Games Like Swarmlake

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.3%, FPS 17.9%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arena-survival shooter that shares Swarmlake's focus on minimalist, high-difficulty, score-chasing gameplay.

HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, FPS 12.3%, Difficult 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An evolution of the arena-shooter genre that pushes speed and sensory intensity to the absolute limit.

KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.3%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, FPS 15.9%, Difficult 15.8%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features extremely fluid, high-speed movement and arena combat that mirrors the frantic energy of Swarmlake.

Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.1%, Fast-Paced 26.1%, Difficult 12.2%, FPS 11.3%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-speed movement with arena-based combat against massive swarms of enemies.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, FPS 16.8%, Difficult 14.1%, Score Attack 14%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, high-octane FPS that demands constant movement and aggression to survive.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.3%, Arena Shooter 17.6%, Boomer Shooter 14.8% ★, FPS 13.2%, Difficult 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of fast-paced, movement-heavy FPS combat with a deep emphasis on style and skill expression.

CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Boomer Shooter 15.2% ★, FPS 13.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Difficult 12%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that emphasizes survival and high-score chasing against relentless enemy waves.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: FPS 50.5%, First-Person 18.5%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 4.8%, 3D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, acrobatic movement and bullet-time mechanics within tight, high-intensity arenas.

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: FPS 25.4%, Difficult 17.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Fast-Paced 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, high-speed shooter that rewards complex combat execution and movement mastery.

Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21%, Arena Shooter 19.7%, Boomer Shooter 15.1% ★, FPS 12.7%, Bullet Hell 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, high-intensity arena combat that captures the retro-aesthetic and chaotic feel of classic shooters.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Score Attack 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Difficult 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty arcade shooter that distills the genre down to its most essential, addictive mechanics.

Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.5%, Boomer Shooter 14.7% ★, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, FPS 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that focuses on survival and score-chasing in a confined, high-pressure environment.

A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.9%, FPS 22.9%, Difficult 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based, fast-paced FPS that treats combat like a rhythmic obstacle course.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 20.5% ★, Fast-Paced 20.2%, FPS 16.6%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Retro 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the essence of classic boomer-shooters with high-speed movement and intense, reflex-based combat.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.8%, FPS 29%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 8.5%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredibly fast-paced movement and shooting mechanics within a highly polished arena-style setting.

Bloompunk is an immersive, rogue-like, first-person shooter set in a vibrant world of nature. Players must grow and evolve their living arsenal of abilities to fight back against an invasive technological corruption before it consumes the forest.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.8%, FPS 21.2%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based FPS that focuses on survival and movement-based combat in a stylized environment.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21.6% ★, FPS 20.2%, Fast-Paced 18.4%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features extreme movement speed and high-intensity combat that keeps the player constantly on the move.

MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.8%, Boomer Shooter 18% ★, Bullet Hell 17.5%, FPS 16%, Difficult 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS that features massive enemy swarms and intense, chaotic combat encounters.

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.6%, Fast-Paced 22.8%, FPS 13.8%, Difficult 13.1%, Minimalist 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that prioritizes fast-paced combat and high-score chasing against robotic swarms.

Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin' is a fast-paced FPS inspired by both retro and modern FPS games. Fingerbang combines elements from each in order to create a mix of its own, with a scoring system added on top to gauge your performance through the different levels.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Score Attack 18.1%, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS that focuses heavily on dodging and survival in a confined arena.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31% ★, FPS 25.8%, Retro 13.1%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Arena Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the boomer-shooter that delivers visceral, high-intensity combat against massive enemy counts.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.7%, FPS 26.7%, First-Person 9.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-running focused game that demands perfect movement and rapid-fire decision making.

A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Score Attack 16.2%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, rhythm-infused arcade action game that requires constant movement to survive.

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.6%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Arcade 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense action game that emphasizes extreme speed and overwhelming enemy counts in a tight space.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: FPS 58.6%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, First-Person 9.9%, Shooter 9%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced FPS that emphasizes arena survival and character builds in a highly replayable format.

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity arcade shooter that focuses on pure survival and score-chasing.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.8%, Boomer Shooter 19.5% ★, FPS 17%, Retro 7.9%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, magical FPS that features high-intensity combat encounters and fluid movement.

