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Games Like Schism

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Roguelite, Roguelike, Action.

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Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.

Reviews: Very Positive — 96% — of 163 reviews
Released: 2025-03-07
Developer: Fami
Publisher: 2 Left Thumbs
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Schism stands out for its intense blend of deep gun customization, complex RPG stat systems, and chaotic bullet-hell combat that rewards players for finding game-breaking synergies. These recommendations focus on top-down action-roguelikes that prioritize build variety, high-difficulty combat, and satisfying weapon mechanics to capture that same sense of discovery and power scaling.

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  1. #1 Tiny Rogues
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,606 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Difficult 12.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar focus on deep build synergies and top-down action-roguelike gameplay with high replayability.

  2. #2 Star of Providence
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,332 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Difficult 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense bullet-hell combat and dungeon-crawling feel of the seed game perfectly.

  3. #3 Starward Rogue
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Difficult 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This title blends twin-stick shooter mechanics with bullet-hell patterns and deep dungeon-crawling progression.

  4. #4 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 13,063 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.4%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Difficult 14.8%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Roguelike 9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features arguably the most detailed gun customization and tactical shooting mechanics in the top-down roguelike genre.

  5. #5 Nuclear Throne
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,623 reviews2015
    Dev: Vlambeer
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down shooter that focuses on frantic combat and diverse weapon choices in a roguelike structure.

  6. #6 Enter the Gungeon
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,090 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 13.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13%, Difficult 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A definitive bullet-hell roguelike that centers entirely around unique gun variety and challenging boss encounters.

  7. #7 Spell Disk
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 967 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Dungeon Crawler 17.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Perma Death 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It excels at creating complex, synergy-heavy builds that allow players to break the game's difficulty curve.

  8. #8 Brotato
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 115,458 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelike 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Sci-fi 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It provides immense build potential and top-down action that rewards players for stacking stats and creating broken character builds.

  9. #9 Gunlocked
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 509 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelike that emphasizes weapon customization and positioning in a challenging environment.

  10. #10 Soulstone Survivors
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 26,502 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Roguelike 19.8%, RPG 11.7%, Action 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers massive build variety and action-roguelike progression that feels very similar to the power-fantasy of Schism.

  11. #11 Genome Guardian
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 779 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 33.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Roguelike 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that specifically highlights gun customization and shooter mechanics in a top-down perspective.

  12. #12 Revita
    89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,413 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 24%, Gun Customization 19.8%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines challenging bullet-hell combat with a risk-reward system that mirrors the intensity of Schism.

  13. #13 Neon Abyss
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 23,566 reviews2020
    Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.3 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: Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Dungeon Crawler 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 14.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A loot-heavy, gun-focused roguelike that encourages players to find wild synergies and broken combinations.

  14. #14 Risk of Rain Returns
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 28,621 reviews2023
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Looter Shooter 41.5%, Action Roguelike 27.3%, Roguelike 13%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It features deep RPG elements and a focus on stacking items to create powerful, game-breaking character builds.

  15. #15 Hades
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 304,571 reviews2020
    Dev: Supergiant Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Roguelike 16%, Difficult 10.1%, RPG 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-driven, its top-down action and synergy-focused combat provide a similar sense of satisfying progression.

  16. #16 Monolith
    88% matchMostly Positive76% of 346 reviews2023
    Dev: Animation Arts
    Windows · Linux

    A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

    Why similar: Sci-fi 91.8%, Singleplayer 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A tight, top-down bullet-hell roguelike that demands high skill and rewards players with deep weapon upgrades.

  17. #17 Fabric Of Reality
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 132 reviews2022
    Dev: _Jester_
    Windows

    In this game, you are the bullet hell. Face off against 100 waves of enemies and bosses by collecting a deck of attack cards that activate in real-time to unleash destruction upon everything in sight. There's an insane amount of customizability leading to an infinitely replayable experience.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 18.4%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Perma Death 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that leans into the bullet-hell and replayability aspects of the action-roguelike genre.

  18. #18 Noita
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 87,339 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 22%, Dungeon Crawler 13.8%, Difficult 13.6%, Perma Death 12%, Roguelike 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled potential for creating broken, physics-based builds that can completely alter the game state.

  19. #19 Deflector
    85% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
    Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Difficult 19.7%, Roguelike 13.6%, RPG 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It features bullet-hell combat with RPG-like build systems that allow for strategic character development.

  20. #20 Hell is Other Demons
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    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: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish bullet-hell roguelike that emphasizes movement and difficult boss encounters.

  21. #21 Neon Chrome
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 1,172 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Sci-fi 9%

    Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements that focuses on character upgrades and weapon variety.

  22. #22 Dungreed
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 9,551 reviews2018
    Dev: TEAM HORAY
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 18.5%, Dungeon Crawler 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Difficult 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into RPG mechanics and weapon variety, making it a great match for fans of loot-heavy roguelikes.

  23. #23 Wizard of Legend
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 20,963 reviews2018
    Dev: Contingent99
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Dungeon Crawler 22.5%, Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-speed combat and synergy-based build crafting that feels very similar to the RPG-roguelike hybrid style.

