Games Like Rogue Invader

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: Aliens 18.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%, 1980s 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.

Why similar: Aliens 21.5%, Roguelite 20.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 12.7%, Sci-fi 12%

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 20.4%, Gun Customization 18%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 8%

Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.

Why similar: Roguelite 21.7%, Space 17.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Arcade 10.1%

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: Perma Death 21.3%, Roguelite 18.4%, Sci-fi 11%, Space 10.7%, Shooter 10.2%

A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%, 1980s 11.7%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Aliens 21.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%

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: Perma Death 40.8%, Roguelite 29.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Combat 8.3%, Action 6.9%

COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Gun Customization 35%, Aliens 20%, Roguelite 18.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

Why similar: Perma Death 25.2%, Aliens 22.8%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 10.6%

Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!

Why similar: Aliens 26%, Isometric 23.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Combat 6.2%

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: Gun Customization 41.4%, Roguelite 23.9%, Sci-fi 16%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.5%

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: Perma Death 27.1%, Roguelite 25%, Space 16.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%

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 31.8%, Aliens 14%, Arcade 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Stylized 8.6%

Brutal twin stick shooter with fun and clever enemies. Also has roguelite and Sci-Fi stuff.

Why similar: Perma Death 28.3%, Roguelite 19.7%, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Space 9.6%

Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!

Why similar: Roguelite 22.7%, Aliens 22.6%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Space 12.1%

Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.

Why similar: Aliens 22.2%, Shooter 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Stylized 10.7%, Space 9.4%

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Space 26.4%, Sci-fi 25.5%, Action 25.1%, Retro 17.4%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Eat, shoot, dash, and explode your way through the cosmos in this adrenaline-fuelled arcade action game. WORMHOLE is a roguelike twist on the classic snake format featuring a stackable perk system and 100+ hand-crafted levels.

Why similar: Aliens 21.1%, Roguelite 15.8%, 1980s 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Space 10.3%

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: Aliens 33.5%, Roguelite 27.1%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Combat 10.8%, Action 6.9%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Aliens 21.9%, Shooter 16.6%, 1980s 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Space 11.4%

Build devastating weapons on the fly in this blend of movement shooter and roguelike action. Sprint, slide, and dash to plunder high-tech vaults. Stack gun upgrades, abilities, and grenades for wild synergies as you survive a spreading infestation.

Why similar: Gun Customization 38.9%, Roguelite 18.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!

Why similar: Perma Death 26.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Space 15%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

Why similar: Roguelite 61.5%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 12.8%, Retro 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Roguelite 47.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Action 15.8%

Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.

Why similar: Roguelite 36%, Perma Death 33%, Pixel Graphics 19%, Action 12%

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Perma Death 28.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Minimalist 10.9%, Retro 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Shooter 17%, Aliens 16.2%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Space 9.2%

The Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box clones - dance with death through randomised rooms to clear your space freighter of irradiated aliens in a brutal arcade platformer shooter stuffed to the brim with unlockable weapons, explosives, special abilities and defense moves.

Why similar: Aliens 25.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Space 13.9%, Action 12.7%

SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !

Why similar: Roguelite 21.4%, Shooter 18.5%, Gun Customization 18%, Perma Death 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.

Why similar: Roguelite 25.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Retro 12.3%, 1980s 11.2%, Stylized 10.9%

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Aliens 25.1%, Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

SENTRY is an action-defense first person shooter where you defend your spaceship against invading aliens. Plot an escape route through hostile space and battle the enemy across your vessel with the support of traps, turrets and environmental destruction.

Why similar: Aliens 18.5%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Inventory Management 13.2%, Roguelite 12.1%, Stylized 9.9%

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: Aliens 26.4%, Roguelite 22.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%

OASIS: Tokyo is an FPS with a focus on inventory management that has roguelite elements. Complete procedurally generated missions in a shady underworld.

Why similar: Gun Customization 33.3%, Inventory Management 18.5%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 8.9%, Roguelite 8.8%

Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.

Why similar: Roguelite 47.8%, Pixel Graphics 29.8%, Action 22.4%

Astronite is a 1bit metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.2%, Shooter 19.5%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 7.2%

Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...

Why similar: Action 37%, Retro 34.1%, Pixel Graphics 28.9%

A backpack building run-and-gun game! Fill your backpack with guns, blast away space bugs, and deliver noodles to hungry customers!

Why similar: Aliens 20.8%, Gun Customization 16.5%, Inventory Management 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Sci-fi 7.5%

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: Roguelite 19.2%, Shooter 18.2%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Space 14.9%, Stylized 13%

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: Roguelite 46.6%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

Why similar: Aliens 26.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 1980s 11%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.7%

Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.

Why similar: Perma Death 26.9%, Sci-fi 16%, Shooter 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Retro 10.6%

Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.

Why similar: Gun Customization 28.4%, Perma Death 23.9%, Roguelite 16.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀

Why similar: Roguelite 29.3%, Space 26.2%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Arcade 13%

Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

Why similar: Gun Customization 35.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Minimalist 12.3%, Space 11.1%

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: Roguelite 29.1%, Perma Death 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Retro 12.1%, Arcade 12%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Aliens 23.5%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 10.9%

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Aliens 17.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 12%, Minimalist 11.9%

GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

Why similar: Shooter 32%, 1980s 17.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Aliens 11.6%

EMPTY SHELL will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.

Why similar: Roguelite 31.4%, Shooter 24.9%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 7.3%

Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!

Why similar: Roguelite 29.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Space 10.4%, Action 7.9%

Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

Why similar: Aliens 24.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, 1980s 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Retro 9%

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: Perma Death 29.9%, Roguelite 26.5%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Space 13%, Arcade 9.8%

Satellite Rush is a sci-fi top-down shooter with pixel art graphics and Roguelike elements. Take control of an abducted office worker and blast through Satellite Moebius, a space gladitorial arena where you'll have to please the audience to get new itens and survive!

Why similar: Action 100%

Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!

Why similar: Shooter 16.9%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 11.5%

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: Gun Customization 24%, Perma Death 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Roguelite 15.6%, Shooter 11.1%

You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens. Persist them as long as you can.

Why similar: Action 62.9%, Pixel Graphics 37.1%