- #1 HORDE
97% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: MASTER
Windows
HORDE is a 2D arcade-style shooting game, with continuous progression, that will test your skills as a player.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Action 28.4%, Arcade 26.2%, 2D 8.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #2 Cosmic Ascension
96% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: Fei Studio
Windows
Arcade Action Roguelike set in a 2D Sci-Fi setting. Destroy countless enemies, fight bosses, discover artifacts, unlock new ships and upgrade your current ones.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Action 28%, Arcade 24.4%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #3 Dreaming Dead Dance
96% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Robin Tea
Windows
Survive as long as possible from an onslaught of hundreds hiding in the dark in this rogue-lite survival game. Augment your spells together to create waves of destruction through the horde in the dark.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.6%, Action 30.3%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #4 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
95% matchMixed52% of 161 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
Why similar: Action 50.9%, Arcade 36.7%, 2D 12.4%
- #5 Eclipse Protocol 2130
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LunaPhantom
Windows
“A fast-paced action roguelite arena shooter where you battle relentless enemy waves, unlock new weapons and upgrades, and push your limits with every run. Survive dynamic challenges, face unique bosses, and become the final line of defense in 2130.”
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Action 28.9%, Arcade 26.4%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #6 Berty the Giraffe
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Malcolm Price
Windows
Step into the Shoes of Berty the Giraffe in this 2D Top-Down Dungeon Crawler
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 23.5%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #7 Block Smash
94% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
Windows
Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!
Why similar: Arcade 45.7%, Action 36.2%, 2D 14%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #8 HOSHIKUI
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rspepePub: Sakamo Productions
Windows
A star that keeps losing heat. There is no attack button — crashing into other stars is your attack, your healing, your movement, and your exploration. Devour heat, grow heavier, and reach the galactic core before the heat death of the universe catches you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.1%, Action 37.2%, 2D 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #9 TheCube
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: TheCubeCreatorsPub: Edouard Vincent
Windows
2D Arcade Game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.7%, Action 24.6%, Arcade 18.4%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #10 Combo Vectors
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: cip
Windows
Evade enemies and their attacks and fight back using the Braille alphabet in Combo Vectors, a short and minimalist action roguelike.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.9%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 18.5%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #11 Wheel Saint: Hellride
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Second Story
Windows
Wheel Saint: Hellride is a rogue-like race through purgatory to rescue lost souls! Drive your car through neverending waves of demons, find lost souls and upgrade your ride!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Action 27.9%, Arcade 26.5%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #12 Uncle Nook's Survivors
89% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Old Fashioned Games
Windows
Uncle Nook's Survivors is a co-op action rogue-like game. Survive an onslaught of monsters with up to three friends.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.7%, Action 29.2%, 2D 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #13 Wizard of Wyndmoor
89% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Coaxialrose
Windows · Mac · Linux
Wizard of Wyndmoor is a wizard survival game for Windows, Mac and Linux
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.5%, Action 32.1%, Arcade 25.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #14 Hello, Lucia
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Annulus Games
Windows · Mac
Bullet Hell x Rogue-like! "Hello, Lucia" is a game that mixes bullet hell shooter with rogue-like elements. Collect relics to strengthen your ship, mow down hordes of enemies, and break through randomly generated stages!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.3%, Action 30.4%, Arcade 24%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #15 Like a Boss
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ambrotos
Windows
An action roguelike game, where you pick up items and fight enemies. Features[Roguelike Map Generation][Pick up magic items][Delightful Pixel art animation]
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.4%, Action 39.2%, 2D 10.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #16 The Watcher
87% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Markus D
Windows
An Arcade Stylized horror game
Why similar: Action 65.6%, Survival Horror 17.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #17 Devil's Dive
85% matchPositive90% of 41 reviews2023
Dev: 1984pxls
Windows
Devil's Dive is an action platformer rogue-lite. Dive deeper and deeper into the depths to regain your title as Lord of the Underworld... if you can defeat the usurpers! Death will see you spat out, returned to the surface. But you may Dive again, stronger!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.3%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 19.9%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #18 SpellCarved
82% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Spooked InteractivePub: L & R Devworks
Windows
A casual wave-survival action game where you fight through enemies, loot chests, and build your loadout with upgrades and power-ups between rounds. With randomly generated maps and 20 power-ups to discover, every run plays out differently.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.2%, Action 29.9%, Arcade 23.9%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #19 Rocket Jumper
84% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: ZC_zaqxswc
Windows
The only thing that can move in a limited movement environment is the recoil of the gun.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Action 32.1%, Arcade 29%
- #20 怪物塔 Monster Tower
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Cuppar
Windows
You will enter an endless monster tower, and you will have to defeat monsters and get equipment to equip yourself. You can also use various upgrade items to strengthen your weapons and challenge higher levels. How many levels can you kill in this monster tower? Let's wait and see!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.4%, Action 28.7%, 2D 12.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #21 无限升级的战士传说
82% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: JellyStudio
Windows
这是一款以武侠为背景的模拟放置游戏。 在经典的三英雄打宝基础上,增加了许多原创的玩法。 当前已实现的游戏职业包含战士和道士。 玩家初始化出生在安全地图“新手村”,点击游戏右上角的地图菜单,可以移动到危险地图 玩家在危险地图会自动战斗,击败怪物后获得人物经验和物品奖励 每次升级人物会增加一些基础属性,不同职业增加的属性不同 玩家可以消灭某些怪物,获得道具技能书,使用技能书可以学会技能,地图“秦皇陵”会大量产出技能书 大部分的危险地图,会有小概率出现精英怪物(boss),消灭他们会获得更好的奖励
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.8%, Action 39.2%, 2D 10.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #22 Time Barbarian Extreme!!
