- #1 Pocket Rogues
97% matchVery Positive89% of 599 reviews2018
Dev: EtherGaming
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pocket Rogues is a dynamic 2D-Roguelike with elements of Action-RPG, played entirely in real time. Raid endless dungeons, upgrade your Guild’s Fortress, and develop your own heroes!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Roguelite 9.7%, Difficult 9.7%
- #2 The Last Humble Bee
96% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Jacob Weersing
Windows
The Last Humble Bee is a cartoony survivors-like with a lot of heart. Explore a pixelated open world, cast bumble bee magic, and slash through demonic bugs to uncover what happened to all the bumble bees.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%
- #3 Lunar Tide
96% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: whipli
Windows
Slaughter hordes of monsters, evolve your skills, and survive in this frantic action roguelite. Choose from 4 unique classes, unlock a devastating arsenal, and upgrade permanently to defeat the bosses of the lunar tide.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #4 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
95% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Perma Death 12.8%, Roguelite 11%, Bullet Hell 10.2%
- #5 Blastback
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Make It Four
Windows
You wake up in the depths of an ancient temple, seeking to restore its troubled surroundings using a blessed macana of tremendous power, bound to your own soul.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.1%, Perma Death 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
- #6 BSG: Big Space Guns
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Mute
Windows · Linux
BSG: Big Space Guns is a coop bullet hell roguelike where you step on giant buttons to activate cannons while you dodge bullets.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Perma Death 13.1%, Difficult 11.3%
- #7 Vanquish Evil
92% match1 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Vanquish Evil
Windows
Vanquish endless waves of challenging enemies in this fast-paced action! Combine upgrades to be even more powerful! Buy and equip Gear and Items for your customized builds and stats! Play as 6 different heroes in this Bullet Heaven vs Bullet Hell! Each hero has mechanically unique abilities!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #8 In Celebration of Violence
93% matchVery Positive87% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Julian Edison
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.4%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Perma Death 13.2%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Difficult 9.9%
- #9 Arcane Mayhem
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TorksGame
Windows
Master the arcane in this fast-paced action roguelike. Grow your spellbook, draft your loadout, and trigger chaotic elemental reactions as you blast through relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Perma Death 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.7%
- #10 Uber Destruction
91% matchPositive96% of 26 reviews2024
Dev: Hayden Fisher
Windows
Uber Destruction is a side-scrolling roguelike top-down shooter. loot chests, gather insane weapons and unique upgrades to battle the relentless hoards of foes. You can also embrace the action online with friends, or in local co-op mode. Destroy your way to victory!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Perma Death 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Difficult 9.4%
- #11 runz
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sardin-ventures
Windows · Mac · Linux
Blast through escalating waves of enemies and build the best magazine ever created. Collect cash, survive, then hit the shop between rounds to buy bullets and rebuild your magazine into a ridiculous combo engine. Stack synergies, upgrade your bullets, and snowball into a screen-filling bullet storm.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Top-Down 5.3%
- #12 Redd's Quest
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PixelQuest Studios
Windows
Join Redd on her quest to learn more about her magical abilities and to discover her mysterious origins. Fast-paced 2D "Hack 'N' Slash"! Gain power using slain creature's "light essence"! Defeat increasingly difficult enemies by using many abilities to grow stronger and achieve victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Roguelite 13.3%, Difficult 13.1%
- #13 Slimekeep
88% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.5%, Perma Death 16.6%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Difficult 10.6%
- #14 Doomed to Hell
89% matchVery Positive82% of 238 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Perma Death 13.9%, Difficult 11.3%
- #15 Hollow Survivors
87% matchVery Positive82% of 193 reviews2025
Dev: Danny DeerPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.
