- #1 Brotato
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 119,300 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 37.0 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 27.2%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Roguelite 15.1%, Arcade 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This arena-shooter features intense auto-battler mechanics and deep build-crafting that mirrors the satisfying progression of SNKRX.
- #2 Nova Drift
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,646 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.4 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 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, modular build system that rewards experimentation and synergy, much like the hero combinations in SNKRX.
- #3 Just King
96% matchVery Positive89% of 1,489 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 28.5%, Deckbuilding 20%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Action RPG 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the core focus on managing a small, synergistic team of heroes in an auto-battler arena environment.
- #4 Boneraiser Minions
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,369 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 33.7%, Roguelite 25.7%, Action RPG 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D 6%
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% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,728 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.1 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 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Roguelite 10.9%
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 2,415 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Roguelite 13.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Abstract 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that prioritizes replayability and build optimization through roguelite upgrades.
- #7 Despot's Game: Dystopian Battle Simulator
93% matchVery Positive84% of 3,360 reviews2022
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 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 80.4%, 2D 19.6%
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.
- #8 Tiny Rogues
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,786 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 25.0 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 34.3%, Action Roguelike 31.5%, Roguelite 22.1%, Top-Down 9.6%, 2D 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality roguelite that excels in build variety and satisfying combat progression.
- #9 HoloCure - Save the Fans!
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 40,811 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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Roguelite 21.5%, 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 Positive88% of 2,818 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 25.2%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Roguelite 16%, Action RPG 13.6%, Shooter 11.1%
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
90% matchVery Positive91% of 8,587 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 30.7%, Roguelite 24.4%, Arcade 13.5%, PvE 12.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes massive scale and diverse character builds.
- #12 Time Wasters
89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,621 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 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%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: This space-themed shooter uses auto-battler mechanics and ship-building to create a similar sense of progression.
- #13 Neon Sundown
89% matchVery Positive82% of 451 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Deckbuilding 12.4%, Roguelite 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that emphasizes quick runs and roguelite progression.
- #14 Pesticide Not Required
88% matchVery Positive94% of 951 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Arena Shooter 13%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends farming elements with deep weapon and character synergy systems.
- #15 Soulstone Survivors
86% matchVery Positive91% of 26,865 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 27.4%, Roguelite 20.7%, Action RPG 18.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Physics 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep skill-tree and synergy system that allows for powerful, screen-clearing builds.
- #16 Centipede Gun
87% 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 23.3%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action RPG 12.4%, Deckbuilding 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style roguelite that captures the retro feel and simple, addictive gameplay loop of SNKRX.
- #17 Nomad Survival
86% matchVery Positive84% of 2,192 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 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 26.7%, Roguelite 20.7%, Deckbuilding 19.7%, PvE 11.5%, Top-Down 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features auto-attacking mechanics and character-specific upgrades that reward strategic build choices.
- #18 Death Must Die
84% matchVery Positive90% of 21,775 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 21.3 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 31.2%, Action RPG 17.8%, 2D 5.4%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-roguelite combat with a complex gear and blessing system that rewards thoughtful build planning.
- #19 Bounty of One
84% matchVery Positive88% of 3,034 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 27.1 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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Roguelite 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that focuses on movement and stacking powerful upgrades to survive against waves.
- #20 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Arena Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Deckbuilding 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines auto-battler mechanics with tower defense, focusing on unit placement and synergy.
- #21 Seraph's Last Stand
83% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 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 42.7%, Roguelite 27.6%, Deckbuilding 8%, 2D 7.5%, Casual 6%
Why You'll Like It: A simple yet challenging roguelite that focuses on stacking upgrades to create an unstoppable character.
- #22 Loop Hero
82% matchVery Positive93% of 36,571 reviews2021
Dev: Four QuartersPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 28.8 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 48.6%, Roguelite 32.9%, Minimalist 11.7%, 2D 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: While different in perspective, it shares the core appeal of managing automated combat through strategic deckbuilding and unit placement.
- #23 Backpack Hero
82% matchVery Positive86% of 8,531 reviews2023
Dev: JaspelPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Why similar: Deckbuilding 53.7%, Roguelite 32%, 2D 8.6%, Casual 5.7%
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 Goobies
81% matchVery Positive91% of 1,962 reviews2023
Dev: Höganäs Spel
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 22.4%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Action RPG 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D action-roguelite that focuses on movement and managing multiple projectiles and abilities simultaneously.
- #25 Shape Shifter: Formations
80% matchVery Positive91% of 276 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 24.2%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%
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 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18%, Deckbuilding 17.4%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that emphasizes replayability and diverse build paths through roguelite upgrades.
