- #1 Roboquest
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.2%, FPS 16.3%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Roguelite 11%, Shooter 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-heavy FPS roguelite that perfectly matches the high-octane combat intensity of the seed.
- #2 STRAFE: Gold Edition
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,439 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelite 11.4%, FPS 10.4%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Gore 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS roguelite that emphasizes fast, visceral combat and procedural level generation.
- #3 Gunfire Reborn
95% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
Dev: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, FPS 24.6%, Roguelite 23%, Fast-Paced 6.6%, Shooter 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished FPS roguelite that offers deep build variety and satisfying gunplay mechanics.
- #4 Immortal Redneck
96% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Fast-Paced 17.9%, FPS 14.9%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced FPS roguelite with procedural levels and a distinct, arcade-like feel.
- #5 MOTHERGUNSHIP
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.6%, FPS 14.3%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Roguelite 8.6%, Action 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS roguelite that features insane gun customization and chaotic, room-clearing combat.
- #6 Ziggurat
94% matchVery Positive85% of 3,953 reviews2014
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Roguelite 14.5%, FPS 12.5%, Fast-Paced 11%, Shooter 8%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed FPS roguelite that features similar arena-based combat and tactical choices.
- #7 Tower of Guns
93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,239 reviews2014
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, FPS 14%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Roguelite 8.4%, Difficult 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS roguelite that shares the same chaotic energy and arcade-style progression as the seed.
- #8 Deadlink
91% matchVery Positive89% of 3,591 reviews2023
Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, FPS 12.5%, Roguelite 9.9%, Difficult 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-octane cyberpunk FPS roguelite that rewards aggressive play and constant movement.
- #9 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
91% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
Dev: Awe Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.5%, FPS 21%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS roguelite that forces players to sync their combat with the soundtrack, matching the game's musical intensity.
- #10 Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition
92% matchMixed68% of 1,408 reviews2014
Dev: Digerati DistributionPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.1%, FPS 15.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%, Action 6.4%, Roguelite 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An early FPS roguelite that shares the blocky, retro aesthetic and straightforward combat focus.
- #11 Nightmare Reaper
89% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Roguelite 17.9%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines retro FPS aesthetics with deep, modern roguelite loot systems and intense combat.
- #12 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44%, Roguelite 22.4%, FPS 10.2%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the roguelite FPS structure and retro visual style of the seed.
- #13 Post Void
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.3%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, FPS 13.1%, Difficult 8.1%, Shooter 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, adrenaline-fueled FPS that captures the frantic, life-or-death pacing of the seed.
- #14 MULLET MADJACK
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,893 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.1%, FPS 17.5%, 2.5D 12.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Roguelite 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-styled FPS that prioritizes speed, momentum, and constant action.
- #15 Fancy Skulls
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 347 reviews2014
Dev: tequibo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style. Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.8%, Action 12%, FPS 11.1%, Indie 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An abstract, fast-paced FPS roguelite with unique visual flair and challenging combat encounters.
- #16 Blood Rush
86% matchVery Positive99% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: MaxEstLa
Windows
BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Fast-Paced 14%, Zombies 9.5%, FPS 9.4%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern boomer-shooter with roguelite mechanics and a focus on high-speed, relentless action.
- #17 Prodeus
85% matchVery Positive92% of 8,026 reviews2022
Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.
Why similar: FPS 26.5%, Gore 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Fast-Paced 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic Doom-like gunplay and retro aesthetic perfectly while maintaining modern performance.
- #18 Feral Fury
87% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.2%, Gore 13.7%, Roguelite 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Action 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelite that shares the chaotic, fast-paced combat style and gore-filled aesthetic.
- #19 Dead Estate
83% matchVery Positive95% of 6,426 reviews2021
Dev: Milkbar LadsPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.9%, Zombies 12.2%, Difficult 10.2%, Horror 7.7%, Gore 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, horror-themed action-roguelite with a strong retro visual identity and tight controls.
- #20 Hell is Other Demons
84% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.5%, Fast-Paced 17%, Roguelite 9.2%, Difficult 8.9%, Shooter 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell action-roguelite that mirrors the intensity and arcade feel of the seed's combat.
