- #1 Cosmos Survivors
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.6%
- #2 Mars Survivors
96% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%
- #3 Cosmos Survivors: Prologue
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pretty French Games
Windows
Cosmos Survivors is an action roguelite where you fight waves of spaceships and combine powerful skills to discover game breaking synergies. Unlock new ships, weapons, keepsakes and customize your talent tree to climb ascension levels. Choose your abilities wisely and you'll become a space god.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 12.2%
- #4 Pinball Storm: Lokanta
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 343 reviews2025
Dev: Aastral DynamicsPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Pinball Storm:Lokanta is a RPG game combing Roguelike and pinball gameplay. You will be part of the resistance against plutocracy. Use your marble pinballs to eliminate waves of enemies, and collect resources to further enhance your marbles. Save the world from hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.9%
- #5 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
94% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2022
Dev: Menacing Aura Games
Windows
Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%
- #6 Astrochibbi
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: XGAME
Windows
Survive endless waves of cosmic chaos in Astrochibbi! Fight through escalating battles where every wave brings new monsters, new patterns, and new challenges. Dodge, shoot, and adapt as the battlefield evolves and only the strongest survive.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%
- #7 Demons are coming!
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Kacper Soroka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Demons are coming! is a bullet hell rougelite shooter where you fight a high variety of demons that occupied your holy land. Use the upgrades you find to your advantage and create your ideal guns to help you kill the most terrifying monsters.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%
- #8 SirVive
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Coffee Swirl
Windows
SirVive is a rogue-like horde shooter where the goal is simply to survive as long as you can (looking fabulous while doing so!). Choose 4 of over 20 different abilities to bring with you on each run, and whether to activate them manually or automatically.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #9 Guns and Rush
91% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: MYP
Windows
Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in this intense horde combat shooter that combines roguelike and bullet-hell elements. Battle relentless waves of monstrous foes as you strive to survive and conquer challenging levels. In my game no vampire, survive 20 minutes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #10 Pesticide Not Required
91% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.6%
- #11 Witchcraft Survivors
90% 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 15%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%
- #12 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
89% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.7%
- #13 Gunslinger Express
89% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: Glinnor
Windows
Defend a moving train against relentless bandit attacks. Shoot enemies, repair wagons and upgrade your character as you explore diverse regions each with unique guns, enemies and upgrades.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #14 The Outer Space Bugs
88% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Jhozao
Windows
Exterminate the bugs that are hidden on the dark side of the moon. A game based on space exploration, with a variety of items and monsters and a evil to be defeated. Adventure in this space experience and destroy them.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #15 Eldritch Exterminators
87% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2023
Dev: Ephern Games
Windows
Become a possessed gun in this bullet heaven rogue-lite, mowing down hordes of Eldritch minions with chaotic firepower. Harvest souls, hoard artifacts, and craft insane builds to slay gods and break free.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #16 HYPERWIRED
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
- #17 Mechanophagia
86% matchPositive92% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Apamate Studio
Windows
Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14%
- #18 Bullet Bunny
85% matchVery Positive86% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #19 Astral Blitz
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
Windows
Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #20 Horde Hunters
82% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #21 Portal Survivors
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 熊猫拳
Windows
神秘古老的大陆被怪物肆虐,一片狼藉。你需要搭配和进阶不同的武器和魔法,来生存下去, 或者通过挖宝、获取资源、强化装备,获取杀出重围的物资。最终开启传送门,返回幸存者营地
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Action RPG 13.1%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #22 Erebos Loop
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SakuSakuBake
Windows · Linux
Ever found a great level, upgrade, or weapon in a roguelite and wished you could keep it in future runs? Erebos Loop is a retro scifi roguelite featuring 50,000 levels where observation is rewarded. Record coordinates of discoveries and reaccess them via Override Terminals to craft your perfect run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #23 Level Tank
81% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #24 The Way of Ping-Pong
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
A roguelike bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Roguelite 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%
- #25 Cleanup Crew
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magical Beast Games
Windows
Cleanup Crew is a fast-paced survival action roguelite. Complete emergent objectives, customize your build and put your skills to the test to survive nerve-wracking hordes of creatures across bizarre worlds. Will you be able to survive until extraction?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Roguelite 10%
- #26 Roguevive
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Chiorco
Windows
Roguevive is an roguelite survive bullet heaven. Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer action roguelite.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.4%
- #27 Overkill Squad
78% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Chillfox Games
Windows
Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #28 Core Devourer
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #29 End of Ember
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniel McGuinessPub: Bad Plan Studios
Windows
Explore a gory Hell in this twin-stick shooter that pays homage to badass horror franchises. Kill demons, upgrade items, and fight weird and gross bosses until they explode in piles of gore. Who is Ember? What is reality?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%
- #30 Mystic Gate
77% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Zoo Corporation
Windows
A Mystic Gate created by the gods suddenly appears in the human world. Adventurers challenge themselves with the tests that await them beyond the gate. In order to earn your wish you must defeat hordes & bosses in this roguelike dungeon exploration bullet hell!!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #31 SUPER SHAPESHOOTER
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Wojtek Rak
Windows
SUPER SHAPESHOOTER is a fast-paced, top-down, stylized action game. Take on relentless waves of enemy shapes as you fight for survival. Save up your credits, make risky choices, and construct the perfect build to make your way through to the end and defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13%
