- #1 Nova Drift
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Action RPG 13.7%, Roguelite 13%, Space 12.6%
- #2 Time Wasters
96% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 7.7%
- #3 EVERSPACE™ 2
96% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.9% ★, Loot 21.8%, Space 13.7%, Action RPG 12.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #4 Star Vortex
95% matchVery Positive85% of 128 reviews2025
Dev: Zorg GamesPub: Hunted Cow Games
Windows
Star Vortex is a fast paced Action-RPG inspired by classics of the genre. Design your ship, fight your way through hostile alien sectors, upgrade as you salvage rare weapons and experiment with different builds until nothing can stand against you.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 37.9% ★, Loot 25.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Spaceships 5.2% ★
- #5 Skybreakers
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 690 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: Action Roguelike 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action RPG 17.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 14.8%
- #6 Galactic Glitch
94% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 13.5%, Space 13.2%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #7 Void Scrappers
93% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Loot 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #8 Astroloot
92% matchVery Positive92% of 527 reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.5%, Loot 19.1%, Crafting 18.1%, Space 17.4%, Sci-fi 12.4%
- #9 Soulstone Survivors
91% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 20.9%, Action RPG 17.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 11.7%, Crafting 10.4%
- #10 VOID/BREAKER
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: Roguelite 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 17.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Sci-fi 15.1%
- #11 R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,216 reviews2026
Dev: WarmCore StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.9 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: Looter Shooter 23.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action Roguelike 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Loot 9.5%
- #12 Don't Die, Collect Loot
89% matchVery Positive93% of 158 reviews2025
Dev: Dan MarchandPub: indie.io
Windows
It's time to become ridiculously powerful in an arcade roguelite RPG with no limits on your power! Guide your hero through infinite retro fantasy worlds, get loot, gain upgrades, and keep growing their power as you rip through hordes of enemies in the ultimate power fantasy!
Why similar: Loot 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #13 Space Scavenger
89% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Loot 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Space 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #14 Geometry Arena
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 10%
- #15 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
86% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action RPG 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%
- #16 Psycho Starship Rampage
88% matchVery Positive87% of 157 reviews2015
Dev: Ballistic FrogsPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You play the psychotic A.I. of a warship lost in space which tries to come back to Earth. Build your spaceship from scratch. Load it with weapons. And use your creation to destroy waves of innocent aliens throughout numerous levels. Loot their carcasses, extend your ship and jump to the next sector for more action!
Why similar: Spaceships 31% ★, Loot 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Roguelite 8.1%, Crafting 7.9%
- #17 Rogue: Genesia
84% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 22.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Choices Matter 15.2%, Arcade 12.2%
- #18 Star Singularity
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Star Bunny Enterprises
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A space action-adventure unlike any other: navigate your spacecraft through a galactic-scale mystery. Make sure to loot, craft and upgrade your space fleet. Play the story campaign or test your skills in vicious arena modes against AI opponents.
Why similar: Space 18.8%, Crafting 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Action RPG 11.8%
- #19 EVERSPACE™
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 30.6%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Sci-fi 11%, Roguelike 5.8%
- #20 Power of Ten
84% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Spaceships 29.7% ★, Looter Shooter 16.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Space 8.6%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #21 EON Fighter
83% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
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: Looter Shooter 29.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Character Customization 8.2%
- #22 Time Treker
82% matchMixed70% of 484 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
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: Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #23 Nienix: Cosmic Warfare
82% matchVery Positive87% of 350 reviews2023
Dev: HolmCom
Windows · Mac · Linux
Search for the legendary lost artifact Nienix through galaxies in conflict! An open world space action RPG adventure that can be played both alone and together!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 27.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Loot 12.9%, Action RPG 10.7%, Character Customization 8.2%
- #24 Combat Complex
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 19.8% ★, Loot 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Action RPG 9.8%
- #25 Army of Ruin
80% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Action RPG 12.5%, Roguelite 12%
- #26 Void Resurgence
79% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.6%, Space 10.2%
- #27 Run Build Pew!
