- #1 Soulstone Survivors
97% 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: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep character progression and intense bullet-hell action that mirrors the high-octane combat of the seed game.
- #2 Vampire Survivors
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 17%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Roguelike 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive survivor-like experience that established the core loop of horde-clearing and automatic weapon upgrades.
- #3 Death Must Die
96% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Roguelike 11%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality survivor-like gameplay with a dark fantasy aesthetic and complex roguelite systems.
- #4 20 Minutes Till Dawn
95% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, fast-paced bullet-hell action with a dark, gothic aesthetic that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #5 Nautical Survival
94% matchVery Positive99% of 180 reviews2025
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Sailing 23.4% ★, Fishing 17.3% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mimics the naval-themed survivor-like gameplay found in the seed game.
- #6 Halls of Torment
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a retro, dark fantasy atmosphere that perfectly complements the challenging, horde-based combat.
- #7 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
92% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 18.2%, Top-Down 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent implementation of the survivor-like formula that adds environmental interaction and strategic depth.
- #8 Abandon Ship
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,326 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.
Why similar: Pirates 25.3% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%, Roguelite 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the naval combat and Lovecraftian dread of the seed game through a more strategic, roguelite lens.
- #9 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
91% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Strong character progression and dark fantasy themes make this a great fit for fans of the seed game.
- #10 Tiny Rogues
90% 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: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality roguelite that features challenging bullet-hell combat and significant replayability.
- #11 Brotato
89% 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 24.3%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Roguelite 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced arena combat with deep build variety and a focus on constant movement.
- #12 King of Seas
91% matchMixed59% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!
Why similar: Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval Combat 27.7% ★, Sailing 22.1% ★, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Open World 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar open-world pirate exploration experience with a focus on naval combat and procedural generation.
- #13 Army of Ruin
88% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished survivor-like game that emphasizes high-intensity action and massive screen-filling hordes.
- #14 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
89% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Pirates 29% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Top-Down 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Directly focuses on the pirate-themed survivor experience with fast-paced action and bullet-hell elements.
- #15 God Of Weapons
87% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Roguelite 24.9%, Fantasy 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Adds unique inventory management mechanics to the standard survivor-like formula, rewarding careful build planning.
- #16 Keeper's Toll
85% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy atmosphere and challenging roguelite combat that rewards precise movement.
- #17 Spellbook Demonslayers
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy survivor-like that focuses on satisfying horde-clearing and magical ability progression.
- #18 Nomad Survival
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 12.5%, Top-Down 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Classic survivor-like gameplay with varied character builds and high-intensity combat encounters.
- #19 Boneraiser Minions
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dark fantasy theme with unique horde-management mechanics that stand out within the genre.
- #20 Seablip
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go from humble beginnings to a feared pirate captain in this seafaring open-world adventure! Enhance your reputation as you take on bounties, upgrade your ship, hire a crew and search for treasure, or just go fishing instead!
Why similar: Pirates 36.4% ★, Naval Combat 27.8% ★, Fishing 13.5% ★, Open World 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines pirate exploration with strategic elements and a charming pixel-art aesthetic.
- #21 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Fantasy 7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core loop of leveling up and destroying massive hordes of enemies.
- #22 Eldritch Survivors
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Ghost Button
Windows
Uncover the secrets behind the protagonists' fate, trapped in an endless cycle of death. Eldritch Survivor is a survival-like game that maximizes both the narrative and the excitement of each dungeon encounter. Immerse yourself in a 99% pure Lovecraftian world and confront the terror of the unknown.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Roguelike 14%, Lovecraftian 13.7%, Roguelite 8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the Lovecraftian dark fantasy aesthetic and focuses on surviving against overwhelming odds.
- #23 Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
79% matchVery Positive80% of 879 reviews2025
Dev: RetroStyle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelike 20.7%, Adventure 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the survival-under-pressure mechanics in a maritime setting with a focus on resource management.
- #24 Cursed Crew
80% matchVery Positive87% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Cracklewock Games
Windows
You’re the captain of a cursed ship in this crew management roguelite! Command your crew, keep the ship afloat, defeat pirates and deep-sea beasts, and sail as far as it takes to lift the curse.
Why similar: Pirates 27% ★, Sailing 24% ★, Action Roguelike 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 11.1%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Adds crew management to the pirate survival theme, creating a more complex tactical experience.
- #25 Elemental Survivors
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Action Roguelike 25.4%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar magic-based upgrade system and retro-inspired action.
- #26 Terror of the Seven Seas
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Cutthroat Games
Windows
Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.8% ★, Pirates 30.5% ★, Sailing 25.2% ★, Open World 10.1%, Adventure 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the naval combat and open-world exploration aspects of the pirate theme.
- #27 The Caribbean Sail
81% matchVery Positive94% of 524 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
Why similar: Pirates 29.7% ★, Sailing 24.8% ★, Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Open World 7.7%, Roguelike 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more narrative-driven pirate survival experience that emphasizes the harshness of life at sea.
- #28 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
77% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #29 Pixel Piracy
82% matchMixed65% of 7,360 reviews2014
Dev: Vitali Kirpu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.
