- #1 Doodle Wipeout
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Mostly Stable Games
Windows
A predatory survivor-like action rougelite where you are an Eraser who is hunting the invading doodles - but you don't eliminate them with weapons but by scrubbing them. Every doodle you wipe shrinks you. Survive 10 waves of chaotic "Health-as-Ammo" combat or be erased forever.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Perma Death 19.9%, Hack and Slash 17%, Action Roguelike 16%, Procedural Generation 8%
- #2 Left 2 Fry
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrLonelyDK
Windows
Left 2 Fry is a fast paced wave shooter with a food twist. You start with nothing. Fight through rounds of angry food, earn points, open up the map, and build your loadout as things get more chaotic.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.7%, Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Deckbuilding 10.1%
- #3 Glorp
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raster.Software
Windows
Shoot your way through an endless stream of enemies! GLORP is an action roguelike where you must upgrade your skills and weapons to become overpowered
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Perma Death 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, PvE 8.9%
- #4 Killmaiden
95% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Free Rabbit Games
Windows
A fast paced singleplayer arena shooter. Choose one of three goals to win each stage, try different maidens and defeat 10 bosses on the way to meet the devil on stage 66. What's the highest score you can reach?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Perma Death 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, PvE 10.2%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #5 Ashen Swarm
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ashen Depths
Windows · Linux
Ashen Swarm is a grimdark action roguelite. Take the Oath for disciplined skill or go Unbound for forbidden power. Your deals feed the Pyramid of Seven Sins, twisting the world around you. Face colossal guardians and forge your fate. Will you conquer the Abyss or be ground into dust?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.9%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Perma Death 10.8%, Lovecraftian 10.4%
- #6 Ooze Odyssey
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: May B Entertainment
Windows
Ooze your way through dank dungeons and dissolve thousands of monsters in this top-down shoot’em up roguelite. Slay enough and gather their essence to earn new cards from the Witch’s deck. Defeat powerful foes and explore deep places to earn more cards for your deck!
Why similar: Perma Death 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, 2.5D 11.8%
- #7 Neon Sundown
93% matchVery Positive82% of 447 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Perma Death 20.8%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Deckbuilding 12.2%, PvE 8.2%
- #8 Deitydead:Elder Trial
92% matchPositive82% of 28 reviews2024
Dev: Amii Game
Windows
This is a innovative Roguelike game. We've replaced traditional, linear skill progression with a revolutionary custom skill system.With this system, you can transform a simple fireball spell into a rapid-fire fireball machine gun, or even a high-damage, wide-area fireball cannon!
Why similar: Perma Death 17%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, 2.5D 11.7%
- #9 CRASHOUT
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: STAGSTUDIOSLLC
Windows
Welcome to Crashout — the ultimate playground showdown. You’re armed with foam bats, toy blasters. The goal? See how long you can survive against waves of increasingly rowdy students
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Perma Death 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%
- #10 GROUND-UNBOUND
91% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Frinky
Windows
GROUND-UNBOUND is a procedurally generated, high-intensity movement shooter with a retro wave art style. It features roguelike mechanics with a number of skills, guns and abilities to play with, including a variety of enemy types. Created during the 7-Day BigFry Game Jam, updated for steam release.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.2%, Perma Death 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, PvE 9.2%
- #11 UNDERLOD
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: sdwr
Windows
Underlod is an arcade RTS. Control groups of units to take down waves of enemies. Upgrade your troops using synergies and powerful item effects.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Deckbuilding 14.9%, Top-Down 8%
- #12 Geometry Skies
89% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Menta's Box
Windows · Linux
Geometry Skies is an abstract shooter where there's no downtime between the action and you, have focus, achieve the high score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31%, Perma Death 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Surreal 10%, Arcade 7%
- #13 Kate: Collateral Damage
89% matchVery Positive93% of 81 reviews2021
Dev: Ludic Studios
Windows
You are Kate, a deadly assassin on a quest for revenge against the Yakuza crime boss that lethally poisoned you. Battle your way through the Tokyo criminal underground in this time-attack, action roguelike inspired by the Netflix film!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.1%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Arcade 8.5%
- #14 Wicked West
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Maid GamesPub: Maid 4 Fun
Windows
Survive the unforgiving frontier in Wicked West, a top-down shoot 'em up where every kill earns upgrades and new abilities. Face relentless enemies, epic bosses, and one-shot death in this brutal Wild West survival challenge. Can you outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.9%, Perma Death 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, 2.5D 10.3%
- #15 Headbangers in Holiday Hell
88% matchVery Positive84% of 68 reviews2020
Dev: VikerlanePub: Hammer & Ravens
Windows
Christmas. Christmas never changes. Soon those overzealous little freaks will swarm the city led by that bearded maniac. But this time, we fight back. Inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Beavis&Butthead's heavy metal comedy, this is twin-stick mayhem like you've never experienced before.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.3%, Perma Death 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13%
- #16 Game Quest: The Backlog Battler
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Nic Taylor
Windows
This Arcade Hack & Slash answers the age old question: "What if the games you never play could attack you?" Fight back your backlog! The more you paid, the more damage they will do to you! (just like in real life).