Why similar: Souls-like 18%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 10.7%
- #16 Phylactery Slayer
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bare Metal Xtreme
Windows
A soulslike roguelike where every pixel of the world is destructible. Play solo, with your team, or face invading enemy squads. Four online modes, from solo runs to PvP arena. Each death leaves a phylactery that remembers your power.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.5%, Hack and Slash 17%, Perma Death 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Dark Fantasy 6.4%
- #17 Cubed and Dangerous
86% matchPositive98% of 43 reviews2024
Dev: Ace High Arcade
Windows
Blast your way through infinite hordes while completing objectives in this chaotic twin-stick looter shooter with frantic juicy combat. Upgrade gear, recruit heroes, tackle cumulative escalating challenges in your quest for the build of ultimate destruction.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14%, Perma Death 11.7%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #18 Southern Legends - The Temple Defenders
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: B.V.SPub: Retro Box Game Studio
Windows
Master the arcane arts of magic and mow down hundreds of dark spawns. Defend the ancient temple and its treasures till dawn! Temple Defenders is a casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can mean either you will survive or perish the night. Gather gold and upgrade your skills/stats.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #19 Rogue Blight
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CodeRadGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Rogue Blight is a rogue-lite with focus on souls-like combat, featuring a Slay The Spire-inspired map system. Fight your way through ever-changing maps. Customize your playstyle based on what you find. Death is punishing. Only skill and persistence will carry you forward.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.3%, Perma Death 15.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #20 Tiny Survivors
84% matchMixed59% of 349 reviews2023
Dev: Terry Brash
Windows
Tiny Survivors is a chill top-down autobattler with lots of enemies and randomly generated synergies.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 11.9%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%
- #21 Batter Up
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JBroook
Windows
Batter Up is a rogue-lite arena battler with a baseball twist! Kill waves of zombies by swinging your bat and sending your ball flying. Build up insane deck combinations and mow through enemies with synergistic upgrade combinations!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Perma Death 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #22 Margoq's Lair
82% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2024
Dev: Zillo Games
Windows
Traverse dark dungeons and face horrible foes in this roguelite twin-stick dungeon crawler where magic can be combined into devastating forces. Can you line up the perfect spell sequence to produce a powerful Meteor or a deadly Thunderstorm?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 9.9%, Difficult 9.8%
- #23 A Tiny Eternity
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jordi Milian Yamada
Windows
A Tiny Eternity is a bloody brutal and very cute boss-rush game with roguelike elements. Battle your way through endless arenas packed with relentless foes, sharpen your skills with every run, and uncover the strange mystery behind your endless fight for survival.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.9%, Souls-like 19.3%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Hack and Slash 9.3%
- #24 OmniFootman
82% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2019
Dev: WT Studio
Windows
OmniFootman is a rogue-lite action game with souls-like combat system. Take your adventure in this cursed, ever-changing kingdom and beat your enemies with different ability combinations. Be careful as your death is permanent.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Souls-like 19.4%, Roguelite 14.6%, Perma Death 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%
- #25 Overkill Squad
79% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Chillfox Games
Windows
Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Perma Death 10.4%, Difficult 9.7%
- #26 Battlecaster 2
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Voltigeur
Windows
Descend to the center of a hostile world where control, precision, and aggression decide every fight. Push forward and dismantle enemy pressure through skillful play. Shape powerful, expressive builds as danger rises.
Why similar: Souls-like 19.3%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 9.7%
- #27 Super Polished
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Difficult 13.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #28 Witchinour
81% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Perma Death 16.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #29 Shadow of the Depth
77% matchMixed70% of 475 reviews2025
Dev: ChillyRoom
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
Why similar: Souls-like 16.8%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Perma Death 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Difficult 10.9%
- #30 Shardstorm
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Soul Persona
Windows
After the Echo's fall, her shattered sins awoke once more. Shardstorm is a deep, replayable horde-survivor ARPG. Wield seven sentient Shards, battle towering Sin bosses, and break the game with infinite weapon scaling, skill trees, and legendary loot. Survive the storm. Shape your Wrath.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #31 Woodpunk
78% 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 21.4%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelite 8.8%
- #32 Rogue Girl
76% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
Dev: Kishi GamesPub: Genet Games
Windows
Rogue Girl is a roguelike game that will immerse you in an exciting adventure, where you will play as a beautiful devil girl called upon to fight an army of sinister zombies. Your path of progress depends on your decisions. Various types of enemies, random rooms, and skills.
