- #1 Chicken Must Fry
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SignatureGamez
Windows
Chicken Must Fry is a survivor-like game where you play as a raw chicken refusing to be fried, wiping out monsters from the ruthless Frying Empire. Combine various skills and items, upgrade your characters, and survive the endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #2 Wizardry High School Exam
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: My pixel is alive!
Windows
Pass your magic exam with flying colors by surviving a final test within our dungeons. No worries, even though there may be numerous, highly resilient, and quite deadly exam golems, there is still time for you to excel, enhance your abilities, and learn a few new spells along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Hack and Slash 8.5%
- #3 Tiny Survivors
96% 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: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 11%, Arcade 6.7%
- #4 Maou's Crucible
95% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Xurzerth
Windows
Maou's Crucible is a community-driven horde survivor roguelite featuring original characters from various creators. Enter the Crucible, survive against hordes of enemies, and claim the title of Demon Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Hack and Slash 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 9%
- #5 The Machine God
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: serpensdev
Windows · Linux
The Machine God is a hyper-aggressive roguelike about the dance between blade and bullet. Slash and dash through a city consumed by a fanatical hivemind, and master the art of Gun Fu.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #6 Sausage vs. Vegetable
94% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Big Pond Studio Ltd.
Windows
Sausage vs. Vegetable is a run-based roguelike with bullet heaven elements, following a band of outcast sausages to level up, loot, and fight their way to uncover the truths behind the vegetable invasion.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #7 School Fighter
93% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Sheep Games Studio
Windows
School Fighter is a top-down arena roguelite shooter where you play as a student who fights off school enemies using paper airplanes. You have access to a school shop, unique perks, and an upgrade station to help you create a powerful character and overcome the school nightmare!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #8 Eisen
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: XRX Co., Ltd
Windows
Eisen is a strategic action roguelite. Evolve your weapons through branching trees, combine them with artifacts to craft broken builds, and use your dash to weave through endless swarms and evade complex boss patterns.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Roguelite 5.1%
- #9 Hamboy : AutoChess Survivor
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: FPOLPub: TWOPOL
Windows · Mac
Hamboy is a rogue-like arena shooting game where you fight against aliens by strategically combining 12 attributes and 10 types of weapons to create synergies. As the waves increase, you'll realize that you shouldn't spend gold recklessly.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 9%
- #10 The Awakened Avenger
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Forest Cats Studio
Windows
The Awakened Avenger is a top-down shooter light rogue-lite game. Players take on the role of a zombie who has been harmed by biochemical experiments but retains self-awareness. Survive by choosing different equipment and props, and defeat the ultimate villain.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #11 999 Seconds! Survivors
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halo Games
Windows
Reject boring stat stacking! We've restructured the gameplay with limited talent resources—talent combinations are just as important as character selection! With 200+ items and 40+ pieces of equipment, what insane builds can you create? —Depth! Difficulty! And high replay value!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #12 Shardstorm
89% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Soul Persona
Windows
After the Echo's fall, her shattered sins awoke once more. Shardstorm is a deep, replayable horde-survivor ARPG. Wield seven sentient Shards, battle towering Sin bosses, and break the game with infinite weapon scaling, skill trees, and legendary loot. Survive the storm. Shape your Wrath.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Roguelite 12%, Top-Down 5.5%
- #13 Voids Vigil
89% 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: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #14 NOVA Cyborg Survivor
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raindown
Windows
In NOVA X9, become a fearless cyborg girl, and fight against hordes of enemies, snowballing your advantage as you smash through thousands of foes. Survive the relentless onslaught and unleash your skills in this roguelite survival game set in a dark and futuristic world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #15 Run or Rot: ZK1L4
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SantosaiDev
Windows · Linux
Survive relentless hordes in ZK1L4, a fast-paced bullet heaven! Choose unique characters, unleash powerful weapons, and master deadly skills. Play solo or team up in couch co-op to take on the chaos. Will you escape the swarm or become one with it?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Top-Down 5%
- #16 Oh Darling! I Hate To Tell You This...