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.2%, Perma Death 20.1%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, PvE 9.6%
- #17 SNKRX
86% matchVery Positive94% of 4,324 reviews2021
Dev: a327ex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Deckbuilding 15.8%, PvE 8%
- #18 Deadcave
85% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: cnsgames
Windows
DEADCAVE is a fast-paced 2D pixel-art endless shooter where you slash enemies with your sword, deflect bullets, collect weapons, and survive against relentless waves in dark underground caves.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 29%, Hack and Slash 16.7%, Perma Death 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 8.5%
- #19 Deicider
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Collision Fox
Windows
Forge your path to glory and liberty in this gladiator rogue-like. Sculpt a warrior attuned to your spirit and prowess, combining gear from four categories and honing six sacred attributes to confront the reigning champion and shape a legacy destined to echo through the ages.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.1%, Action Roguelike 23%, Perma Death 19.8%, PvE 12.8%, Procedural Generation 10.7%
- #20 Blackhole Survivors
84% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Filange Studio
Windows
Blackhole Survivors is a fast-paced survival game where you control a growing black hole. Absorb planets, level up, and choose powerful upgrades to survive longer. Master movement, physics, and strategy to achieve the highest score.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.9%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Perma Death 16.8%, Arcade 10.6%, PvE 9.3%
- #21 Block-Lite
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Camden Folkman
Windows
Block-Lite is a simple, fast-paced roguelite! Choose your character, grab a weapon, and fight through wave after wave of enemies until you become unstoppable.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, PvE 9.2%
- #22 Bodacious Blasteroids
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mister Mippy
Windows
Bodacious Blasteroids is a fast paced arcade shooter where firepower is everything. Build a rotating arsenal of devastating weapons and obliterate waves of evolving enemies. Upgrade your weapons into screen-clearing powerhouses and form unique combinations of weapons to score the most points.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 35.8%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 3.6%
- #23 Frog 'n' Roll
82% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Olive Branch
Windows
Roll around as a cute frog, fight through waves of bugs with frantic arcade bullet hell gameplay in this little rogue-like arena shooter Frog 'n' Roll!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.6%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 6.9%
- #24 Super Epic Video Game
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cherlie
Windows
EXPLORE. GAIN POWER. KILL KILL KILL!!!!!!. BOOT A GNOME YEAH!!!! EPIC THIS DUNGEON IS PROCEDURAL AND SO ARE THE UPGRADES ROAM AN EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT AND KILL ANYTHING THAT YOU SEE MOVE!!!
