- #1 Starship Architect
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Gun Customization 14.5% ★, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #2 Tri-Star
96% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #3 Stellar Interface
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Time 13% ★, Gun Customization 12.9% ★, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%
- #4 Slime Mayhem
95% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #5 Drone Break
94% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Shooter 7.9%
- #6 Darkzan Arena
94% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: MrBoscheinen
Windows
Challenge the greatest legends and creatures in this epic coliseum! Collect your treasures and upgrade your gears until you become number one in the entire multiverse. The game is an Arcade based on waves of enemies, each enemy has a unique behavior and a list of specific rewards.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.1%, Gun Customization 15% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.8%
- #7 Gunlocked
92% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Shooter 7.3%
- #8 Black Paradox
93% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #9 Jetboard Joust
91% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Gun Customization 12.6% ★
- #10 Space Horde Attack
91% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: GameProdTeam
Windows
Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #11 Deep Space Scoundrel
90% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%
- #12 Space Mash
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Paul Thomas
Windows · Linux
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 20%, Bullet Time 18.3% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.2%
- #13 Lost Galaxy: Survivors
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: After The Singularity Games
Windows · Mac
Not just survival—complete missions under pressure while endless alien swarms close in. Fight, evolve your build, and unleash devastating power in this fast-paced sci-fi roguelite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Gun Customization 13% ★, Roguelite 10%
- #14 Combat Cat
88% matchPositive91% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Brain BlockPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
A fast-paced, side-scrolling, bullet hell with an inventory system where a player can upgrade their weapons and player stats to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Gun Customization 15.1% ★, Roguelite 11.9%
- #15 Zombie Exterminator
87% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Huhi Games
Windows
Zombie exterminator is a top-down shooter roguelite where you play a soldier. Combine weapon parts and create unique weapons. Use gadgets and relics to exterminate zombies. Fight against zombies and horrendous creatures.
Why similar: Gun Customization 16.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #16 Escape Space
86% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Gun Customization 15.1% ★, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%
- #17 RePulse-X
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Stefan Amelung
Windows
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Why similar: Gun Customization 16.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #18 THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER
85% matchVery Positive88% of 57 reviews2023
Dev: FLOWERFIELD Games
Windows · Mac
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Gun Customization 16.6% ★, Action Roguelike 10.7%
- #19 Chuck Bonesteel & The Alien Apocalypse
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fun Junkie Games
Windows
Shoot, loot, upgrade, repeat. Fast-paced, gib-filled, over-the-top arcade shooter with stripped-down roguelike gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Gun Customization 15.4% ★, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelite 11%
- #20 Psionic Machinist
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Zodiac GameLab
Windows
A survivor-like auto-shooter focused on weapon synthesis. Command dozens of weapons with psionic power, apply mechanical expertise to forge super weapons, and mow down massive hordes in unique ways every run. Upgrade your Inspiration Circuits to unlock brand-new combat mechanics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Gun Customization 18.6% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelite 13%
- #21 Solar Survivors
83% matchPositive95% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Bullet hell meets bullet heaven. Build the ultimate space fighter as you uncover clever strategies and hidden synergies. Solar Survivors distills the deep strategy and progression of an RPG into quick, arcade-like sessions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Gun Customization 16.8% ★, Roguelite 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
- #22 PUNK
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Balazs Sabransky
Windows
PUNK is an action roguelike set in a mysterious open world with bullet hell combat and big emphasis on exploration. Fight your way through varied biomes, interact with diverse ecosystems and collect modules that you can use to customize your ship.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Gun Customization 13.8% ★, Roguelite 10.2%
- #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: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 13.4%
- #24 Elite Exorcist Miko
80% matchVery Positive96% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: tian nyaPub: holo Indie
Windows
A bullet hell shoot 'em up featuring hololive’s Sakura Miko! hololive has been possessed by evil spirits! Combine melee and ranged combat with a variety of items to fight your friends and set them free!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #25 Starshot
81% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
Dev: HugeMallard
Windows
Starshot is a difficult space shoot-em-up with rogue-like elements and randomly generated levels. Will you be able to upgrade your ship and pilot it to safety, or be destroyed in your search for stardust inside the automated production facility?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelike 12.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Gun Customization 9.5% ★
- #26 Space Strider
79% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #27 Swarmcade
78% matchPositive88% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: Giggles Games
Windows
Survive the relentless swarm in this arcade take on the Bullet Heaven/Survivors-like Action Roguelite. Slay 1000s of foes, level up, loot chests and make your character more powerful than ever. Unlock meta-progression upgrades and more heroes, so you can even the odds on future runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #28 Wrongbots
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fernando Miranda
Windows
Annihilate robot hordes and survive in this roguelite shooter. Hack or smash productive machinery. Grab resources and craft cool items. Swap body parts with glamour or extravaganza. Modify your weapons to absurdity. See how clever AI has become?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Gun Customization 15% ★, Roguelite 14.1%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #29 ROTATO
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #30 Quiberon Zeta
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 13.1%, Shooter 11.8%
- #31 Cupid: Roguelite
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: goatdragonstudio
Windows
Cupid: Roguelite is an exciting 2D side-scrolling roguelite game that combines fast-paced action with strategic decision-making. In this world, you step into the shoes of Cupid. You must choose a target girl, and it's up to the Cupid helping you find your true love.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, RPG 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #32 Void Scrappers
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #33 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #34 Stellara Vanguard
74% match7 user reviews75% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Pretoriano_devPub: Coliseum Studio
Windows
Battle increasingly deadly hordes in an action-packed survivors-like with tower defense elements. Create unique builds, unlock and place towers, upgrade your character, and fight to defend the Kingdom of Stellara.