Why similar: Souls-like 21.8%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Perma Death 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 10.5%
- #33 Brave Bubble Heart
77% match7 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
In Brave Bubble Heart you'll face strange creatures and solve puzzles while saving as many souls as you can that are lost in the abyss. Do not die!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.3%, Perma Death 17%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #34 Rogue Squad
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liam Hanrahan
Windows
Team up with friends in a cooperative roguelike bullet-hell. Loot, Explore, Battle, and D I E
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Bullet Hell 17%, Perma Death 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
- #35 Power Fantasy
74% matchVery Positive86% of 596 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Perma Death 11.1%, Hack and Slash 8.8%
- #36 Haxrail
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEWTPEAK BITS
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced physic-based roguelite shooter in a decaying star system.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Perma Death 18.7%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelite 14%
- #37 Level Tank
75% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Perma Death 16.8%, Difficult 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.2%
- #38 HYPERWIRED
73% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #39 Nebula Cleanup Crew
72% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Perma Death 11.1%
- #40 Exiled Survivors
73% matchMixed67% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: Montpellier Games
Windows
Dive into the heart-pounding world of Exiled Survivors! Experience relentless action, shape your destiny through strategic choices, and face monstrous foes. Unlock up to 30 characters, conquer bosses, and revel in the perfect blend of Vampire Survivors' intensity and Diablo's depth!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.6%, Action Roguelike 23%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%
- #41 Rogue Ottoman
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dimitek
Windows
Equip your sword and special abilities. Jump into the fast-paced action of the rogue-lite mechanics in an orientalist-steampunk universe. Gain experience and get new skills, build your character and save the city by defeating the bosses! Fight to the end or die! No checkpoints!
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Perma Death 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 11%
- #42 Hero Siege
74% matchMixed67% of 46,864 reviews2014
Dev: Panic Art Studios Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Roguelite 8.3%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
- #43 Bitty Knight
72% matchPositive83% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: unklnik
Windows
A fast-paced, challenging 2D top-down mini-roguelike with random levels and 30+ powerups. No two plays are ever the same and completely free-to-play. Avoid the many perils, collect copious loot and slay the final boss to escape the mini dungeon in Bitty Knight...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.5%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Top-Down 7.6%
- #44 Lost Soul
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abdallah Mohamed
Windows
Lost soul is a roguelite action-platformer. inspired by deadcells, and hades. You'll explore an ever-changing Tower with a 2D souls-lite combat.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.1%, Perma Death 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #45 Battlecaster
71% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: Voltigeur
Windows
Battlecaster is a challenging fast paced arena roguelike. Defend yourself against unrelenting enemies and overcome difficult encounters. Use abilities strategically to control the ring of combat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.8%, Perma Death 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Souls-like 8.4%
- #46 Rustwing
69% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy Crystal
Windows
Rustwing is a twin stick shooter roguelike, set in the distant future. Navigate from star to star, battle the scattered factions of humanity, discover strange anomalies, customize your weaponry, acquire powerful upgrades and become a legendary pilot!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Perma Death 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Difficult 12.2%
- #47 Dusky Depths
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bow Echo Games
Windows
Withstand an onslaught of enemies and survive against all odds in this rogue-lite twin-stick shooter. Stranded on an uncharted planet, you will need to scavange for rare loot, upgrade your ship, and unlock ancient mechanisms to escape this strange and hostile place – solo or with friends.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Difficult 12.3%, Co-op 6.6%
- #48 Crusader's March
71% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Vanquish the ever-growing hordes, Command your army, grow in strength and numbers, and conquer your enemy's castles in this casual top-down roguelite.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Perma Death 15.4%, Roguelite 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.4%
