- #1 BroodStar
97% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Perma Death 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #2 Super Turbo Demon Busters!
96% matchMixed55% of 188 reviews2017
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.7%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #3 {HYPERLINK}
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Astralflux Entertainment
Windows
A fast-paced endless roguelike that's all about upgrading and continuing.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Perma Death 17%, Roguelike 15.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
- #4 Orbit Run
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 8.1%
- #5 Hyperlight Survivor
94% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Roguelite 12.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #6 Solar War
94% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Andrew M.
Windows · Mac · Linux
The planets have orbited peacefully for countless millennia. But then… BOOM! Now all orbital bodies are free to move independent of gravity (and they can respawn when defeated too.) You're The Earth… good luck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #7 Quiberon Zeta
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Genteel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Shoot stuff and earn $pacecoin in this wonderfully generic shmup.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #8 Into the V.O.I.D.
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CosmicWorkshop
Windows
Board your spaceship and delve Into the VOID, facing waves of relentless enemies. Grow stronger with each battle to overcome Zentharian commanders and their “Bullet-Hell” attack patterns. This top-down roguelike shooter promises short but intense runs where your wits and reflexes will be tested.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 7.3%
- #9 Bonfire Barrage
91% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #10 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
91% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Perma Death 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #11 Tri-Star
90% 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 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #12 Unknown Hero
89% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Svero Forge
Windows · Linux
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Linear 8.4%, Aliens 7.5%
- #13 Clusterbug
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Visionair GamesPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
Clusterbug is a space-themed, insect-filled, and futuristic bullet hell shoot 'em up. Travel through the insect-filled world as you cleanse it from a bio-mechanical virus that has turned any living being infected by it into frenzied mech mutations, bringing freedom and peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 7.3%, Space 5.7%
- #14 The Battle of Aurinoxia
88% matchPositive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8.3%, Space 5.4%
- #15 VOIDRAVE
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Erak_DevPub: SGames
Windows
A bullet hell shmup with a secret. 100 waves, 20 bosses, and the slow realization that the sector you're purging isn't a sector. You are not crossing the void. You are inside it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Aliens 7.4%
- #16 HYPERWIRED
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelite 12.8%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #17 Invaders Loop
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: hunterllama
Windows
In Invaders Loop, which combines classic arcade spirit with roguelite mechanics, survive relentless waves of enemies raining down from the depths of space, dodge bullets, equip yourself with various items from the market, and defeat epic bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 9.9%, Space 5.2%
- #18 Boundary of Reason -Iris-
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Guusuya
Windows
A 2D dark fantasy action roguelike where you battle endless hordes while managing your "Corruption Level." Play as Iris, a fallen knight seeking revenge. Master diverse weapons, execute perfect dodges, and sacrifice your sanity for devastating magic. Will you succumb to the pleasure?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Top-Down 7%
- #19 Andromeda Survivors
84% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Dumb
Windows
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Roguelite 13.3%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 8.5%
- #20 Spaced Liberation
85% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%, Aliens 7.2%
- #21 Vectoraid
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: James Suret
Windows · Linux
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 9.8%, Arcade 9.8%
- #22 Oddinary Highway
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dash & dot game studio
Windows · Mac
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Perma Death 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 7.8%
- #23 The Journey of Piggy
82% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Perma Death 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelike 10.8%, Arcade 8.4%
- #24 Protect the Grimoire
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Mhbs
Windows
Survive, protect, and strike back in Protect the Grimoire! A fast-paced roguelite bullet hell shoot ’em up. Face relentless Dark Wizards and fight your way toward the most powerful grimoires in existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 14%, Linear 9%
- #25 Galaxy Survivors
81% 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: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Top-Down 8.9%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #26 Nova Strike
80% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 8.6%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #27 Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Roguelite 17.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
- #28 The Way of Ping-Pong
79% 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 21.4%, Roguelite 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 11%
- #29 Broken Space Traveler
78% matchMixed69% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Plums
Windows
"Broken Space Traveler" is a casual ROGUE game. Players will take on the role of travelers from different time and space, enhancing their abilities to manipulate various weapons and survive in the fragmented space.
Why similar: Perma Death 28.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 13%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #30 Overrun Survivors
78% matchMixed68% of 38 reviews2023
Dev: Midquest Games
Windows
Overrun Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelite game that throws players into the middle of hordes of aliens and asks them to fight tooth and nail in order to survive. Play through different alien planets and feel powerful knowing that you're the only one who can save the day!