- #32 Nebula
76% matchVery Positive87% of 186 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #33 Hope's Final Defense
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: mineant
Windows
Hope's Final Defense is an action roguelite where you create a skill deck to fight hordes of enemies. Choose from many game-breaking items and upgrades. Craft overpowered builds and create deadly synergies to fight endless monsters from Negativia. Can you protect humanity's last hope?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #34 Her Name Was Fire
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 293 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #35 Arms Race
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NoroPub: Noroveger Studios
Windows
A bullet hell rougelite where every floor is inspred by a diffrent contients mythology! fight trough folklore enemies steal their loot and fight against them again next round after theyve stolen your loot in return
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #36 Nebula Cleanup Crew
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 14%, Roguelite 13%
- #37 Entomophobia
74% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #38 Godsvivors
73% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.1%
- #39 Magic Cat
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Hakimi Game
Windows
"Magic Cat" is a hand-drawn 2D roguelike game. Players play a little black cat mage to fight—each battle a new trial. Leveling up brings surprises; challenges are unique. Facing monster waves, players strengthen magic via choices, move step by step, defeat the ultimate Boss.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Action RPG 10.2%
- #40 Spent Shells
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HelperWesley
Windows
Spent Shells is a high score top-down shooter with roguelike-y randomized elements. Players dive in to an everchanging dungeon to harvest a crystalized power source that will get them home. Fight through the dungeon using a variety of weapons, characters, upgrades, and your own skill! Each run ea...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #41 Talas
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chillout Games
Windows
Shoot your way across deep space. Shred through waves of enemies, unravel the secrets hiding beneath the surface, and explore the endless synergies in this retro-inspired action roguelike filled with mysterious encounters and dangerous bullet hell bosses
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%
- #42 GogMagog
71% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Single A Games
Windows
Play as the cyber-messiah as you bring judgment upon legions of heretics at the Armageddon. Build a deck of powerful abilities, scale up your gameplay with artifacts and create powerful synergies to smite the sinners!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%
- #43 Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers
71% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Black March Studios
Windows
Join the race for Ether! Mercenary Battle Company: The Reapers is a fast-paced, roguelite, bullet heaven game in a sci-fi setting. Choose your pilots, customize and upgrade your Mecha Robots, and survive against endless swarms of Xeni. Will you survive long enough?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%
- #44 Combat Complex
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Spherical Horse Studios
Windows
A fast-paced ARPG / roguelike hybrid with lasers, alien bugs, WASD / twin-stick controls, random loot, and procedurally-generated levels. Wield legendary weapons, unlock devastating skills, create overpowered builds – and turn your enemies' attacks against them. Try the free demo!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%
- #45 Hate Me Not
69% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: NotJustGames
Windows · Linux
A roguelike twin-stick shooter, where you defend the same thing that tries to hurt you. Venture into the side of darkness to defeat enemies before they reach the Yin-Yang. Switch to the side of light to gather energy and upgrades, before the time runs out and the next wave of monsters spawn.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #46 Fairyside
69% matchVery Positive93% of 104 reviews2022
Dev: Kiyummi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A dark fantasy roguelike shoot-em-up with lots of bullet hell featuring cute pixel art, visual novel interludes, and story-driven gameplay. Join Shirley in her journey to learn magic and survive Redwood Academy!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.8%
- #47 Elemental Adventure
70% match2 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: ZathGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on an action packed adventure! Elemental Adventure is a fast paced build-oriented ARPG. Featuring 8 distinct classes each with 12 unique skills, all with their own progression trees. Craft powerful gems to further customize endless possible combinations and face the ultimate challenge!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Action RPG 9.8%
- #48 Zombie Exterminator
70% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Zombie exterminator is a top-down shooter roguelite where you play a soldier. Combine weapon parts and create unique weapons. Use gadgets and relics to exterminate zombies. Fight against zombies and horrendous creatures.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #49 80s Horror Survivors
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Alligator Virtual
Windows
Battle endless hordes in an 80s horror nightmare. Stack insane upgrades, break the game, and survive as long as you can.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #50 Monsters 'til Midnight
68% matchVery Positive85% of 95 reviews2023
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.2%
- #51 Dualism
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2021
Dev: Noah Judson
Windows
Intense arcade shoot 'em up / bullet hell with twin-stick controls, roguelite upgrades, and a white & black twist where opposites damage and similars heal. An addicting, challenging, and relentless experience where you must control light and dark to succeed.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%
- #52 Arcane Tower Survivors
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 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 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Roguelite 12%
- #53 Crimson Dawn
68% matchMixed64% of 379 reviews2023
Dev: Purple Lake
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Crimson Dawn is a roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Recruit mercenaries and survive 5 stages by fighting the hordes of evil. Unlock more characters and weapons with unique abilities. Carve your path to stop the hordes of evil once and for all!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #54 Project XSTING
67% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Saucy Melon
Windows
Fight your way through swarms of elite WASP soldiers and bosses using character-specific ranged and melee attacks. Survive by making strategic upgrade choices, using enemy drones to your advantage and overcoming unique stage challenges in the sci-fi survival roguelite, Project XSTING.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #55 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
67% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #56 Dusky Depths
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bow Echo Games
Windows
Withstand an onslaught of enemies and survive against all odds in this rogue-lite twin-stick shooter. Stranded on an uncharted planet, you will need to scavange for rare loot, upgrade your ship, and unlock ancient mechanisms to escape this strange and hostile place – solo or with friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12%
- #57 Graveyard Gunslingers
65% matchMixed60% of 214 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%