60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Roguelite, Action, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up.
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Dangerous Galaxy
Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.
Tri-Star
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Space 10.3%
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Perma Death 9.6%, Space 9.4%
One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Perma Death 16%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Bullet Hell 10%
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Space 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 10.8%
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelite 12.2%, Bullet Hell 9%
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Roguelite 9.4%
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.7%
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Roguelite 11.5%, Bullet Hell 8.3%
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
Iron Dungeon combines a twin-stick shooter, a 2d platformer and a roguelite. Explore a dangerous underground complex in search of dozens of weapons, gadgets and upgrades to find a way to the surface and find out if there is still life on Earth!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 9.8%
Shoot aliens, fly around and make everything explode, alone and with friends, in this frenetic 2D run and gun roguelite. Survive the procedurally generated environment, collect weapons, level up and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you win.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Roguelite 9.9%, Space 8.8%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Procedural Generation 9%, Space 8.9%, Roguelite 8.5%
Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Procedural Generation 9.1%, Action 7.1%
A roguelite platformer with powerful yet limited use spells that will force you to plan ahead. Play as a wizard with a gun, explore handcrafted levels full of secrets and rain fire upon your enemies. No spikes. No fall damage.
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Roguelite 12%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 13.3%, Space 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
A retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Space 12%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Bullet Hell 9%, Procedural Generation 8.4%, Space 7.6%
This game is an intense bullet hell roguelike shooter, evolve and destroy the celestial army to try to open the hell's gate. Items, references and transformations based in : Lovecraftian universe, biblical sins, and all types of angels and celestial creatures.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11%
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Roguelite 10.1%, Space 9%
Crash Override is a randomly generated action shooter with roguelike mechanics. Surf the cybernet as a hacker for hire trying to save the cybernet from a mysterious threat. Power up before the crash wave erases everything. Gain reputation, secure contracts, salvage data, upgrade, and survive.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Procedural Generation 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Perma Death 10%
Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Bullet Hell 8.3%
Hopeless Sea is arcade-inspired STG with roguelike elements. You pilot a ship to cut your way through hordes of procedurally generated, merciless sea monsters. Choose wisely from a variety of ships, weapons and traits since conquering this hopeless sea is the only option to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Perma Death 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Procedural Generation 12.6%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Arcade 8.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Space 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Arcade 9%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 10.4%, Space 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Space 11.3%, Roguelite 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Perma Death 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 8.1%
Meteor Rush is a high-intensity space Bullet Heaven where you defend a fragile core against endless cosmic threats. Harvest meteor gems, loot powerful gear, and evolve your ship and core into an unstoppable force of destruction.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 17.5%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Space 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.4%
Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.4%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11%, Bullet Hell 10%
Survive the Rift is a roguelike shoot 'em up with procedurally generated levels, unlockable ships, and plenty of items to make each run unique. Inspired by classic 16-bit era scrolling shooters with modern roguelike game mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Procedural Generation 13%, Space 9.7%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9%
Red Zirion is a retro shooting game with upgradeable attributes in the roguelike style. Game inspired by groups of heroes and animated series from the 80s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Perma Death 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 12.3%, Procedural Generation 7.6%
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: Perma Death 21%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Procedural Generation 9.7%, Arcade 7.4%
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 14.1%, Space 5.8%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.8%, Space 8.3%
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 21.7%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%
Mobocalypse is a shooter roguelite where you have to kill hordes of mobs to save the world - and youself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelite 18.1%, Procedural Generation 8%, Action 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Perma Death 17.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Space 9.8%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
GhostGame is the roguelike bullet hell game that puts your hand-mouse coordination to the test. Fight through hordes of enemies, gain powerful skills, acquire companions and defeat bosses to accomplish your ultimate mission.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Space 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Perma Death 17.8%, Roguelite 17.3%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 9.5%
Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Space 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%
Rick Henderson is back! Join the endless arena battle, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Choices Matter 7.3%
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 14.9%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Space 9.2%
Who says a twin-stick shooter needs guns? Boomeraxe is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with a unique core mechanic: Your only weapon hurts you too.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Perma Death 17.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action 7.6%
Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Space 12.2%, Roguelite 10%, Arcade 7.7%
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Perma Death 16.2%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 9.1%
A chaotic roguelike platform shooter set in a haunted space foundry. Fight through 5-room floors, face twisted bosses, and stack unhinged mutations while Scraps — your sarcastic shopkeeper — roasts you at every turn.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.1%, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Space 7.4%
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Arcade 8.3%
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: Perma Death 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.7%
A Uniquely Radicalized Adventure Every Flight!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Perma Death 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Space 8.1%
Stel is a spaceship action-adventure game with procedurally generated elements. Fight dangerous foes, improve your ship and explore the different levels to decipher a mysterious problem, the Quantum are disappearing...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 9.6%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Space 8.8%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 14.7%, Perma Death 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
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: Perma Death 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Perma Death 19.5%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
A fleet to defeat, a weapon to collect, and one life to decide everything in the roguelike shooter No Space For All. Let the universe know your second name!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Perma Death 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 10.8%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
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: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Space 13.4%, Procedural Generation 10.5%