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: Ashina Studios
Windows
Little Darling makes a wish at the place where all the wishes come true. Then her journey begins. She has to fight against the monsters with the power of light.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Hack and Slash 21%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 5.5%
- #17 Infinite Night
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SUHO LEE
Windows
Survive the endless night. A dark fantasy survivors-like action RPG. Choose your hero, collect weapons, destroy Seal Stones to lift the darkness, and face bullet hell boss battles. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, RPG 9.4%, Arcade 8%
- #18 Magic Cat
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Hakimi Game
Windows
"Magic Cat" is a hand-drawn 2D roguelike game. Players play a little black cat mage to fight—each battle a new trial. Leveling up brings surprises; challenges are unique. Facing monster waves, players strengthen magic via choices, move step by step, defeat the ultimate Boss.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelite 11.7%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #19 Luck's Labyrinth
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: CrabDancer
Windows
In Luck's Labyrinth you're a ghostly gambler in a monochromatic afterlife. Every step is a dice roll, shaping your fate. With luck as your only weapon, uncover secrets or succumb to fate's twists. Survive spectral challenges to grow stronger, but beware luck's fickleness
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #20 Coup de Koala
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Victor Liu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Seize back the crown in Coup de Koala, a cute bullet hell roguelite of furious rebellion. As an exiled koala king, unleash spells and steel against relentless undead legions to reclaim your throne. Build your deck of cards, die, upgrade your character, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #21 Horrible Princess: Surbibor
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kapell Meister
Windows
🩷 It's a Survivor. With horrible princesses and princes. ¡Save them all!. Unlock and upgrade 12 + weapons. Mess up with 40+ runes & find all the cursed objects. Then, treat yourself with diferent yet disapointing winning scenes. You deserve owning this.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 15%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, RPG 7.8%
- #22 Carouspell
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vera Games
Windows
Carouspell is a dark fantasy roguelite bullet heaven where you wield revolving magic to slay hordes of monsters. Spin your Spell Chamber, collect ancient relics and assemble god-slaying combinations to survive the deepest pits of despair.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Roguelite 11.5%, Arcade 5.7%
- #23 Viking Survivors: The Last Ragnarök
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simplex Games
Windows
Viking Survivors is an action roguelite where you wield ancient weapons and unleash Norse fury on endless waves of monsters. Survive the bullet hell, collect mythic weapons, and prove you're the ultimate Viking warrior in this thrilling survival game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #24 Rob o Bot
80% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Fat Rat
Windows
Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arcade 6.2%
- #25 Deforb
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halit Yaşar Aydoğdu
Windows
Deforb is a roguelite top-down shooter game where a mad orb defends its tower using up to four melee guns, a long-range gun, and strategically placed turrets. Upgrade your skills and craft powerful builds to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #26 Stranger Heroes
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Off North Games
Windows · Linux
An action roguelite with rewarding exploration and survivor-like gameplay. Explore the secrets of the CCA facility and discover our heroes forgotten past. Unleash your paranormal weapons on the hordes, Exalt your arsenal and earn permanent upgrades to awaken the myth in you ... one life at a time
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 12.3%, Arcade 6.9%
- #27 Looter Survivors
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: iida-lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Looter Survivors blends survivors-like combat with hack-and-slash loot. Build around randomized gear effects, summon a massive army beside your hero, and fight horde against horde in a compact roguelite designed to be cleared in about 10 hours by focused players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 8%
- #28 MYRIAD DEATH
79% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #29 Rogueknight
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Awesome Studios
Windows
Slice through endless waves of dungeon monsters, setting new high scores! Collect gold and XP while creating unique builds to become stronger and survive longer!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Arcade 7.1%
- #30 Ninja Vs. Zombies 3
77% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
Dev: KDG
Windows
Fight Zombies, Monsters and a Nightmare with your Skills and Upgrades, use your Sword correctly and escape with Smoke Bombs, blast your way or smash Undead side by side with your Ninja Elite like never before. Action-packed meets Survival RogueElite Ninja Game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Arcade 6.3%
- #31 Super Infection Massive Pathology
77% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2025
Dev: Criminal Makers
Windows
Guide a brave bacteria to rescue his fiancée Zoe from the creatures of the immune system, using an arsenal of organic weapons and unique abilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 18%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #32 The Hero Of Pixel Spire
76% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Pixel Spire Games
Windows
Master 100+ spells! — No two runs play the same. Battle brutal bosses, dodge insane bullet hell, and become The Hero of Pixel Spire!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Top-Down Shooter 7%
- #33 Exiled Survivors
76% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Montpellier Games
Windows
Dive into the heart-pounding world of Exiled Survivors! Experience relentless action, shape your destiny through strategic choices, and face monstrous foes. Unlock up to 30 characters, conquer bosses, and revel in the perfect blend of Vampire Survivors' intensity and Diablo's depth!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, Hack and Slash 25%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 11.7%, RPG 5.5%
- #34 Slimes Arena
74% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Monorun Studio
Windows
Outlast wave after wave to grow unstoppable. Slimes Arena is a fast-paced arena shooter roguelite where each slime’s unique abilities combine with a wide variety of power-ups. No two runs are ever the same as you bounce to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
- #35 Ichor
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Connor Snow
Windows
The action roguelite where you harness magic on your own terms. Step into the robes of a mage who has to craft their own wand to defeat hordes of enemies. Hunt down artifacts and spell to reshape your build, turning each run into a battle of wits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #36 Larva Mortus
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 751 reviews2009
Pub: Meridian4
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #37 Infinite Miner
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sightstone Games
Windows
Hack-and-slash 2D shooting. Strengthen your weapons and experience the exhilaration of defeating a large number of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Roguelite 12.5%, Action 5.1%
- #38 Terminal Breach
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: AcidRain
Windows
Terminal Breach is an action rogue-lite twin stick shooter where you gun down countless waves of creatures, choose upgrades to create powerful and unique synergies and unlock a variety of characters, weapons and levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down 6.2%
- #39 100% Clean Inc.
