- #1 Jetboard Joust
97% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Vehicular Combat 13.2%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #2 PLAGUN – The Plague Goes On
96% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Talkinguns
Windows
A plague-mutated doctor fights through wave after wave of infected husks in this fast-paced roguelike pixel shooter. Equip cursed masks, wield biomechanical weapons, and mutate your build as you survive a kingdom undone by immortality.
Why similar: Vampires 26.5% ★, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Roguelike 12%, 2D Platformer 11.4%
- #3 Larva Mortus
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 751 reviews2009
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.
Why similar: Vampires 35.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelite 9%
- #4 Zako Slayer
95% match9 user reviews50% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: WarriorWasp
Windows
You are a female super soldier trying to escape from the invaded base by unknown intruders. (A 2D Sci-fi Platformer, Megaman-like style, but with hack and slash.)
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, 2D Platformer 13.7%
- #5 Hell is Other Demons
94% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #6 Hollow: Cook Off
94% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Team.Hollow
Windows
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%
- #7 Full Moon Rush
93% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Difficult 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12.2%
- #8 Fortune and Gloria
92% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Bad Logic Studios
Windows
Grab your trusty assault rifle, a handful of grenades, and get ready to be dropped off in the hot zone to rescue as many hostages as you can, taking out any enemies you encounter, before beating the boss and getting on the chopper heading off to the next mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Difficult 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.7%
- #9 Tri-Star
91% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #10 The Plunge Of Sludge
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Socksdev
Windows
The Plunge Of Sludge is a 2D bullet hell roguelite where you collect trinkets, weapons, and hats from a pool of over 500+ items to conquer a dungeon and defeat THE KEEPER. You will fail and perish, but every attempt will be different and more chaotic than the last. Will you take the plunge?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Difficult 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%
- #11 Just Shoot
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ernandes DiasPub: Texcine
Windows
Fight through hordes of enemies in this action roguelite, find random weapons and discover secret card combos to create devastating builds and survive the chaos.
Why similar: Vampires 25.8% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Roguelike 11.1%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #12 Bloodmoon Rush
89% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: SunDeer Studios
Windows
Brave through Dracula’s castle to retrieve Davids true love; his car! In this 2D platformer with stunning visuals, you’ll face goons and ghouls, fight off Dracula’s loyal staff and explore the castle on your way to the final boss, the big man himself.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.1%, Vampires 21% ★, Side Scroller 18.4%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Action 6.9%
- #13 Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
89% matchVery Positive90% of 370 reviews2015
Dev: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Difficult 12.1%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #14 STAND-ALONE : Ep.0
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LIFUEL
Windows
[Stand-Alone: EP.0] is a pixel-art side-scrolling action Roguelite game that tells an unknown prequel story from the main game. Additionally, it will continuously present some interesting test battle content to players!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Difficult 15.5%, Roguelite 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #15 Greedventory
86% matchMostly Positive80% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Black Tower BasementPub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
Greedventory is a gorgeous pixel-art linear action RPG experience, where the only thing between you and an embarrassingly swift death is your mouse. Strike, parry, and cast powerful spells on your enemies, loot ancient treasures, explore a brutal realm, and become the hero you never wanted to be!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.2%, Difficult 19.5%, Side Scroller 18%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #16 Operation Hardcore
87% matchPositive87% of 30 reviews2016
Dev: Cosmocat
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Difficult 13.4%, 2D Platformer 11.7%
- #17 Hector The Cat - Treasure Hunter
86% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Orion Games 974
Windows
Hector the Cat: Treasure Hunter is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels to gather as many Treasure you Can and become the Best Treasure Hunter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Difficult 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Roguelike 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #18 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
84% matchVery Positive82% of 1,253 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Vampires 24.7% ★, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #19 No Humanity - Internship
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SweatyChair
Windows · Mac
InternShip is a chaotic physics-based space survival game where interns swing, smash, and build their way to survival. Use rope mechanics to collect resources, battle enemies, and expand your space colony. Explore humorous cave biomes and survive absurd corporate tasks in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #20 HELLEVATORS
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #21 Sorcery of Ruin, Sword, and Red Hood
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AOMI Design Studio
Windows
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7%
- #22 Midnight Blood Rush
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
In this fast-paced rogue-lite, your health points are your only resource: sacrifice them to acquire vampiric powers and devour your enemies to heal yourself! Beware: every drop of blood counts in this frantic race to defeat the apostles of the Cult of the Sun!
