Games Like Swarmlake

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 12.6%, FPS 12.3%, Difficult 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate evolution of the high-speed, score-attack arena shooter that mirrors the intense, balletic movement of the seed game.

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 21.4%, FPS 17.9%, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Difficult 15.4%, Bullet Hell 10%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive minimalist arena-survival shooter that established the genre's focus on dense enemy swarms and high-stakes movement.

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 15.8%, Difficult 15.7%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-speed, insect-swarming arena combat that perfectly captures the frantic, claustrophobic intensity of the seed game.

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 12.1%, FPS 11.2%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, high-speed movement and precision combat in enclosed arenas, emphasizing a rhythmic combat flow.

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 26.6%, FPS 16.7%, Score Attack 14.2%, Difficult 14.1%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, high-octane FPS that demands constant aggression and movement to survive, mirroring the seed's fast-paced nature.

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 15.3% ★, FPS 13.1%, Score Attack 12.6%, Difficult 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, score-focused arena shooter with a dark, minimalist aesthetic that feels like a direct sibling to the seed game.

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 21.4%, Score Attack 14.7%, Boomer Shooter 14.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.4%, FPS 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, retro-styled arena shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and managing overwhelming enemy swarms.

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

Why similar: Score Attack 18%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Difficult 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, one-button score-attack game that captures the bullet-hell intensity in a compact, arcade-focused format.

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 23.2%, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Boomer Shooter 14.8% ★, FPS 13.1%, Difficult 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: High-speed, stylish combat that rewards aggressive play and movement mastery in a way that feels like a more complex evolution of the seed.

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 22.8%, Difficult 18.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-based FPS that rewards speed and rhythmic movement through increasingly difficult, minimalist levels.

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.8%, FPS 26.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While platforming-focused, its speed-running and score-attack nature perfectly match the 'ballet' feel of high-speed combat.

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 25.8%, Boomer Shooter 17.9% ★, FPS 16.3%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, high-stakes FPS that forces constant momentum and aggression to survive against dense enemy waves.

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 25.3%, Difficult 17.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Fast-Paced 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, neon-drenched shooter that emphasizes high-score combos and aggressive play in a fast-paced arena setting.

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: A fast-paced, gore-filled shooter that captures the chaotic, high-energy spirit of classic arena shooters.

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 13.8%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter where movement and firing must sync with the beat, echoing the rhythmic 'ballet' of the seed game.

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

Why similar: FPS 50.3%, First-Person 18.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 4.8%, 3D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, acrobatic movement and bullet-time mechanics that emphasize combat choreography and style.

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 13.6%, Boomer Shooter 12.5% ★, FPS 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that leans into the arena-shooter aesthetic with heavy bullet-hell elements and constant pressure.

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 16.5%, Arena Shooter 13.9%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired movement and combat intensity that rewards players for staying mobile.

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 20.1%, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Arena Shooter 12.5%, Difficult 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines extreme speed with dense enemy encounters that require constant repositioning and tactical movement.

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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Score Attack 16.4%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, music-driven arena shooter that shares the high-intensity, score-chasing DNA of the seed game.

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 16.5%, Score Attack 15.5%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Arena Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that captures the same 'endless swarm' survival loop and arcade intensity as the seed game.

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 20.2%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Score Attack 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Fast-Paced 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based bullet-hell that emphasizes procedural intensity and score-attack mechanics in a minimalist space.

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 26.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 18.3%, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist shooter that focuses on pure mechanical skill and dodging dense, complex bullet patterns.

Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36%, FPS 16.2%, First-Person 10%, Retro 9.8%, Minimalist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed parkour shooter that demands perfect movement and precision to navigate through intense combat scenarios.

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 15%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Boomer Shooter 13.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A score-attack focused boomer-shooter that emphasizes quick, aggressive arena survival and high-speed movement.

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%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that provides a similar sense of chaotic, fast-paced combat in a stylized arena.

Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.4%, Arena Shooter 17.6%, Score Attack 15.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that focuses on survival against overwhelming odds in a minimalist environment.

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 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Difficult 13.1%, Fast-Paced 10%

Why You'll Like It: A shoot-em-up that utilizes a unique color-based combat system, perfect for fans of complex, high-speed bullet-hell patterns.

RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.5%, FPS 25.2%, First-Person 9.4%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-heavy shooter that focuses on maintaining momentum through intense, fast-paced combat scenarios.

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%, 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 26.8%, Arena Shooter 20.1%, FPS 14.8%, Difficult 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

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 46%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Action 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, high-speed platformer that shares the 'difficult' and 'fast-paced' tags of the seed game.

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 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Minimalist 11.2%

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 13.7%, Difficult 13%, Minimalist 8.6%

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 21.7%, Boomer Shooter 14.3% ★, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, FPS 12.2%

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 24.6%, Arena Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Difficult 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

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 36.8%, Score Attack 29.2%, Action 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Retro 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 6.4%

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 19.1%, Boomer Shooter 18.9% ★, First-Person 7.3%, Arcade 6.3%

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 32.3%, Fast-Paced 29.1%, Retro 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Arcade 5.7%

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 30%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Retro 7.8%, Shooter 6.4%

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 26.7%, Boomer Shooter 17.3% ★, Score Attack 15.2%, FPS 14.8%, First-Person 6.9%

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Difficult 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%

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%, Boomer Shooter 21.6% ★, FPS 18.5%, Difficult 9.3%, First-Person 7%

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 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23%, Retro 11.4%, Arcade 9.2%

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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 25%, Score Attack 13%, 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 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Arcade 6.8%

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 25.8%, Fast-Paced 24.3%, FPS 13.6%, Difficult 11.6%, Boomer Shooter 10% ★

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 31.7%, FPS 20.5%, Difficult 20.4%, Minimalist 9.1%, Shooter 7.2%

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%

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 22.9%, Boomer Shooter 12.7% ★, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%

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 16.9%, Score Attack 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Difficult 13.8%

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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, First-Person 10.1%, Shooter 7.7%

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 28.4%, Score Attack 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, FPS 10%, Shooter 6.2%

Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 51%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, FPS 13.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Difficult 7.5%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.7%, Arena Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, FPS 14.1%, Difficult 13.2%

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%

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 19.8%, Retro 6.9%, Arcade 6.6%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Difficult 41%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Minimalist 18.8%, Arena Shooter 7.6%, Fast-Paced 7.3%

Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.9%, Fast-Paced 22.8%, Boomer Shooter 14.5% ★, FPS 14.3%, Difficult 9.6%