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PotionWorksPub: CozyPuzzleGames
Windows · Linux
100% Clean Inc. is a top-down Roguelite shooting game. Follow the new intern as he explores the cleaning company building, where things seem to be going wrong.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Cartoony 5.6%
- #40 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
70% matchVery Positive80% of 1,434 reviews2026
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 20.2%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelite 12%
- #41 Plumber Survivors: Prologue
73% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2024
Dev: IRON GAMES
Windows · Linux
Plumber Survivors is arena action game with roguelike elements. Parody game of popular vampire genre. You play as powerful guys led by Plumber. Grab you plunger tight and plunge into the fight.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Bullet Hell 26%, Roguelite 14.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Funny 5.1%
- #42 President 47
73% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: 2kblater (5)
Windows · Mac · Linux
President 47 is a controversial, action-packed shooter that thrusts you into a political revolution. Fight through three epic stages against media moguls and corrupt officials using firearms, explosives, your fists. If you enjoy high-octane gameplay with a political edge, this game is a must-play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #43 Circulo
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Zyneros Studio
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced 2D arena survival game built around geometric chaos.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 6.2%, Action 6.1%
- #44 100 Second Heart Attack
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Travisbluedev
Windows
100 Second Heart Attack is a fast paced bullet hell roguelike where survival is never guaranteed. Dodge overwhelming waves of demons, collect upgrades, and keep your heart beating just a little longer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Top-Down 4.8%
- #45 Asterogue
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Gillspee
Windows
A roguelite space shooter based around the classic arcade game. Shoot asteroids, ships, and take down the mothership in a multi-stage boss fight, avoiding lasers and explosions. Upgrade your ship during and after your run in this casual simple roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, Arcade 5.7%
- #46 Survivors of Mayhem
71% matchPositive80% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Charging Llama
Windows · Linux
Survivors of Mayhem - a fast paced fantasy survivor game. Embark on a heart-pounding journey through waves of fantasy battle, where chaos reigns, and your every decision could mean the difference between life and death.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.3%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #47 HyperRaid
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniel Paine
Windows
Dive into chaos with HyperRaid, a fast-paced bullet hell adventure set in Eldoria! As a Mercenary Guild member, raid Grokk's Hold, battling goblins for a powerful artifact. With randomized perks, each run offers a thrilling challenge. Ready for Mercenary Mayhem?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Hack and Slash 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Top-Down 4.1%
- #48 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
69% 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: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #49 Noobs Are Coming
67% 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: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #50 Nightmare Arts
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MundanePixel
Windows
Nightmare Arts is a top down arcade inspired roguelike where you must explore a dangerous afterlife equipped with nothing but magical paint.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 9.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #51 Necromancer's Revenge
69% matchNegative8% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: GPG
Windows
Summon the Dark Lord for revenge! This game combines survival and roguelite elements, where you summon monsters and place totems to defeat monsters and take down the Dark Lord!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #52 The Way of Ping-Pong
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RoeBox
Windows
A roguelite bullet-hell shooter where table tennis meets ancient mythology. Wield your paddle to strike enemies with bouncing balls, retrieve them to attack again, and craft powerful builds through strategic upgrades.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Roguelite 14.9%, Arcade 8.7%
- #53 Pape Rangers
68% 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 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 11%, Action 4.6%
- #54 Overdrive Breakout
67% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: AWeekGame
Windows
Control a rusted mech in a fast-paced top-down survival action game. Enter unknown areas, dodge enemy swarms, choose random weapons, skill upgrades, and passive modules, defeat bosses, unlock maps, and break through on the edge of overload.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Roguelite 14.3%, Action 5%
- #55 Chorus of the Night
70% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Sayer
Windows · Mac
Fight through hordes of burnt CDs, flying TVs, and faceless suits in this frantic, run-based, twin-stick shooter. Forget firing bullets, though - you'll be flinging vinyl records, throwing drumsticks and swinging guitars to fend off the enemies of music and maybe, just maybe, survive the night.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 7%
- #56 POOBO
67% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Merlot Games
Windows · Mac
A fast-paced action roguelike where you play as a tiny and adorable poop fighting off bacteria. Upgrade your weapons and items to escape the toilet and claim victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #57 Southern Legends - The Temple Defenders
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Master the arcane arts of magic and mow down hundreds of dark spawns. Defend the ancient temple and its treasures till dawn! Temple Defenders is a casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can mean either you will survive or perish the night. Gather gold and upgrade your skills/stats.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Roguelite 10%
- #58 Yawnoc
66% matchVery Positive98% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: DaFluffyPotato
Windows · Linux
Destroy hordes of strange machines that have invaded the forest. Yawnoc is a chaotic top-down shooter roguelite focused on immersion into the world of Conway's Game of Life and other cellular automata.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 11.6%, Top-Down 7%
- #59 Bring It On!
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Axol Studio, LLC
Windows
Bring It On! is a single-player auto-attacking 'monster'-hell shoot-em-up survival game. Take on MASSIVE hordes of monsters across several locations, earning experience points to level up and acquire new weapons and items, and unlocking lots of unique characters!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Roguelite 9.5%