- #1 Hamboy : AutoChess Survivor
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: FPOLPub: TWOPOL
Windows · Mac
Hamboy is a rogue-like arena shooting game where you fight against aliens by strategically combining 12 attributes and 10 types of weapons to create synergies. As the waves increase, you'll realize that you shouldn't spend gold recklessly.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Strategy 11.6%, Hack and Slash 11.3%
- #2 SHOOPER NOVA
96% matchVery Positive85% of 656 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 9.6%
- #3 Overdrive Breakout
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: AWeekGame
Windows
Control a rusted mech in a fast-paced top-down survival action game. Enter unknown areas, dodge enemy swarms, choose random weapons, skill upgrades, and passive modules, defeat bosses, unlock maps, and break through on the edge of overload.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Strategy 7.4%
- #4 欢迎继续上班 (Welcome Back to Work)
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: 午夜玩具花
Windows · Mac
One bathroom break doomed you to work forever. Recruit employee clones, merge them into stronger coworkers, build your ever-growing office train, collect powerful ID badges, and escape the endless corporate death loop.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 9.7%
- #5 Last Castle Guardians
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Ali A.
Windows
Last Castle Guardians is a minimalist Tower Defense with roguelike elements, bullet hell, and action roguelike, where you must defend the Castle against the hordes of zombies and creatures that seek to destroy it. Buy guardians, choose upgrades, and defend the castle.
Why similar: Tower Defense 28.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Strategy 9%
- #6 SpellBurst Barrage
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ilias Giouroukis
Windows · Linux
SpellBurst Barrage is a Spell Crafting top-down arena shooter survival roguelite. Combine spells for customized attacks and unleash a barrage of elemental fury. Use different elemental damage types and synergies. Summon allied creatures to support you in combat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Hack and Slash 16%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #7 BrainRot Defender
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SK Studio
Windows
Defend your Lifenode from waves of Scrollers, Trolls, and Doomscrollers in this chaotic 2D arena shooter. Upgrade, survive, and beat the algorithm.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Tower Defense 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 11%
- #8 Geometric Link
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Paul TöpferPub: Brainscale
Windows
Tower Defense mixed with Roguelike! Build overpowered Towers to beat masses of enemies. Unlock up to 5 different characters, more than 25 Towers and conquer epic boss battles to prove your strategic prowess in this endless battle for survival!
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #9 SinSiege
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KREAgame
Windows
SinSiege is a action rogue-like/tower defense hybrid set in Hell, where humanity's embassies is under siege. Play as legendary heroes, build divine defenses, and face off against waves of demons corrupted by the Seven Sins in a battle to protect mankind’s final haven in hell.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #10 STARSHRED
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NEYSEGAMES
Windows
STARSHRED is a fast-paced, top-down action roguelike set in space. Shred the invaders, choose between powerful upgrades to create unique combinations, and survive boss battles that turn into bullet hell. Grow stronger with every run and destroy the threat invading the planet.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Shooter 9.2%
- #11 Boom Buddies
90% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: Alice Games
Windows
Boom Buddies is a fixed-position bullet hell survival game where animal heroes face endless enemy waves, upgrade weapons through card choices, unlock new characters, and compete on global leaderboards.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Roguelite 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 8.1%
- #12 Infinite Miner
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sightstone Games
Windows
Hack-and-slash 2D shooting. Strengthen your weapons and experience the exhilaration of defeating a large number of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Action Roguelike 23.4%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Cartoony 6.6%
- #13 ASHER Descent
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sigma Fox Studios
Windows
Go down. Get stronger. Come back alive. Mine the mountain. Defend your shuttle. Adapt or get overrun.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Tower Defense 16.8%, Roguelite 14.4%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Strategy 9.9%
- #14 Capsule Fighting
89% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Capsule Game
Windows
This is a game in the rougelike genre. Where you'll control your character through challenging, dramatic battles. The game offers many character customization features such as character upgrades, weapon upgrades, equipment systems, support drone systems.
