- #1 Just King
97% matchVery Positive89% of 1,485 reviews2023
Dev: VISH
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Just King is an action auto-battler with roguelike elements. Assemble your party to venture into different lands fighting fearsome kings and their deadly armies. Use your loot to hire and upgrade mighty heroes... or the bard.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.6%, Deckbuilding 20.8%, Roguelite 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Action RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core focus on managing a small, synergistic team of heroes in an auto-battler arena environment.
- #2 Brotato
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.7%, Action Roguelike 22%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 15.8%, Arcade 8%
Why You'll Like It: This arena-shooter features intense auto-battler mechanics and deep build-crafting that mirrors the satisfying progression of SNKRX.
- #3 Nova Drift
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, modular build system that rewards experimentation and synergy, much like the hero combinations in SNKRX.
- #4 Boneraiser Minions
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, Roguelite 25%, Arcade 12.1%, Action RPG 12.1%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: You control a necromancer who builds an army of minions to fight for you, capturing the same 'army-building' feel as SNKRX.
- #5 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,621 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Roguelite 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced auto-battler that emphasizes horde management and deckbuilding-style upgrades.
- #6 Geometry Arena
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arcade 7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that prioritizes replayability and build optimization through roguelite upgrades.
- #7 Tiny Rogues
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelite 22.8%, Top-Down 9.7%, 2D 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality roguelite that excels in build variety and satisfying combat progression.
- #8 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
92% matchVery Positive84% of 3,305 reviews2022
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Guide puny humans through Despot's Game - a rogue-like tactics army battler. Equip your team and sacrifice them through procedural dungeons as you fight enemies, and other players!
Why similar: Roguelite 80.8%, 2D 19.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on managing a squad of units with specific classes and synergies in an auto-battler format.
- #9 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 39,748 reviews2023
Dev: KayAnimate
Windows
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Roguelite 22.1%, Arcade 9.3%, 2D 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title features deep character-based synergies and auto-attacking combat that feels very similar to the hero-based gameplay of SNKRX.
- #10 Army of Ruin
91% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This horde-survival game focuses on managing multiple weapons and character synergies to clear massive waves of enemies.
- #11 Rogue: Genesia
89% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.5%, Roguelite 24.8%, Arcade 13.2%, PvE 13.1%, Top-Down 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes massive scale and diverse character builds.
- #12 Time Wasters
90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Roguelite 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: This space-themed shooter uses auto-battler mechanics and ship-building to create a similar sense of progression.
- #13 Pesticide Not Required
89% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, Arena Shooter 13%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends farming elements with deep weapon and character synergy systems.
- #14 Soulstone Survivors
87% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.4%, Roguelite 25.2%, Action RPG 19.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep skill-tree and synergy system that allows for powerful, screen-clearing builds.
- #15 Neon Sundown
88% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Deckbuilding 13%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that emphasizes quick runs and roguelite progression.
- #16 Nomad Survival
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,165 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Roguelite 19.8%, Deckbuilding 18.9%, PvE 11%, Top-Down 7%
Why You'll Like It: Features auto-attacking mechanics and character-specific upgrades that reward strategic build choices.
- #17 Centipede Gun
86% matchVery Positive91% of 126 reviews2023
Dev: Mateusk2m
Windows
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: Arena Shooter 22.7%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action RPG 11.9%, Deckbuilding 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style roguelite that captures the retro feel and simple, addictive gameplay loop of SNKRX.
- #18 Bounty of One
85% matchVery Positive88% of 2,979 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that focuses on movement and stacking powerful upgrades to survive against waves.
- #19 Death Must Die
84% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Roguelite 32%, Action RPG 17.3%, 2D 5.4%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-roguelite combat with a complex gear and blessing system that rewards thoughtful build planning.
- #20 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Deckbuilding 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler mechanics with tower defense, focusing on unit placement and synergy.
- #21 Loop Hero
83% matchVery Positive93% of 36,055 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 28.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
Why similar: Deckbuilding 49.1%, Roguelite 33%, Minimalist 11.2%, 2D 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: While different in perspective, it shares the core appeal of managing automated combat through strategic deckbuilding and unit placement.
- #22 Goobies
82% matchVery Positive91% of 1,917 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Action RPG 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-roguelite that focuses on movement and managing multiple projectiles and abilities simultaneously.
- #23 Backpack Hero
82% matchVery Positive87% of 8,287 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 54.1%, Roguelite 32%, 2D 8.4%, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on inventory management as a form of build-crafting, mirroring the strategic depth of SNKRX's team compositions.
