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Games Like Stranglehold of the Elite

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Singleplayer.

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Stranglehold of the Elite is a reverse bullet heaven where you play as twisted political icons battling through a decaying America. Dodge chaos, uncover conspiracies, and survive the collapse. The swamp is deep—and it’s hungry.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 100% — of 3 reviews
Released: 2025-09-21
Developer: HIJRA TECH LLC
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    97% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: AR Dev
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Overspelled is a top-down survival rougelite where you play as a wizard gathering arrays of spells to fight hordes of monsters. Summon allies, cast curses and annihilate enemies with magic you are probably unable to wield... or are you?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 13.3%, RPG 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%

  2. #2 Bloodmoon Survivors
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nicholas Evelson
    Windows · Mac

    You are a Lunar Knight of the blood moon, and tonight is your night. It's time for violence. Slay the twisted horrors conjured by the moon in this horde survival roguelite. Gain experience, grow stronger, and synergize your weapons to crush the enemy forces and survive the night.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Roguelite 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.6%

  3. #3 Creature Feature
    96% matchNo user reviews2028
    Dev: Rocky Forge Studios
    Windows

    A cursed arcade cartridge. A bullet heaven that remembers. Fight through waves of glitched creatures, evolve 20 weapons, hunt ARPG loot, and try not to notice when the game starts watching you back. The deeper you go, the more the corruption spreads.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, RPG 16%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 12.3%

  4. #4 Hel Survivor
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: KHQ
    Windows

    Smite demons, collect holy power-ups, and turn Hel into a pixelated fireworks show in this chaotic Survivor game! Play as a ridiculously determined holy knight auto-blasting through hordes of the damned. Simple controls, massive screen-clearing combos, and enough divine fire to make demons cry.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Roguelite 15.5%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.9%

  5. #5 Karol World Breaker
    94% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: ArtsBeyond
    Windows

    Karol World Breaker brings classic brick-breaking gameplay together with Survivors-like mechanics in a single game. Destroy wave of enemies with your balls. Collect coins to buy power-ups in the Store. Face wise enemies that will spawn debuffs that will make your adventure more difficult.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13%, Arcade 12.5%, Roguelite 12.1%

  6. #6 Against Twilight
    94% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: AdbuLink Inc.
    Windows

    Survive the all-consuming darkness! Against Twilight is a casual game where your choices can make you stronger to finish off thousands of creatures that appear in the twilight.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Arcade 10.8%, RPG 9.4%

  7. #7 Monsuta
    93% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Giles Indie Studios
    Windows

    Vast action RPG bullet-hell where you take part in an adventure to defeat the evil Monsuta and restore peace to the world.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.2%, RPG 17.6%, Action 16.8%, Adventure 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%

  8. #8 Sue Shi Survival
    92% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: Clock Out Games
    Windows

    The ghosts of sea creatures you've slaughtered as a sushi chef are out for revenge. Survive the night by exterminating crowds of them for the second time in this survival roguelite!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Dark Fantasy 14.4%, RPG 13.3%, Action 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.1%

  9. #9 Keeper's Toll
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
    Dev: Stingbot Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, 1990's 9.3%

  10. #10 Relic Survivors
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SURPRISED HOTDOG LIMITED
    Windows

    Destroy the enemies that have spawned from the relics! Relic Survivors is a casual game with rogue lite elements.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Roguelite 12.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

  11. #11 Dice survivor
    90% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Isormour
    Windows

    Unleash your inner hero as a dwarf wielding a massive dice adorned with runes and precious stones. Fight for survival in a perilous dungeon, forging walls of dice and imbuing them with magic. Discover the captivating story behind the creation of your powerful weapon. Can you emerge victorious?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, RPG 18.5%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%

  12. #12 Slasher: Origins
    89% matchMostly Positive67% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: Little Army StudioPub: Wales Interactive
    Windows

    Slasher: Origins is a chaotic, 2.5D, auto-attack survival game with rogue-lite elements and noir-anime storytelling. Unlock powerful heroes, create builds of unique abilities, and survive the escalating inferno of Mephistopheles’ underworld.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 12%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%

  13. #13 The Useless Wizard
    89% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
    Dev: The Useless DevPub: The Useless Publisher
    Windows

    An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 12.4%

  14. #14 Dungeon and Craft
    88% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2023
    Dev: Musa GUNGOR
    Windows

    In this adventure with a total of 6 weapons, you will produce your own weapons and turn the mushrooms you collect from the forest into pots that you can sell. In the dungeons, you will fight against challenging creatures for 16 waves and improve your character.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Arcade 10%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

  15. #15 The Last Corpse Forge : Survivor
    87% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Omnibroken Development
    Windows

    This top-down endless survivor lets you play as re-animated corpses. Progress through this challenging and dark bullet-hell while upgrading your corpses and unlocking powerful torches to help power you through the relentless enemies and bosses.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, Roguelite 15.5%, RPG 13.6%, Action 11.3%

  16. #16 Sorcevival
    86% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: Old Point Games
    Windows

    Sorcerers have nearly succumbed to corruption. In Sorcevival, a horde survivor roguelite, it's time to turn the tide. Choose wisely how to empower your magic spells as you face nightmarish creatures. How far will you go in this battle for survival?