- #21 Project Warlock
84% matchVery Positive87% of 6,019 reviews2018
Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS that emphasizes classic combat, secrets, and exploration within a pixelated world.
- #22 CRUEL
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,686 reviews2025
Dev: James Dornan
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
Why similar: FPS 18.9%, Gore 17.8%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, procedural FPS that leans heavily into the boomer-shooter aesthetic and challenging difficulty.
- #23 Dread Templar
82% matchVery Positive82% of 1,687 reviews2023
Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.8%, FPS 19.4%, Gore 13.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 10%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced retro shooter with a dark, occult atmosphere and aggressive combat mechanics.
- #24 Viscerafest
81% matchVery Positive85% of 687 reviews2025
Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.
Why similar: FPS 21.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, gory retro FPS that rewards players for staying mobile and playing aggressively.
- #25 Vampire Hunters
79% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.4%, FPS 15.1%, Roguelite 12%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS roguelite that focuses on massive enemy counts and chaotic, screen-filling combat.
- #26 Revulsion
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 78 reviews2019
Dev: Russell Meakim
Windows
Revulsion takes classic Doom and Quake style gameplay and combines it with a loot based shooter.This involves getting better and better weapons and armor as you climb toward the level cap. In addition to that, there is a large amount of potential loot that you can discover to help you along the way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.8%, Action 11.8%, Indie 11.8%, FPS 11.5%, Roguelite 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based FPS roguelite that shares the retro, action-heavy focus and procedural level design.
- #27 Force Reboot
80% matchVery Positive94% of 692 reviews2022
Dev: ln404
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.6%, Fast-Paced 17.3%, FPS 13.2%, Roguelite 8.7%, Shooter 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced FPS that emphasizes speed and arcade-style progression through increasingly difficult stages.
- #28 Metal: Hellsinger
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,669 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.
Why similar: FPS 42.8%, Shooter 23.1%, Action 19.4%, First-Person 14.7%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that matches the high-energy, soundtrack-driven feel of the seed.
- #29 Bloodshed
77% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.6%, FPS 16.5%, Roguelite 13.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.3%
- #30 Hedon Bloodrite
79% matchVery Positive91% of 1,933 reviews2019
Dev: Zan_HedonDev
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.
Why similar: FPS 24%, 2.5D 19.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro FPS with deep, atmospheric level design and intense, challenging combat encounters.
- #31 Forgive Me Father
78% matchVery Positive84% of 5,585 reviews2022
Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Why similar: FPS 31.4%, Gore 14.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 13.6%, Retro 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS with a unique comic-book aesthetic and roguelite progression elements.
- #32 Zombie Party
76% matchVery Positive85% of 698 reviews2016
Dev: Peach Pie Productions
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 55.6%, Zombies 15%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.6%, Roguelite 4.3%
- #33 One More Dungeon
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 660 reviews2015
Dev: Stately Snail
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
One More Dungeon is a first person shooter roguelike with procedurally generated levels and pixel-art graphics.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 51.2%, FPS 13.5%, Roguelite 7.5%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
- #34 West of Dead
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,149 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Zombies 15.1%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 8.7%
- #35 Killing Room
76% matchMixed70% of 1,445 reviews2016
Dev: Alda Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Rogue-like FPS with strong RPG elements set in a 22nd century reality-show parody. Win a fortune or die, but never disappoint your audience. And audience is virtual or real with revolutionary but optional features for streamers and their fans.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, FPS 15.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Action 9.2%, Gore 7.7%