- #24 Seraph's Last Stand
81% matchVery Positive94% of 4,291 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.3%, Roguelite 28.3%, Deckbuilding 8.3%, 2D 7.5%, Casual 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple yet challenging roguelite that focuses on stacking upgrades to create an unstoppable character.
- #25 Shape Shifter: Formations
80% matchVery Positive91% of 267 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
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: Arena Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique formation-based mechanics that reward tactical positioning in an arena setting.
- #26 Fabric Of Reality
81% 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 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Deckbuilding 18.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 8%
Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that emphasizes replayability and diverse build paths through roguelite upgrades.
- #27 BALL x PIT
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Roguelite 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 10.7%
- #28 Geometry Arena 2
77% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.5%, Shooter 7.3%
- #29 Neon Striker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, PvE 9%, Shooter 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shoot-em-up with roguelite elements that rewards precise movement and build optimization.
- #30 Void Resurgence
78% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Roguelite 14%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic top-down arena experience with a focus on stacking powerful upgrades for long-term survival.
- #31 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,584 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38%, Roguelite 28.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, Action 5.1%, Arcade 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A horde-survival game that emphasizes character builds and auto-attacking combat.
- #32 Elemental Survivors
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Action RPG 13.8%, Roguelite 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on magic-based synergies and character progression in a classic arena-survival format.
- #33 Vital Shell
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 15.4%, PvE 7.9%
- #34 Voids Vigil
74% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 27.2%, Action Roguelike 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #35 FLERP
76% matchVery Positive87% of 397 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 19.3%, PvE 15%, Arcade 13.4%, Arena Shooter 6.2%
- #36 Outnumbered
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Deckbuilding 12.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #37 Pape Rangers
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: Pape Game StudioPub: OKJOY
Windows
"Pape Rangers" is an exhilarating indie roguelike game where you'll choose different classes to defeat monsters in the caverns. Build unique and powerful playstyles for each class through a variety of skills, and even discover hidden talents and classes! Every new game offers a fresh experience.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Deckbuilding 25.9%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action 4%
- #38 Rhythm Storm
72% matchVery Positive94% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Radiangames
Windows
Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 11.9%
- #39 Neophyte
73% matchVery Positive92% of 650 reviews2022
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.5%, Roguelite 27.4%, Arcade 16%, Top-Down 6.7%, Action 5.5%
- #40 Talented
71% matchVery Positive92% of 1,468 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Slay waves of spooky enemies for 20 nights to survive 'The Demonic Conveyor Belt'. Talented is an arcade roguelite with randomly generated skill trees. Choose your upgrades and abilities wisely and you might just make it out alive. Are you truly Talented?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #41 Gunlocked 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Shooter 9.1%
- #42 BYTEPATH
75% matchVery Positive92% of 312 reviews2018
Dev: a327ex
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
BYTEPATH is a replayable arcade shooter with a focus on build theorycrafting. Use a massive skill tree, many classes and ships to create your own builds and defeat an ever increasing amount of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 48.1%, Top-Down 15.2%, Action 10.6%, Casual 9.3%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #43 Cyclo Chambers
73% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Arcade 8.3%
- #44 BloodDome Classic
73% matchVery Positive85% of 80 reviews2023
Dev: Halftone Gaming
Windows · Mac
The Bullet Heaven arcade classic that started it all! Create unique builds, kill ever-growing hordes of contestants and beat your friends' high scores in the retro-futuristic gladiator arena BLOODDOME
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #45 SHOOPER NOVA
69% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Roguelite 22.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Deckbuilding 10%
- #46 Disfigure
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arcade 5.9%
- #47 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
72% 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: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #48 Cursorblade
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,010 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Roguelite 23.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Top-Down 8.9%, Relaxing 6.4%
- #49 Runic Survivor
71% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action RPG 15.3%, Arcade 10.1%
- #50 Voidigo
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Roguelite 17.2%, Shooter 7.9%
- #51 Gunbot Diplomacy
68% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 16%, Arcade 8.4%
- #52 Noobs Are Coming
66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,499 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Arena Shooter 27.5%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Roguelite 16.7%, Arcade 7.3%
- #53 Void Scrappers
69% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Shooter 8.6%
- #54 Run Build Pew!
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Shooter 8.8%
- #55 Spellbook Demonslayers
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action RPG 10.8%
- #56 Genome Guardian
66% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Action Roguelike 27.7%, Roguelite 22.3%, Shooter 14.8%, 2D 2.7%
- #57 Half Hour Hexagon
67% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
Dev: Carson Kompon
Windows
Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.7%
- #58 Geometry Survivor
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Shooter 7.4%
- #59 Spell Disk
65% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Roguelite 20.9%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 8.4%