Why similar: Perma Death 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10%
- #31 Stranded in the Abyss
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: studio cyber turtle
Windows
Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 7%, War 6.8%
- #32 Orbital Purge
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Bozjatorium
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced space shooter where you blast through waves of Martian invaders, upgrade your ship, dodge bullet hell, and wipe them out with devastating firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Roguelite 13.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #33 Level Tank
76% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Perma Death 20.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #34 Galactic Vibes
76% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Vibekontroll Gaming
Windows
Blast through waves of enemies, collect powerups and test your skills against challenging bosses. It is a modern take on classic space shooters, blending accessible gameplay with roguelite progression. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboards in 15 minute runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10%, Space 8.5%
- #35 BLASTER MAYHEM
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 11%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #36 Viking Survivors
75% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Embark on an epic journey through the realms of Viking Survivors, a heart-pounding action roguelite that pits you against relentless hordes of monstrous foes. Unleash the true power of a Viking warrior as you slay enemies, learn potent skills, and forge your own path to victory.
Why similar: Perma Death 25.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.6%, Arcade 9.1%
- #37 Starfighter Hero
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kilobyte Studios
Windows
Starfighter Hero is a bullet heaven rogue-lite where you pilot and upgrade your starship. Unleash experimental weapons, amass escalating power, and steer your ship expertly to survive relentless swarms.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 9.4%, Arcade 7.4%
- #38 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Aliens 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #39 Spectron
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #40 BALL x PIT
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,698 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Arcade 10.7%
- #41 Lilac 0
71% matchVery Positive95% of 82 reviews2025
Dev: Bullet Prince
Windows
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Perma Death 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
- #42 Space Mercenary Defense Force
72% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Tom Paradise
Windows · Linux
Defend against the alien invasion and take down the mother ship! Utilise branching upgrade trees, unlock new ships, and equip permanent upgrades to create your own unique build and defeat the growing hordes of invaders in this sci-fi action roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Aliens 9.6%
- #43 Cursor Survival
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Perma Death 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Roguelike 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%
- #44 GALXAGAR
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: MoonMuse Entertainment
Windows
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Linear 8.7%
- #45 Drone Break
73% 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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 14.8%, Space 9.6%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #46 Quantum War
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Black Sheep
Windows
In this top-down 2D flat shooting game, you are piloting the most advanced spacecraft and must survive the unknown siege of extraterrestrial life, defeat the lord, and return to the human universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Roguelite 21.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Roguelike 10.5%, Top-Down 5.9%
- #47 Void Resurgence
69% matchVery Positive94% of 72 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Perma Death 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Roguelite 13.4%, Arcade 6.9%
- #48 Shield of Breaker
71% matchNo user reviews2026
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: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Roguelite 16%, Roguelike 13%, Arcade 11.5%
- #49 Operation STEEL
70% 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: Perma Death 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #50 Numina: Construct
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ScoutSpark
Windows
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Perma Death 13.2%, Space 10.2%, Arcade 9%
- #51 BrAInstorm
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRAINSTORM STUDIOSPub: Mediacollege Amsterdam
Windows
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down 8.6%, Action 7.9%
- #52 Kuiper Belt Survivor
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Catalytic Studios
Windows
Kuiper belt survivor is an arcade style bullet heaven, where every run is endless. It brings a unique spin to the bullet heaven genre by making every part of the players weapon arsenal customizable with well over 10,000 unique weapons to build, and unique stats for every enemy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 14.3%, Perma Death 8.7%, Top-Down 8.1%
- #53 Stratogun
67% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Numskull Games
Windows
An ultra-fast arcade space shooter where every split second counts. Fight through endless swarms of enemies, upgrade your ship, and conquer the deadly Red Orbit or be consumed by it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Perma Death 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Arcade 7.5%
- #54 Asteroid Sentinel
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Swords and Railguns
Windows
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Roguelite 19.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 10.5%, Space 6.4%
- #55 Gigantes Ex Machina
66% matchVery Positive85% of 295 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Roguelite 25.2%, Roguelike 16.2%, Arcade 11%, Action 6.8%
- #56 GhostGame
68% matchPositive100% of 28 reviews2019
Dev: Mottafier
Windows
GhostGame is the roguelike bullet hell game that puts your hand-mouse coordination to the test. Fight through hordes of enemies, gain powerful skills, acquire companions and defeat bosses to accomplish your ultimate mission.
Why similar: Perma Death 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #57 Jetboard Joust
67% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 27%
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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #58 Laser Droplets
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: Kikashi Online
Windows · Mac
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 6%
- #59 ASSAULT SHELL
67% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 8.4%, War 4.7%
- #60 Rick Henderson
66% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 13.4%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%