- #1 Striving for Light: Survival
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 168 reviews2023
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Hand-drawn 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #2 Starship Scramble
96% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Kultras Entertainment
Windows
Craft a starship from hundreds of unique weapons, battle through waves of enemies to rescue stranded survivors and gather resources - Use them to rebuild your homebase and unlock powerful upgrades. Restore the lost civilization and strive for a new future for the people of Verdantia.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelike 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #3 Frogmancer
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: guizera
Windows
A survivors-like shooter where you play as a frog wizard defending your home from swarms of flying enemies. Aim, shoot, level up, and shape your build through a variety of overpowered magical attack patterns!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Hand-drawn 14.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Survival 9.6%
- #4 Office Wars: Escape from 9 to 5
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rapture Games Interactive
Windows
Take on the 9 to 5 – Armed with stapler pistols, toner launchers, and other absurd office weapons, you’ll blast through anything standing in your way. Discover unique weapons and perks to create your ultimate build. Get your work done – with fire and guns!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Arena Shooter 18.2%, Roguelike 16.5%, Gun Customization 12.3%, Survival 10.7%
- #5 Void Vow
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Btyou
Windows
Face endless hordes in this bullet hell! Choose from 41 characters and battle your way through 50 maps. The karma system is key: your actions control the evolution of your weapons. Will you shine as a holy warrior or devour the world as a dark lord?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Gun Customization 21.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Survival 11.1%
- #6 Echoes of Syntax
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: gmakerPub: Old Byte Tavern
Windows
Craft spells by combining words. Pick a Noun, Verb, and Adjective to change your projectile, behavior, and element. A fast arcade roguelike where every new word unlock changes how you play.
Why similar: Gun Customization 18.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 13.9%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, Survival 11%
- #7 MEAT MAN
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PyrotechnicGames
Windows
Blast through hordes of skeletons in this action-roguelike shoot em up where random upgrades will decide your playthrough. Choose a bullet type to start with and add improvements to your gun and body as you fight through increasingly difficult waves of skeletons on your way to hell.
Why similar: Gun Customization 21.4%, Arena Shooter 21.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 10%
- #8 The Gunslinger
93% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Alex Le Mesurier
Windows
Annihilate an ever-growing horde of monsters to survive. Unlock & choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique and game-breaking builds in this minimalist action-roguelike game!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.1%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action 8.7%
- #9 Roguegg: Hardboiled Survivors
91% matchNo user reviews60% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: PassiveAutism
Windows
Roguegg: Hardboiled Survivors is a top-down roguelike bullet heaven where you play as a brave egg fighting hordes of bugs. Collect upgrades, manage your grid inventory, and craft unique builds to survive the swarm before they scramble you!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Survival 7.5%
- #10 Turtle Riders: Adventure Begins
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 47 reviews2025
Dev: Solenya
Windows
Ride giant turtles and aim your weapons at hordes of enemies chasing you while you gather as many resources as you can. Pick your upgrades carefully and create strong builds to survive the long road to the Outpost!
Why similar: Gun Customization 25.5%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 11.9%, Survival 11.6%
- #11 BoobyRogue: Tumor Takedown
89% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: K-Nette
Windows · Linux
BoobyRogue: Tumor Takedown is a fast-paced 2D roguelite where you choose your hero and fight through waves of enemies in a symbolic battle against breast cancer. Collect weapons and items, create unique builds, and survive until the final Tumor.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Survival 10.6%
- #12 Tankron
90% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Gestalt Games
Windows
Tankron is a top-down wave survival roguelike in which you fight an ever-increasing amount and variety of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades to stand a chance. Discover and choose between different tank specializations to enhance your Build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Gun Customization 15.7%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #13 Chain of Command
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Blinkstrike
Windows
Chain of Command is a top-down arena shooter roguelike, where you control a snake-like chain of fighters that attack automatically. Choose your Commander and build your party to create high-synergy builds to crush the invading demon armies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Arena Shooter 19%, Roguelike 19%, Survival 12%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #14 Boozerker
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weird Crate Games
Windows
You are a Boozerker, reborn as a ghost with one final duty: slay the monsters. Equip powerful weapons and unique items, create fun and insane synergies, and tear through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.6%, Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Action 6.4%
- #15 Bone Mayhem
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Howtodrinkwater
Windows
Bone Mayhem is a first person shooter versus waves of enemies, where player can apply modifications to weapon and active abilities.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.9%, Arena Shooter 26.5%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 6.2%
- #16 WHIP: but not too much
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rsy
Windows
Use your whip to protect the egg! Whip the enemies to defeat them. If there are too many, you can even whip the egg to spawn soldiers. But be careful, because there's a boss in the egg, and every damage shortens the hatching time. When it hatches, you'll need to defeat the boss
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Gun Customization 11.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Action 11.2%
- #17 Slay Goblins
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ivy Juice
Windows
Slay Goblins is an arena roguelite where you play a knight fighting off hordes of goblins. Choose from a variety of perks, weapons and items to create unique builds and defend your castle.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 7.7%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
- #18 Mega Demon Blaster
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Alfalou
Windows
Blast demons until you can't escape no more! Mega Demon Blaster is a casual arena based shooter where you create builds for your weapon and try to break the game before you die! Enemies comes in waves and they get stronger and stronger but luckily you do to.