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.8%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Boomer Shooter 12.5% ★, FPS 11.5%

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled, high-speed arcade shooter that emphasizes reflex-based combat.

Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!

Why similar: Score Attack 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Difficult 13.2%, Fast-Paced 10%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity, score-focused arcade shooter that demands quick thinking and precise movement.

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.2%, Score Attack 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Boomer Shooter 13.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12%

SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Score Attack 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Minimalist 11.2%

Single-player arena shooter. Weird weapons. Relentless robots. Easy to play, hard to score. Enter the chaos, shoot the bots, and compete in the Monthly Challenge.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.5%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, FPS 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Boomer Shooter 12.7% ★

Diatomic has fast paced action, gun juggling, epic boss fights, Agility Challenges and much more! Level up, unlock new abilities and customize your power ups to try and conquer this brutally difficult arena shooter where the only way to survive is to keep moving!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.7%, Arena Shooter 20%, FPS 14.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%

SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Fast-Paced 13.6%

You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Boomer Shooter 14.3% ★, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, FPS 12.3%

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.5%, Arena Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Difficult 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

The Network has been infested. Face a giant creature ruled by music to cleanse it. Fight while switching between 2 complementary Game Modes!

Why similar: Difficult 36.9%, Score Attack 28.8%, Action 18.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.9%, FPS 19.2%, Boomer Shooter 18.8% ★, First-Person 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%

Calcium Contract is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you're on a mission to finish a contract that got out of hand. Learn to swiftly move around your enemies and master your arsenal as you fight your way toward the grand finale. Includes a unique score-attack mode in ever-changing arenas.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 26.8%, Boomer Shooter 17.3% ★, Score Attack 15%, FPS 14.9%, First-Person 6.8%

64.0 is a minimal fast-paced arcade game, where you shoot the squares that have the same color as the background.

Why similar: Difficult 32.4%, Fast-Paced 29.1%, Retro 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Arcade 5.7%

Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.

Why similar: Difficult 45.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 11.9%

STHELL is a fast-paced, roguelite arena shooter that takes you to a forgotten swamp that was a test site of Kiratron Industries. Take on hordes of machines left to rust for years. It's a battle you probably won't win, but make a stand and your resilience will be etched in their memory chips forever.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 34.1%, Boomer Shooter 21.5% ★, FPS 18.7%, Difficult 9.2%, First-Person 6.9%

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: FPS 38%, Difficult 14%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Bullet Hell 7.9%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 25%, Score Attack 12.8%, Difficult 12.5%, Shooter 5.9%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 10.3%, Arcade 6.8%

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Score Attack 15.2%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Arena Shooter 10.2%

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.9%, Boomer Shooter 17.9% ★, FPS 16.4%, Score Attack 14.5%, Arcade 5.8%

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Boomer Shooter 12.6% ★, Difficult 10.4%, Shooter 10.2%

REAVER is an ultra-fast-paced FPS that endows you with the mobility and weapon mechanics to reave through arenas of killer machines with grace and efficiency. Push the boundaries of speed and style in this next-gen movement-shooter.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.7%, Fast-Paced 24.4%, FPS 13.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Boomer Shooter 10% ★

BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 23.4%, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Boomer Shooter 16% ★, FPS 15.6%, Retro 7%

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.6%, FPS 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, First-Person 10%, Shooter 7.7%

Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Score Attack 14.7%, Difficult 13.8%

Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.5%, Score Attack 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, FPS 10.1%, Shooter 6.2%

Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires freely while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.3%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Retro 6.9%, Arcade 6.5%

LIBERATE THE GEOMETRIC PEOPLE AND SAVE THE MULTIVERSE! Fight through the randomly chosen universes of the Geometric Multiverse, arming yourself to the teeth with insane weaponry and mutating your mind, body, and soul with the unrelenting power of genetically altering pills.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20%, FPS 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%

POLY IMPULSE is a minimalist fast-paced movement FPS where you will have to shoot colorful polyhedrons to impulse yourself through the level. Speedrunning is not an option, only the fastest with godlike aim will get the SS rank.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.6%, FPS 20.6%, Difficult 20.5%, Minimalist 9%, Shooter 7.2%

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.9%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Retro 7.8%, Shooter 6.5%

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.3%

Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 81.3%, Action 18.7%