- #1 ZOE Begone!
96% matchVery Positive99% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: Retchy GamesPub: PM Studios, Inc.
Windows
A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Score Attack 7.9%
- #2 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: Perma Death 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 15%, Action Roguelike 13.5%
- #3 Super Glitter Rush
96% matchVery Positive95% of 113 reviews2021
Dev: tiny cactus studio
Windows
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Cute 7.2%, Score Attack 5.2%
- #4 Operation STEEL
95% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Perma Death 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 9%
- #5 Dizzy Rogues
94% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Perma Death 16.9%, Roguelite 14.6%, Arcade 11%
- #6 CometStriker DX
94% matchVery Positive98% of 64 reviews2018
Dev: Iced Lizard Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #7 Noobs Want to Live
92% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Perma Death 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Cute 6.3%
- #8 Outnumbered
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 244 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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Shooter 8.6%
- #9 Voidigo
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 14.6%, Shooter 7.7%
- #10 Hell is Other Demons
91% 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 20.5%, Action Roguelike 18%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #11 Morsels
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 569 reviews2025
Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 48.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action 6.9%, Old School 5.1%
- #12 Whackerball
90% matchVery Positive89% of 73 reviews2023
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Whackerball is a twin-stick shooter roguelite with Breakout inspired mechanics. Master the unique combat system as you venture through a multitude of diverse areas while collecting powerful and game changing upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41%, Perma Death 19.1%, Arcade 16%, Cute 10.3%, Action 8.2%
- #13 Pesticide Not Required
88% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action Roguelike 23%, Roguelite 16.8%, Arcade 4.6%
- #14 Witchinour
89% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Perma Death 24.9%, Action Roguelike 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Shooter 5.7%
- #15 Switch 'N' Shoot
87% matchVery Positive96% of 155 reviews2016
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Perma Death 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 9.9%, Shooter 9%
- #16 DVD Survivors
85% matchVery Positive100% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Signal Spike Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
YOU are the DVD Survivor! Bounce off walls, collect bytes, stack weapons, evolve your build, close waves of pop-ups, destroy error windows, eliminate bosses (Slippy!), and destroy all the other digital threats! Short runs and ALL THE WEAPONS! This is the final CORNER SLAM!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Roguelite 19.6%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 9.3%, Colorful 5.7%
- #17 Cozy Space Survivors
84% matchVery Positive97% of 367 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 18.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Cute 7.6%
- #18 Zombiehood
83% matchVery Positive91% of 101 reviews2026
Dev: Weak SpotsPub: Dead Traveler
Windows · Linux
Quirky yet brutal run-and-gun roguelite: scavenge weapons, equipment, and artifacts, unlock powerful upgrades, and blast through procedurally generated biomes with witty dialogue and explosively satisfying combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, Colorful 4.8%
- #19 Laser Disco Defenders
86% matchVery Positive83% of 52 reviews2016
Dev: Out Of BoundsPub: Excalibur Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A self-inflicted bullet hell that combines retro sci-fi with the sounds and sights of the disco era
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.8%
- #20 Sole Saga
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 115 reviews2023
Dev: Dev It With Cat
Windows · Linux
Fast-paced action rogue-Like survival with a touch of Soul-like, Challenging yet rewarding gameplay!, Battle with horde of monsters, Build your favorite hero with powerful skills and weapons in Action Rogue-like style, Fight your way to the epic boss and become a legend.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Action Roguelike 30.3%, Roguelite 21%, 2D 5%, Survival 4.8%
- #21 Power-Up
86% matchMixed58% of 266 reviews2014
Dev: Psychotic Psoftware
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 6.4%
- #22 Undercroft Warriors
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 502 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 8.6%
- #23 Soul Stalker
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelike where you assume the role of the steward of ghosts bound to eternal life on earth. Wield 4 to 6 weapons simultaneously to fend off waves of apparitions determined to defeat your spirited friends.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Arcade 3.2%
- #24 Breakout Epilepsia
80% matchVery Positive87% of 200 reviews2025
Dev: CataxisPub: Skull Queens Games
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Perma Death 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.3%
- #25 TROUBLE JUICE
81% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: dietzribi
Windows
Trouble Juice is a Side Scrolling Shooter Roguelike set in a TV show tournament that is broadcasted across the universe. Use your character's special abilities, and unlock prizes in the Achievement Bingo. Become the ultimate champion and earn your place in the galaxy's hall of fame!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%
- #26 Antipaint
79% matchVery Positive95% of 284 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Survival 5.5%
- #27 ONE BTN BOSSES
79% matchVery Positive81% of 208 reviews2024
Dev: Midnight Munchies
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
It's One Button Bosses, it's all in the name. You have one button. There are big bosses to beat. Push, tap, and bash in the handcrafted campaign or in the roguelike rifts.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Colorful 6.9%
- #28 Slimekeep
78% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Perma Death 30.1%, Action Roguelike 25%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, 2D 4.7%
