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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Action, Singleplayer, Bullet Hell.

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Swordship is a roguelike where dodging is your best weapon. Trick your enemies into killing each other, steal containers to upgrade your ship and unlock new ways to play. Dodge, dive, die, learn, repeat.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 231 reviews
Released: 2022-12-05
Developer: Digital Kingdom
Publisher: Thunderful Publishing
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 24 min
Mean playtime: 2.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 27%

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    Windows
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    Dev: Luxorix Games
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    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelike 13.8%, Arcade 10.3%

  55. #55 ShipLord
    70% matchMixed62% of 844 reviews2015
    Dev: EGAMERPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Indie 15.3%, Action 12.7%

  56. #56 Half Hour Hexagon
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 112 reviews2023
    Dev: Carson Kompon
    Windows

    Obliterate a never-ending horde of enemies while you attempt to reach the 30 minute mark. Race to earn XP and level up to gain new items and opportunities for each run to become stronger than the last.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.2%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Minimalist 16.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Stylized 8.8%

  57. #57 Catharage
    65% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: Björn MichalskiPub: Games Foundation GmbH
    Windows

    A space tactics extraction roguelite. Explore space, pick fights, collect loot, then escape. Upgrade and unlock new ships to strengthen your fleet and face tougher foes.

    Why similar: Real Time Tactics 39.2%, Roguelike 19.8%, Futuristic 16.8%, Tactical 16.7%, 3D 5.2%

  58. #58 Exodemic
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
    Dev: ganashaw
    Windows

    Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action Roguelike 30.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Stylized 8%, Sci-fi 6.9%

  59. #59 Ellipsis
    67% matchVery Positive94% of 246 reviews2017
    Dev: Salmi Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 29%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 12%, Indie 8.9%

  60. #60 Bibots
    68% matchMixed57% of 60 reviews2022
    Dev: Square SquidPub: PID Games
    Windows

    Bibots is a top-down shooter rogue lite set in a futuristic world. Play as Tayar, an explorer in control of a nervy robot and clear rooms filled with monsters, powers and secrets to unveil. Die, try and repeat until you face your world’s final threat.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 29%, Action Roguelike 28%, Score Attack 22.2%, Top-Down 12.1%, Action 4.5%

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