Games Like RICE - Repetitive Indie Combat Experience™

Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelite 19.7%, Top-Down 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly polished, top-down roguelite experience with deep character builds and challenging bullet-hell combat.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 12.3%, PvE 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive enemy counts and satisfying screen-clearing power fantasies similar to the bullet-heaven subgenre.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines chaotic twin-stick shooting with vibrant, roguelike exploration and challenging boss encounters.

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, PvE 14.9%, Roguelite 14.9%, Arcade 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-octane, movement-based shooter action with a rewarding roguelite progression system.

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 31%, Action Roguelike 28%, Roguelite 20.2%, Arcade 12%, Casual 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A premier arena shooter that emphasizes strategic build-crafting and intense, fast-paced combat waves.

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: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Arcade 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-heaven experience that established the addictive, minimalist progression loop found in RICE.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Top-Down 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct match in scope and style, focusing on repetitive, arcade-driven roguelite combat.

Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Top-Down 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the arcade-style action and top-down perspective that makes RICE feel familiar and accessible.

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 29.9%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Casual 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric roguelite shooter that rewards precise aiming and strategic weapon upgrades.

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 Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Top-Down 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-intensity combat with a massive skill tree and constant, satisfying character growth.

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 27.7%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 21.2%, Top-Down 14.1%, Casual 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique skill-tree system that allows for highly customizable character builds during each run.

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 23.8%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Loot 18.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends the fast-paced action of bullet-heaven games with the narrative depth and god-like power-ups of Hades.

Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A remarkably polished, free-to-play bullet-heaven game that features deep character variety and addictive meta-progression.

Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 25.8%, Casual 5.8%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Adds a layer of inventory management strategy to the standard bullet-heaven combat loop.

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: Bullet Hell 30%, Action Roguelike 27.8%, Roguelite 19.9%, Top-Down 13.9%, Casual 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a visually stunning bullet-heaven experience with a focus on overwhelming enemy swarms.

Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 16%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, dark-humored take on the genre where you raise an army to fight alongside you.

A modern revisitation of the 80s arcades. Use your Razerwire to cut through waves of nanobugs with a rogue-like inspired progression.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelite 18.5%, Top-Down 12.9%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense arena shooter that captures the arcade-style bullet-hell intensity of the seed game.

Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, PvE 13.2%, Top-Down 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, straightforward bullet-heaven game that focuses on pure, arcade-style survival.

The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 17%, Top-Down 12.1%, Arcade 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on squad-based survival and action-heavy combat against massive hordes.

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 45.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 12.5%, Colorful 8.3%, Space 8%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, retro-inspired twin-stick shooter that prioritizes pure arcade action.

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action Roguelike 29.8%, Medieval 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Casual 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed roguelite that emphasizes character classes and diverse combat abilities.

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: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Top-Down 13.7%, Retro 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie roguelite that features pixel-art aesthetics and classic bullet-hell combat patterns.

Face the corruption that poisons your harvest! Noxious Weeds is an action rogue-lite where you slay hordes of creatures with the help of cute veggies and a combination of your favorite tools. The harvest is power. Choose wisely!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 15.4%, Loot 15.1%, Top-Down 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, top-down roguelite that rewards mastery of movement and bullet-dodging mechanics.

All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Medieval 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features character-specific progression and unique combat styles that keep the gameplay loop fresh.

There’s no R.I.P at E-Lich Corp! Explore the afterlife in this roguelite bullet heaven that is all about humor, insane power-levels, replayability and awful office jokes. Reap souls along your undead coworkers in a company that values your life. And death. Literally.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelite 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the self-aware, humorous tone of RICE while maintaining a solid roguelite foundation.

Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 15.7%, Top-Down 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced, magic-based combat with a variety of unlockable spells and upgrades.

You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Roguelite 23.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Magic 11.4%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an accessible entry point to the genre with clear progression and satisfying combat feedback.

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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, Loot 17.8%, Arcade 10.9%

Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 11.3%, Top-Down 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A focused bullet-hell experience that emphasizes twin-stick controls and arcade-style scoring.

Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.5%, Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 18.4%, PvE 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action roguelite that emphasizes movement and positioning during intense combat encounters.

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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Arcade 10%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 65.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action 6.5%, Indie 3.4%, Arcade 2.8%

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Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.6%, Retro 24.3%, Arcade 23.4%, Action 6.7%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 13.2%, Top-Down 7%

Against Great Darkness is a brick-breaking, bullet hell, roguelite where you play as a pagan trying to escape Hell's maw. Trigger relics by keeping your disks bouncing, experience unique events where you can obtain incredible loot, and battle hellish bosses while always keeping an eye on your disks.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Loot 20.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Arcade 9.9%

Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, Top-Down 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

A fast-paced arcade shooter breakfast-hell.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.8%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 17.9%, Indie 13.8%

Pixel Descent is an action rogue-lite in which you navigate a series of complex dungeons packed to the brim with monsters that want you dead. Sign the contract and descend into the deepest depths of the abyss knowing full well that you will definitely die there, it's just a matter of when.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Step into a pandemonium world in Tiny Chaos, a bullet heaven survival game that will test your wits, reflexes, and endurance. Face relentless hordes of enemies, explore vibrant stages, and unlock the full potential of your characters in this chaotic journey to survive against all odds.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 7.4%

A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.6%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 5.3%

A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 19.7%, Magic 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Top-Down 8.3%

RotM is an Action Roguelite FPS game where players get in the robes of a Mage. Let the hands of fate open ways for the power of your magic. Save the Multiverse to power up yourself! Unlock, collect, discover, live, die, repeat!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Magic 27.9%, Roguelite 9.8%, Action 8.6%, Casual 7.9%

In the vibrant realm of Terralysia lurk relentless enemies. Brace yourself for grueling missions, endless onslaughts, and formidable bosses in this third-person roguelike. Use the right strategy and spells to survive a bit longer, but be warned, as you grow in strength, so do your enemies.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Action Roguelike 26%, Roguelite 23%, Magic 9%, Colorful 5.6%

Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, PvE 13.5%, Top-Down 10.7%

A Shrimp Based Bullet Heaven. Kill creatures, Level up & pick from 3 upgrades to unalive thousands more.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 8.1%

Introducing the Grapple Beam! Chain ghosts together then pop them all at once for points in an endless 'bullet hell' arcade apocalypse.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38%, Arcade 20.8%, Retro 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 7%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Loot 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.3%

Wizard Shrimp™ is a bullet-hell roguelite game where you play as a Shrimp who is inexplicably also a Wizard?! Battle your way out of a slimy swamp, escape amethyst caves, and climb the Mushroom Wizard's Tower to become the most powerful Shrimp this world has ever seen!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Magic 14%, Medieval 10.6%, PvE 10.1%

a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.1%, Retro 21.8%, Top-Down 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Action 7.3%

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: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Space 9.2%

Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Top-Down 10.5%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 40.6%, Loot 32.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action 4.5%, Indie 2.8%

Enjoy a semi-AFK RNG-HELL RPG game that is ever expanding, find loot, own, get owned, all in the name of RNG. Climb leaderboards for overall XP, gather money, and become a part of a growing game and community!

Why similar: Medieval 38.2%, Retro 29%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Casual 15.2%

Cultivation Story: Reincarnation is a top-down pixel art style action roguelike based on cultivation and Chinese mythology.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Roguelite 20.6%, Top-Down 11%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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: Roguelite 34.7%, Action Roguelike 33.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Casual 9.7%, Indie 6%

Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.9%, Top-Down 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 11%, Indie 3.3%

Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Magic 14.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Retro 9.3%

Difficult action FISHING ROGUELIKE, where you slaughter mutated creatures with weapons that shoot lasers and explosions!!! 💥 Catch fish to buy treasures that MODIFY YOUR BUILD and end up with CRAZY SYNERGIZING ATTACKS that melt those noob enemies

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 16%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

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 23.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Roguelite 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Loot 12.8%

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, PvE 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%