- #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 36%, Action 27.5%, Arcade 26.3%, 2D 8.2%, 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 38.4%, Action 27.2%, Arcade 24.4%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #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 55.4%, Action 29.2%, 2D 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #4 Eclipse Protocol 2130
95% 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 36.1%, Action 28%, Arcade 26.4%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #5 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
94% matchMixed53% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 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 51.4%, Arcade 35.4%, 2D 13.2%
- #6 Berty the Giraffe
94% 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 38.1%, Action 28.4%, Arcade 23.5%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #7 Block Smash
93% 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 46.1%, Action 35.3%, 2D 14.4%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #8 TheCube
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: TheCubeCreatorsPub: Edouard Vincent
Windows
2D Arcade Game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.3%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 18.3%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #9 Poggers 2 - A-Maze-Thing
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ZaxtorGameS
Windows
Bun-Bun Poggers is back and this time must face the dangers of hungry wolves without the luxury of open fields to move & dodge freely! In Poggers 2: A-Maze-Thing, you must help the absolutely adorable Bun-Bun navigate many different hedge mazes where death could be around every corner!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Action 27%, Arcade 26.5%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #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 45.5%, Arcade 26.7%, Action 17.8%, 2D 8.5%, 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 36.6%, Action 27%, Arcade 26.5%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #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 56.5%, Action 28.1%, 2D 12.1%, 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 41.3%, Action 31.2%, Arcade 25.4%, Singleplayer 2%
- #14 Devil's Dive
88% 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 53.1%, Action 20%, Arcade 19.8%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #15 Hello, Lucia
87% 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 39%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 24%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #16 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 48.3%, Action 38%, 2D 11%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #17 无限升级的战士传说
84% 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 47.7%, Action 38%, 2D 10.8%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #18 SpellCarved
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews
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 38.9%, Action 29%, Arcade 24%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #19 怪物塔 Monster Tower
84% 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 55.1%, Action 27.7%, 2D 13%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #20 The Watcher
86% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Markus D
Windows
An Arcade Stylized horror game
Why similar: Action 64.9%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #21 Rocket Jumper
85% 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 39.7%, Action 31.2%, Arcade 29.1%
- #22 Magivor
81% 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 50.5%, Arcade 27.4%, Action 10.8%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #23 Time Barbarian Extreme!!
82% 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 61.7%, Arcade 38.3%
- #24 Instant Dungeon!
81% matchVery Positive87% of 176 reviews2014
Dev: With The Love StudiosPub: Flying Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Instant Dungeon! mixes dungeon exploration with arcade action in the vein of the classic maze games from the 80s. Let Instant Dungeon! create a new dungeon just for you, complete with glittering treasures, vicious monsters, brutal boss battles, wild power ups and most importantly fun, Fun, FUN!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.7%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 24%
- #25 Cooking Survivor
80% 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 45.5%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 18.6%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #26 Z Juice
79% 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 50.1%, Action 35.7%, 2D 11.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #27 PLONG
79% 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 44.6%, Arcade 25.9%, Action 18.6%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #28 Slime Evolution
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 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 50.4%, Action 35.5%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #29 Corporate Cupid
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 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 51.8%, Action 25.2%, Arcade 19.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #30 Cloud Bashers DX
77% matchPositive89% of 38 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 46.3%, Action 34.7%, 2D 15.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #31 Magus Day
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Crit
Windows
Magus Day is a top-down arena shooter where you play a mage who upgrades her spells every level to fight the incoming monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Action 28%, Arcade 24.4%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #32 Scribble Ships
78% 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 53.5%, Arcade 46.5%
- #33 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 44.7%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 23.1%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #34 Holidays Survivors
75% 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 39.6%, Action 25.9%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #35 Simply Survive
76% 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 47.4%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 19.4%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #36 Drainscape
74% 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 50.3%, Action 35.8%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #37 Kelipot
73% matchVery Positive85% of 816 reviews2020
Dev: Unlimited Fly Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 67.5%, Action 27.4%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #38 Gunvolution
72% 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 40.3%, Action 27.6%, Arcade 25.1%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #39 Spoils of a Starfighter
73% 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 39.7%, Action 27.5%, Arcade 25.3%, 2D 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #40 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 58.2%, Action 41.8%
- #41 Airline Glider
73% 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 43.5%, Arcade 40.1%, 2D 12.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #42 Neophyte
71% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 48.3%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 17.2%, 2D 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #43 Mullet Hell
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 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 38.8%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #44 Shape Storm
72% 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 50.7%, Action Roguelike 26%, Arcade 17.4%, 2D 6%
- #45 Orb Tower
68% matchVery Positive96% of 191 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 36.1%, Arcade 27.9%, Action 27.2%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #46 Heat Index
70% 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 40.2%, Action 27%, Arcade 25.1%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #47 Pillager
70% matchNo user reviews
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 40.9%, Action 27.7%, Arcade 23.5%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #48 Droopy Balls Simulator 2025
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Greener Productions
Windows
Your balls are droopy. The floor is piss. Dodge turds, blast toilet demons, and stay dry in the dumbest, most legendary 2D survival game of the year. Power up, level up, and whatever you do… don’t let your sack touch the soup. It’s Droopy Balls Simulator 2025, baby.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Action 28.2%, 2D 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #49 Blood Labs
70% 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 50.6%, Action 35.1%, 2D 11.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #50 The Ashen OZ
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ashbone Games
Windows
A fast-paced dark fantasy action roguelite where you chain attacks and parries into fluid, combo-driven combat through a twisted fairytale world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.6%, Action 35.3%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #51 Zoratharion
68% 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 57.4%, Action 22%, Arcade 12.5%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #52 Burning Brick Breaker
71% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: David Bryant
Windows
A classic brick breaker game with a twist you wouldn't expect every level.
Why similar: Action 44%, Arcade 38.8%, 2D 13.2%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #53 Survivor: Dismissed
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deneyim
Windows
Survival: Dismissed is an action-packed adventure game about a pet's struggle to survive in the wild after being ousted from the castle. Defeat enemies, gather resources, and evolve to stay alive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.1%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 18.5%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #54 ThunderGod
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 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 66.6%, Arcade 33.4%
- #55 FukTopia 3
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: PixelArtGames
Windows · Linux
FukTopia 3 is a frantic post apocalyptic top-down shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.4%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 24.4%, 2D 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #56 Emoji Survival
67% match4 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: PowerApps
Windows
Embark on an epic journey, facing thousands of enemies in our Emoji Roguelike
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Action 28.3%, 2D 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%
- #57 Ball Breaker
67% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Lua Ludica
Windows
Create crazy combinations and crush all the insects by taking out balls with various effects and improving your powers. Survive as long as you can and make the wildest molecules you can. With each round, you get stronger, but so do your enemies...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.9%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 26.7%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #58 We Interns
65% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Tranquil
Windows
Top-down office themed roguelite. Fight off your annoying coworkers as one of many young interns and unlock different playable characters, permanent items and office spaces to fight in.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.2%, Action 34.9%, Singleplayer 4.9%
- #59 Polygon War
66% matchNo user 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 50.5%, Action 35.6%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%