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.7%, Arena Shooter 17.7%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelike 11.6%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #19 Ogre Chambers 2222
82% matchVery Positive97% of 265 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 22.9%, Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Arena Shooter 11.9%, Gun Customization 10.3%
- #20 Cosmic Flesh: Overdrive
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Turbo Soda Games
Windows
Defend the galaxy from endless cosmic horrors. Dash and blast with fast, burst-based piloting, unleash powerful overdrives, evolve your ship with each unique run, and push your skills to the limit.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Gun Customization 19.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Arena Shooter 13.2%
- #21 Hamdy: a Roguelike Farm Mayhem
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: POFU Games
Windows
The farm is under attack! Fight against an alien invasion as Hamdy, an armed scarecrow. In this top-down arena roguelike, build your loadout with up to 6 weapons, grow stronger after each wave, and survive until the very end.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Arena Shooter 20.3%, Roguelike 17.2%, Survival 12%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #22 Gunforged
82% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action 6.8%
- #23 JERONIMO
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Supertul Games
Windows · Linux
JERONIMO is a roguelite shooter where you play as the Eraser against your eternal enemy: the Drawer, a frantic pencil who summons waves from his rolling lab. Wield up to 6 unique weapons, stack broken builds, and crush the hordes. Every enemy is a drawing from my 6-year-old nephew's notebook.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Arena Shooter 22.5%, Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 10.5%, Perma Death 8%
- #24 Pitbound
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Neptune Games
Windows
Assemble your own combat machine from interchangeable components and weapons to mow down hordes of enemies in the arena of this dark cyberpunk survival roguelite. Every part changes your build — combine them to create devastating synergies to survive increasingly brutal waves.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Survival 8.8%
- #25 Pizza Hero
79% matchVery Positive90% of 982 reviews2024
Dev: Astro Hound
Windows
Pizza Hero is a unique shoot 'em up roguelike. The toppings you select affect your abilities. For example, pepperoni throws grenades while blue cheese creates a pungent perimeter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action 12%, Survival 7.9%
- #26 Donut Die
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Five Rooms
Windows
Unleash violent magic in Donut Die, a top-down auto-shooter Roguelike. Wield multiple staves, synergize runes, and blast through hordes of enemies to crush the Evil Dessert Corp's conspiracy. The donuts must die!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.2%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 10.8%, Survival 7.4%
- #27 16 Cyber-Personalities: Survivors
79% matchPositive96% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: MBTactIcs Lab
Windows
Inspired by MBTI, this is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter roguelite where your inner world becomes the battleground. Harness the power of four elemental sprites to fend off the sinister forces lurking in your mind. No matter what your personalities are, you can conquer your darkest thoughts!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 15%, Arena Shooter 13.4%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #28 1 Bit Chaos
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Emir Faruk BarıtPub: Hoi Games
Windows
Trapped inside an old CRT TV, hundreds of ruthless creatures are rushing at you! Start praying to level up, power up with random cards, and die a lot. Spend your gold on new weapons and tiny companions, then try again. Death has never been this profitable!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Gun Customization 11.5%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #29 Witchmore
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valadria
Windows · Mac · Linux
You’re a creepy witch in the woods. Burst out of a bloated deer carcass, battle the undead, rebuild your home, unlock earth-shattering black magic, and explore a 2D hand-drawn world of witchcraft.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.1%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 13.7%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
- #30 Reverie in the Moonlight
76% matchVery Positive96% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: room6
Windows
In Reverie in the Moonlight, scary monsters are chasing you, and you can’t fight them...but your plushies can. Can your adorable friends protect you from these nightmares?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.5%, Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action 7.5%, Cute 7.5%
- #31 Squap
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Driftwood Games
Windows
Ready to bounce your way to victory? Well, then this is the game for you: Deploy your weapon and survive the relentless waves of shape-themed enemies. Pick from a wide array of upgrades and utilize them to build up your strength and cause chaos among your foes. HOW LONG CAN YOU LAST?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.6%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelike 18.9%, Action 11%, Survival 7.4%
- #32 Doodle Wipeout
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mostly Stable Games
Windows
A predatory survivor-like action rougelite where you are an Eraser who is hunting the invading doodles - but you don't eliminate them with weapons but by scrubbing them. Every doodle you wipe shrinks you. Survive 10 waves of chaotic "Health-as-Ammo" combat or be erased forever.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 12.1%, Perma Death 10.3%
- #33 Fabric Of Reality
77% 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: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Gun Customization 16.2%, Roguelike 10.6%, Perma Death 8.3%
- #34 Too Many CUBES!