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 13.6%, Space 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%
- #28 Galactic Vault
77% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2026
Dev: MeepMeep Games
Windows
Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 15%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 12.5%
- #29 Geometry Arena 2
76% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 11.7%, Character Customization 10.9%
- #30 Star Valor
77% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Loot 31.5%, Space 25%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, RPG 8%
- #31 Space Killer
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Looter Shooter 23.9% ★, Loot 21.2%, Space 12.4%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #32 Blacksea Odyssey
79% matchVery Positive80% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action RPG 8.3%
- #33 Ketz: Galactic Overlords
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 362 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: Loot 26.8%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action RPG 14.8%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #34 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
74% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Loot 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #35 Stellar Interface
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #36 Starcom: Nexus
75% matchVery Positive91% of 2,274 reviews2019
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Suddenly thrown into an unknown galaxy, you must explore, fight or befriend aliens and transform your ship from a small survey vessel into a powerful battlecruiser to unravel the mystery of the forces that brought you here and find your way home.
Why similar: Space 44.4%, Sci-fi 20.4%, RPG 11.9%, Action RPG 11.7%, Adventure 5.5%
- #37 Core Devourer
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action RPG 15.7%, Roguelike 14.1%
- #38 Relic Hunters Legend
73% matchMixed69% of 1,266 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Snail
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A Top-Down Shooter/Looter RPG with a touching story inspired by JRPG classics. Shoot enemies, get loot, and customize your characters. Multiple endgame systems and over 100 hours of play await you solo or up to 4-player co-op!
Why similar: Looter Shooter 24.8% ★, Loot 19%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action RPG 12%, Character Customization 9%
- #39 BroodStar
74% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Roguelite 13.4%, Space 11.1%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #40 Reignbreaker
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: Studio FizbinPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Reignbreaker is a high-octane action rogue-like set in a dystopian medievalpunk world. Step into the boots of Clef, a fearless rebel ready to rid the world of the Kingdom’s oppression, take down the Elite and lay siege to the Queen’s grand Bastion. Grab your javelin and become The Reignbreaker!
Why similar: Action RPG 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 17.3%, RPG 8.2%
- #41 Gunlocked
73% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 21.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 15%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9%
- #42 Godrop
71% matchVery Positive95% of 310 reviews2024
Dev: KATOR Game StudioPub: KATOR Game Studio
Windows
One level of warning, cosmic droplet rampage! A roguelike game featuring impact piercing. Collect holy relics, build up your energy, and morph the droplets to invade the solar system and destroy the ignorant human fleet to the ground!
Why similar: Spaceships 54.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Roguelite 6.1%, Roguelike 5.9%
- #43 ---Red---Tether-->
73% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Space 14.1%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #44 Battle Shapers
71% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Looter Shooter 34.4% ★, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12%, Shooter 9.9%
- #45 Neon Striker
71% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Space 10.4%
- #46 SHOOPER NOVA
70% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Roguelite 21.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
- #47 Astro Prospector
68% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
Dev: Incrementalist
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 18.2%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 11.3%
- #48 Metal Bringer
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Action RPG 21.3%, Roguelite 20.5%, Character Customization 16.7%, Sci-fi 11.7%
- #49 Starcom: Unknown Space
67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,082 reviews2024
Dev: Wx3 Labs, LLC
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.
Why similar: Space 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Action RPG 20.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%, RPG 7.3%
- #50 Star Survivor
70% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #51 Lia: Hacking Destiny
67% matchVery Positive97% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
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: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 18.8%, Roguelike 18.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%
- #52 Spaceship Looter
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Loot 17.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelike 12.9%
- #53 Schism
67% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #54 Gunlocked 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
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 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #55 GODBREAKERS
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 929 reviews2025
Dev: To The SkyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Action RPG 17.1%, Loot 16.9%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 12.4%
- #56 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 25%, Roguelite 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Loot 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
- #57 Eventide Matter
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 772 reviews2025
Dev: Ottropi Games
Windows
A 2D space mining adventure. Mine exotic resources, unlock powerful equipment, and fend off relentless enemies to build an inter-dimensional portal, the last hope of salvation for your civilization.
Why similar: Crafting 29.4%, Space 22.6%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Action RPG 13.5%, RPG 12.9%
- #58 Transcendence
68% matchVery Positive88% of 221 reviews2015
Dev: Kronosaur Productions
Windows
Explore the farthest reaches of Human Space in this open-world space adventure. Compelled to journey to the Galactic Core by a mysterious hyperintelligence, you must fight your way through dozens of star systems teeming with clashing empires, expansionist AIs, and fearsome xenophobes.
Why similar: Space 20.5%, Action RPG 19.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #59 Trinity Fusion
65% matchVery Positive86% of 859 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Mob Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 24.4%, Action RPG 22.4%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 18.7%, RPG 6.3%