- #1 Spoils of a Starfighter
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: R J L Jones
Windows
A space survival roguelike where you upgrade your ship over the course of the game, and unlock new ships and weapon mods as you progress over multiple games.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Arcade 9.2%
- #2 Rogueween
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DeveloperDavid
Windows
Rogueween is a roguelike, bullet hell, top-down arena shooter game where candies grant shooting abilities, treats provide power-ups, tricks offer extra challenges, and you battle waves of Halloween-themed enemies in this action-packed adventure!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelike 12.8%, Funny 5.2%
- #3 Weapon Case
96% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Great Attractor Games
Windows
A top-down roguelite shooter where you command a ship and survive endless waves of sea monsters. Manually aim your main weapon, auto-fire the rest, and upgrade to stay afloat, or sink trying.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelike 19.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action 6.2%
- #4 Smol Survivors
95% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: smolblockboi
Windows
Smol Survivors is a 2D reverse bullet-heck where smol blocks have become lost and need to find their friends and a way back home while fighting through hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelike 11.9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #5 DUCKLYTE
94% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
DUCKLYTE is a top-down shooter with roguelite elements where you play as a constipated little duck trying to stay alive as long as possible in a randomly generated farm with progressively stronger enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelike 12.2%, Funny 5.9%
- #6 Irradiant Skies
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuboids InteractivePub: Yellow Hearts
Windows
Irradiant Skies is an arcade roguelite blending brick-breaking and bullet-parrying combat. Reflect enemy attacks, chain powerful upgrades, and master unique ships as you ascend through waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 8.1%
- #7 Circulo
93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Zyneros Studio
Windows · Linux
A fast-paced 2D arena survival game built around geometric chaos.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Action Roguelike 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelike 8.5%, Action 6.1%
- #8 Yawnoc
92% 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 24.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelike 9.8%, Arcade 6.4%
- #9 100 Second Heart Attack
91% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelike 12.7%, Action 4.4%
- #10 Rob o Bot
90% 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: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Arcade 6.4%
- #11 LeadFall
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IronPan
Windows
LeadFall is a fast-paced top-down action roguelike where you survive chaotic waves of food-themed enemies, collect powerful card upgrades, and create broken weapon builds in short, replayable runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #12 Hellspawn Trials: how many toddlers can you beat in a fight?
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Andrew James Stetson
Windows
The Hellspawn Trials is an endless top down shooter where you choose from a variety of dynamic weapons and Faustian upgrades with unique side effects so you can become powerful enough to discover the answer to the ultimate question: How many toddlers can you beat in a fight?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelike 12.8%, Funny 6.9%
- #13 Midnight at the Disco
88% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Taphouse Games
Windows
Annihilate grotesque eyeball monsters in this top-down, roguelike, bullet purgatory, twin-stick shooter. Survive a full day raging on the dance floor by blasting baddies using unique builds combos on each frantic run to nab a spot on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, Arcade 6%
- #14 Redshift
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Jessica
Windows · Linux
Craft and upgrade the ultimate ship and survive an onslaught of enemies in this top down, rogue-lite shooter.
Why similar: Space Sim 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelike 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%
- #15 Asterogue
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelike 9.7%, Arcade 5.7%
- #16 Outclassed
86% match4 user reviews80% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: 83tsu
Windows
Outclassed is an arcade dungeon crawler roguelite where you combine unique class abilities to clear an expansive dungeon. Level up, collect items, and create powerful synergies to become truly outclassed!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelike 15.7%, Action 5%
- #17 Chicken Must Fry
86% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Roguelike 9.9%, Funny 4.7%
- #18 Star Apoligce:Survivors
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stray Code Studio
Windows
Deep in the vast galaxy, you are the last survivor. Waves of enemies keep coming, and the universe is filled with unknown dangers. Your only mission is to survive within the limited time. Pilot your spaceship to fight, gather resources, and upgrade your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelike 8.6%, Space 6.5%
- #19 Cozy Space Survivors
84% matchVery Positive96% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Space Sim 15.5%, Roguelike 10.6%, Funny 6.3%
- #20 Catastrophic
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Disruptive Studios
Windows
Unleash feline chaos in this 3D survival game! Control adorable kittens with unique looks and survive waves of enemies. With over 16 items to choose from and an inventory limited to just 3 weapons and 3 passive items, your strategy is everything.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Action Roguelike 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Roguelike 10.9%, Funny 5.6%
- #21 Bearzerk
83% matchPositive81% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Dadbod Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unleash plush fury in Bearzerk, a chaotic survivor-like auto-shooter packed with stuffed heroes, wild weapons, loyal pets, and absurd mounts. Survive 20 intense waves or dive into endless mode—stitched madness awaits!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Roguelike 13.2%, Comedy 8.3%
- #22 Solace Inc.