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jacob BattsPub: Stand Gaming
Windows
Shatter overwhelming cube swarms in a fast arena-survival roguelite. Aim your evolving arsenal, conquer five hazardous zones, destroy their Guardians, and climb five Fracture difficulty tiers—solo or in two-player local co-op.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 14.5%, Survival 13.6%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #35 Gran Theft Lure
75% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Alexandre Mailliu
Windows
Gran Theft Lure is a top-down arena shooter roguelite in which you play as your lovely gran being attacked by hordes of burglars. They can only be killed by luring or pushing them into your garden’s traps. Choose one of the 4 weapon modes, and make them taste theft lure, or should we say failure!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Survival 12.6%, Roguelike 12%
- #36 Hell's Descent
73% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Frosty
Windows
Start your roguelite adventure as a sorceresses that wields the arcane elements of fire, ice, lightning and more, acquire talents and find new gear! You must survive the relentless enemies of hell and defeat the seven deadly sins.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action 13.5%, Survival 10.6%
- #37 KOTARO Survivor
73% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: D.H Inc.
Windows
"KOTARO Survivor" is an auto-shooting roguelike action game.Defeat relentless waves of enemies, build the ultimate loadout, and survive the battlefield until the timer runs out!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Arena Shooter 19.3%, Roguelike 17.9%, Survival 13.2%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #38 Cubint
74% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: UmadYsot
Windows
Cubint is a shooter roguelite where you go against a horde of enemies. Use Ally Shooting Turrets to your advantage. Upgrade different Buffs and unlock various Synergies to get stronger. Get powerful Spells that enable tons of new builds.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.9%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 8.9%, Perma Death 8.6%
- #39 Shoot & Sow
74% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Taskaev Iurii
Windows
Shoot & Sow is a top-down arena shooter roguelite, where players control unique characters and fight vegetables and fruits. Players can plant seeds to grow special items, as well as buy a variety of weapons and items. Complete the talent tree to gain more power. Can you survive on your own farm?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Survival 15.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
- #40 Crimson Broadcast
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scoyroli
Windows
Survive relentless enemy waves by broadcasting on risky frequencies. Upgrade, adapt, and defend your radio station in this post-apocalyptic top-down survival game.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.6%, Action Roguelike 27%, Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%, Action 7.1%
- #41 Voids Vigil
70% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Survival 12.4%
- #42 Slot Machine Gun
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Lakeview Games
Windows
A roguelike deckbuilder shooter where you wield an ever changing weapon : The Slot Machine Gun! Every reload spins up a fresh combo of guns and chaotic effects to create game breaking synergies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Survival 14.3%, Roguelike 12.8%, Gun Customization 11.2%
- #43 The Last Color
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Devmode
Windows
The Last Color is a co-op survival game where every wave introduces a new enemy color, while the number and variety of enemies continue to grow. Collect coins, increase your team’s shared level, and choose 1 of 3 upgrade cards as you fight to reach the final color on wave 16,777,216.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Arena Shooter 21%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 14%, Action 10.3%
- #44 Veggie Vendetta
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MWPoint Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Veggie Vendetta is an intense action roguelike (bullet heaven). Play as fruits and vegetables, fend off hordes of bugs, and manage your arsenal. Buy new weapons, upgrade them, and reroll shop offers to create a devastating build and survive!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Roguelike 12.2%, Perma Death 11%
- #45 Digital Frida
72% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: DanicyPub: Piece Of Voxel
Windows
Digital Frida is a roguelike arena game in stylized 2D graphics.Welcome to the online virtual reality server "Digital Frida", where you can become whoever you want, do whatever you want and be wherever you want!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelike 13.9%, Survival 12.7%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #46 Stickman's Arena
71% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Afil Games
Windows
Stickman's Arena is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a stickman wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and combine your weapons to create unique and game-breaking builds.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 12.7%, Perma Death 8.9%