Why similar: Vampires 28.3% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Difficult 15.3%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #23 Cube Gothic
82% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Arkhouse TelegraphPub: Arkhouse Telegnosis
Windows
Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Hand-drawn 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.8%
- #24 Beyond Ape
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stiven_244Pub: Stiven_244 Games
Windows
Beyond Ape is a dynamic shooter with elements of fist fighting, you hit physical attacks that help accumulate aura to use abilities in battles with various bosses and enemies in random locations
Why similar: Difficult 19.5%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
- #25 Traveler Arena
79% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2025
Dev: 冒烟熊工作室
Windows
A lightly action-oriented Roguelike adventure game, set in a fictional gladiator world. Players will扮演 gladiators, battling through a three-layer arena, experiencing rich randomness and replayability.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Vampires 21.6% ★, Roguelike 18.1%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Roguelite 13%
- #26 Blade Assault
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,299 reviews2022
Dev: TeamSuneatPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.
Why similar: Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #27 Origami Flight
81% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Whalesoft Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Stylized 12.5%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #28 Bioprototype
78% matchVery Positive92% of 1,423 reviews2025
Dev: Emprom Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh.
Why similar: Vampires 48.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Roguelite 9.4%, Roguelike 8%
- #29 Touhou Silver Night Festival ~ Freedom Train
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: STUDIO POCO
Windows
Once every thousand years, the Silver Night Festival held in Gensokyo! Strengthen your Hakurei Reimu and enjoybullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Vampires 18.5% ★, Roguelite 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 9.6%
- #30 From Shadows
79% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.
Why similar: Vampires 47.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.9%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, 2D Platformer 8%, Hand-drawn 6.9%
- #31 Slime Survivors
76% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Ancient Ape
Windows
《Slime Survivors》 is a vibrant bullet-hell hack-and-slash game where you cut through monster hordes, collect rewards to upgrade your weapons, and become an apocalyptic force on the Slime continent.
Why similar: Vampires 26.6% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #32 Cloaks and Capes
77% matchPositive98% of 41 reviews2022
Dev: LunarLight Studio
Windows · Linux
C&C is a Roguelite Shooter with a Dark theme. Inhabit Cloaker, a caster who grieves for vengeance and whose sole purpose is to resurrect his son as you engulf celestial beings in flames of anguish. Embrace powerups and spells as you pave your path through traps filled caverns and abysses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.5%
- #33 Crimson Dawn
77% 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: Vampires 32.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.7%
- #34 Discarded
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GitBit Studio
Windows
Discarded is action rougelike, arena shooter where you face waves of relentless enemies. You’re alone and outgunned - move fast, shoot faster, dodge the bullets and upgrade on the fly. Keep up with the pressure or get shredded like the rest.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Hack and Slash 17%, Roguelite 16.3%, Difficult 15.1%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #35 Abyss Survivors
76% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: forefinger
Windows
Abyss Survivors – a casual game where the corrupted ocean breeds ferocious creatures. Wield your Sutando abilities to defeat them. Dive deeper, level up, and acquire powerful gear. Utilize elemental reactions strategically!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
- #36 Gauntleteer
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: fish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through the world of Aurelia as Kirborbie! Meet colorful characters and face 2D platformer skill-heavy bullet-hell battles. The RPG where every enemy is a boss!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Difficult 14.9%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Hand-drawn 8.1%
- #37 Beku
75% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: WiwiGameStudioPub: Hound Picked Games
Windows
Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Difficult 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #38 Summum Aeterna
73% matchVery Positive85% of 388 reviews2023
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.3%, Difficult 15.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Side Scroller 9.7%
- #39 The Untitled Tower
72% matchPositive86% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: FRIEVEPub: _/-^
Windows
When you woke up in the basement of the tower, you were on a mission. In order to prevent this world from ending like this, you I have to go to the princess in the tower, but...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Side Scroller 23.2%, 2D Platformer 20.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Action 9.5%
- #40 Sisyphus Paradox
71% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 16%, Hand-drawn 7.7%
- #41 Black Journey to the West
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Linxian
Windows
Black Journey to the West "is a vampire like survivor game that integrates Roguelike elements. Choose a character from a scripture gathering team, build character treasures and skills, challenge the blackened All Sky God Buddha, and shatter the darkness that envelops the Divine World.
