- #1 Death Road to Canada
97% matchVery Positive93% of 10,135 reviews2016
Dev: Rocketcat Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Comedy 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Difficult 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same blend of humorous random events, survival, and high-stakes action during a desperate journey.
- #2 Westerado: Double Barreled
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,898 reviews2015
Dev: Ostrich Banditos
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.
Why similar: Western 73.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 4%, Action 3%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: Perfectly captures the western aesthetic with a focus on narrative choice and pixel-art exploration.
- #3 West of Dead
96% 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: Western 30.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Difficult 10.1%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish western-themed roguelike that emphasizes intense, cover-based combat and atmosphere.
- #4 Organ Trail: Director's Cut
95% matchVery Positive88% of 3,135 reviews2013
Dev: The Men Who Wear Many Hats
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Organ Trail is a retro zombie survival game. Travel westward in a station wagon with 4 of your friends, scavenging for supplies and fending off the undead. Members of your party might die of dysentery or you might have to put them down yourself when they get bit.
Why similar: Perma Death 31.1%, Retro 23.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Comedy 7.6%, Roguelike 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic cousin to the wagon trail premise, focusing on survival, resource management, and random encounters.
- #5 Enter the Gungeon
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,241 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Roguelike 15.6%, Difficult 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a humorous, fast-paced, and highly polished bullet-hell experience with deep roguelike progression.
- #6 Nuclear Throne
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, Difficult 14.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 10.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the frantic, high-difficulty, twin-stick shooting chaos that defines the best action-roguelikes.
- #7 Downwell
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,486 reviews2015
Dev: MoppinPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Difficult 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in fast-paced, difficult, side-scrolling action that feels both modern and retro.
- #8 Voidigo
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 9%, Difficult 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful twin-stick roguelike that emphasizes movement and aggressive combat.
- #9 Broforce
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 60,389 reviews2015
Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Comedy 12.1%, Funny 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers chaotic, side-scrolling, humorous action that matches the high-octane energy of the seed game.
- #10 TombStar
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Andy SumPub: No More Robots
Windows
Take on the Grimheart Gang as you shoot, dodge, cloak and explode your way across TombStar in this Space Western rogue-like shooter. Grab your guns, buckle your spurs and take back the planet – for justice, for revenge and for the galaxy.
Why similar: Western 23.5% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22.2%, Perma Death 17.5%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed twin-stick shooter that blends dungeon-crawling with roguelike perma-death mechanics.
- #11 Colt Canyon
90% matchVery Positive88% of 2,057 reviews2020
Dev: RetrificPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Shoot your way through a hostile canyon full of hidden treasures, weapons, obstacles and all kinds of bloodthirsty scum! Colt Canyon is a stylish pixel art shooter with roguelike elements and real-time combat where you save your kidnapped partner from the ruthless bandits.
Why similar: Western 63.8% ★, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelike 6.6%, Roguelite 6.2%, Shooter 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A western-themed roguelike that uses pixel art to deliver intense, tactical combat encounters.
- #12 Super Crate Box
89% matchVery Positive89% of 6,461 reviews2012
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Why similar: Shooter 22.2%, Difficult 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, 2D 9.9%, Retro 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style side-scrolling shooter that focuses on pure, challenging gameplay loops.
- #13 Jetboard Joust
89% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Perma Death 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling, bullet-hell, and shoot-em-up mechanics into a fast-paced roguelite experience.
- #14 Dizzy Rogues
88% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: kumakare
Windows
Dizzy Rogues is an auto-runner roguelike with "turn" based combat. Bounce your weapon off enemies and objects, rack up your combo, and purchase unique items.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Perma Death 13.6%, Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused roguelike that prioritizes speed and constant action over long-term strategy.
- #15 Bleed 2
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 895 reviews2017
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides high-octane, arcade-style side-scrolling action with a focus on boss fights and movement.
- #16 DEATHRUN TV
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.1%, Perma Death 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Difficult 11.3%, Roguelite 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell, fast-paced, and difficult roguelike that feels like a high-stakes game show.
- #17 Super House of Dead Ninjas
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,721 reviews2013
Dev: MegadevPub: Bitmap Bureau
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37%, Roguelike 18.8%, Difficult 15.8%, Roguelite 6.5%, Action 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced side-scroller that demands quick reflexes and constant forward momentum.
