- #1 Vampire Survivors
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.7%, Roguelite 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Arcade 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive genre-defining title that offers the same addictive, simple-to-play horde-clearing loop.
- #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: Bullet Hell 26%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense, arena-based combat with deep build customization that matches the high-energy feel of Spartan Survivors.
- #3 Soulstone Survivors
96% 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: Bullet Hell 35.7%, Roguelite 24.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Top-Down 6.5%, Arcade 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a higher-fidelity experience with massive hordes and satisfying, screen-filling combat abilities.
- #4 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
94% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the sci-fi aesthetic and mining-based progression while maintaining the core bullet-heaven gameplay.
- #5 Survivors of the Dawn
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi-themed top-down shooter that mirrors the aesthetic and frantic combat of Spartan Survivors.
- #6 20 Minutes Till Dawn
93% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes precise aiming and sci-fi/Lovecraftian themes similar to the seed game.
- #7 Void Scrappers
94% 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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Aliens 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style space combat with fast-paced action and satisfying weapon upgrades.
- #8 Death Must Die
92% 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: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Roguelite 23.4%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines high-quality action-roguelike mechanics with RPG elements for a more polished and rewarding experience.
- #9 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
91% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a deep skill tree and progression system that keeps the gameplay loop engaging over long sessions.
- #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: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Shooter 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly polished bullet-heaven experience with vibrant visuals and massive enemy waves.
- #11 Time Wasters
89% 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: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Top-Down 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes ship customization and intense arena survival.
- #12 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
89% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 16.7%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Arcade 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a similar horde-survival experience with a focus on squad-based progression and fast-paced action.
- #13 Tiny Survivors
90% matchMixed59% of 349 reviews2023
Dev: Terry Brash
Windows
Tiny Survivors is a chill top-down autobattler with lots of enemies and randomly generated synergies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a compact, arcade-focused experience that is perfect for quick sessions of mindless fun.
- #14 Horde Hunters
88% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Action 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines procedural generation with twin-stick shooter mechanics for a dynamic and replayable experience.
- #15 GunSuit Guardians
87% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
Dev: Matt Glanville
Windows
Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Roguelite 18.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi top-down shooter that focuses on pixel-art aesthetics and intense bullet-hell combat.
- #16 Dungeon Survivors
86% matchMixed66% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: TopVR
Windows
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31%, Roguelite 20.8%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, RPG 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features pixel-art graphics and cooperative elements that enhance the classic survivor gameplay loop.
- #17 Survivor Mercs
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Roguelite 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action Roguelike 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi-themed survival game that emphasizes tactical positioning and heavy weaponry.
- #18 Geometry Survivor
85% 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 21.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, fast-paced take on the genre that focuses on pure survival and reflex-based gameplay.
- #19 Void Survivors
84% 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 31.8%, Action 17.8%, Top-Down 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Casual 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D top-down action game that captures the casual, pick-up-and-play nature of the genre.
- #20 Outnumbered
84% 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, indie-focused action-roguelike that emphasizes simple controls and high enemy density.
- #21 Heroes & Redemption
82% matchVery Positive84% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Observer Games
Windows · Linux
Heroes & Redemption is a rogue-lite bullet-hell where you face hordes of enemies, annihilate them, learn new abilities and enhance your skills. Explore different regions, acquire new companions and embark on adventures again and again.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Roguelite 20.4%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Top-Down 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Incorporates RPG elements into the survivor formula, providing a sense of character growth.
- #22 Mars Survivors
83% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the sci-fi setting and top-down shooter mechanics found in the seed game.
- #23 Shrimp.io
81% matchVery Positive85% of 260 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
A Shrimp Based Bullet Heaven. Kill creatures, Level up & pick from 3 upgrades to unalive thousands more.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Roguelite 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Action 12%, Casual 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style action game that prioritizes quick, mindless fun in a bite-sized format.
- #24 Boneraiser Minions
79% 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: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Roguelite 18.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Arcade 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique necromancy-themed twist to the standard survivor formula.
- #25 Nomad Survival
81% 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: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Roguelite 20.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Top-Down Shooter 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired title that focuses on simple, effective mechanics and satisfying enemy destruction.
- #26 Tower Survivors
82% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2023
Dev: Final Screw
Windows · Linux
Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.7%, Roguelite 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends tower defense elements with traditional bullet-hell survival for a strategic twist.
