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Games Like Rogue Stormers

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Roguelike, Local Co-Op.

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An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

Reviews: Mixed — 69% — of 987 reviews
Released: 2016-04-21
Developer: Black Forest Games
Publisher: HandyGames
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Median playtime: 3.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 88%

Overview

Rogue Stormers stands out for its high-octane blend of side-scrolling platforming, chaotic run-and-gun combat, and roguelite progression. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same frantic energy, cooperative potential, and satisfying loop of procedural upgrades and arcade-style shooting.

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  1. #1 30XX
    97% matchVery Positive91% of 2,738 reviews2023
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Jump, shoot, and slash your way through 30XX, the roguelike action platformer you can play with a friend! Explore lush, ever-changing worlds that mix precise platforming with fevered combat. Destroy fearsome Guardians. Master unique Powers. Rediscover the thousand years we've lost.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 10.8%, Robots 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This platformer roguelite emphasizes tight movement and challenging combat, making it an excellent choice for fans of the platforming elements in Rogue Stormers.

  2. #2 Fury Unleashed
    96% matchVery Positive87% of 2,839 reviews2020
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 18.1%, Platformer 15.7%, Shooter 14.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Featuring a comic-book aesthetic and fast-paced side-scrolling action, this game perfectly mirrors the run-and-gun roguelite loop of the seed game.

  3. #3 Risk of Rain Returns
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.5%, Roguelike 18.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, 2D 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This definitive version of the classic side-scrolling roguelite offers the same chaotic, high-intensity combat and deep character progression found in Rogue Stormers.

  4. #4 20XX
    95% matchVery Positive91% of 4,516 reviews2017
    Dev: Batterystaple Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    20XX is a roguelike action platformer that you can play with a friend. Jump and shoot your way through ever-changing levels, collect awesome new powers, and battle mighty bosses in the name of saving the human race maybe!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Platformer 19.9%, Roguelite 17%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: As a spiritual successor to classic platformers with roguelite mechanics, it offers the same cooperative, high-speed action as the seed game.

  5. #5 Blazing Chrome
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 1,924 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 10%, Platformer 9.9%, Arcade 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the run-and-gun arcade feel of Rogue Stormers, this title provides a polished, classic-style side-scrolling shooter experience.

  6. #6 Neon Abyss
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

    Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.8%, Roguelike 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Platformer 15.2%, Roguelite 13.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A vibrant side-scrolling roguelite that focuses on chaotic room-clearing and stacking weapon upgrades, much like the core gameplay of Rogue Stormers.

  7. #7 Roboquest
    93% 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 32.7%, Roguelite 24.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While it shifts to a first-person perspective, it captures the high-speed, movement-heavy, and cooperative roguelite shooting that defines Rogue Stormers.

  8. #8 Voidigo
    91% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful roguelite that emphasizes movement and aggressive shooting, matching the frantic pace of Rogue Stormers.

  9. #9 Full Metal Furies
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 2,888 reviews2018
    Dev: Cellar Door Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

    Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.7%, Action 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 2D 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game excels at cooperative action and RPG-lite character building, providing a similar team-based combat experience.

  10. #10 Assault Android Cactus+
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 2,000 reviews2015
    Dev: Witch Beam
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Robots 11.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense twin-stick shooter that focuses on arcade-style scoring and high-pressure combat scenarios.

  11. #11 Rogue Glitch Ultra
    89% 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 27.9%, Roguelite 21.5%, Platformer 17.5%, Roguelike 17%, Colorful 5.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling roguelite that emphasizes platforming and chaotic combat, making it a natural fit for fans of the genre.

  12. #12 Kill to Collect
    90% matchMixed69% of 296 reviews2016
    Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Welcome to the last city on Earth. Earn your keep and die trying in Pieces Interactive’s cyberpunk action rogue-like, featuring 1-4 player co-op. Travel down the sleepless cesspool of murderous vagrants and cybernetic freaks, as you slice and dice your way to the lower levels of Geoshelter Alpha.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, 2.5D 12.5%, Roguelite 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This twin-stick roguelite offers a similar blend of difficult combat and procedural dungeon crawling.

  13. #13 NeuroVoider
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 795 reviews2016
    Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.2%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, Cyberpunk 12.7%, Roguelike 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick roguelite with heavy RPG elements and co-op support, mirroring the character customization and procedural nature of Rogue Stormers.

  14. #14 Danger Scavenger
    88% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Cyberpunk 10.7%, Roguelite 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-speed roguelite shooter that focuses on movement and quick reflexes in a procedurally generated environment.

  15. #15 HUNTDOWN
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 4,182 reviews2021
    Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Platformer 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling shooter captures the gritty, arcade-style intensity and satisfying weapon feedback of the seed game.