- #36 Mini-Dead
74% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2018
Dev: Alec SmithPub: Milo Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
144 FPS boss battle action with a devilishly creative game mechanic.
Why similar: Action 27.4%, Difficult 26.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Indie 22.6%
- #37 Riptale
75% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Super God
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Riptale is a challenging 2D roguelike action game aiming to make sword combat be as bloody and impactful as possible. The player collects gems that allow them to execute different attacks in the order of their choosing. All this results in a symphony of combos that fill the screen with blood and guts.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 60.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 10.8%, Roguelite 8.5%, Indie 8.1%
- #38 Skelly Selest
73% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Difficult 7.3%, Action 6.9%
- #39 Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed
72% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: EXITUSPub: PLEASURE GARDEN
Windows
Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Fast-Paced 7.8%, First-Person 6.8%
- #40 Welcome to Basingstoke
74% matchMixed70% of 418 reviews2018
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Basingstoke is a tense rogue-like that mixes stealth and arcade action. Explore the smouldering ruins of Basingstoke, a world of reanimated undead and ferocious alien monsters. Scavenge as you go, crafting equipment to help you in your mission: escape Basingstoke!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47%, Action 10.2%, Zombies 10.1%, Roguelite 9.4%, Survival 6.7%
- #41 Schism
69% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 66.3%, Difficult 15.2%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #42 Doomsday Hunters
70% matchVery Positive90% of 784 reviews2023
Dev: Moregames
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shoot stuff in a perfect pixel world, combine items, build guns, die every time! Roguelite twin-stick shooter where magic and post-apocalyptic future technologies collide. Defeat evil lord Dracula and save everyone!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, Difficult 12.2%, 2.5D 11.8%, Roguelite 10%, Arcade 8.1%
- #43 Graveyard Gunslingers
71% matchMixed60% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: PyroPhysics
Windows
Shoot hordes of zombies in a bullet hell roguelite arena. By day, harvest resources, unlock map areas, and prepare for the upcoming night. Craft unique strategies by combining characters, weapons, and exploring a vast ability tree.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.9%, Zombies 18.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Action 10.9%
- #44 Massive
73% matchMixed68% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: Rootify
Windows · Linux
"Massive" is a stylized feast of frantic and action shooter for 1-4 players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.1%, Zombies 10.5%, Action 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Indie 7.1%
- #45 Dead Effect 2
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,287 reviews2016
Dev: BadFly Interactive, a.s.Pub: App Holdings
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.
Why similar: Zombies 24.7%, FPS 17.7%, Action 10.6%, Survival 9.9%, Gore 9%
- #46 Woodpunk
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.5%, Action 9.1%, Roguelite 8%, Difficult 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #47 DEADBOLT
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,556 reviews2016
Dev: Hopoo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Difficult 11.8%, Gore 11.7%, Zombies 9.3%
- #48 Deadzone: Rogue
65% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Zombies 15.7%, FPS 15.2%, Roguelite 10.6%, Shooter 7.4%
- #49 Spaceship Looter
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 53.2%, Roguelite 11%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
- #50 Neon Chrome
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.2%, Great Soundtrack 15%, Roguelite 12.1%, Gore 8.8%, Action 7.9%
- #51 The Madness of Little Emma
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 144 reviews2015
Dev: Bartosz Bojarowski
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Action 10%, Indie 7.7%, Difficult 5.9%
- #52 DOOMED
71% matchMixed56% of 187 reviews2018
Dev: Bloody Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
DOOMED is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.
Why similar: Action 15.9%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, FPS 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Gore 11.4%
- #53 Castle of no Escape 2
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 455 reviews2016
Dev: D. E. X. TeamPub: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Explore 6 x 6 x 6 = 216 rooms of randomly generated hazards and enemies while collecting the necessary artefacts. Hundreds of monsters are roaming inside, guarding the sword shards — the last known thing to be capable of defeating the demonic castle owner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.5%, Action 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Fast-Paced 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
- #54 Grind Survivors
65% matchMostly Positive73% of 864 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.6%, Gore 12.5%, Action 11%, Roguelite 9.2%, Arcade 7.1%
- #55 Devil Daggers
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,293 reviews2016
Dev: Sorath
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.
Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Difficult 12.2%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 6.3%
- #56 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 125 reviews2022
Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
Windows
Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.9%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, FPS 14.4%, Action 7.1%, Shooter 7%
- #57 Echoes of Red
64% matchVery Positive86% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 52.4%, Roguelite 15%, Survival 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 7.8%
- #58 Noobs Want to Live
64% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.7%, 2.5D 14.6%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
- #59 Straimium Immortaly
68% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Difficult 10.2%, Action 7.2%