- #27 Spellbook Demonslayers
80% 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: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, high-intensity combat with a focus on magical ability scaling.
- #28 Scarlet Tower
78% matchVery Positive82% of 2,359 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.8%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Action 8.3%, RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep progression systems and a gothic aesthetic that keeps the gameplay loop fresh.
- #29 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: Roguelite 28.8%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action Roguelike 22%, Action 9.1%, Casual 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the classic survivor loop with a wide variety of character classes and abilities.
- #30 Cozy Space Survivors
76% matchVery Positive97% of 364 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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
- #31 Let Them Come: Onslaught
76% matchVery Positive89% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Aliens 9.7%
- #32 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
77% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Aliens 8.5%
- #33 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
78% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Aliens 8.3%
- #34 Half Hour Hexagon
77% 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: Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Roguelite 15%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Action 6.8%
- #35 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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
- #36 Solace Inc.
75% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Action 6%
- #37 Mining Survivors
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Wonderbounce Games
Windows
Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.9%, Roguelite 22.3%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Shooter 6.7%, Arcade 6.3%
- #38 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,226 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #39 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
75% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #40 Grind Survivors
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action 9.4%
- #41 Nerd Survivors
73% matchVery Positive92% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Heartbit Interactive
Windows
Use explosive pizzas, enchanted fidget spinners or a katamari of monsters to fight countless enemies hordes! Repair the "Forge of Destiny" and craft the ultimate custom weapon in this comedy action rogue-lite survivor.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Roguelite 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
- #42 Godsvivors
73% matchVery Positive86% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Titan
Windows
Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #43 Fantasy Survivors
71% matchVery Positive87% of 235 reviews2024
Dev: ButtonSoft
Windows
A rogue-lite where you fight thousands of creatures, unlocking characters and equipment, to challenge deeper levels. Team up with friends or go solo; all drops are instanced so you don't have to share. Satisfying gameplay combined with smart choices make one-more-run a no-brainer.
Why similar: Roguelite 28.3%, Action 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Casual 11.3%
- #44 Hollow Survivors
70% matchVery Positive82% of 181 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.8%, Roguelite 22.2%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 6.1%
- #45 Gunlocked 2
70% 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: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Aliens 7.1%
- #46 Runic Survivor
72% 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: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #47 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Roguelite 23.1%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #48 Genesis Survivors
71% matchMixed63% of 146 reviews2024
Dev: Aeternum Game Studios S.L
Windows
Welcome, hackers, you're being transferred to Eden City to defend its citizens against the alien threat! Eden Survivors is a single-player survivor-like auto-shooter where players must defeat hordes of alien invaders until the extraction time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Aliens 7.3%
- #49 Fray Fight
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 872 reviews2022
Dev: Playsaurus
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Battle the evil hordes on your way to Valhalla. Annihilate thousands of monsters with overpowered attacks and upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.7%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 18.1%, Action 8.3%, RPG 6.5%
- #50 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: Roguelite 23.8%, Aliens 13%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Shooter 8.9%
- #51 Halo: Spartan Assault
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,811 reviews2014
Dev: Vanguard GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Halo: Spartan Assault brings the excitement of Halo combat to Steam for the very first time. Battle your way through 30 action-packed missions against the Covenant as you explore the origin of the Spartan Ops program featured in Halo 4. *DirectX feature level 10 required. *
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.3%, Action 17.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Top-Down 8.3%, Shooter 7.1%
- #52 Serious Survivors
67% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: Entropy Surfers
Windows
The most EXPLOSIVE roguelike boomer shooter. Fully packed with serious action, wicked humor, and good old bloody fun. Blast hordes of bastards, stack insane perks, and unlock new stuff. Survive…or get shredded trying!.. And try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.1%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 19.1%, Retro 8.8%, Futuristic 6.8%
- #53 Swarm Grinder
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Roguelite 22.3%, Action Roguelike 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.5%
- #54 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
68% matchVery Positive90% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: Night Owls
Windows
Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.3%, Roguelite 23.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Action 9.5%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #55 Towerful Defense: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive88% of 75 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A tower defense action roguelike 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 items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.6%, Roguelite 20.5%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Aliens 9.3%, Action 6.6%
- #56 Gunlocked
66% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Aliens 7.2%
- #57 Gunbot Diplomacy
65% 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: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #58 Astro Looter: Survivor
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Roguelite 19%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Shooter 5.3%
- #59 Planetary Dustoff
68% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Roguelite 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Action 8.4%