- #47 999 Seconds! Survivors
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halo Games
Windows
Reject boring stat stacking! We've restructured the gameplay with limited talent resources—talent combinations are just as important as character selection! With 200+ items and 40+ pieces of equipment, what insane builds can you create? —Depth! Difficulty! And high replay value!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelike 16.4%, Survival 14.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
- #48 POOBO
69% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Merlot Games
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced action roguelike where you play as a tiny and adorable poop fighting off bacteria. Upgrade your weapons and items to escape the toilet and claim victory!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.5%, Survival 12.4%
- #49 Slimeblade
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Monster Games
Windows
One weapon against the horde. Pick your favorite from 30+ and survive wave after wave in this roguelite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Perma Death 12.7%, Action 7%
- #50 Grimm: Dark Legacy
73% matchMixed48% of 83 reviews2016
Dev: ArtplantPub: GamesCo
Windows
Grimm: Dark Legacy is a tale of deep, dark exploration, survival, and blood thirsty combat in a medieval setting. Form a ruthless band of Grimm and begin your journey: Hunt, Craft, and Slay the hordes of Wesen in this co-operative, rogue-lite survival game. NOW WITH OFFLINE MODE!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Survival 16%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.4%, Hand-drawn 11.3%
- #51 Dungeon Watchers
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: RM120
Windows
Survive and destroy monsters to your heart's content with the help of powerful and unique characters. Unlock new characters and discover the synergies with their abilities to unleash game-breaking builds and slay everything on your path.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelike 18.7%, Hand-drawn 13.9%, Bullet Hell 8.4%, Survival 7.6%
- #52 Gladius Terrae
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bazooka Raptor
Windows
Command Gladius Terrae, an elite strike force forged in the ashes of a dying world. Tear through the ranks of multidimensional invaders in a relentless battle for Earth’s survival. The portals have opened. The end is coming. Can you turn the tide?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24%, Gun Customization 15.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.4%, Perma Death 10.5%
- #53 BeefArena
67% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: zinkem
Windows
Defend the earth from an invasion of cosmic cattle alone or with a friend in a roguelike romp with old school attitude. Find weapons, meet new friends, and make a grocery run through an extra terrestrial invasion that's never the same!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Gun Customization 18.3%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 11%
- #54 Ascention Suvivor
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: KaoruYamagishi
Windows
AscensionSurvivor is a roguelike action game where you survive against approaching enemies using unique weapons and customizable ability sets. With roguelike elements, players also inflate, but enemies are strengthened just as much or even more. Do your best to survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.4%, Roguelike 23.7%, Roguelite 23.6%, Action 8.4%, 2D 6.7%
- #55 Buster Ocean
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bay6 Software
Windows
An island-hopping action roguelite where enemies come back stronger after killing you. Fight with a massive anchor, pile on hats and accessories to gain weird powers, and hunt down bounties before they become a bigger problem.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 16.6%, Hand-drawn 15%, Action 9.3%
- #56 Ghost Ascension
68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Gasu Studios
Windows
Challenge hordes of ghosts, create builds, and unlock permanent upgrades! Ghost Ascension is a 2D rogue-like with a strong progression system. At the end of each wave of enemies, choose the ability that best fits your build.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.1%, Roguelite 19.3%, Roguelike 18.8%, Survival 10.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
- #57 Hook and Gun
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Giant Beak Games
Windows
A fast-paced 2D top-down action roguelike set in a rising industrial elevator. Use your grappling hook to snatch, corrupt, and turn enemy weapons against them. Battle through relentless waves of security robots, harvest scrap to unlock powerful upgrades and survive the ascent to escape the facility.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.7%, Action Roguelike 26.1%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
- #58 Magus Day
66% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Lost Crit
Windows
Magus Day is a top-down arena shooter where you play a mage who upgrades her spells every level to fight the incoming monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Arena Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.1%