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, RPG 10.6%

  17. #17 Reflection Witch
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cloudora Game Studio
    Windows · Mac

    "Reflection Witch" is a Roguelike game that offers a unique reinterpretation of the classic brick-breaking genre. By drawing lines to create reflection panels, players can control and enhance the magic ball. Join the witch on an adventurous journey to explore the world of spells!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelite 14.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action-Adventure 12.6%

  18. #18 Brewed and Battered
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: By Truan
    Windows

    Brew your own weapons from scratch and unleash them on hordes of homunculi! In this survival roguelite, every ingredient combination creates a potion that splashes, moves, and reacts in a unique way. Discover absurd synergies and rescue fellow alchemists in your quest for the Philosopher’s Stone.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%

  19. #19 Little Hero
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: BombGame
    Windows

    This is a 3D roguelike survival game that combines the horde-clearing thrill of Vampire Survivors. You will stand alone against monsters and bosses—collect loot, level up your character and weapons, forge your unique build, and challenge the limits of survival.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Roguelite 16.4%, RPG 9.9%, Action 9.1%

  20. #20 Shadows of the Ruins
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: InTheNight Games
    Windows

    Venture yourself into the ancient Ruins of a fallen evil empire in order to loot treasures and save your village from eternal poverty. But behold, there is MORE than traps and MONSTERS waiting for you in this dungeon...

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Action 17%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Adventure 14.8%

  21. #21 Berry Hunt Survivors
    83% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: bareminimumgames
    Windows

    Berry Hunt Survivors is a Reverse-Bullet-Hell Game with Rogue-lite elements. Choose your character, defeat enemies, learn new abilities and destroy the big bosses!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, RPG 13.6%, Action 12.5%

  22. #22 Horrible Princess: Surbibor
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kapell Meister
    Windows

    🩷 It's a Survivor. With horrible princesses and princes. ¡Save them all!. Unlock and upgrade 12 + weapons. Mess up with 40+ runes & find all the cursed objects. Then, treat yourself with diferent yet disapointing winning scenes. You deserve owning this.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, RPG 15.6%, Action 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

  23. #23 Exploited
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Banana Bucket
    Windows

    Climb the corporate ladder one sale at a time in Exploited, a bullet hell rogue-lite set in 1990s Singapore. Dodge disgruntled customers, push impossible products, and survive the cutthroat grind of the sales world.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, RPG 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Roguelite 10.5%

  24. #24 Echoes of Red
    79% 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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Arcade 9%

  25. #25 La Furia de las Trenzas
    81% 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: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

  26. #26 Hexwielder
    80% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Rogue Mogul Games
    Windows

    Hexwielder is a bullet heaven that tasks you with mixing and matching characters, hexes and upgrades to create the ultimate monster slayer. Choose your character, wield arcane power, and pit yourself against hordes of monsters!

    Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action 16.4%, Roguelite 11.3%

  27. #27 Sidequest Survivors
    79% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Level One Quest
    Windows

    Sidequest Survivors is a bullet-heaven roguelite where you control wacky characters, mow down waves of magical creatures, and tackle sidequests. Choose from a variety of weapons and create builds that match your playstyle.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 8.6%

  28. #28 FukTopia 3
    81% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
    Dev: PixelArtGames
    Windows · Linux

    FukTopia 3 is a frantic post apocalyptic top-down shooter.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Action 18.1%, Adventure 15.7%, Arcade 14.9%

  29. #29 Dachs Hunter
    78% matchPositive97% of 33 reviews2026
    Dev: HFBros
    Windows · Linux

    Dachs Hunter is a survivors-like top-down roguelite game where you play as a dachshund wizard battling through hordes of elemental monsters. Discover and collect unique spells, master all elements, and strategize your way to survival.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 8.8%, RPG 8.3%

  30. #30 Skjold
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MidGames
    Windows

    Skjold means shield in Norwegian. Ready to fight warrior.

    Why similar: Action 22.5%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Adventure 19.5%, Arcade 17.7%, 1990's 15.5%

  31. #31 Night Feeder
    77% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Lisa's Magical Cult
    Windows · Mac

    Night Feeder is a bullet heaven where you embody the monstrosity of darkness. Choose a deity to bless your run. Battle foes, upgrade your gear, and summon minions on a journey shaped by destiny.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 21.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  32. #32 Slime Coming
    77% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
    Dev: AstrOrz
    Windows

    Slimes have invaded the world! 6 heroes have to save the world and investigate the cause. Slime Coming is a casual game with light rogue-like elements and survivor type. Fully automatic attack, through upgrades, strengthen your hero and defeat slimes and monsters.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 18.6%, Action 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, RPG 7.7%

  33. #33 TANK 2025
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: muhammed ismail gök
    Windows

    Enemy tanks are on the attack. Defend your base, destroy them all, and advance to the next level! TANK 2025 is a classic 2D arcade-style top-down tank shooter with pixel art graphics.

