which will challenge you with areas swarmed by undead in a beautifully stylized and hand painted 2D world complemented by high energy rock music. How long can you survive the sea of monsters while pumping round after round of bullets?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Zombies 34.3%, Difficult 20.5%, Action 5.2%, Indie 4%
- #55 Half Hour Hexagon
68% matchVery Positive83% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #56 Survivors of the Dawn
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 773 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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Bullet Heaven 12.3% ★
- #57 Soulforge Lost Path
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 366 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: Zombies 16.2%, Bullet Heaven 15.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.6%
- #58 Let Them Come: Onslaught
65% matchVery Positive91% of 244 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 23.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #59 SCAD
66% matchMostly Positive79% of 110 reviews2026
Dev: NAISU
Windows · Mac
SCAD is an action‑packed, post‑apocalyptic roguelite where you pilot a customizable hovercraft. Fight relentless zombie hordes, craft and upgrade powerful weapons, and gear up for the future expeditions.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Heaven 12.5% ★, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Zombies 8.2%
- #60 Planetary Dustoff
69% 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 21.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 11.7%