Why similar: Tower Defense 20.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Strategy 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 12.7%
- #15 Deforb
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halit Yaşar Aydoğdu
Windows
Deforb is a roguelite top-down shooter game where a mad orb defends its tower using up to four melee guns, a long-range gun, and strategically placed turrets. Upgrade your skills and craft powerful builds to survive relentless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14%
- #16 Chicken Must Fry
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SignatureGamez
Windows
Chicken Must Fry is a survivor-like game where you play as a raw chicken refusing to be fried, wiping out monsters from the ruthless Frying Empire. Combine various skills and items, upgrade your characters, and survive the endless waves of enemies!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Roguelite 12%
- #17 Soul Savior
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Techinox
Windows
Defend your treasure against endless waves in this action roguelite tower defense. Save villagers' souls to gain loyal helpers, or sacrifice them to empower your spells. Upgrade your spells, discover powerful synergies, and build traps to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelite 15.2%, Stylized 5.4%
- #18 The Awakened Avenger
85% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Forest Cats Studio
Windows
The Awakened Avenger is a top-down shooter light rogue-lite game. Players take on the role of a zombie who has been harmed by biochemical experiments but retains self-awareness. Survive by choosing different equipment and props, and defeat the ultimate villain.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 10.8%, Action 9.8%
- #19 Asterogue
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Gillspee
Windows
A roguelite space shooter based around the classic arcade game. Shoot asteroids, ships, and take down the mothership in a multi-stage boss fight, avoiding lasers and explosions. Upgrade your ship during and after your run in this casual simple roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 13.3%, Shooter 9.1%
- #20 DELETERS
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kristsbee
Windows · Linux
- Objective defended the Core from endless waves of enemy's, level-up, collect resources and data, to research and upgrade your chance of survivability...
Why similar: Tower Defense 38.6%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Strategy 12.2%, Action 8.1%
- #21 Mechabot Defender
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Spargit Studio
Windows · Mac
Deploy your turrets and defend against an ever-growing mechanical horde! Upgrade your turrets separately in unique ways, use unique character abilities, and create powerful synergies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 21.4%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Roguelite 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%
- #22 100% Clean Inc.
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PotionWorksPub: CozyPuzzleGames
Windows · Linux
100% Clean Inc. is a top-down Roguelite shooting game. Follow the new intern as he explores the cleaning company building, where things seem to be going wrong.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 14.9%, Cartoony 8.4%
- #23 Ichor
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Connor Snow
Windows
The action roguelite where you harness magic on your own terms. Step into the robes of a mage who has to craft their own wand to defeat hordes of enemies. Hunt down artifacts and spell to reshape your build, turning each run into a battle of wits.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Hack and Slash 12%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #24 Spartan Survivors
80% matchVery Positive88% of 396 reviews2025
Dev: Bathrobe
Windows · Linux
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Roguelite 15.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Action 7.5%
- #25 Cozy Against Humanity
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: INDIE-SQUID
Windows
Cozy Against Humanity is a roguelike tower defense game where the coziest things imaginable turn against you. Adapt, resist, and survive the soft apocalypse.
Why similar: Tower Defense 30%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 9.8%, Strategy 9%
- #26 Lonely Turret 2
81% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: WildcardPub: Wildcard Gamez
Windows
Build up your defense turret with unique attachments to survive waves of enemies and bosses. With 5 unique levels each with their own endless mode and over 50 attachments to try out and upgrade, the fun never ends.
Why similar: Tower Defense 33%, Roguelite 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Casual 7.5%
- #27 MYRIAD DEATH
79% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: IGNITION MPub: holo Indie
Windows
This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Roguelite 12%
- #28 Smushie Time
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SAEGaming
Windows
Defend your farm from the invading Smushies! Slice, squish, and scorch through endless waves in this fast-paced roguelite defense game. Collect their souls to upgrade your farm, unlock bizarre items, wear way to many hats, and discover ridiculous builds with near endless combinations!
Why similar: Tower Defense 31.5%, Action Roguelike 23.5%, Hack and Slash 18%, Roguelite 13.8%, 3D 5.1%
- #29 Undying Flame
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Per Sidera Industries
Windows · Linux
Survive a minimalist wave-survival rogue-lite. Keep the fire alive. Read its flame. Defend your fire against creatures that crawl from the dark across endless waves. Every wave survived, the fire grows. Over time, it consumes everything.
Why similar: Tower Defense 21%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Roguelite 12.4%
- #30 Light Towers
78% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Ion Rodriguez
Windows · Mac
A Tower Defense Action game, set in a bright geometric world. Combine shooting skills with strategic thinking to fight off waves of enemies, and defend your base.