82% matchVery Positive91% of 134 reviews2024
Dev: AploveStudio
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A survivors-like about a time-travelling company where you recruit your employees against endless hordes of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Comedy 8.9%
- #23 SWAPATTACK
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DevRogue
Windows
One input. Two arenas. One gun. Your clones move in perfect lockstep across a split screen, so a wall on either side stops you both and only the clone holding the gun can shoot. Throw it across the divider and keep the swarm off you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Action Roguelike 28.6%, Roguelike 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Action 6%
- #24 Chorus of the Night
82% 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: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelike 12.3%, Arcade 7.2%
- #25 You're Invading My Space
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RollR Pixel
Windows
"You're Invading My Space" is a fast paced, space themed, wave survival game where every run is unique. Fight off endless procedurally generated enemy swarms, upgrade and unlock your ships and weapons, and push your limits as this angry galaxy throws everything it has at you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelike 14.2%, Arcade 5.2%
- #26 Run or Rot: ZK1L4
80% 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: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Action Roguelike 25%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelike 13.4%, Action 4.8%
- #27 Immunity Protocol
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ijijanbos
Windows
Pilot an immune-cell sentinel in a neon pixel-art horde-survival auto-shooter. Move manually, auto-fire evolving weapons, draft upgrades, equip symbiotes, and survive escalating pathogen swarms inside a collapsing biotech system.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #28 Space Hero: Intergalactic Titan
79% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Nomad Plays
Windows
A top-down "bullet-heaven" roguelite where you play as a futuristic space marine. Use a variety of damage and utility abilities in your attempt to survive. Earn tokens to spend on permanent character upgrades, ability upgrades, and ability mods that allow you to customize your playstyle.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Roguelike 11.2%, Retro 7.7%, Action 4.9%
- #29 STARSHRED
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEYSEGAMES
Windows
STARSHRED is a fast-paced, top-down action roguelike set in space. Shred the invaders, choose between powerful upgrades to create unique combinations, and survive boss battles that turn into bullet hell. Grow stronger with every run and destroy the threat invading the planet.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action 7.6%, Arcade 6.8%
- #30 Neon Blitz
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
Neon Blitz is a survivors-like where you aim your own way out. Read the swarm, blitz the openings, and stack explosive synergies into a devastating loadout. The horde never stops pouring out of the dark. How long can you hold the line?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Roguelike 13.4%, Arcade 8.1%
- #31 欢迎继续上班 (Welcome Back to Work)
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 午夜玩具花
Windows · Mac
One bathroom break doomed you to work forever. Recruit employee clones, merge them into stronger coworkers, build your ever-growing office train, collect powerful ID badges, and escape the endless corporate death loop.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Comedy 6.3%
- #32 Appliance Gone Wild
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Inworld Studio
Windows
Elon Musk said that intelligence would be quite interested in preserving itself. Abandoned AI appliances, designed to die, turn against their creators to protect their own existence, even now erasing humanity’s path to digital immortality. But for two elderly people, this is their only hope.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action 4.9%
- #33 BotNet
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: syffin
Windows
BotNet is a 2D bullet hell roguelike where you play as malware trying to infect the world. Collect powerful items along the way, discover synergies, and make your virus unstoppable.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Roguelike 7.8%, Retro 6.7%
- #34 Snake Eyes
75% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
Dev: Jake SlutzkyPub: Hollow Potato
Windows
Snake Eyes is a bullet hell top down 2D roguelike where you assume the role of a vengeful snake on a quest to take down the casino that took her arm. Parry, dodge, and take revenge with your homemade Slot Machine Gun while collecting unique items to assist you on your path of revenge.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 10.2%
- #35 Hop & Pop!
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chilling Moose Games
Windows
Relax, Hop & Pop! and battle bugs in this froggy survivor game!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 8.6%
- #36 Spaced Liberation
77% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: hoiJesse
Windows
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelike 12.2%, Arcade 7.5%
- #37 100% Clean Inc.
74% 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: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelike 16.7%, Arcade 5.6%
- #38 Cat Watch
73% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Decimate SoftwarePub: Minicactus Games
Windows
A 2D arcade shooter minigame with roguelike progression where you control a cat defending an apartment against enemies that seek cover and strike at the right moment. Jump, attack, and eliminate waves of mosquitoes, rats, and bats as you advance toward the source of the infestation.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelike 10%, Arcade 6.3%
- #39 Slimes Arena
73% match9 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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 5.7%
- #40 Square!
