Games Like Shard Squad

Can you Survive the Swarm? Unlock mighty abilities and upgrades, find and collect Tems to evolve and become stronger, discover overpowered strategies, and battle massive bosses in this survivor-like bullet heaven! Play solo or online co-op with up to 3 players, building the wildest synergies.

Why similar: Creature Collector 25.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the creature-collector and bullet-hell hybrid gameplay of Shard Squad with added co-op support.

In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

Why similar: Creature Collector 30.4%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 15.1%, Co-op 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of creature collection and bullet-hell roguelite action that emphasizes exploration and monster taming.

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Co-op 17.9%, Roguelike 13.3%, Cute 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a cute aesthetic combined with challenging co-op bullet-hell mechanics that reward precise movement and synergy.

Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Co-op 14.6%, Roguelike 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op bullet-hell roguelite shares the cute, lighthearted aesthetic while delivering chaotic, fast-paced action.

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 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished action-roguelike that provides the same intense bullet-hell combat and build variety found in Shard Squad.

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: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a robust loot and synergy system within an action-roguelike framework that feels very similar to Shard Squad's ability management.

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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Roguelite 21.3%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An intense bullet-hell experience that excels in providing deep skill synergies and satisfying character progression.

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: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Bullet Hell 29%, Roguelite 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Roguelike 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive bullet-hell roguelite that established the genre's core loop of surviving massive hordes with evolving abilities.

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: Action Roguelike 27.3%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Roguelite 20.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a complex skill tree and synergy-based combat that rewards players for carefully planning their character builds.

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 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Co-op 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that focuses on unique character builds and weapon synergies to survive waves of enemies.

Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 14.2%, Co-op 11.3%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-roguelike that supports co-op play and features the same horde-survival mechanics as the seed game.

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 33%, Roguelite 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelike 7.2%, Fantasy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This action-roguelike features a monster-slaying focus and deep progression systems that feel right at home with Shard Squad.

Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.

Why similar: Creature Collector 29.6%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features creature-collecting mechanics within a bullet-hell roguelite structure, making it a direct thematic cousin.

A rogue-lite where you fight thousands of creatures, unlocking characters and equipment, to challenge deeper levels. Team up with friends or go solo; all drops are instanced so you don't have to share. Satisfying gameplay combined with smart choices make one-more-run a no-brainer.

Why similar: Roguelite 23.1%, Co-op 13%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual-friendly action-roguelite that captures the fantasy aesthetic and horde-clearing gameplay of the seed game.

Embark on a captivating journey in Evolings! This minimalistic turn-based roguelike lets you face hordes of evil monsters by recruiting a team of deadly yet cute creatures. With challenges and a unique experience in each playthrough, Evolings offers a captivating fusion of strategy and charm.

Why similar: Creature Collector 46.3%, Action Roguelike 28.8%, PvE 10.3%, Cute 6%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A creature-collecting roguelike that emphasizes tactical decision-making and monster synergy in a turn-based format.

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: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Roguelite 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Combat 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers tight, synergy-focused combat with a dark, stylish aesthetic that emphasizes precise bullet-hell dodging.

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: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 12.4%, PvE 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-hell roguelite that focuses on character stats and ability upgrades to overcome increasingly difficult waves.

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 29.3%, Action Roguelike 29.2%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality bullet-hell action game that focuses on screen-clearing abilities and satisfying combat progression.

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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes magical synergies and elemental abilities, making it a strong thematic match for Shard Squad's elemental focus.

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: Action Roguelike 26%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Fantasy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A solid action-roguelike that blends shoot-em-up mechanics with RPG progression to create a challenging survival loop.

Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 14.5%, Co-op 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that leans heavily into bullet-hell intensity and character-based ability synergies.

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 29.1%, Roguelite 23.4%, Fantasy 5.5%, Combat 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines inventory management with bullet-hell roguelite combat, requiring strategic planning similar to choosing Shards.

Skewer Squad is a cute yet chaotic tower defense roguelite. Step into the apron of a Grillmaster, draft random ingredients, mix wild seasonings, and build a squad of skewers that are both delicious and powerful to defend your grill.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 18.7%, Roguelike 15.9%, Cute 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers squad-based action and bullet-hell roguelite mechanics that mirror the team-building aspect of Shard Squad.