Why similar: Pirates 22% ★, Naval Combat 19.9% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a sandbox pirate experience with roguelite elements and a focus on managing your own ship and crew.
- #30 Witchcraft Survivors
78% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced action with a dark, magical theme and a focus on score-based survival.
- #31 FISH FEAR ME
76% matchVery Positive86% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: HEATHER FLOWERS
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
A top-down action roguelite about catching fish, fighting them, selling their bones, and catching more fish. Upgrade your boat and weapons, hunt down sea monster bounties, delve into eldritch mysteries, and try to pay off a cosmic debt millennia in the making.
Why similar: Fishing 21.9% ★, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Sailing 11% ★
- #32 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
75% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #33 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
77% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #34 Survivors of the Dawn
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #35 Arcane Tower Survivors
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 94 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Roguelike 12%
- #36 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
74% matchMixed68% of 5,894 reviews2025
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Battle hordes of monsters, acquire new skills, and upgrade your abilities. Customize your build with hundreds of item combinations and reach the top to fulfill your deepest desires. Conquer the tower in this thrilling roguelite hack and slash survivors game!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Roguelite 16.9%
- #37 Rogue: Genesia
73% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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 26%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down 9%
- #38 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
71% matchVery Positive83% of 7,176 reviews2025
Dev: Games FarmPub: Grindstone
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 15.8%, Roguelike 14.9%
- #39 Crafty Survivors
72% matchVery Positive84% of 740 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 13.6%
- #40 Mystical Maritime Adventure
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Ze_Yu
Windows
Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!
Why similar: Pirates 40.5% ★, Naval Combat 36% ★, Open World 7.2%, Sailing 5.4% ★, Fantasy 4.7%
- #41 Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Pirates 26.1% ★, Top-Down 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #42 Achilles: Survivor
71% matchVery Positive83% of 1,427 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #43 Choo Choo Survivor
73% matchVery Positive85% of 580 reviews2023
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.1%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #44 Twilight Survivors
70% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 13.9%, Fantasy 6.6%
- #45 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,197 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.
Why similar: Pirates 37.4% ★, Sailing 34.2% ★, Open World 14.6%, Fishing 12% ★, Adventure 1.8%
- #46 Disfigure
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark 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 18.2%, Lovecraftian 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #47 Reclaim The Sea
69% matchVery Positive86% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: 1LastGame
Windows
Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.
Why similar: Pirates 39.8% ★, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Top-Down 8%
- #48 Forgotten Seas
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 572 reviews2025
Dev: Pangea Game StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm!
Why similar: Pirates 38.8% ★, Naval Combat 28.7% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Fantasy 4.7%, Adventure 3.3%
- #49 Void Scrappers
70% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 12.7%
- #50 Beautiful Mystic Survivors
71% matchMixed70% of 1,236 reviews2022
Dev: Fantasize Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Roguelite bullet-hell meets sexy anime in Beautiful Mystic Survivors, as you rise to help gorgeous heroines destroy countless invading monsters. Plan your builds, upgrade heroines, and survive against the clock. Experience polished 3D graphics, flashy VFX, and surrounded by thousands of monsters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.6%, Roguelike 11%
- #51 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,130 reviews2024
Dev: MaurisPub: Mauris Games OU
Windows
Get ready for ‘Corsairs Legacy’. It’s an open-world adventure in the Caribbean, the historical pirate life simulator. Sail the sea, fight the enemies, and explore islands. Will you rise to become a legendary pirate or meet your end at the hands of your enemies? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 29.7% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Open World 10.1%, Adventure 2.8%
- #52 Hunter Survivors
72% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: LuCapy Studio
Windows
Demons have been destroying our villages for centuries, choose your adventurer and destroy them, in this rogue lite you will face thousands of monsters. Buy new weapons and upgrades as the raid progresses to be strong and kill even more demons.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.9%
- #53 Red Rogue Sea
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Firemage Studios
Windows · Linux
Red Rogue Sea is a roguelike strategy game that puts you in the shoes of a pirate captain and their crew. Manage your vessel as you sail through the treacherous waters of the archipelago, interact with the scum that inhabit it, and engage in battle using a tactical deck-building system.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.8% ★, Pirates 31.7% ★, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 8.3%, Adventure 4.3%
- #54 Power Fantasy
66% matchVery Positive85% of 472 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Action Roguelike 27.3%, Top-Down 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Fantasy 9.5%
- #55 Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors
70% matchMixed60% of 589 reviews2024
Dev: BKOM Studios
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Top-Down 11.8%
- #56 Conquest Dark
65% matchVery Positive90% of 2,456 reviews2025
Dev: Eldritch Sword GamesPub: Mad Mushroom
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience an ARPG's rapid ascension to power in minutes, packed with savage, survivors-like action and devastating sword & sorcery combat. Perfect your builds through Dark Ritual runs that will decide humanity's future as you battle endless hordes across haunting ruins and cursed kingdoms.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 12.8%
- #57 Goobies
66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,917 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.2%
- #58 Swarm Grinder
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down 8.4%
- #59 Echoes of Red
64% 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: Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Roguelite 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%