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Wholesale Algorithms
Windows
Time Barbarian Extreme!!A fast-paced shooter, inspired by retro arcades of the past.A penguin from the future... a barbarian from the past... fighting for survival in a broken world... really messed up world... seriously look at the moon!Pew, pew, pew, nuff said.
Why similar: Action 62.4%, Arcade 37.6%
- #23 Retro Madness DX
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mergim Sahiti
Windows
You are a ghost with one unfinished mission. Fight through 13 brutal levels, hunt down deadly ninjas, and unleash chaos with three powerful weapons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 26.4%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #24 Soul Ricochet
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: The Expedition Codex
Windows
Descend into a cursed arena where every time you get killed your soul bounces to your last victim. Soul Ricochet is a fast-paced 2D action arena game where death changes the way you fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.4%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 20.6%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #25 Cooking Survivor
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Waterpie
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle hordes of hungry customers, create the meals they want, and serve them within the time limit to keep them happy. Will you survive the entire shift, or will you disappoint your customers?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.9%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 19.3%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #26 Stack Factory
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nostella
Windows
Drop pieces, complete lines, and build upward. Shape your blocks into factories, mine zerons to keep your economy running, and hire guardians to fight at your side.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 22.4%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #27 Magivor
78% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: TolaTolaGames
Windows
Magivor - A vampire survivors game, with a top view, where the player controls a character who automatically deals damage to surrounding enemies, learning and improving his skills with each level up.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50%, Arcade 27.6%, Action 11.2%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #28 Z Juice
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Thulu Games
Windows
Z Juice is the only thing that can save you from infection!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.3%, Action 36.9%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #29 PLONG
77% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2023
Dev: Rob GrossPub: Henry's House
Windows
Roguelike brick-breaking arcade game. Wreak havoc as a rogue virus in the distant year of 1998.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Arcade 26%, Action 19.3%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #30 Corporate Cupid
75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: College for Creative Studies
Windows
Corporate Cupid is an isometric, rogue-like, action-adventure, shooter game. Infuse each floor with Cupid’s love and aim for the top to face the big, bad, CEO of the company. Defeat him and free the suffering souls once and for all.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.9%, Action 26%, Arcade 19.9%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #31 Scribble Ships
77% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2017
Dev: Slothzilla GamesPub: (none)
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.
Why similar: Action 54.3%, Arcade 45.7%
- #32 Slime Evolution
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: Plagen Shiki
Windows
A survival roguelike where you play a slime wandering a forest. As you eat resources and fight monsters, you evolve and get ever stronger! But as you unbalance the forest and draw attention of stronger opponents, how long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.5%, Action 36.7%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #33 Cloud Bashers DX
76% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2021
Dev: Shattered Journal Games
Windows · Mac
So, you wanna bash some clouds huh? Go through 10 worlds each with different cloud types and a boss that's out to take you down. Bash them all with your trusty bat and take back the skies!
Why similar: Arcade 45.9%, Action 35.6%, 2D 14.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #34 Whackerball
75% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 23.9%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #35 Holidays Survivors
73% match6 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Nice Bonus Games
Windows
Fight to save the holiday season as Santa, a Deer, or an Elf! Battle hordes of mutated insect-like infected and demonic foes in action-packed survival gameplay. Bring joy back to the snow-covered lands!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Action 26.7%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #36 HELLMUT: The Badass from Hell
74% matchPositive80% of 49 reviews2018
Dev: VolcaniccPub: Grindstone
Windows
Hellmut: The Badass from Hell is a fast-paced bullet-storm dungeon crawler. Use absurd Transformations to defeat demonic hordes, challenge random bosses in random levels, equip powerful guns, loot valuable treasures, and basically murderize a shockingly large number of demons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Action 43.1%
- #37 Simply Survive
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Lorenzo St. LucePub: Descent Games
Windows
Simply Survive is a 2D bullet hell survival experience where you the player battle through waves of enemies to just survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.7%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 20.1%, 2D 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #38 Katana Killer
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scythsoft
Windows
In your hands is the ultimate weapon: a cyber katana. You are the world’s deadliest assassin. Your target is hiding inside a skyscraper crawling with enemies. Cut down everything in your path and reach your target.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Action 28%, Arcade 24.4%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #39 Spoils of a Starfighter
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: R J L Jones
Windows
A space survival roguelike where you upgrade your ship over the course of the game, and unlock new ships and weapon mods as you progress over multiple games.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Action 28.4%, Arcade 25.3%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #40 Drainscape
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrEliptik
Windows · Linux
Drainscape is a vertical action adventure with roguelite elements, where you must survive your fall through a drain filled with obstacles and enemies with only an umbrella to save you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.4%, Action 37%, 2D 11.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #41 Shape Storm
73% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: Freddie Lorenz
Windows
Shape Storm is a sort-of roguelike where you dodge shapes. That's it. Dodge shapes, do it well and win. The game contains 20 unique boss fights where the unique boss uniquely attacks you with unique shapes causing you to dodge the shapes in a unique way.