Why similar: Tower Defense 35.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Strategy 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action 8.4%
- #31 Crimsonwood
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: nodoxi
Windows
Crimsonwood is a roguelike top-down shooter in a cursed national park. Collect various weapons, gain perks and battle hordes of enemies to survive.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shooter 11.1%
- #32 Planet Killer
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Talisman One Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A physics-driven sci-fi destruction roguelite. Orbit hostile worlds, unleash devastating weapons, and carve real craters into fully simulated planets while escalating planetary defenses fight back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #33 Kitten Force: Survivor
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nextframe Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
A plague of monsters and zombies threatens the world, and only an elite squad can stop it! Fight in intense arena-style battles, eliminate enemies, use towers to your advantage, and evolve with exclusive upgrades. Each match is a new chance to save the world!
Why similar: Tower Defense 23%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Strategy 14%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #34 Outnumbered
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 250 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shooter 9.3%
- #35 Area Survivors
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Furo-Pizza Studio
Windows
Area Survivors is a top-down survival action game where you fight off relentless hordes of enemies and struggle to stay alive. Defeat enemies to grow stronger, upgrade your weapons and skills, and take on increasingly powerful foes and massive waves of enemies.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #36 Satan's Fall
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Smokeidon StudioPub: Smokeidon
Windows
Satan has fallen. Now fight your way back up. A brutal top-down bullet hell roguelite where you play as the Devil himself. Upgrade your arsenal, unlock demonic powers, and face relentless hordes of Heaven's finest. Apparently, running Hell isn't as easy as it looks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.7%
- #37 Doodle Defense
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: TimesIllusionGames
Windows
Doodle: Defense is an exciting roguelite tower defense game in which you play as a mining vessel defending yourself against the planets inhabitants! Use ink to fire bullets and level up to upgrade yourself and add defenses! Extraction will take 20 minutes, good luck!
Why similar: Tower Defense 34%, Roguelite 20.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Strategy 8.9%
- #38 The Walking Tower
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: KFA Entertainment
Windows
The Walking Tower is Tower Defence / Action roguelike game. Play as sentient towers, build axalotes defences and slay waves of enemies. Gather items, collect materials, upgrade your arsenal. But be carefull when to leave, failure is not acceptable. Its okay to fight another day.
Why similar: Tower Defense 24.2%, Action Roguelike 23.7%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action 5.6%
- #39 Luck's Labyrinth
74% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: CrabDancer
Windows
In Luck's Labyrinth you're a ghostly gambler in a monochromatic afterlife. Every step is a dice roll, shaping your fate. With luck as your only weapon, uncover secrets or succumb to fate's twists. Survive spectral challenges to grow stronger, but beware luck's fickleness
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #40 999 Seconds! Survivors
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Halo Games
Windows
Reject boring stat stacking! We've restructured the gameplay with limited talent resources—talent combinations are just as important as character selection! With 200+ items and 40+ pieces of equipment, what insane builds can you create? —Depth! Difficulty! And high replay value!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Roguelite 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
- #41 Run or Rot: ZK1L4
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: SantosaiDev
Windows · Linux
Survive relentless hordes in ZK1L4, a fast-paced bullet heaven! Choose unique characters, unleash powerful weapons, and master deadly skills. Play solo or team up in couch co-op to take on the chaos. Will you escape the swarm or become one with it?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Cartoony 5.8%
- #42 President 47
72% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: 2kblater (5)
Windows · Mac · Linux
President 47 is a controversial, action-packed shooter that thrusts you into a political revolution. Fight through three epic stages against media moguls and corrupt officials using firearms, explosives, your fists. If you enjoy high-octane gameplay with a political edge, this game is a must-play!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #43 The Last Crypt
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shuro
Windows
Help to restore the power of the last crypt in the fantasy world! With the power of Death herself, obtain new heroes, guns and skills to create powerful combinations in this roguelite top down survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 9.9%
- #44 VOID WARD
70% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Aurus Games
Windows
A minimalist roguelite tower defense with neon aesthetics. Defend your planet against infinite waves of geometric enemies. Buy 70 upgrades, activate abilities, chain combos and grow stronger between runs with permanent upgrades. Every attempt makes you stronger.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, Strategy 11.4%, Action 5.8%
- #45 Rob o Bot
69% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Fat Rat
Windows
Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 10.8%
- #46 For The Witch
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShenQing
Windows
For The Witch is a cute fantasy top-down bullet heaven defense game. Protect a sleeping witch from mosquito swarms, develop both the guardian and the witch, combine mechanic-changing items, and awaken them into new effects to survive each night.