- #18 Feral Fury
86% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelite 14.2%, Perma Death 13.5%, Difficult 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelike that focuses on intense combat and character progression.
- #19 Rush Rover
84% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Shooter 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that features crisp pixel graphics and challenging, arcade-style combat.
- #20 Gunpoint
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,251 reviews2013
Dev: Suspicious Developments
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Why similar: Comedy 34%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Funny 15.6%, 2D 11.5%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a humorous, side-scrolling, mission-based structure that rewards creative problem-solving.
- #21 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 386,504 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 43.4 hrsMean: 182.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelike 21.6%, Difficult 19.9%, Roguelite 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for randomized events and high-stakes roguelike gameplay that keeps every run feeling fresh.
- #22 Woodpunk
84% 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 22.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.3%, Difficult 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features destructible environments and intense bullet-hell combat.
- #23 Flame Over
83% matchMostly Positive74% of 179 reviews2015
Dev: Laughing Jackal LTDPub: Ghostlight LTD
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blending top down "squirt em-up" action and "Pyroguelike" game mechanics, Flame Over features fast-paced fire-fighting thrills, randomly generated levels, 4 different game zones and dastardly hazards at every turn!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: A difficult, top-down action-roguelike that requires careful management and quick reactions.
- #24 REPLIKATOR
81% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Perma Death 13.1%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike bullet-hell that emphasizes fast-paced action and distinct pixel-art style.
- #25 Bombslinger
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 149 reviews2018
Dev: Mode4Pub: Plug In Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A Bomberman-inspired Wild West action game with bombs! A solo hardcore reinvention of the iconic explosive action!
Why similar: Western 31.1% ★, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Perma Death 16.4%, Roguelite 9.1%, Difficult 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fun, action-oriented roguelike that focuses on tactical bomb-based combat and adventure.
- #26 Shoot Trip Die
80% matchVery Positive85% of 62 reviews2022
Dev: Levi RamirezPub: Levi Ramirez
Windows
Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Perma Death 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell shoot-em-up that leans heavily into the roguelite genre with randomized upgrades.
- #27 Good Robot
79% matchVery Positive84% of 262 reviews2016
Dev: Pyrodactyl
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Good Robot is a fast-paced roguelike shoot-em-up that pits you against thousands of robots out to violate your warranty. Explore a procedurally generated sci-fi metropolis and the depths of corporate depravity, but never stop shooting...unless, of course, you're a Bad Robot. You're not, are you?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that combines shoot-em-up mechanics with a quirky, humorous tone.
- #28 The Crackpet Show
76% matchVery Positive87% of 825 reviews2022
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Difficult 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Funny 9%
- #29 Mustache in Hell
78% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IdunaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
A trip to hell. Hordes of demons. Big guns. Insane combat encounters. Pixel art mustaches. It's going to be a long day for Officer John Mustache.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 31.3%, Difficult 21.3%, Retro 10.8%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that embraces a humorous tone and challenging bullet-hell combat.
- #30 Witchinour
78% 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 25.8%, Perma Death 18.3%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Difficult 10.6%
- #31 Repetendium
75% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Roguelite 14.5%, Perma Death 13.9%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #32 Gunman Clive
77% matchVery Positive87% of 797 reviews2014
Dev: Hörberg Productions
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 39%
In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.
Why similar: Western 61.8% ★, Side Scroller 15.4%, Difficult 7.5%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 4.2%
- #33 Slimekeep
74% matchVery Positive91% of 135 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 24.4%, Perma Death 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Difficult 11.1%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #34 Spaceship Looter
77% 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 20.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Perma Death 11.2%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #35 Graveyard Gunslingers
75% 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: Western 28.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #36 Dead Dust
76% matchMixed68% of 79 reviews2018
Dev: HugePixel, Diedemor studioPub: HugePixel
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 27%
The game "Dead Dust" take place in the Wild West saturated with cowboy romance, gunpower smell, endless prairies and crazy gunfights of course. The main character, a tireless bounty hunter with name Shlango receives a letter from an influential person, who have his own many Saloons over all Wild West.