Why similar: Perma Death 25.3%, Hack and Slash 23.2%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, PvE 11.4%, Procedural Generation 6.9%
- #25 Arcane Mayhem
81% 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: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 17.2%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Procedural Generation 8.7%
- #26 SpinObi : Just One More Wave
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aosis Gaming
Windows
Take control of a legendary ninja in this high-intensity action roguelike. Unlike passive survival games, you must master Dash and Hook mechanics to survive relentless mystical hordes. Upgrade your skills, create powerful builds, and conquer the battlefield with precision and speed.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.8%, Perma Death 17.5%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Surreal 9.7%
- #27 Adrenaline Rampage
78% matchPositive92% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: Midhard Games
Windows
Adrenaline Rampage is a platformer roguelite where you play as a soldier with up to 5 weapons to fight techno-zombies. Choose characters and skills to rush through the space city, kill ugly BOSSes, and survive. Set in a dark sci-fi world
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, 2.5D 12.3%, Deckbuilding 11.7%
- #28 Sporeborne
78% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Pannukakku ProductionsPub: Ahlman Games
Windows
SporeBorne is a top-down, action hack-and-slash game where you play as an estranged mutation of a fungus infesting the planet H311. Embark on a journey, slashing through your enemies, growing more powerful, and uncovering abilities as you traverse this planet's infested land.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Perma Death 26.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Top-Down 8.2%, PvE 7.5%
- #29 Fabric Of Reality
79% matchVery Positive92% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: _Jester_
Windows
In this game, you are the bullet hell. Face off against 100 waves of enemies and bosses by collecting a deck of attack cards that activate in real-time to unleash destruction upon everything in sight. There's an insane amount of customizability leading to an infinitely replayable experience.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.7%, Perma Death 19%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Deckbuilding 15%, Procedural Generation 7.3%
- #30 Void Resurgence
77% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Perma Death 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Procedural Generation 9.2%
- #31 Odium
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Odium teamPub: None
Windows
Odium is a fast paced Action Roguelike where you follow Chris's life as a bullied child, in a subtle and parodic interpretation of his subconscious release of anger and frustration from his life inside his dreams.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Perma Death 15.9%, Surreal 15.9%, PvE 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14.7%
- #32 OROBOROS
77% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Blay Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
OROBOROS is an arcade-action game where, as you fight to complete your cycle, enemies and adventure are dragged onto you; packed with explosions, bursting with excitement, and loaded with challenge. Eating your own tail has never been this hard.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.6%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, 2.5D 13.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #33 AutoBlobber
76% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Pancake Lab
Windows
AutoBlobber is a Roguelike Autobattler where you customize your Blob to survive endless waves of enemies. Strategically place upgrades, forge powerful synergies, and adapt your build between waves to push your run as far as possible.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Arcade 8.4%
- #34 FELLCHASER
76% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Let'em Cook Games
Windows · Mac
You've stolen Death’s scythe in an attempt to cheat your fate. Now you must escape Purgatory by brewing combo-building potions and reaping hordes of creatures in this hack and slash Roguelike!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, 2.5D 15.6%, Procedural Generation 10.1%
- #35 Spell Disk
74% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Perma Death 16.6%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #36 X Invader: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive87% of 769 reviews2023
Dev: ALLAF GAMES
Windows
Free version of X Invader, an Action Rogue-lite game. Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, PvE 9.1%
- #37 Star Survivor
73% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 22%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Deckbuilding 14%, Procedural Generation 9.5%
- #38 THEOMACHIA
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DÆMON House
Windows
THEOMACHIA is a high octane, physics-based wave shooter where you use a vast array of psychokinetic abilities. The environment is your only weapon; use it to fight off dangerous enemies - beings from another dimension sent to conquer yours.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.4%, Perma Death 20.6%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Lovecraftian 12%, PvE 9.9%
- #39 Quester
75% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: LUJA Studio
Windows
Assume control of a courageous adventurer and blaze through monster infested mazes. Dance with death as you balance fighting with scavenging for loot and power in this classic-arcade inspired roguelike.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Top-Down 10.2%
- #40 Leaping Dungeon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tiny Frog Games
Windows
Play as a deadly frog wielding 6 Weapons and 3 Tongues in this roguelike dungeon crawler. Fight your way through rooms swarming with flies and encounter powerful bosses. Find rare items and upgrade your weapons. Jump around, Lick stuff and Smack ugly flies on your mission to take down the Fly Lord!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.2%, Action Roguelike 23%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Procedural Generation 7.7%, Arcade 7.3%
- #41 Dungeons of Necromancers
75% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: Pixel Cattus
Windows
Dungeons of Necromancers is a small pixel game. Your task is to go through as many dungeons as possible while upgrading your character.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Procedural Generation 8.5%
- #42 Cards and Guns
72% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Cards and Guns is a top-down arena shooter roguelite, where you’ll have to defeat hordes of creatures. Choose from a variety of cards and upgrades to create unique builds and survive to the end.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.2%, Perma Death 23.5%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Arcade 8.3%
- #43 G.O.M.P!
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Silent Gnome Studios
Windows · Mac
G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 2.5D 17.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #44 Defenders of the Omniverse
70% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2024
Dev: Babushka Entertainment
Windows
DotO is a reverse bullet hell game with 80’s cartoon vibes. Play as heroes from across the Omniverse, battling the Dark Wizard Umbros’ hordes. Face epic bosses, collect powerful weapons, and create your ultimate build in vibrant, hand-crafted levels!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, PvE 10.2%
- #45 Brawlberry
71% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Blocky World Games
Windows
Battle the fruit guardians as you hack and slash through the fruit scape in this coop rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Why similar: Perma Death 30.4%, Action Roguelike 26.4%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Action 3.5%
- #46 Monster Portal
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Nicholas JaureguiPub: Fanatic LLC
Windows
Monster Portal is a roguelite with dungeon-crawler like elements. It follows one of your world's last few powerful heroes, sent on a quest to rid the planet of monsters and their gruesome overlords that have overtaken your world from hellish dimensions.