Creature Keeper is an action-adventure RPG where you Befriend Creatures and fight alongside them in real time. Explore a mysterious world and uncover the truth behind a strange sickness spreading across the land. Power up your team, fill out your Bestiary, and embark on your journey of destiny!

Why similar: Creature Collector 48.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Cute 11.1%, Fantasy 6.4%, PvE 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-RPG focused on creature collection and exploration that shares the charming visual style of Shard Squad.

Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelike 17.8%, Cute 8.4%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, action-oriented roguelike that incorporates deckbuilding elements to create unique combat synergies.

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: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on elemental magic and horde survival, providing a similar combat feel to the elemental Shards in the seed game.

Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 15.8%, Co-op 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op-focused action-roguelike that emphasizes screen-filling bullet-hell combat and team synergy.

Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-packed roguelike that delivers the same bullet-hell intensity and upgrade-driven gameplay.

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: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features magical combat and bullet-hell survival, focusing on building powerful character loadouts.

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 16.8%, Co-op 13.5%, Roguelike 12.2%

In this cute and colorful survivors-like, summon an army of tiny Chuminis to battle waves of forest demons. Each Chumini has its own movement patterns: it's up to you to manage this merry mess to create an unstoppable force!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 13.6%, Cute 8.3%

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 23.8%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, PvE 8.7%

Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 13%, Pixel Graphics 7%

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: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 15%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Monster taming meets metroidvania. Collect, train and battle monsters in a lovely side-scroller pixel world.

Why similar: Creature Collector 69.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Fantasy 7.2%, 2D 3.8%, Adventure 3.3%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Co-op 13.5%, Roguelike 13%

"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 21.5%, Cute 6.8%, Action 4.2%

Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Co-op 9.4%

DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 13.6%, PvE 8.8%

Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelike 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Co-op 6.5%

Face the challenges of The Tower as you enroll into the Alchemy Academy in this action-packed, third-person, roguelite. Brew potions to boost yourself in the heat of battle and use multiple weapons to defeat dangerous foes and pass your exams!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.1%, Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 19.1%, Cute 6.5%, Action 5.1%

Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, PvE 9.5%

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 25.8%, Roguelite 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelike 17%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

"Little Witch Survivors" is a magic pigeon barrage shooting game. You will play as a little witch, summoning and commanding eight unique magic guardians to fight side by side! Each guardian has dual skills, and you can switch strategies freely in the equipment slots - weave your own magic miracle!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action Roguelike 24.6%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

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

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Centipede Gun is a roguelite autobattler where you create bizzare creatures to face hordes of enemies! Combine different guns, modules and skills to make unique synergies and upgrade your cute little destruction machine!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%, PvE 5.3%

Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 12.4%, PvE 9.1%

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

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 18%, Co-op 14.5%, Roguelike 13.4%

Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 15.8%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelike 20.5%, Co-op 15.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%

A creature-collecting roguelike where every monster is sculpted in real clay and brought to life! Collect and battle a random assortment of hand-sculpted monsters in order to become the #1 Sculpling Champion!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelike 22.4%, Roguelite 21.8%, Creature Collector 7.1%, Fantasy 6.4%

Wizard Shrimp™ is a bullet-hell roguelite game where you play as a Shrimp who is inexplicably also a Wizard?! Battle your way out of a slimy swamp, escape amethyst caves, and climb the Mushroom Wizard's Tower to become the most powerful Shrimp this world has ever seen!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, PvE 10%, Fantasy 6.1%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 56.1%, Cute 15.9%, Fantasy 6.2%, 2D 6.2%, Casual 5.5%

"Bone To Gather" is a synergy-building action roguelike. Embark on an epic journey with a team of puny skeletons determined to revenge the Demon King. Recruit skeletons with unique synergies to create a powerful team and battle through monsters on your way to the final showdown.

Why similar: Creature Collector 33.9%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, PvE 8.3%, Cute 7.6%

Step into a pandemonium world in Tiny Chaos, a bullet heaven survival game that will test your wits, reflexes, and endurance. Face relentless hordes of enemies, explore vibrant stages, and unlock the full potential of your characters in this chaotic journey to survive against all odds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25%, Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 15.8%, Cute 6.4%

Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Roguelike 10.5%

The ancient forest was invaded by evil creatures, Brave summoner, pray for the power of elements, prepare to meet fierce and brutal opponents! Mix different elements to create a unique element creation! Defeat the attacking monster, obtain rare props, and strengthen the power of Elemental!

Why similar: Creature Collector 39.8%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Casual 4.9%