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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 — 97% — of 152 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 Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Difficult 12%

    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 3,276 reviews2017
    Dev: Team D-13
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 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 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 11.4%, Difficult 10.1%

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

  3. #3 Spell Disk
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
    Dev: Sunpeak Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

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

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15.1%, Roguelike 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.

  4. #4 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 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Dungeon Crawler 14.1%, Difficult 10.4%

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

  5. #5 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 13,002 reviews2018
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.3 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 36.3%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Difficult 14.6%, 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.

  6. #6 Nuclear Throne
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 12.7%, 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.

  7. #7 Enter the Gungeon
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
    Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 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 35.2%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelike 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.9%, Difficult 11.4%

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

  8. #8 Brotato
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%

    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 Soulstone Survivors
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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 31.7%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, RPG 6.5%

    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.

  10. #10 Gunlocked
    92% matchVery Positive87% of 502 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: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, RPG 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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

  11. #11 Genome Guardian
    90% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 33.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Roguelike 11.4%

    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 2,386 reviews2022
    Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.0 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 23.9%, Gun Customization 19.7%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelike 7.7%

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

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    88% 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: Looter Shooter 41.5%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, 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.

  14. #14 Monolith
    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 335 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.

  15. #15 Hades
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 300,282 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 38.3%, Dungeon Crawler 19.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Difficult 9.9%, RPG 7.8%

    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 Neon Abyss
    87% 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: Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15%, Procedural Generation 14.5%

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

  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 18.3%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, 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 85,805 reviews2020
    Dev: Nolla Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.2 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 21.9%, Dungeon Crawler 13.9%, Difficult 13.4%, Perma Death 12%, Roguelike 11.7%

    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 356 reviews2023
    Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 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 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Difficult 19.5%, Roguelike 13.8%, 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 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: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Difficult 16.9%, Roguelike 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%

    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 1,170 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: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.2%, Sci-fi 8.9%

    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 9,514 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 31.6%, Roguelike 18.7%, Dungeon Crawler 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Difficult 9%

    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 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 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 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.

  24. #24 Wizard of Legend
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 20,891 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 29.2%, Dungeon Crawler 22.4%, Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 10.6%, 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.

  25. #25 Uragun
    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    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 15.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Difficult 12.4%

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

  26. #26 Fury Unleashed
    80% 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: Difficult 31.6%, Perma Death 30.9%, Roguelike 28.3%, Action 9.2%

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    78% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelike 12.7%, Abstract 12.3%

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  28. #28 Core Devourer
    79% 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: Action Roguelike 21%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelike 14%, Procedural Generation 10.5%

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

  29. #29 Gunbot Diplomacy
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

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    Why similar: Gun Customization 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelike 11%

  30. #30 Voidigo
    76% 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: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelike 10.9%

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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2020
    Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%

    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 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Difficult 11.4%

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  32. #32 Galactic Glitch
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelike 13.7%

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    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
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  34. #34 VOID/BREAKER
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
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  35. #35 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
    78% matchMixed69% of 228 reviews2019
    Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Difficult 16.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelike 10.7%

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    77% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 13.4%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelike 10.6%

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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
    Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 22%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 12.9%

  38. #38 Ether Loop
    76% 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 17.4%, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Perma Death 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%

  39. #39 Heretical
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 950 reviews2024
    Dev: Three Swords StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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 41%, Dungeon Crawler 30.2%, Roguelike 13.9%, RPG 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  40. #40 Echoes of Red
    71% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
    Dev: TERMAX Studios
    Windows

    Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Roguelike 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

  41. #41 Null Vector
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2018
    Dev: Optical Override
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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    Why similar: Gun Customization 23%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Perma Death 11.2%

  42. #42 Combat Complex
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
    Windows

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    Why similar: Looter Shooter 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

  43. #43 Overture
    74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,262 reviews2015
    Dev: Black Shell GamesPub: Plug In Digital
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.5 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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 16%, Roguelike 12.2%, RPG 10.2%

  44. #44 Spaceship Looter
    74% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Roguelike 11.3%, Perma Death 9.2%

  45. #45 Geometry Arena
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Abstract 13.6%, Roguelike 12.3%

  46. #46 Heroes Of Loot: Gauntlet Of Power
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 67 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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Procedural Generation 12%

  47. #47 Fancy Skulls
    73% matchMostly Positive74% of 347 reviews2014
    Dev: tequibo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 85.5%, Action 14.5%

  48. #48 Doomsday Hunters
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
    Dev: Moregames
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 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 12.3%, Action Roguelike 11.9%

  49. #49 Skelly Selest
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 286 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 25.2%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Perma Death 11.7%, Difficult 11.4%

  50. #50 Vital Shell
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
    Dev: MarvinWizard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, RPG 10.7%

  51. #51 NETHER DUNGEONS
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 423 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 24.6%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Difficult 17.9%, Roguelike 14.1%, Procedural Generation 10.8%

  52. #52 Ziggurat
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 3,953 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 21.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.2%, Perma Death 15%, Procedural Generation 12.3%, Difficult 11.7%

  53. #53 Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition
    71% matchMixed68% of 1,408 reviews2014
    Dev: Digerati DistributionPub: Digerati
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.1%, Roguelike 29.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Action 5.6%, Procedural Generation 4.4%

  54. #54 Void Resurgence
    66% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Perma Death 10.7%

  55. #55 Pesticide Not Required
    65% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 4%

  56. #56 Striving for Light
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 223 reviews2025
    Dev: Igniting Spark Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 19.2%, Perma Death 17.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 11.7%

  57. #57 Sharded World
    68% 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 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Dungeon Crawler 14.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%

  58. #58 Feral Fury
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.7%, Perma Death 11.7%

  59. #59 Still Not Dead
    69% matchMostly Positive77% of 217 reviews2018
    Dev: Glove Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%

  60. #60 Nova Drift
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 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 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Roguelike 16.8%, Action 4%

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