Why similar: Vampires 41.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 11%, Action 7%
- #42 Doom Cube
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: N³ Games
Windows
Start on Earth as a tiny Cube Seed and consume everything in sight! Grow, evolve, and unleash absurdly overpowered alien tech to obliterate all resistance. Assimilate matter, craft horrifying weapons, and continue the cycle of cosmic conquest. Don't be a square... Be the Cube!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #43 SUPER ADVENTURE
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nicolas DuggertPub: SUPER SUPER SOFT
Windows
Turn around to parry and block! Equipped with a shield on your back, jump your way through vivid levels, meet funny characters, and face challenging bosses. Fight using a quick-firing Alien Blaster or a melee-focused sword! Choose the path you want to go in this SUPER ADVENTURE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Difficult 14.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%
- #44 ASTRO: The Beginning
73% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelite 13.2%, Difficult 11.4%
- #45 Gunboat God
69% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Stylized 8.5%
- #46 Evade
74% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Argos Games
Windows
Evade is a fast paced bullet hell shooter focused on dodging attack patterns made of hundreds, even thousands of bullets. Shoot your way through over 30 different bosses, and recruit defeated enemies as powerful assists.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Difficult 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 6.8%
- #47 Tower of Pestilence
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LegulysseDev
Windows
In this survival/roguelite with a fanciful and monstrous art style, explore a dungeon where vampiric creatures and pestilence demons coexist. Play as adventurers with simple and accessible controls, improve your gear, and survive the hordes lurking in the tower !
Why similar: Vampires 33.7% ★, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Action 7.6%
- #48 Soly: Brave Little Explorer
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ChaNoCreArtPub: ChaNoStudio
Windows
Play as Soly, a lost child exploring a dark crypt. In this rogue-lite auto-shooter, every run takes you closer to the light or deeper into fear.
Why similar: Vampires 28.2% ★, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #49 Tadpole Tales
70% matchVery Positive90% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Andrei CretuPub: Pinnical Studio
Windows
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Hand-drawn 15.4%, Action-Adventure 7.7%
- #50 The X-Type
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BinaryWriter
Windows
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #51 FROGUE
69% matchPositive93% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Wired Dreams Studio
Windows
Frogue is a stylish turn-based action platformer with bits of roguelite, bullet hell and time manipulation. Dash through your enemies, freeze time and throw your sword to solve every situation in YOUR way.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, 2D Platformer 10.6%
- #52 Hell Loop
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Infinite Studio Inc.
Windows
A rogue-like dungeon crawler with Chinese mythic horror. Play as an ancient butcher, trapped in the cycles of the underworld. Seek redemption, gain the aid of heavenly gods, and fight for freedom—and for the wife you still love.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, 2D Platformer 15%, Difficult 15%, Roguelite 14.6%
- #53 Carvival
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vival Games
Windows
Carvival is a top-down roguelite vehicle combat game. Mission is to destroy enemy vehicles, gather resources, and upgrade your car. Wreck bigger vehicles as you progress. Gain in-game perks. Create powerful combos with auto-trigger weapons. The mantra? Drive, shoot, drift, repeat, and power up!
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 30.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #54 Rocket Rats
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Vampires 33.9% ★, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #55 R-Lyke: Reverse
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Harlequynne Games
Windows
Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Stylized 7.2%
- #56 Fiend Heart
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 74 reviews2022
Dev: RM120
Windows
A difficult short game about monster girls.
Why similar: Difficult 21%, Vampires 20.6% ★, Side Scroller 20.1%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Funny 11.4%
- #57 VampireBlaze
65% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: dhr-Lab,Pub: dhr-Lab
Windows
This is a classic platformer.Fight through over 10 stages—or take an alternate route—as you make your way to the demon lord.It offers a challenging, retro-style action experience focused on precise controls and skill-based gameplay.
Why similar: Vampires 29.8% ★, Side Scroller 23.5%, 2D Platformer 18.7%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7%
- #58 Art Strikers
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Friendly Fire Software
Windows
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Funny 6.2%
- #59 Koitsugi: Legend of the Water Guardian
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blindkat Studios
Windows
Play as Kaida, a koi who is reluctantly thrown in to save, not just her pond, but the entire river from a poison that turns the habitants into raged filled monsters. In this story driven action-adventure you will slug it out with some of these river dwellers, friend and foe, to save your home!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Funny 8.7%
- #60 Screams Echo
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: VSKO
Windows · Linux
Screams Echo is a dark run-based roguelite. With fully procedural levels, unique items, and powerful synergies that transform every run beyond recognition, no two playthroughs ever feel the same. Experiment with builds and turn desperate survival into destructive chaos.
Why similar: Vampires 26% ★, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Difficult 13.8%, Roguelite 10.8%