- #1 Mechanophagia
97% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Apamate Studio
Windows
Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.
Why similar: Mechs 17.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 11.4%
- #2 Entomophobia
96% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #3 The Way of Ping-Pong
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #4 BALL x PIT
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,725 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #5 80s Horror Survivors
95% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alligator Virtual
Windows
Battle endless hordes in an 80s horror nightmare. Stack insane upgrades, break the game, and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #6 Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers
94% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Join the race for Ether! Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers is a fast-paced, roguelite, bullet heaven game in a sci-fi setting. Choose your pilots, customize and upgrade your Mecha Robots, and survive against endless swarms of Xeni. Will you survive long enough?
Why similar: Mechs 21.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10%
- #7 Stranded Survivors
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Loboz
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive swarms of monsters, rescue stranded animals, and build a base where they can be safe in this unique bullet heaven. Turn your rescues into upgrades and build a safe town to create new weapons and recruit powerful heroes that unlock new ways to survive til dawn.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Roguelike 7.2%
- #8 BotNet
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: syffin
Windows
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 6.3%
- #9 Mechabot Defender
91% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Spargit Studio
Windows · Mac
Deploy your turrets and defend against an ever-growing mechanical horde! Upgrade your turrets separately in unique ways, use unique character abilities, and create powerful synergies.
Why similar: Mechs 20.9% ★, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.6%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #10 LOOPFANG
91% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MnD
Windows
A snake roguelite where your body is your arsenal. Collect weapon segments, fuse matching neighbors into higher tiers, and reorder them until they react with each other. Then close a loop with your own tail: everything trapped inside dies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
- #11 The Outer Space Bugs
90% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #12 Box Wrangler
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Wyatt Schwanbeck
Windows
Dive into Box Wrangler, a thrilling multiplayer roguelike where every game is a fresh challenge! Earn XP to level up during each match while collecting coins to boost your skills for future battles. Harness the power of an array of weapons and enhancements, reaching ridiculous levels of power.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelike 13.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #13 Void Drift
89% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Kneedlik
Windows
Void Drift is a survival roguelike space shooter where you explore unque battlefields, evolve powerful weapons face relentless enemy swarms and take on bosses, adapt your strategy, and survive the chaos of the void!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #14 Outclassed
88% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: 83tsu
Windows
Outclassed is an arcade dungeon crawler roguelite where you combine unique class abilities to clear an expansive dungeon. Level up, collect items, and create powerful synergies to become truly outclassed!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #15 La Furia de las Trenzas
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Roguelike 9%
- #16 Yawnoc
86% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Destroy hordes of strange machines that have invaded the forest. Yawnoc is a chaotic top-down shooter roguelite focused on immersion into the world of Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelike 8.8%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #17 Rob o Bot
86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Fat Rat
Windows
Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #18 Microbes and Machines
84% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #19 Cyberscape
84% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Moose Games
Windows
Cyberscape is a top down round based action game with some rougelike elements. Play as different heroes with unique abilities and fight against the evil robot army. Level up and complete achievements to unlock new items and fight your way through different locations.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Robots 10.6%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #20 Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: Ashina Studios
Windows
Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelike 8%
- #21 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
82% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #22 Burning Skies
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Burning Skies is a frantic roguelite bullet hell. Join the resistance and assemble the ultimate warjet, shoot take down giant bosses and avoid many dangers to destroy the tyrants who are ruling the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #23 Neon Blitz
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
Neon Blitz is a survivors-like where you aim your own way out. Read the swarm, blitz the openings, and stack explosive synergies into a devastating loadout. The horde never stops pouring out of the dark. How long can you hold the line?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Roguelike 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
- #24 Wind Runners
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ludic StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system
Why similar: Mechs 21.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Robots 9%
- #25 Deforb
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halit Yaşar Aydoğdu
Windows
Deforb is a roguelite top-down shooter game where a mad orb defends its tower using up to four melee guns, a long-range gun, and strategically placed turrets. Upgrade your skills and craft powerful builds to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #26 Pinball Storm: Lokanta
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 464 reviews2025
Dev: Aastral DynamicsPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Pinball Storm:Lokanta is a RPG game combing Roguelike and pinball gameplay. You will be part of the resistance against plutocracy. Use your marble pinballs to eliminate waves of enemies, and collect resources to further enhance your marbles. Save the world from hell!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #27 Chorus of the Night
79% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Sayer
Windows · Mac
Fight through hordes of burnt CDs, flying TVs, and faceless suits in this frantic, run-based, twin-stick shooter. Forget firing bullets, though - you'll be flinging vinyl records, throwing drumsticks and swinging guitars to fend off the enemies of music and maybe, just maybe, survive the night.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9%
- #28 100 Second Heart Attack
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Travisbluedev
Windows
100 Second Heart Attack is a fast paced bullet hell roguelike where survival is never guaranteed. Dodge overwhelming waves of demons, collect upgrades, and keep your heart beating just a little longer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9%
- #29 Dustbound
77% match7 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Nordman
Windows · Linux
Dustbound is a deckbuilding survivors-like roguelite where you build your deck by finding lost treasure. Between waves of monsters take time to upgrade your cards and shape your character’s build—then dive back into the fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 9.5%, Arcade 7.8%
- #30 DUCKLYTE
78% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
DUCKLYTE is a top-down shooter with roguelite elements where you play as a constipated little duck trying to stay alive as long as possible in a randomly generated farm with progressively stronger enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 9%
- #31 Space Slinger
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #32 DeadTide
76% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Emexis Games
Windows
DeadTide is a 2D pixel-art zombie survivor roguelite. Fight off a relentless horde for 20 minutes, level up on the fly, build wild weapon combos, and face down giant bosses on a dying farmstead. Survive. Evolve. Crush the horde.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelike 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
- #33 Slime Mayhem
76% matchMostly Negative36% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #34 Voidcutter Fuzor
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Howling Cat Games LLC
Windows · Linux
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelike 12%, Arcade 9.4%
- #35 Nova Strike
75% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 9.4%
- #36 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,707 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #37 The Machine God
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: serpensdev
Windows · Linux
The Machine God is a hyper-aggressive roguelike about the dance between blade and bullet. Slash and dash through a city consumed by a fanatical hivemind, and master the art of Gun Fu.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelike 8.8%, Robots 7.3%
- #38 HOUSE OF GOD
75% matchVery Positive87% of 55 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelike 12%
- #39 Mech Survivor Elite
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Viktor Borg Grelsson
Windows
Mech Survivor Elite is a time-based survival game featuring action-packed gameplay and roguelite elements.
