- #1 MYRIAD DEATH
96% matchVery Positive86% of 272 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Shooter 15.1%, 2D 5.4%
- #2 Paradox Soul
97% matchMixed43% of 623 reviews2018
Dev: Ritual GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid!
Why similar: Metroidvania 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 20%, Platformer 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
- #3 ScourgeBringer
95% matchVery Positive86% of 3,193 reviews2020
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Roguevania 22% ★, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Metroidvania 12.7%, Roguelike 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #4 Rogue Stormers
96% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 13.3%
- #5 Ninja Soul
94% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2022
Dev: Ash Game StudioPub: Electronic Sheep Games
Windows
Ninjasoul is a platform action game that combines roguelite with Galaxy warrior demon city. Kunoichi, Tachibana Yachiyo unexpectedly awakened the ability of "death backtracking". She will find the truth in the land that used to be her hometown in the fight and death again and again.
Why similar: Roguevania 39.1% ★, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Platformer 7.5%
- #6 Rusted Moss
92% matchVery Positive90% of 1,532 reviews2023
Dev: faxdoc, happysquared, sunnydazePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Rusted Moss is a twin-stick shooter metroidvania where you sling around the map with your grapple, blasting your way through witches and rusted machine monstrosities alike. This wasteland once harboring mankind has since fallen, and Fae long forgotten now knock on humanity's door...
Why similar: Metroidvania 25.2%, Post-apocalyptic 16.2%, Platformer 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9.2%
- #7 Hell is Other Demons
93% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 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: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.1%
- #8 Xenon Valkyrie
94% matchMixed66% of 132 reviews2017
Dev: Diabolical Mind
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Xenon Valkyrie is a rogue-like with many RPG elements in which you will have to get to the deepest part of a moon and finish the plans of a wicked witch. You will be able to get many weapons randomly as you fight in a world that is created every time you play.
Why similar: Roguevania 49.8% ★, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
- #9 Moonlight Traveler
91% matchMixed55% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Blueprint Core
Windows
This is an action game focused on combat, where a girl returns from the abyss to explore her own secrets and redemption, until the end of an eternal battle to see if she can break free from the shackles of fate.
Why similar: Roguevania 29.3% ★, Metroidvania 20.3%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Beat 'em up 11.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #10 Witchinour
91% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Retro 9.1%
- #11 Touhou Blooming Chaos 2
89% matchVery Positive93% of 2,578 reviews2021
Dev: 二色幽紫蝶
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 34.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Touhou Blooming Chaos 2 is an brand new rogue shooter where you control a character of a varied cast to explore an all randomized labyrinth. Enjoy the excessive fun of reaping enemies and character training. With balanced difficulty, you can always find your place as either beginner or veteran!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action 24.6%, Indie 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #12 DISORDER
90% matchMixed50% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: GRUMPY
Windows
Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Female Protagonist 19%, Procedural Generation 18.5%, Roguelike 17%, Fantasy 9.7%
- #13 30XX
89% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 21.6%, Procedural Generation 15.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #14 ABYSS SEEKERーーWhat Do You See Deep in The Abyss
88% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
A dungeon known as the Abyss has suddenly appeared. To open the "Door of Darkness" at its deepest point, the Seeker plunges into the dungeon gate... in search of the truth. Survive the onslaught of dark forces in this twin-stick survival shooter! — Are You Ready to Face Your Destiny?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 9.2%
- #15 Neon Abyss
86% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Procedural Generation 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelike 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Platformer 10.9%
- #16 Hell Shooter
86% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: PLAY Mephistowaltz
Windows
Hell Shooter is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. It features unique attack methods, exhilarating action, an oriental hellish atmosphere, and each character's storytelling.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.5%, Shooter 24.3%, Roguelike 22.6%, Action 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #17 LONE RUIN
87% matchMixed64% of 195 reviews2023
Dev: Cuddle Monster GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable roguelike twin-stick shooter. Optimise spells and build ultimate combos to defeat twisted monstrosities and delve deeper into the Lone Ruin.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #18 Letifer
84% matchVery Positive82% of 77 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: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%
- #19 Transiruby
85% matchVery Positive92% of 290 reviews2021
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Explore the mysteries of an unknown land! ”Transiruby '' is a metroidvania game where you explore the world as a cyborg protagonist named Siruby. Slash and shoot your way to reveal its hidden secrets!