- #49 Maou's Crucible
68% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: Xurzerth
Windows
Maou's Crucible is a community-driven horde survivor roguelite featuring original characters from various creators. Enter the Crucible, survive against hordes of enemies, and claim the title of Demon Lord!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #50 Raining Blood: Hellfire
67% matchVery Positive91% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: TechBoohPub: SehLoiro
Windows
Inspired by the iconic Call of Duty Zombies experience, Raining Blood Hellfire 1.0 is an intense survival bullet hell where chaos reigns and every round is a brutal battle for life — and absolute power. Kill, upgrade, explore, die, repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Perma Death 15.4%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Difficult 11.7%
- #51 Animal Rogues
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: manProduction
Windows
Animal Rogues is a dark rogue-lite dungeon crawler bullet-hell with rpg elements. You play as an animal who fights against one possessed beast after another! Discover unique interactable objects such as slot machines, dices.. Collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Perma Death 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Difficult 9.9%
- #52 Skycliffs
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Radiant Sloth
Windows · Mac · Linux
Skycliffs is an action shooter roguelike dungeon crawler with fast-paced top-down platforming. Jump and dash across sky islands, fight loads of monsters, and get upgrades to survive the many dangers of your journey. Will you be strong enough to reach and defeat the keeper of this floating world?
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Perma Death 16%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Difficult 10.3%
- #53 Dead Oculus
68% matchPositive93% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew Wilker
Windows
Dead Oculus is a lethal, fast-paced bullet-hell that fuses arcade and roguelike elements. Brutalise your foes in gauntlets of handcrafted arenas by wielding deadly weapons with cataclysmic augments.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Perma Death 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Difficult 12.3%
- #54 Spaceship Looter
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 234 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 21.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Perma Death 12.1%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #55 Kungfu Cowboy
69% matchPositive97% of 31 reviews2021
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows · Mac
Headshot, dash and dodge like a Kungfu Cowboy in this quirky, challenging run 'n' gun platformer with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated levels, acquire strong "gunfu" abilities and stack synergizible upgrades for a powerful build. Team up with friends in PvE or battle each other in PvP!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Difficult 11.4%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #56 Knight of Nevermore
67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Cai Crumley
Windows · Linux
Venture into darkness in Knight of Nevermore, a 2D action roguelike where every strike counts. Master tough-but-fair soulslike combat, explore sprawling ever-shifting dungeons, and assemble powerful builds from a host of weapons, spells and items. Fight, die, improve, try again, prevail.
Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Perma Death 17.2%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #57 SUPER DEBT
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: zagawee
Windows · Mac · Linux
Money is your life in SUPER DEBT! Fight to survive with an arsenal of wildly different weapons and upgrades. In this intense and challenging Twin-Stick Bullet-Hell Roguelike everything costs money, and we mean everything!
Why similar: Souls-like 20.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Perma Death 12.9%
- #58 Koboo: The Tree Spirit
67% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Jerome LabellePub: Honest Rogue Games
Windows
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
Why similar: Souls-like 19.1%, Perma Death 15.7%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Difficult 10.2%
- #59 Rise Again
65% matchPositive97% of 35 reviews2025
Dev: StoryAge
Windows
Rise Again is an Action Roguelike inspired by Hack n Slash and Dungeon Crawler. Witness the adventures of a cursed wizard in ever-changing dungeons. Kill, Die, and Rise Again to lift the curse. Every death is a step closer to freedom. Will you break the curse?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 20%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Difficult 14.5%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #60 Tiny Realms
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wuzzywizard
Windows
Level up your tiny heroes with earned XP, unlocking an array of powerful abilities and upgrades. As you delve deeper into the realms, gather an assortment of loot, to increase youre strength and defeat challanging bosses.
Why similar: Souls-like 18.9%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelite 11.6%