- #29 Project Adder (Prologue)
78% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: NLB.DEV
Windows
Project Adder is a run-and-gun, zombie-killing, rogue-lite sandbox game with dynamic gameplay that offers a unique experience in every play-through.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, 2D 3.8%
- #30 Contract Rush DX
74% matchVery Positive100% of 232 reviews2025
Dev: FigburnPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Hand-drawn 11.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
- #31 Toyland Tussle
75% matchVery Positive87% of 118 reviews2025
Dev: RBW Games
Windows · Mac
A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 28%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Colorful 8.2%, Action 6.4%
- #32 Godsvivors
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Shooter 9.5%
- #33 Hyperspace Dogfights
77% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Shooter 9%
- #34 Noxious Weeds
76% matchVery Positive80% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Solar Eclipse Games
Windows · Linux
Face the corruption that poisons your harvest! Noxious Weeds is an action rogue-lite where you slay hordes of creatures with the help of cute veggies and a combination of your favorite tools. The harvest is power. Choose wisely!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Shooter 8.8%
- #35 Void Survivors
75% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
Windows
Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 71.2%, 2D 13.3%, Action 12.8%, Combat 2.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #36 The Crackpet Show
73% matchVery Positive86% of 833 reviews2022
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shooter 11.3%
- #37 Sophstar
73% matchVery Positive100% of 103 reviews2022
Dev: Banana Bytes
Windows
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Bullet Hell 28%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 8.2%
- #38 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
71% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelite 18.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Score Attack 4.8%
- #39 Cavity Busters
73% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 16.7%, Shooter 10.1%
- #40 Danger Scavenger
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 503 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #41 Voids Vigil
70% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 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: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 19.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Survival 6%
- #42 Kitty's Last Adventure
69% matchVery Positive98% of 170 reviews2025
Dev: Woum
Windows · Mac
Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Action Roguelike 24.5%, Roguelite 17.5%, Cute 9%, Arcade 8.9%
- #43 Witchcraft Survivors
71% 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 24%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Score Attack 10.4%
- #44 DEATHRUN TV
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 88 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Shooter 8.1%
- #45 Funguys Swarm
67% matchVery Positive92% of 946 reviews2025
Dev: Stairway Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 18.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Cute 7.8%
- #46 Null Vector
71% matchVery Positive96% of 269 reviews2018
Dev: Optical Override
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13.1%
- #47 BZZZT
68% matchVery Positive94% of 1,143 reviews2023
Dev: KO.DLLPub: CINEMAX GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Become a tiny ZX8000 robot and begin your journey through a beautiful, pixel-art world inspired by games iconic to the platformer genre. Follow a cute story, upgrade your skills, beat challenging levels, and compete with other players for the fastest speedrun!
Why similar: Perma Death 29.8%, Score Attack 21.7%, Cute 13.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Colorful 9.3%
- #48 Overhaul
70% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Bread Panda
Windows
Solve your way through this fast-paced rogue-lite puzzle game and outwit unforgiving creatures as you venture into the mysterious Power Plant!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.8%, Roguelite 28.4%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Score Attack 7%, 2D 6.7%
- #49 Soulstone Survivors
65% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 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: Bullet Hell 27%, Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 10.6%
- #50 BULLET SOUL
72% matchVery Positive84% of 73 reviews2017
Dev: MAGES. Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.4%, Bullet Hell 37.1%, Action 8.1%, Cute 5.5%
- #51 SpeedOverflow
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2023
Dev: 狼烟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Who is not obsessed with the passion and pleasure brought by speed? This is an exhilarating roguelite hack-and-slash game with fast-paced action. You can choose different characters and level up to face hordes of enemies, embark on an unstoppable path, and conquer the unforgiving challenges!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Perma Death 28.6%, Roguelite 23.9%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Action 4.7%
- #52 Pewt 'em Up!
69% matchVery Positive96% of 171 reviews2022
Dev: team tsoto
Windows · Linux
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Roguelite 22.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 5.8%
- #53 Bit Blaster XL
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,145 reviews2016
Dev: Adamvision Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Score Attack 9.5%
- #54 Twilight Survivors
66% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Arcade 7.1%
- #55 Skelly Selest
69% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Roguelite 28.4%, Perma Death 25.1%, Action 4.8%, 2D 2.4%
- #56 MULLET MADJACK
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,116 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Shooter 25.3%, Arcade 24.6%, Roguelite 22.3%, Score Attack 19.6%, Action 7.4%
- #57 Revita
67% matchVery Positive81% of 2,397 reviews2022
Dev: BenStarPub: Dear Villagers
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Roguelite 25.4%, Score Attack 11%, Cute 9.4%, 2D 5.9%
- #58 Hazelnut Hex
66% matchVery Positive98% of 128 reviews2023
Dev: Chunderfins
Windows
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Cute 7.4%