  16. #16 Jetboard Joust
    87% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling shooter that combines classic arcade mechanics with modern roguelite progression.

  17. #17 Valfaris
    86% matchVery Positive83% of 2,694 reviews2019
    Dev: Steel MantisPub: Silver Lining Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Platformer 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A heavy-metal-infused side-scrolling shooter that offers challenging platforming and intense combat scenarios.

  18. #18 Battle Shapers
    82% 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: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 16.8%, Robots 15.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Shooter 12.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This roguelite shooter features fast-paced combat and character progression that will feel familiar to fans of the seed game.

  19. #19 Sine Mora EX
    85% matchMixed65% of 678 reviews2017
    Dev: Digital RealityPub: HandyGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 20.4%, 2.5D 12.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shoot-em-up that focuses on time-based mechanics and challenging boss encounters.

  20. #20 Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 2,437 reviews2014
    Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 30.9%, Platformer 21.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, 2D 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features side-scrolling shooting with deep crafting and RPG elements, appealing to those who enjoy the progression systems in Rogue Stormers.

  21. #21 Gunborg: Dark Matters
    83% matchVery Positive95% of 73 reviews2022
    Dev: Ricpau Studios
    Windows

    Harness the power of dark energy as you jump, slash, shoot and bombard your way through an army of alien soldiers and killer robots in an arcade style, twin-stick shooter with a slick 80's synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Cyberpunk 12.2%, Platformer 9.3%, Shooter 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This platformer focuses on fluid movement and intense combat, capturing the arcade-shooter spirit of the seed game.

  22. #22 Broforce
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
    Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Platformer 26.3%, Shooter 17.7%, 2D 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The ultimate chaotic side-scrolling co-op shooter, perfect for players who love the explosive, high-energy combat of the seed game.

  23. #23 Hive Jump
    84% matchMixed68% of 370 reviews2017
    Dev: Graphite Lab
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 20.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Platformer 15.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling platformer shooter that emphasizes cooperative play and challenging alien-infested environments.

  24. #24 Critadel
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 232 reviews2021
    Dev: Pixelian StudioPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows

    Critadel is a futuristic platform/shooter/roguelike with three playable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 unique weapon configurations!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Platformer 10.6%, Roguelike 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer roguelite that challenges players with difficult combat and a wide variety of weapon upgrades.

  25. #25 REPLIKATOR
    81% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.8%, Roguelike 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art roguelite shooter that emphasizes fast movement and bullet-hell-adjacent combat intensity.

  26. #26 RagingBlasters
    79% matchVery Positive99% of 123 reviews2021
    Dev: TERARIN GAMES
    Windows

    Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 20.1%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure shoot-em-up experience that captures the arcade intensity and female-protagonist focus of the seed game.

  27. #27 Entropy Survivors
    78% 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 28.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 18.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Arcade 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that focuses on overwhelming odds and constant upgrades, similar to the power-scaling in Rogue Stormers.

  28. #28 Rogue Star Rescue
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
    Dev: Chute Apps
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This title combines twin-stick shooting with tower-defense elements and co-op, offering a similar procedural experience.

  29. #29 Laser Disco Defenders
    80% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Robots 13.9%, Roguelite 8.2%, Roguelike 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A quirky twin-stick shooter with procedural elements that captures the arcade-style fun of Rogue Stormers.

  30. #30 Berzerk: Recharged
    78% matchMixed63% of 57 reviews2023
    Dev: SneakyBoxPub: Atari
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic twin-stick shooter that emphasizes high-score chasing and fast-paced arcade action.

  31. #31 PROJECT TACHYON
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 145 reviews2025
    Dev: STUDIO N9Pub: HIKE Inc.
    Windows

    An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Cyberpunk 10.8%, Roguelike 10%, Side Scroller 9.9%

  32. #32 Hero Siege
    77% matchMixed68% of 45,134 reviews2014
    Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.4%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 20.6%, 2D 6.2%, Action 4.6%

  33. #33 Neon Chrome
    77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
    Dev: 10tons Ltd
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 30.2%, Cyberpunk 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.1%, Roguelike 8%

  34. #34 ReversEstory
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2021
    Dev: ilili_world
    Windows

    ReversEstory is a 2D Roguelike action shooting game. Enjoy the freedom of 360° flying while exploring the procedurally generated dungeons. A latitude of items grants the players the power to challenge the darkness. What’s hidden behind? You shall witness and be shocked.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Female Protagonist 15%, Roguelike 13.8%, Platformer 13.3%

  35. #35 Royal Revolt Survivors
    74% matchVery Positive81% of 204 reviews2026
    Dev: Team WarriorsPub: Headup
    Windows · Linux

    Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 23.3%, Roguelike 19.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Fantasy 8.9%