  24. #24 Rush Rover
    82% 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: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that captures the essence of bullet-hell combat with a focus on pixel-art aesthetics.

  25. #25 Fury Unleashed
    81% matchVery Positive87% of 2,872 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: Difficult 31.9%, Perma Death 30.9%, Roguelike 27.9%, Action 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike with gun-based combat that feels fluid and rewarding for fans of difficult shooters.

  26. #26 Geometry Arena 2
    78% matchVery Positive89% of 439 reviews2026
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Abstract 17.3%, Roguelike 15.3%, RPG 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers deep build customization and arena-based action that rewards strategic stat management.

  27. #27 Core Devourer
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelike 13.8%, Procedural Generation 10.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends twin-stick shooter mechanics with bullet-hell patterns and roguelike progression systems.

  28. #28 Voidigo
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,828 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: Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Roguelike 10.7%

  29. #29 Ogre Chambers 2222
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 240 reviews2026
    Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
    Windows

    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: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelike 11%, Gun Customization 10.9%, Dungeon Crawler 9%

  30. #30 Destropolis
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 288 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 11.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense, top-down bullet-hell shooter that focuses on surviving overwhelming waves of enemies.

  31. #31 Uragun
    79% matchMostly Positive73% of 251 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Difficult 12.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a difficult, top-down, gun-focused experience that tests player reflexes and build choices.

  32. #32 Galactic Glitch
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 921 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    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: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelike 13.5%

  33. #33 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
    78% matchMixed69% of 229 reviews2019
    Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Difficult 16.6%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelike 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A difficult, top-down action-roguelike that focuses on survival and weapon-based combat in a hostile environment.

  34. #34 Straimium Immortaly
    77% matchVery Positive90% of 174 reviews2016
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%

  35. #35 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 396,130 reviews2014
    Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 44.1 hrsMean: 184.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Roguelike 20.2%, Difficult 17.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Procedural Generation 6.7%

  36. #36 Gunbot Diplomacy
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 255 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%

  37. #37 Vital Shell
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,600 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, RPG 9.3%

  38. #38 Skelly Selest
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 287 reviews2018
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Perma Death 11.7%, Difficult 11.6%

  39. #39 VOID/BREAKER
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 2,575 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

    Why similar: Gun Customization 33.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 10.3%

  40. #40 Ether Loop
    75% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
    Dev: Moon Lens
    Windows

    Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Perma Death 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%

  41. #41 Rogue: Genesia
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 8,483 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 27.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Procedural Generation 12.4%, RPG 6.8%

  42. #42 Gunlocked 2
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 13.2%

  43. #43 Combat Complex
    72% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
    Windows

    A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!

    Why similar: Looter Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%

  44. #44 Disfigure
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,496 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelike 12.7%

  45. #45 Spaceship Looter
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 233 reviews2017
    Dev: Luxorix Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Roguelike 11.1%, Perma Death 9.3%

  46. #46 MOTHERGUNSHIP
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,614 reviews2018
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 26.5%, Action Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Perma Death 10.6%, Difficult 9.6%

  47. #47 Null Vector
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
    Dev: Optical Override
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 23.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Perma Death 11.2%

  48. #48 Overture
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Overture is an action-adventure roguelike which draws heavy inspiration from hits such as Diablo, Realm of The Mad God, Zelda, and The Binding of Isaac. Explore vast randomly generated dungeons and slay hordes of cunning enemies!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16.1%, Roguelike 12%, RPG 10.3%

  49. #49 Mega City Force
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 329 reviews2023
    Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%

  50. #50 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2024
    Dev: Orangepixel
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 12.1%, Procedural Generation 12%

  51. #51 Fancy Skulls
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 353 reviews2014
    Dev: tequibo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style. Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 85.1%, Action 14.9%

  52. #52 Doomsday Hunters
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 788 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Perma Death 13.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

  53. #53 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
    65% matchMixed68% of 6,217 reviews2026
    Dev: NANOO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action 4.4%

  54. #54 Striving for Light
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 237 reviews2025
    Dev: Igniting Spark Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Perma Death 17.4%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 11.7%

  55. #55 Ziggurat
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 3,958 reviews2014
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.3%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Difficult 11.9%

  56. #56 NETHER DUNGEONS
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 431 reviews2024
    Dev: Arakuma Studio
    Windows

    Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.

    Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.5%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Difficult 18.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, Procedural Generation 10.9%

  57. #57 Nova Drift
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,493 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action 4.1%

  58. #58 Void Resurgence
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

    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: Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Perma Death 10.8%

  59. #59 Heretical
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 988 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.9%, Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, RPG 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  60. #60 Sharded World
    67% matchMostly Positive79% of 166 reviews2023
    Dev: Nasty Cat
    Windows · Linux

    Sharded World is a reversed bullet hell, rogue-lite, ARPG game combining simple gameplay and great rpg progression. Each level has its own unique features and challenges. Upgradable characters, weapons and orbs. Challenges, daily quests, and leaderboards. Fight, get stronger and defeat the Lich!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Dungeon Crawler 14.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12%

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