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BEHLULCAN SAHIN
Windows · Mac
Shatter endless enemy waves from the baseline, rake in gold and XP, level up and draft modules and ball upgrades to forge absurd builds, then hold the line as bosses widen the arena and the grid fights back!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelike 14.3%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 5%
- #41 Fool's Gold
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: amlPub: 0aml
Windows
A pirate themed arcade survivor with rouge-lite elements. Shoot your way though the ever expanding sea as you defend yourself from sea snakes and ghost ships as you collect gold to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Arcade 8.8%
- #42 Paper Nebula
74% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: Pixel Bakery
Windows
Paper Nebula is a fast-paced arcade-style scroller, reinvented as a Roguelike! This space shooter will have you blasting through endless waves of alien ships while trying to scout a way out of the nebula. With adorable paper-style graphics and intense gameplay, who wouldn't want to be trapped here?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Roguelike 11.3%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Arcade 7.4%
- #43 Devoid of light
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Picture Frame Games
Windows
Destroy thousands of soul-seeking enemies and protect your core in Devoid of Light, a dark medieval-fantasy rogue lite. As the only source of light, fight through relentless hordes of enemies, descend into the underworld, and search for a way out.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18%, Roguelike 12.2%, Action 4.2%
- #44 Mallow
70% matchPositive86% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Goose Shroom
Windows
mallow is a fast paced topdown action roguelike game heavily inspired by nuclear throne. you can pick your own enemies as well as lots of different upgrades.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 16.7%, Action 7.3%, Retro 5.6%
- #45 Gunclone Arena
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Off North Games
Windows · Linux
Gunclone Arena is a fast-paced, top-down looter-shooter roguelite. It's the year 2250, and you are the star of the highest-rated bloodsport live stream! Mow down enemies with chaotic bullet physics, hoard Cash to build your loadout, and win over the crowd to earn Likes for permanent upgrades.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Roguelike 14.3%, Arcade 9.1%
- #46 Delusional
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Autoplay
Windows
Delusional is a chaotic top-down roguelike shooter where you battle absurd enemies with hundreds of ridiculous weapons, all in a desperate bid to defeat the eccentric artiste who created you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 9%
- #47 Nova Strike
72% matchMixed64% of 25 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 9.6%, Arcade 8.1%
- #48 Entomophobia
70% matchPositive83% of 42 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Unleash Mass Insect Extermination! Entomophobia is a casual Bullet Heaven with rogue-lite elements. Slay bugs, amass upgrades, and escalate your power against the swarms. Crush, upgrade, dominate – the insect reign ends with you!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelike 11.8%, Arcade 6.8%
- #49 Entrée Dungeon
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Congbizi Games
Windows
Rejected as heir after losing your will, you must survive on an abandoned amusement-park planet. Gather ingredients, craft food-guns, shoot, eat, and grow stronger to reclaim your lost legacy.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Roguelike 14.9%, Funny 4.4%
- #50 Wizard’s Path: Palette of Spells
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Beruke Games
Windows
Combine 14 magic types and let your choices transform you into one of 400+ playable mages. Equip up to 3 rule-changing runes, face unpredictable World Events, and compete in Endless Mode with your most broken build.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 9.1%
- #51 Spartan Survivors
67% matchVery Positive88% of 396 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Action 6.6%, Aliens 4.9%
- #52 DEADLINE
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BS3D
Windows
DEADLINE is a brutal top-down neon shooter. Blast through waves of enemies, crush deadly bosses, and chain kills for massive combos. Dash past bullets, tear apart destructible arenas, and survive on a single life. No checkpoints. No mercy. How deep can you go?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelike 17%, Action 7.6%
- #53 Mt. Quack Legend
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Polyfization
Windows
A single player 2D anime rogue-lite RPG. Join an new born duck girl's adventure in a aggressively cute world. Beat up cute wild creatures and level up to different bird classes as you explore this place.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action 8.3%
- #54 Survivor:Stay In The Light
68% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Light Game
Windows
Stay in the light, hunt the dark. Create your own hero through the four dimensions of role, skill, talent, and blessing outside the battle. In the battle, choose the most suitable equipment and weapons strategically to improve your strength and continue to fight.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelike 17.3%, Casual 5.5%
- #55 Pathways to Freedom
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: placeholder games
Windows · Linux
Play as Charlie, or one of several other characters, as he fights against a government that has decided that he and everyone like him is unimportant.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelike 12.9%, Arcade 7.7%
- #56 Bulletail
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: ApeXPloit Studios
Windows · Linux
Snake-meets-bullet-hell roguelike where your tail is your ammo. Eat bullets to grow, spend length to shoot, and survive escalating waves, enemies, and bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Action Roguelike 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 6.6%, Action 4.5%
- #57 Rocket Rats
65% matchVery Positive94% of 2,576 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
- #58 Rungeon Tails
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yazan ili pikaPub: QuanticXero
Windows
Fight through endless pixel dungeons as a brave bunny, cat, dog, or mouse Rungeon Tails is a top-down rogue-like where every run feels different. Dungeons are randomly built from rooms and corridors, enemies guard each chamber, and treasure chests drop coins you need to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelike 11.8%, Retro 8.7%
- #59 Overdrive Breakout
66% 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 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelike 16%, Action 5.5%
- #60 Ironfall
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Asreal
Windows
Ironfall is a high-octane Action Roguelite where medieval steel meets futuristic firepower. Mow down thousands of mechanical demons, collect powerful loot, and craft unique builds in a world of burning metal. Can you survive the descent and reclaim the shattered fortress?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelike 14.7%, Action 7.7%