  36. #36 Blazing Beaks
    76% matchVery Positive83% of 2,595 reviews2019
    Dev: Applava
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Roguelite - where too much greediness can be fatal. A colorful world with armed birds blazing their way through piles of mutants, monsters and creepy creatures. Lots of mysteries to unravel, secrets to discover and levels to explore.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 32.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 12.5%, Shooter 11%

  37. #37 Rhythm Storm
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Radiangames
    Windows

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Roguelite 14.2%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Roguelike 11.6%

  38. #38 Core Devourer
    75% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 10.8%

  39. #39 Kritters
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2026
    Dev: LJF Games
    Windows · Linux

    A chaotic Roguelite Twin-Stick Shooter with a Base Defense Twist. With up to 4 players, explore, become stronger to defend your spaceship and leave this Frk*n planet!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 43.4%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 20.9%, Colorful 7.2%, Action 3.5%

  40. #40 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
    74% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
    Dev: Hippomancer
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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

    Why similar: Roguelite 44%, Action Roguelike 31.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 6.3%, Roguelike 3.7%

  41. #41 Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 232 reviews2015
    Dev: Dreamloop Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Robots 9.1%

  42. #42 CometStriker DX
    72% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2018
    Dev: Iced Lizard Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.5%

  43. #43 M.O.O.D.S.
    70% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 35.3%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%

  44. #44 Heroes of Hammerwatch
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 9,421 reviews2018
    Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.7%, Roguelite 40.4%, Roguelike 6.2%, 2D 2.8%, Action 2.7%

  45. #45 Hell is Other Demons
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 12%

  46. #46 Steredenn: Binary Stars
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 958 reviews2015
    Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 67.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 11.1%

  47. #47 Sky Mercenaries
    73% matchMixed69% of 125 reviews2014
    Dev: PolarityFlow, Adrian ZinggPub: PolarityFlow
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.3%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 11.6%

  48. #48 Angelstruck
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 133 reviews2024
    Dev: Feral Paw
    Windows · Mac

    Angelstruck is a 2D roguelite shooter where you demolish the forces of Heaven as you attempt to reach the pearly gates. Overcharge your holy rifle, and min-max your way into insane game-breaking builds. Unlock permanent capabilities and powerful screen-destroying weapons that feed on kills.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.6%

  49. #49 Flame Over
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 179 reviews2015
    Dev: Laughing Jackal LTDPub: Ghostlight LTD
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Blending top down "squirt em-up" action and "Pyroguelike" game mechanics, Flame Over features fast-paced fire-fighting thrills, randomly generated levels, 4 different game zones and dastardly hazards at every turn!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 9.4%

  50. #50 Shape Shifter: Formations
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
    Dev: Castec Studios
    Windows

    Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.9%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelike 11.1%

  51. #51 Gunner-chan!
    66% 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 31.3%, 2.5D 22.7%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Robots 15.5%, Action 7.3%

  52. #52 Bleed 2
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
    Dev: Ian Campbell
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Platformer 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14%, Arcade 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.9%

  53. #53 ArcRunner
    68% matchMixed70% of 235 reviews2023
    Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Cyberpunk 23.1%, Roguelite 15.2%, Robots 14%, Shooter 13.2%

  54. #54 Gunslugs
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

    Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Platformer 15.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Roguelite 12.7%

  55. #55 Robot Resistors
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Crablacksmith Studios
    Windows

    Robot Resistors is an irreverent robot-themed auto-shooter with a 16-bit style. Each of the over 100 enemies you face is distinct, with unique abilities and hand-pixeled animations. A huge roster of playable characters, tons of weapons, and five wildly different procedurally generated stages await!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Robots 20.4%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%

  56. #56 Lost Castle / 失落城堡
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 23,770 reviews2016
    Dev: Hunter StudioPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Lost Castle is an action RPG beat'em up with roguelike elements and randomized dungeons for up to four players online and local!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 16.6%, Colorful 6.8%

  57. #57 Satellite Rush
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 74 reviews2016
    Dev: Kimeric LabsPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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%

  58. #58 Woodpunk
    69% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
    Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.6%

  59. #59 Brave survivors
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 57 reviews2022
    Dev: blink
    Windows

    Break the besiege of various monsters! Upgrade the weapons, choose your favorite skills. Unique combination with skill and role. A 14 minutes roguelike experience, shoot with fantastic and exciting experience!! Believe yourself and beat the boss!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.5%, Action Roguelike 23%, 2.5D 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Colorful 2.8%

  60. #60 Shoulders of Giants: Ultimate
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 126 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces Interactive
    Windows

    Simultaneously control a sword-wielding robot and a gunslinging space frog in Shoulders of Giants, an explosively colourful sci-fi roguelike. Play alone, with a friend, or as part of a four-person team, cutting through waves of enemies on a quest to rescue the galaxy from the forces of Entropy!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 18.1%, Robots 15.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%

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