Why similar: Western 53.1% ★, Difficult 9.2%, Comedy 7.9%, Retro 6%, Action 5.8%
- #37 Rogue Star Rescue
73% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.7%, Perma Death 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #38 Project Adder (Prologue)
72% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2023
Dev: NLB.DEV
Windows
Project Adder is a run-and-gun, zombie-killing, rogue-lite sandbox game with dynamic gameplay that offers a unique experience in every play-through.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Roguelite 14.9%, Funny 7.5%
- #39 Blacksea Odyssey
74% matchVery Positive80% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Perma Death 15.2%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #40 Rogue Stormers
73% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #41 Planetary Dustoff
73% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Roguelite 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Difficult 8.9%
- #42 Cavity Busters
70% matchVery Positive96% of 121 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you use your one and only tooth to chomp the cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and dig your way through the body.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #43 Saloon King
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: TDSR Entertainment LLC
Windows
A short, cinematic western shooter with wild, fast-paced spray 'n' pray action! Help a sharp-shootin' renegade on a mission to take over the saloon. Shoot first, ask questions never. Clear out anyone daring enough to stand in your way!
Why similar: Western 49.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Comedy 8.2%, Funny 7.7%
- #44 Desert Of The Dead
72% matchMixed68% of 428 reviews2019
Dev: Astralis Games
Windows
You are a mysterious wanderer traveling through the wilderness of the wild west. In cities and towns, people began to disappear, as in many cities the population became infected with a virus which turns people into zombies, and it is rumored that people from the government are behind this.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 8.8%
- #45 Project Starship X
70% matchVery Positive95% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rogue-Lite shooter where you CRASH-KILL comical abominations! Pilot your spaceship as Swagthulhu in this original and wacky "Lovecraftian Parody"!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Comedy 13.2%, Shooter 10.5%
- #46 Calcium Chaos: Derailed
68% matchVery Positive98% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: Lunch Money GamesPub: Spelkollektivet
Windows · Mac
Calcium Chaos is a casual Twin-Stick Roguelite that takes you on a journey by train to confront the necromancer and her skeleton army. Get ready to explore a world filled with crazy weapon combinations and unexpected allies as you embark on an epic quest to save the world!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 46.2%, Roguelite 19.5%, Comedy 16.6%, Funny 5%, 2D 4.6%
- #47 Star of Providence
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Perma Death 9%
- #48 Hell is Other Demons
69% 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 16.3%, Difficult 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #49 Danger Gazers
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 69 reviews2020
Dev: Shotx
Windows · Linux
Danger Gazers is a post-apocalyptic roguelite top-down shooter where you pave your own path. The choices you make will decide your fate, it will either turn you into the new ruler or... the ashes to be windswept away.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Difficult 9.9%, Roguelike 5.5%
- #50 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
71% 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: Roguelite 41.5%, Action Roguelike 31.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 6.5%, Roguelike 3.5%
- #51 UltraGoodness
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 228 reviews2017
Dev: Rasul Mono
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Tear your enemies to pieces in this top-down action-roguelike shooter. Leave oceans of blood and mountains of corpses in new dynamic and colorful action designed in pixel art style. All in the name of Goodness, of course!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.7%, Comedy 8.7%
- #52 RANDOMAX
66% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows
Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Funny 9.7%
- #53 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
67% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #54 HyperParasite
69% matchVery Positive82% of 147 reviews2020
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Perma Death 18.1%, Difficult 11.5%, Roguelite 10.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #55 Cowboy 3030
66% matchVery Positive89% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: Soy Boy Games
Windows
Step into the Wild West future of Cowboy 3030, a third-person shooter with 3D bullet hell and roguelike elements. Play solo or team up with friends, as various heroes with unique abilities. Take on notorious alien outlaws, forge unique builds in every run and rise to become top gun of 3030!
Why similar: Western 25.9% ★, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Perma Death 16.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #56 Luckslinger
69% matchVery Positive81% of 131 reviews2015
Dev: Duckbridge
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%
In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.
Why similar: Western 68.1% ★, Retro 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 5.8%
- #57 Gunforged
65% matchVery Positive85% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: Firebelley
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gunforged is a goofy fantasy roguelite shooter where you create broken builds every run. Forge your guns with randomized gun parts, collect passive abilities, and embed gun-changing runes into your guns to create the ultimate build.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.6%, Action Roguelike 21%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 11.2%
- #58 Black Paradox
67% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Side Scroller 9.8%, Roguelike 8.4%