    Why similar: Action 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action-Adventure 16.3%, Adventure 15.3%, Arcade 14.9%

  34. #34 RealmLess
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ChuYou.Ltd
    Windows

    Unknown reasons cause the world to collapse, and the remaining people restore order. Rebuild civilization in the waste soil and look for the past in the debris. Magic brings a turn for the better, magic brings everything.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Action 20.7%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Adventure 17.9%, Roguelite 16.3%

  35. #35 Donna Survivors
    74% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2026
    Dev: RAZE GAMES
    Windows

    A cute and chaotic survivors-like action game set in the world of Donna! Play as lovable characters, combine wild abilities, defeat bosses, and survive hordes of enemies across 6 unique maps.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Roguelite 14.6%, RPG 12.6%, Arcade 12.3%

  36. #36 Diego: Mission Red Tomato
    76% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Two HandsPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    Diego: Mission Red Tomatoes is a humorous game where you have to shoot the tomatoes.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Adventure 18.1%, Action 17.9%, Arcade 17.3%, Roguelite 16.9%

  37. #37 Blood Bounty
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Deskbird Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Survive relentless waves of assassins in this top-down action game - dodge, fight, and level up your vampire powers.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Roguelite 15%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.9%

  38. #38 Ninja Vs. Zombies 3
    73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2025
    Dev: KDG
    Windows

    Fight Zombies, Monsters and a Nightmare with your Skills and Upgrades, use your Sword correctly and escape with Smoke Bombs, blast your way or smash Undead side by side with your Ninja Elite like never before. Action-packed meets Survival RogueElite Ninja Game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Roguelite 14.9%, RPG 10.9%, Arcade 10.8%

  39. #39 Myrath's Curse
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: TavernKeyPub: Gigantic G
    Windows

    Survive the dangers of Myrath’s diverse regions. Choose a weapon, cross its portals, loot ancient treasures, and enhance your combat skills. Face epic challenges to become a living Legend.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, RPG 14.4%, Action 12.1%, Roguelite 11.9%

  40. #40 Night of the Blood Moon
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 67 reviews2019
    Dev: Tyler McDermott
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The darkness of the blood moon is here. Rise from the nightmares and take back the dream realm! Use unique weapons, grow your power, and destroy the charming creatures of the dream realm. Develop your skills, unlock pets, and defeat bosses who will challenge your strategy along side your skill.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, RPG 15.7%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 11.9%, Roguelite 11%

  41. #41 Samurai Stratagem
    71% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2025
    Dev: Anarky Games
    Windows

    Samurai Stratagem is a fast-paced, twitch-reflex action game where every input is a strike, every mistake a wound. Face five deadly samurai in one-on-one battles, each more brutal than the last. React to directional prompts, dodge feints, master holds and double taps, and unleash flawless combos.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.4%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 10.4%, RPG 10.3%

  42. #42 Wizard of Wyndmoor
    73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
    Dev: Coaxialrose
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Wizard of Wyndmoor is a wizard survival game for Windows, Mac and Linux

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Action 22.7%, Adventure 19.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

  43. #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: Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Action 8.1%

  44. #44 Hell Takes All
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Whalegum
    Windows · Mac

    Utilize the unique power of cacti to obliterate thousands of enemies. Choose your items wisely, build a formidable defense, and conquer the depths of hell with precision and skill. Make the devil fear your presence!

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 14.9%, RPG 14%, Action Roguelike 13%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%

  45. #45 Phantasos Now
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: OMNIBATSU
    Windows

    A fast-paced survival roguelite where you dodge endless enemy swarms, auto-fire weapons, and build unstoppable loadouts across brutal Phantastic Lands

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, RPG 20.1%, Action 12.6%, 1990's 10.7%

  46. #46 Lands of Shinoah
    72% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: GamesForLifePub: GamesForLife
    Windows

    A fantasy turn-based game inspired by JRP classics. Fight in turn-based combat in the land of Shinoah, as you fight random battles, and try to restore peace to the land.

    Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Action Roguelike 25.7%, Adventure 21.5%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, 2D 4.9%

  47. #47 Nightmare Arts
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MundanePixel
    Windows

    Nightmare Arts is a top down arcade inspired roguelike where you must explore a dangerous afterlife equipped with nothing but magical paint.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Action 16.4%, Arcade 15%, Roguelite 10.9%

  48. #48 Ruin of the Reckless
    72% matchVery Positive81% of 75 reviews2017
    Dev: Faux-Operative GamesPub: Poppy Works
    Windows

    Ruin of the Reckless is a breakneck-paced, melee-focused roguelike brawler with very light persistent progression elements and a punishing difficulty curve. Play with a friend!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.2%, RPG 20.3%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 17.4%, Roguelite 13.7%

  49. #49 挑战不死之王
    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: OldSix
    Windows

    挑战不死之王是一款动作Roguelike游戏。在地下城中,众多的不死族首领等着你去挑战,不断的提升自己才能得到不死之王的认可,寻找他,并战胜他,是你唯一的选择,但他不会给你这个机会.

    Why similar: RPG 23.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Action 19.5%, Action-Adventure 16.5%

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