- #27 Void Resurgence
79% matchVery Positive94% of 72 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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic top-down arena experience with a focus on stacking powerful upgrades for long-term survival.
- #28 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 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 37.7%, Roguelite 27.9%, Action RPG 19%, Action 5.5%, Arcade 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A horde-survival game that emphasizes character builds and auto-attacking combat.
- #29 BALL x PIT
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 27,314 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.7 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 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Arcade 10.9%
- #30 Neon Striker
78% matchVery Positive89% of 98 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%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shooter 9.2%, PvE 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shoot-em-up with roguelite elements that rewards precise movement and build optimization.
- #31 Geometry Arena 2
76% matchVery Positive89% of 452 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Roguelite 13%, Shooter 8.5%, PvE 7.8%
- #32 Neophyte
74% matchVery Positive90% of 681 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 40.2%, Roguelite 26.8%, Arcade 16.1%, Top-Down 6.9%, Action 5.8%
- #33 FLERP
77% matchVery Positive87% of 408 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.3 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 18.6%, PvE 14.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Arena Shooter 6.4%
- #34 Elemental Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 196 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Arena Shooter 27.6%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Roguelite 17.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Arcade 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on magic-based synergies and character progression in a classic arena-survival format.
- #35 Voids Vigil
75% matchVery Positive94% of 384 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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 27.6%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Roguelite 15.2%, Arcade 8.6%
- #36 Pickle Pete
73% matchVery Positive84% of 232 reviews2026
Dev: Nightowls
Windows
A roguelite bullet heaven where you dodge and auto-shoot through waves of enemies. Build devastating weapon, gear and mutation combinations with deep synergies. Face over 30 unique bosses across diverse biomes in this challenging arena shooter.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Arcade 6.9%
- #37 Outnumbered
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Deckbuilding 12.3%, Roguelite 12.2%
- #38 Vital Shell
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,831 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, PvE 8%
- #39 Void Scrappers
74% matchVery Positive89% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 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 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Shooter 8%
- #40 BYTEPATH
76% matchVery Positive92% of 317 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 14.7%, Action 11.3%, Casual 9.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #41 Cursorblade
73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,045 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 29.5%, Roguelite 22%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down 9.6%, Relaxing 7%
- #42 Pape Rangers
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 178 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 28.4%, Deckbuilding 25%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action 4.3%
- #43 SHOOPER NOVA
71% matchVery Positive85% of 664 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.5%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Deckbuilding 9.5%
- #44 Talented
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,509 reviews2024
Dev: TurtleFox Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Roguelite 20.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 6.7%
- #45 Poly
71% matchVery Positive80% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Joe RickwoodPub: Egg Carton Games
Windows · Mac
Simplistic roguelike shooter, Blast your way through countless enemies while earning powerful upgrades which turn you into a shape obliterating machine! 50+ upgrades with countless synergies and stacking effects!, Unique enemies which have unique abilities
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Class-Based 6.9%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #46 Cyclo Chambers
72% 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 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Arcade 8.3%
- #47 Gunbot Diplomacy
69% matchVery Positive86% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34.8%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Roguelite 20.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 4.1%
- #48 Runic Survivor
72% matchMixed66% of 231 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 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action RPG 15.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Arcade 10.1%
- #49 Snake Crush Survivors
70% matchVery Positive90% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Sugarcane GamesPub: Sugarcane Games
Windows
This is a Roguelite game that combines the gameplay of Snake with survivor mechanics. You will play as a large snake roaming above the city, clearing countless small monsters and spirits attracted by spiritual energy, as well as those frenzied large monsters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.1%, Roguelite 17.3%, Top-Down 14.4%, Casual 6.6%, Action 5.9%
- #50 Spell Disk
68% matchVery Positive89% of 977 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, Roguelite 20.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #51 Genome Guardian
68% matchVery Positive92% of 786 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 29.1%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 21.3%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 2.6%
- #52 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
71% matchVery Positive83% of 66 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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #53 Rhythm Storm
67% matchVery Positive92% of 89 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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #54 Noobs Are Coming
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,615 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 28.1%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #55 Star Survivor
69% matchMixed68% of 565 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Deckbuilding 13%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%
- #56 Voidigo
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,930 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 16.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #57 Spartan Survivors
66% matchVery Positive87% of 403 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Roguelite 21.4%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shooter 7%, Arcade 6.4%
- #58 Megabonk
62% matchVery Positive94% of 106,498 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 32.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.6%, Roguelite 33.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 5.3%, Casual 3.4%
- #59 Arcane Tower Survivors
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 98 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: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Roguelite 23.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, 2D 5.1%
- #60 Disfigure
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,513 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action 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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 11.2%, Arcade 5.9%