Why similar: Metroidvania 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 8.4%, Female Protagonist 7.5%
- #20 Angelstruck
84% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: Feral Paw
Windows · Mac
Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Roguelike 13.7%
- #21 Luminaria: Dark Echoes
82% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Enthariel Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Luminaria Dark Echoes, you are the hero destined to save the world from darkness. This narrative roguelite-survivor game offers a deep steampunk story and a variety of incredible final bosses. You'll explore a world full of mysteries and surprises every time you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.5%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Roguelike 16.4%, 2D 6.3%
- #22 Ira
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 160 reviews2023
Dev: ABShotPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Roguelike 13%
- #23 入替人-ReplaceR-
82% matchVery Positive86% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: ラルカス
Windows
It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.4%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Action 11.5%, 2D 7.6%
- #24 Touhou ~Red Empress Devil.
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 426 reviews2025
Dev: STUDIO POCO
Windows
"Touhou ~Red Empress Devil." is a bullet-hell shooting roguelike action game. Set in The Scarlet Devil Mansion, the inhabitants of Gensokyo go on a rampage!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.4%, Shooter 12%, Female Protagonist 11%
- #25 Brave survivors
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: blink
Windows
Break the besiege of various monsters! Upgrade the weapons, choose your favorite skills. Unique combination with skill and role. A 14 minutes roguelike experience, shoot with fantastic and exciting experience!! Believe yourself and beat the boss!
Why similar: Roguevania 44.7% ★, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #26 Wallachia: Reign of Dracula
81% matchMostly Positive71% of 186 reviews2020
Dev: Migami GamesPub: Storybird Studio
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.
Why similar: Action 25%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Indie 16.7%, Platformer 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%
- #27 Nightmare Reaper
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: Retro 28.8%, Shooter 24.6%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action 6%
- #28 ROCKETRON
79% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, Beat 'em up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Platformer 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%
- #29 Bleed 2
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Platformer 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #30 Touhou Endless Dream
76% matchVery Positive94% of 1,872 reviews2021
Dev: a10a010Pub: MyACG Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A bullet hell roguelike game. Players can utilize characters with different abilities, collect and assemble powerful items. Dance through an unending barrage of bullets to save both yourself and Touhou Gensokyo from the darkness that is engulfing everything.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Roguelike 17.9%, Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%
- #31 Eagle Island Twist
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: PixelnicksPub: Retroware
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Eagle Island is a roguelite action-platformer with falconry-inspired combat. Soar into an original story-driven adventure, fighting through procedurally generated levels and challenging boss fights. Includes free TWIST content, with new characters and handcrafted, retro-themed minigames.