Why similar: Action 51.8%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Arcade 17.2%, 2D 5.8%
- #42 Gunvolution
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Slylark Games
Windows
Gunvolution is a hectic roguelike top-down arena shooter. The machine god has gone mad and now sends her unthinking legion to destroy you. Fight through endless waves of enemies, collecting perks and evolving your weapon along the way. How many machines will you take with you in your blaze of glory?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.6%, Action 28.5%, Arcade 25.1%, 2D 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #43 The Punchbag Machine
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: urdentstudios
Windows
A fast-paced pixel-neon rhythm roguelite where every missed punch can end your run. Hit falling notes, chain combos, upgrade your boxer, defeat 9 bosses, and climb the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.9%, Arcade 31%, Action 13.8%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #44 Airline Glider
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: o3 Digital
Windows · Mac
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 44.5%, Arcade 39.7%, 2D 12%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #45 Mullet Hell
70% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: 1up IndiePub: Leo Dawn
Windows
Blast your way through hair curling enemies to prove you are worthy of the mullet! Mullet Hell is a casual rogue-like, reverse bullet hell where you must fend off foes who seek to remove your luscious locks from your head.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Action 29%, Arcade 24.7%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #46 Orb Tower
67% matchVery Positive96% of 199 reviews2025
Dev: Pierre VandermaesenPub: VANDERMAESEN GAMES
Windows · Linux
A Roguelike Bubble Puzzler! Choose your school of magic and reach the top of the tower! Chill pick up and play feel and nostalgic pixel art and music. Get your staff and prepare to shoot orbastical spells !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 27.9%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #47 Burning Brick Breaker
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: David Bryant
Windows
A classic brick breaker game with a twist you wouldn't expect every level.
Why similar: Action 45%, Arcade 38.3%, 2D 12.8%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #48 Heat Index
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Netmancer
Windows
Heat Index is a top down shooter where you must push through against insurmountable odds to reach the end. Create unique builds using tons of powerful items as you run and gun your way to becoming an unstoppable force.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.5%, Action 27.9%, Arcade 25.1%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #49 Kelipot
68% matchVery Positive85% of 826 reviews2020
Dev: Unlimited Fly Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A mysterious plague befell ancient Celephais. What choices await the twins lost in the chaos? The Roguelite action-platformer Kelipot is here! With a rich story experience, frame-by-frame animations and hand-illustrated 2D visuals. Explore and uncover the truth beneath this twisted world!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.6%, Action 28.4%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #50 Virurama
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Fernando MentaPub: Enjoyrama
Windows · Linux
A classic-like arcade set in the micro-world. Push bio-blocks, eliminate viruses, and survive in a living, reactive, and unpredictable battlefield.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Action 31%, Arcade 28.7%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #51 ThunderGod
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Goodbye Kansas Game Invest
Windows
Step into the role of Thor in this arcade style VR game where you get to wield Mjölnir, the famous hammer, and defend the human village from the giants. Fight waves of enemies and try to keep as high a multiplier as possible to get the highest score.
Why similar: Action 67.3%, Arcade 32.7%
- #52 Neophyte
65% matchVery Positive90% of 679 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 47.4%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 17.8%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #53 Pillager
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Two Damage Studios
Windows
Select your weapon and class, then dive down 10 levels of monsters and treasure! Gain power from defeating enemies! Can you reach the end?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.2%, Action 28.6%, Arcade 23.5%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #54 Blood Labs
69% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2021
Dev: Dean Ford
Windows
This is a Rouge-like Shooter where you fight through procedurally generated rooms of mutants.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.8%, Action 36.3%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #55 Smooth Mover
69% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: BlurryBit
Windows · Mac
Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!
Why similar: Action 46.9%, Arcade 39.8%, 2D 13.3%
- #56 Toothy Trouble
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Herr Nerd Games
Windows
A humorous action roguelike in which you play as a tooth battling endless hordes of sweets. Survive wave after wave, level up your character and face increasingly dangerous enemies. How long can you last?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.8%, Action 41.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #57 Polygon War
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: 4R
Windows · Mac
A 2D comic-style squad survival game. Command triangle, square, and pentagon characters through waves of increasing difficulty. Mount weapons on every edge — blades, guns, flamethrowers, and more. Stack same weapons for gear combo bonuses. Burn, freeze, or shatter foes using material weaknesses.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Action 36.8%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #58 Zoratharion
66% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BlopeurPub: TGGAMES
Windows
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 56.7%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 3%