- #1 Survivors of the Dawn
97% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Robots 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelite 9%, Space 8.8%
- #2 Swarm Grinder
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 11.1%, Procedural Generation 10.9%
- #3 REPLIKATOR
96% 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: Robots 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Procedural Generation 11.6%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #4 Good Robot
95% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2016
Dev: Pyrodactyl
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Good Robot is a fast-paced roguelike shoot-em-up that pits you against thousands of robots out to violate your warranty. Explore a procedurally generated sci-fi metropolis and the depths of corporate depravity, but never stop shooting...unless, of course, you're a Bad Robot. You're not, are you?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Procedural Generation 12.7%, RPG 12%, Robots 11.7%
- #5 Gunbot Diplomacy
94% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Robots 19.9%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #6 Laser Disco Defenders
94% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Robots 26%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Procedural Generation 17.1%, Roguelite 10.1%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #7 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
93% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Survival 10.6%
- #8 Dino Survivors
92% matchVery Positive89% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: Luminescent
Windows
Face hordes of Dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures in this survival game with minimalist gameplay! Dino Survivors is a casual game with Roguelite elements, where you need to be faster and survive several species of extinct animals. Your choices will determine this.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 37.9% ★, Roguelite 16.1%, Procedural Generation 9.9%, Action Roguelike 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
- #9 Armechgeddon
91% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 19%, Robots 11.4%, Top-Down 7%
- #10 Elsie
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Knight Shift GamesPub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Elsie is a technicolour, hyperkinetic, rogue-like action-platformer filled with procedurally generated levels, an army of robots to blast through, and a wide scope of items & weaponry to make each run unique. Master countless magitek weapons and abilities in order to embrace the chaos.
Why similar: Robots 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Roguelite 13.4%
- #11 Gunlocked 2
90% 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: Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Robots 13.2%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #12 GunSuit Guardians
89% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
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: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 14%, Action RPG 11.4%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #13 Battle Shapers
89% 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: Robots 24.2%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 14.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
- #14 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 613 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Robots 17%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #15 Gunbot Diplomacy: Blast Off
88% matchVery Positive87% of 141 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Robots 18.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #16 Voids Vigil
86% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Survival 13.3%
- #17 Metal Bringer
85% 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 23.1%, Robots 21.8%, Action RPG 17.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Sci-fi 9.2%
- #18 Rush Rover
86% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 16.8%, Procedural Generation 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #19 Entropy Survivors
83% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action RPG 12.6%
- #20 M.O.O.D.S.
82% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows
Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #21 Time Survivors
84% matchMixed63% of 284 reviews2024
Dev: Lunar Chili
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Most Historically Inaccurate Roguelike Ever Made. Slay hordes of minions as Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra and other historic heroes with unique abilities! Fight through various historical eras, collect resources, unlock and enhance gameplay through a deep skill-tree metaprogression.
Why similar: Dinosaurs 21% ★, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 10.7%, Action RPG 9.4%
- #22 Rogue Stormers
84% 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 24.2%, Robots 20.4%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%
- #23 Gunlocked
81% 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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Top-Down 9%
- #24 Noobs Want to Live
79% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Action RPG 12.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #25 Danger Scavenger
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Robots 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 13.8%, Procedural Generation 11.8%
- #26 Jetboard Joust
80% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #27 Deflector
78% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Roguelite 16.5%, Robots 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #28 Core Devourer
78% 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: Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 12.1%, Action RPG 11.7%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #29 Time Treker
77% 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: Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action RPG 13.4%
- #30 SUPER CIRCUIT BREAKERS
79% matchVery Positive82% of 94 reviews2020
Dev: Triverske
Windows
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Robots 24.6%, Space 16.7%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
- #31 DRACOMATON
75% matchVery Positive91% of 1,064 reviews2023
Dev: Gun Jumpers
Windows · Mac
Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell about Eclipse, a small robot who awakens in an abandoned factory filled with corrupted training bots and the secrets of cosmic dragons. Fight your way to the top of the tower by transforming your robot body, changing your entire arsenal on the fly!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, Robots 13.2%, Top-Down 13%
- #32 Schism
74% 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: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 14%, RPG 8.5%
- #33 Rogue Invader
77% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
Dev: Squishy Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.
Why similar: Roguelite 30.9%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Space 20%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Action 7.7%
- #34 Survivor Mercs
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Survival 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Procedural Generation 11.4%
- #35 Operation STEEL
76% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
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: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 14.1%
- #36 Voidigo
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 15.4%, Procedural Generation 11.3%
- #37 Echoes of Red
73% 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: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Survival 11.6%
- #38 Rogue Glitch Ultra
74% matchVery Positive92% of 1,595 reviews2021
Dev: Rarebyte
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelite 23.9%, Roguelike 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Colorful 7.9%
- #39 Pesticide Not Required
72% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Action RPG 16.3%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #40 Bibots
75% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Square SquidPub: PID Games
Windows
Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Action Roguelike 36%, Top-Down 16.1%, Action 6.2%, Indie 3.9%
- #41 Soulstone Survivors
68% 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 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action RPG 13.3%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #42 Repetendium
72% 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: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 15%, Top-Down 10.7%
- #43 Go Mecha Ball
71% matchVery Positive87% of 452 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Robots 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 13.2%
- #44 ASTROLANCER
70% matchVery Positive98% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Robots 44.5%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Top-Down 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 7.6%
- #45 Pogo Rogue
70% matchVery Positive92% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Bounce Back Games
Windows
Bounce to the top in this skill based, roguelite action-platformer! Collect powerful items, pick unique weapons, and fight off a variety of enemies while navigating around with a fun, difficult, and unique movement system. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Procedural Generation 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelike 17.3%, Robots 15.2%, Roguelite 13.3%
- #46 Cozy Space Survivors
70% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 11.7%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #47 Galactic Glitch
69% 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: Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Space 11.9%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #48 Gunner-chan!
69% matchVery Positive92% of 226 reviews2025
Dev: kido
Windows
A 2.5D top-down, roguelike shooter set in a base that has been taken over by a revolt of robots.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Robots 28.6%, Action 10.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #49 Dizzy Rogues
71% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelite 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Procedural Generation 10%
- #50 Droid Assault
73% matchVery Positive83% of 374 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.
Why similar: Robots 29.8%, Top-Down 19.9%, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Indie 10%
- #51 Outnumbered
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 17.4%, Top-Down 9.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%
- #52 Roboquest
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelite 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%
- #53 NIMRODS
67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #54 Galaxy Highways
67% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Top-Down 12.1%, Space 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%
- #55 Brotato
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Survival 12.4%
- #56 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
66% 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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Survival 10.5%
- #57 Void Resurgence
66% 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: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Space 9.5%
- #58 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
67% 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: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 13%
- #59 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
68% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 13.2%, Survival 12.3%