Why similar: Perma Death 22.4%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, PvE 10.6%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
- #47 Time Survivor
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Logos Psychagogia
Windows · Mac
Action Incremental. Survive against Time while your life energy progressively drains away. Dodge attacks, collect resources and power up your progression through an expansive skill tree, upgrading your stats and unlocking powerful abilities. How long can you last when death is one heartbeat away?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, PvE 11%, Arcade 7.9%
- #48 SKY TOMB
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: BreadnButterCult
Windows
Have you ever looked at a boss and felt "Damn, I wish I - the player - was that powerful." Look no further than the retro-styled dopamine-fueled time-deleting powertrip of SKY TOMB!
Why similar: Perma Death 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 2.5D 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Arcade 7.9%
- #49 Srogue
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yinz Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Srogue is a snake roguelite where you play as a snake and defeat enemies in order to feast and grow. Unlock new ways to play by gaining experience and choosing items to alter your snake. The goal is to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.9%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, PvE 13.2%, Arcade 8.2%
- #50 Time to Strike
69% matchPositive88% of 40 reviews2024
Dev: Ravernt
Windows
Time to Strike is busted build bullet hell roguelike. Create overpowered builds and break the game by collecting powerful weapons, modifying them with whacky mods and discovering crazy synergies!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Perma Death 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
- #51 NodeRunner
69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: AaronBacon
Windows
Jump from Node to Node while surviving the Chasers onslaught. Keep moving, Keep Upgrading, and don't get terminated.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.4%, Perma Death 21.5%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, PvE 9.9%, Arcade 8.9%
- #52 Slime 3K: Rise Against Despot
66% matchVery Positive80% of 1,621 reviews2024
Dev: Konfa GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Welcome to Slime 3K, an unhinged roguelite bullet-heaven set in the Despot’s Game universe! Build a deck of crazy weapons, grow stronger and devour hordes of pink puny humans as a murderous jelly blob on a warpath of death, violence and pretzels.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Deckbuilding 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17%, PvE 8.7%
- #53 Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Apex Wolf Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Romanticized Dreams of a Post-Apocalyptic Cowpoke is a top down action shooter with randomly generated loot, levels, and enemies. Find unique weapons and upgrades to blast, explode, laser, and kick your way through an army of dastardly bandits!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.8%, Perma Death 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, 2.5D 13.6%, PvE 9.4%
- #54 The Journey of Piggy
68% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Perma Death 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Procedural Generation 9%
- #55 Across The Void
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Wooden Barrel Games LLC
Windows
Embark on an endless adventure in Across The Void, a evolving roguelike video game. Customize your character with a unique skill system and a vast array of equipment, and take on seven unique bosses. With randomly generated maps, random skill selections and gear, each playthrough is a new adventure.
Why similar: Perma Death 23.9%, Hack and Slash 20.6%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, PvE 11.4%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
- #56 Harbinger
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 860 reviews2024
Dev: DobrxPub: Split Signal
Windows
Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, 2.5D 13.8%
- #57 Invasion Survivors
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Boss Wave Studio
Windows
Invasion Survivors is a fast-paced bullet heaven and bullet hell arena shooter with roguelike elements. Explore a colorful and chaotic world where survival depends on your skills, quick reflexes, and every choice you make.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Perma Death 15.5%
- #58 Shroom man's destination
67% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Mateusz Życzewski
Windows
Shroom Man's Destination is a 2D arena shooter roguelike where you fight through rooms filled with randomly spawning enemies. Throughout various encounters, players will collect powerful items to help them escape the underground.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 31.6%, Perma Death 27.5%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Stylized 4.3%
- #59 Slug Survival
65% match5 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Dragon Pixel Studios
Windows · Mac
Survive endless waves of mutating slugs in this skill-based top-down shooter. One arena. Evolving enemies. Infinite chaos. Master your aim, earn powerful upgrades, and see how long you can last.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 41.1%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Top-Down 12.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.2%