Why similar: Roguevania 34.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #32 Abyss Odyssey
78% matchMixed63% of 2,526 reviews2014
Dev: ACE TeamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
From indie Chilean developer ACE Team comes a new side-scrolling action adventure game featuring a complex fighting engine in procedurally generated levels that destines its three warriors to battle a different abyss each time! Choose your hero and also learn to possess your enemies in the abyss…
Why similar: Roguevania 35.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Metroidvania 11.1%, Beat 'em up 8.2%, Platformer 7.9%
- #33 Echoes of Red
74% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Fantasy 7.9%
- #34 Obsurity
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 272 reviews2020
Dev: Game Dynasty
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 28.8%, Beat 'em up 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Fantasy 10.8%, Female Protagonist 9.1%
- #35 20XX
74% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
Dev: Batterystaple Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.5%, Platformer 18.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Procedural Generation 10.1%, Female Protagonist 10.1%
- #36 Bosorka
73% matchVery Positive87% of 454 reviews2023
Dev: Sengi Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Bosorka is an exciting action roguelike where a young witch saves the world from insidious and cruel demons. Combine runes, master a variety of brooms, and try all possible and impossible spells until you gain enough power to fight evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Fantasy 13.3%, Action 8.3%
- #37 Skybreakers
73% 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: Beat 'em up 28.7%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Retro 8.4%
- #38 RagingBlasters
73% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
Dev: TERARIN GAMES
Windows
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Shooter 22.3%, Retro 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%
- #39 The Madness of Little Emma
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, Platformer 13.5%, Roguelike 11.6%, Action 7.6%
- #40 Dehumanized
75% matchMixed65% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: BurningDust GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%
DeHumanized is a Roguelite sidescroller action shooter inspired by Metroid and Binding of Isaac.The world runs on physical rules with elements interacted subtly with each other. To survive you have to take strength from beasts, and learn rules how the world works.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 50.8%, Action 30.4%, Indie 18.8%
- #41 Rogue Worlds
70% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Cognitive ForgePub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Why similar: Roguevania 25.9% ★, Metroidvania 19.6%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #42 REPLIKATOR
71% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Shooter 10.5%
- #43 Darxanadon
72% matchMixed70% of 73 reviews2022
Dev: Scumhead
Windows
Explore a massive interconnected labyrinth of grottos, castles, and groves in this 2D retro-inspired Action RPG.
Why similar: Metroidvania 47.6%, Female Protagonist 17.2%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 6.1%
- #44 Glimmer in Mirror
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 913 reviews2023
Dev: MapleDorm GamesPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.
Why similar: Metroidvania 28.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Platformer 10.7%
- #45 Anopek
71% matchVery Positive96% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Captain Bear Games
Windows
Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.
Why similar: Metroidvania 43.3%, Shooter 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Fantasy 7.7%
- #46 Straimium Immortaly
72% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13%, Shooter 8.5%
- #47 HunterX
69% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Metroidvania 52.1%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Platformer 12.5%, Action 6.4%, Fantasy 4.5%
- #48 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
69% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Procedural Generation 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #49 Rebel Transmute
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: Fatal Fawn GamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.
Why similar: Metroidvania 39.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Platformer 9.9%
- #50 Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS
68% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
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 30.7%, Shooter 26.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 9.3%
- #51 Foregone
68% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Metroidvania 37.8%, Platformer 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #52 Revita
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,386 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, Procedural Generation 20.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 11%
- #53 DeviDevi Survivor
68% matchMixed65% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: PAKOchan Factory
Windows · Mac
A roguelite game using angelic and demonic powers. The protagonist evolves with each stage clear, changing abilities and appearance. Select random abilities upon leveling up to build the strongest character and defeat evil spirits from all directions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 9.6%, Action 7%
- #54 Revenant
67% matchVery Positive94% of 458 reviews2023
Dev: MAYFLY
Windows
Revenant is a pixel-art style shooting game set in the near future.
Why similar: Shooter 30%, 2D Platformer 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Action 13.9%, 2D 9.2%
- #55 Trinity Fusion
66% 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: Metroidvania 28.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Beat 'em up 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11%, Roguelike 11%
- #56 99 Levels To Hell
71% matchMixed61% of 609 reviews2014
Dev: Zaxis Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
99 Levels to Hell is a platform shooter with lots of guns, upgrades, magic, traps and monsters to kill. 99 Levels to Hell is a rogue-like, which means surviving is key and every time you play you get a new set of levels to play. When you complete 10 levels, the 10th being a boss-fight you unlock a door to the next dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Shooter 14.9%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #57 Vilde
67% matchMixed66% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Chaotic Minds
Windows
Fast-paced roguelite FPS inspired by Norse mythology. Explore ever-changing levels, fight dangerous enemies, and master powerful magic and weapons. Create unique builds each run by combining different abilities, weapons, and upgrades.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #58 Project Mercury
70% matchMixed58% of 587 reviews2017
Dev: Raxasoft Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 25.6%, Platformer 22.5%, Retro 20.1%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #59 Repetendium
65% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Roguelike 19%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D 6.5%