Why similar: Tower Defense 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%
- #47 Threats To Humanity
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Blitz Byte Entertainment
Windows
Threats To Humanity: Includes 5 unlockable levels, a new upgrade system, new turrets, and intense enemy and boss encounters. The Arsenal Shop is coming soon, with more levels, turrets, and content planned in future updates and free DLC. 🔥
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 9.7%
- #48 Star Apoligce:Survivors
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stray Code Studio
Windows
Deep in the vast galaxy, you are the last survivor. Waves of enemies keep coming, and the universe is filled with unknown dangers. Your only mission is to survive within the limited time. Pilot your spaceship to fight, gather resources, and upgrade your weapons and abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Action Roguelike 23.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Casual 5.9%
- #49 NOVA Cyborg Survivor
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raindown
Windows
In NOVA X9, become a fearless cyborg girl, and fight against hordes of enemies, snowballing your advantage as you smash through thousands of foes. Survive the relentless onslaught and unleash your skills in this roguelite survival game set in a dark and futuristic world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #50 天灾:防御 THE TROUBLE:DEFENSE
72% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: FLYBUTTER
Windows
This is an ordinary tower defense game. If you are not satisfied with the existing content, you can leave a message in the comment area or our QQ group. We will try our best to make this game better.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Tower Defense 22.6%, Roguelite 14%, Shooter 12.7%, Cartoony 7.6%
- #51 Irradiant Skies
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuboids InteractivePub: Yellow Hearts
Windows
Irradiant Skies is an arcade roguelite blending brick-breaking and bullet-parrying combat. Reflect enemy attacks, chain powerful upgrades, and master unique ships as you ascend through waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 11%, Shooter 10.7%
- #52 Half Hour Hexagon
69% matchVery Positive83% of 115 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: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Shooter 11.9%
- #53 HyperRaid
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Daniel Paine
Windows
Dive into chaos with HyperRaid, a fast-paced bullet hell adventure set in Eldoria! As a Mercenary Guild member, raid Grokk's Hold, battling goblins for a powerful artifact. With randomized perks, each run offers a thrilling challenge. Ready for Mercenary Mayhem?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Shooter 9%
- #54 Looter Survivors
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: iida-lab
Windows · Mac · Linux
Looter Survivors blends survivors-like combat with hack-and-slash loot. Build around randomized gear effects, summon a massive army beside your hero, and fight horde against horde in a compact roguelite designed to be cleared in about 10 hours by focused players.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 9.4%
- #55 School Fighter
68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Sheep Games Studio
Windows
School Fighter is a top-down arena roguelite shooter where you play as a student who fights off school enemies using paper airplanes. You have access to a school shop, unique perks, and an upgrade station to help you create a powerful character and overcome the school nightmare!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Roguelite 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%
- #56 Archon's Cube
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Phluxworks
Windows
Blast through interconnected floors of a massive starship to reach the Archon’s Cube. Explore branching sectors, grab new weapons, stack upgrades, and fight otherworldly threats as you race to escape.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Roguelite 15.8%, Shooter 9.3%
- #57 Hold It In
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timothy Graham
Windows · Mac · Linux
This game is a brutally hardcore sci-fi tower defense, featuring BBS-era and ASCII graphics. You are a commander who must use everything at your disposal to stop the AI horde from opening the rift, and unleashing a cosmic horror upon the earth.
Why similar: Tower Defense 43.4%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Strategy 13.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Action 7%
- #58 WarShape
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: João Capobianco
Windows
WarShape is a "Top Down Shooter" where you face growing hordes of enemies. As you progress, the weapons and defenses of everyone in the arena evolve, starting from primitive equipment to technological weapons. Build, find weapons, recruit allies and buy upgrades to survive the attacks.
Why similar: Tower Defense 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Strategy 9.2%, Shooter 8.2%
- #59 Tower Tactics Arena
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: asraworks
Windows
Tower Tactics Arena is a fast-paced action roguelite set in the Tower Tactics: Liberation universe. Battle relentless enemy waves in a closed combat arena, level up your towers strategically, and gather powerful trinkets and potions! Will you claim victory in the arena?
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.4%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shooter 8.7%
- #60 Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
64% matchVery Positive82% of 1,278 reviews2025
Dev: SoulpotionPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Roguelite 14%