Why similar: Mechs 19.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #40 Spoils of a Starfighter
74% 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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelike 14.2%, Arcade 12%
- #41 Void Strike
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BareboneDev
Windows · Linux
Shred endless waves of hostile spaceships in a 1-bit arcade survival roguelite. Build absurd weapon combos, unlock pilots, upgrade your fighter, and survive escalating dogfights against swarms, elite enemies, and colossal bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #42 Gun Runners
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiger Drop Games Ltd
Windows
Blast your way through ever increasing hordes of space bandits and alien creatures in this action roguelite. Level up your character and obtain powerful upgrade items with a variety of effects. Procedurally generated enemy waves and item choices prevent any two runs from playing out the same way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Survival 8.2%
- #43 Divinoids
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Catpad
Windows
Pilot one of several unique Divinoids, alien mecha that change back and forth between God and Mythical Beast forms. Destroy human armies, demolish their cities and conquer their planets. Up to four players co-op.
Why similar: Mechs 34.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Robots 12.2%, Action 9.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #44 Cat Girl Survivor
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 74 reviews2025
Dev: Minimum Studio Corp.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defeat the evil threatening the world with cute kitty wizards! Cat Girl Survivor is a casual shooting action game that invites you to conquer various challenges by equipping our lively cat wizards with over 40 vibrant skills. Overpower the legions of demons by strategically crafting your own build.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelike 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
- #45 Steel Swarm: SURVIVOR
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Clay Token Game Studio, Inc.
Windows
Steel Swarm: SURVIVOR is a fast-paced roguelite survivors game where you obliterate swarms with your drones. Set up formations, upgrade your drones, and overwhelm hordes of metal in each run. Take on enemy waves solo or in multiplayer co-op!
Why similar: Mechs 22% ★, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Roguelike 11%
- #46 Twnkl Gft 2: A Lust For Blood
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Bis the FairyPub: Electric Prune Juice
Windows
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Mechs 19.6% ★, Arcade 11.9%, Action 7.9%
- #47 Flying Pew Pew
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoName
Windows
The alien hordes have attacked us for no reason. We must throw all our forces to repel our planet from the alien invaders!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #48 Bread & Butter
68% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: DaniDangerStudio
Windows
A roguelite arena shooter starring you, a gutsy bread slice, and your butter buddy battling side by side. Survive waves of evil veggies, stack wild weapon combos, and unleash absurd builds in relentless top-down chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9%
- #49 SWAPATTACK
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevRogue
Windows
One input. Two arenas. One gun. Your clones move in perfect lockstep across a split screen, so a wall on either side stops you both and only the clone holding the gun can shoot. Throw it across the divider and keep the swarm off you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Roguelike 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
- #50 Shield King
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Fight off hordes of enemies, slay Bosses, Dash through enemies and push them off the buildings In this shield themed roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelike 13.3%, Top-Down 10%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #51 Rush Rover
71% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Mechs 19.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%
- #52 Swarm Grinder
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Mechs 27.7% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #53 Irradiant Skies
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuboids InteractivePub: Yellow Hearts
Windows
Irradiant Skies is an arcade roguelite blending brick-breaking and bullet-parrying combat. Reflect enemy attacks, chain powerful upgrades, and master unique ships as you ascend through waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%
- #54 Spectron
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%
- #55 Run or Rot: ZK1L4
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SantosaiDev
Windows · Linux
Survive relentless hordes in ZK1L4, a fast-paced bullet heaven! Choose unique characters, unleash powerful weapons, and master deadly skills. Play solo or team up in couch co-op to take on the chaos. Will you escape the swarm or become one with it?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #56 A.V.E.N.A.
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PoFig GamesPub: Diverse Dynamics FZCO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pilot disposable combat drones through the Primal Portal in a sci-fi action roguelike. Customize your drone, fight through various missions, recover research data and alien technology to enhance your drone setup for the next session.
Why similar: Mechs 24.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #57 Asterogue
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Gillspee
Windows
A roguelite space shooter based around the classic arcade game. Shoot asteroids, ships, and take down the mothership in a multi-stage boss fight, avoiding lasers and explosions. Upgrade your ship during and after your run in this casual simple roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #58 Galaxy Survivors
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Emily Grey & Eve Grey
Windows
Shoot alien invaders, upgrade your ship, level up your weapons and save planets to defend against the invasion. Choose your favorite between the different unlockable ships and buy perks between your runs to ensure victory. After you triumph, hunt for achievements and ascend to save more universes
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 9%, Roguelike 8.2%