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.9% ★, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #35 Choom
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Worrall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Choom is a brutal cyberpunk side-scrolling roguelike shooter where you fight through deadly shifting levels, build game-breaking synergies, and push deeper into neon-soaked chaos with every run.
Why similar: Gun Customization 16.6% ★, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #36 Hullbreakers
75% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: Isaac Wolf
Windows
Hullbreakers is a space arcade game with fast paced combat, quick maneuvering, and strategy. Use an ever-evolving spacecraft to wipe out endless hordes of enemies and relentless bosses in order to make your mark on the leaderboard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Time 15% ★, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #37 Weather the Swarm
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beatrate SRL
Windows
Shoot aliens, fly around and make everything explode, alone and with friends, in this frenetic 2D run and gun roguelite. Survive the procedurally generated environment, collect weapons, level up and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you win.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Roguelike 12.8%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #38 Autogun Heroes: Supercharged
73% matchMixed56% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Blast your way through alien-infested planets and help Gus rescue his crew, one by one, to save the galaxy. This challenging roguelike 2D action platformer combines intense shoot-'em-up chaos with smooth, responsive controls. Dodge. Roll. Dominate!
Why similar: Gun Customization 16% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #39 Neon Blitz
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #40 Shield of Breaker
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rolling Rock Games
Windows
Shield of Breaker is a single-player Action-RPG set in a fantasy world. Protect your castle from endless waves of enemies and turn the tide of battle by deflecting their own blazing fireballs. Choose your hero, upgrade your powers,. Each victory unlocks your path to defend new lands in your realm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 12%
- #41 RADical ROACH: Infinity
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: DL Softworks
Windows
A Uniquely Radicalized Adventure Every Flight!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Time 15.2% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Side Scroller 11.7%
- #42 Intergalactic Battle Roosters
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dead Rock Games
Windows
It’s time to cluck around and find out. Gear up and pull on the helmets of the Battle Roosters, a hotshot space brigade of poultry with panache. In this quirky, roguelike, bullet hell adventure you’ll combine weapons, upgrades and killer strategies to recover space’s best taco ingredients. Bwark!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #43 La Furia de las Trenzas
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #44 Cleanup Crew
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Magical Beast Games
Windows
Cleanup Crew is a fast-paced survival action roguelite. Complete emergent objectives, customize your build and put your skills to the test to survive nerve-wracking hordes of creatures across bizarre worlds. Will you be able to survive until extraction?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 18%, Gun Customization 15.9% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #45 Xeno Strikers Hyper Squadron
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Synthesizer Games
Windows
A roguelike top-down shoot-em-up! Defeat waves of enemies and level up your ship and arsenal as you move from world to world! Challenge yourself with 12 different difficulties, from a breeze in the park to tough as nails!
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #46 Ogre Chambers 2222
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Build the MOST SATISFYING GUNS to ANNIHILATE ENEMIES by COMBINING EVERY ATTACK you find in this fast-paced BULLET-HELL ROGUELIKE set in TRANSFORMING ARENAS! 💥
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #47 Red Zirion
72% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
Red Zirion is a retro shooting game with upgradeable attributes in the roguelike style. Game inspired by groups of heroes and animated series from the 80s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Time 14.7% ★, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #48 Gunlocked 2
68% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #49 Tiny Bomber
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pangolin Studio
Windows · Mac
Tiny Bomber is a 2D vertical scrolling action game blending roguelike elements with bullet-hell dodging. Players control a tiny bomber, navigating procedurally generated levels, avoiding bullets, and bombing enemies. With a countdown system and random upgrades, each run is a thrilling challenge.
Why similar: Bullet Time 26.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 13%, Action Roguelike 11.2%
- #50 Galaxy Survivors
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Emily Grey & Eve Grey
Windows
Shoot alien invaders, upgrade your ship, level up your weapons and save planets to defend against the invasion. Choose your favorite between the different unlockable ships and buy perks between your runs to ensure victory. After you triumph, hunt for achievements and ascend to save more universes
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 8%
- #51 Daikon Creatures
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amxe
Windows
Fight hordes of monsters in this survival roguelite as you explore each level with unique challenges, secrets and relics, using up to 6 creatures by your side. Harvest, upgrade and survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Character Customization 12%
- #52 Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: LoadUpGames.com
Windows · Mac · Linux
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Bullet Time 10% ★
- #53 Nebula Cleanup Crew
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Gun Customization 12.1% ★
- #54 Astral Blitz
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spirit Forged Studios
Windows
Astral Blitz is a roguelite, twin stick shooter. Control your fighter ship and wreak devastation through the hordes of empire defenses. Create your own play style as you customize your ship to your needs, setting it up for brutal destruction, refined precision, or to become chaos incarnate!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 12.3%, Roguelike 8.2%
- #55 SSS222: HyperSpace
69% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: HyperGamesDevPub: HaipaStudios
Windows
A fast-paced addicting space shooter with an inspiration taken from many modern games. A project I have been passionately working solo for 2 years+!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Bullet Time 14.3% ★, Roguelite 11.1%
- #56 Demons are coming!
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Kacper Soroka
Windows · Mac · Linux
Demons are coming! is a bullet hell rougelite shooter where you fight a high variety of demons that occupied your holy land. Use the upgrades you find to your advantage and create your ideal guns to help you kill the most terrifying monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Gun Customization 16.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #57 Space Blade
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Shooter 11%, Space 6.6%
- #58 Sisyphus Paradox
64% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.2%, Shooter 10.5%
- #59 Space Slinger
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 7.6%