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Games Like Symbiotic

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, FPS, Action Roguelike, Shooter.

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Symbiotic is a fast-paced, first-person roguelike shooter where you, an escaped prisoner, stole a real monster of a weapon: The Symbiote. Fight with an evolving weapon and escape!

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 178 reviews
Released: 2022-05-16
Developer: Verb Noun Studios
Publisher: Champlain College
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

Overview

Symbiotic stands out for its high-octane, first-person roguelike gameplay centered on evolving weaponry and fast-paced sci-fi combat. These recommendations prioritize titles that capture that same intensity, focusing on fluid movement, deep weapon customization, and the addictive 'run-based' progression loop found in the best FPS roguelites.

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  1. #1 Roboquest
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
    Dev: RyseUp Studios
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Action Roguelike 43.7%, Shooter 20.4%, Roguelike 13.1%, First-Person 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A premier fast-paced FPS roguelite that perfectly mirrors the high-speed movement and satisfying sci-fi gunplay of Symbiotic.

  2. #2 Deadlink
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 3,591 reviews2023
    Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 42.6%, Shooter 22.3%, First-Person 13.5%, Futuristic 12.2%, Action 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-octane cyberpunk FPS roguelite that emphasizes aggressive playstyles and rapid combat encounters.

  3. #3 Gunfire Reborn
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
    Dev: Duoyi Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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: Roguelike 43.2%, Action Roguelike 27%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Action 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep weapon variety and character builds that make every run feel distinct and rewarding.

  4. #4 Voidborn
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 346 reviews2025
    Dev: Xekvera
    Windows

    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: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Gun Customization 33.8%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 8.5%, Action 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter with roguelite elements that emphasizes spectacle and fluid movement.

  5. #5 MOTHERGUNSHIP
    95% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Action Roguelike 34.3%, Gun Customization 29.7%, Roguelike 13.8%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled level of gun customization that allows you to build massive, screen-filling weapons similar to the Symbiote.

  6. #6 Ziggurat 2
    94% matchVery Positive90% of 1,470 reviews2021
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Shooter 21.1%, Roguelike 18.5%, First-Person 8.3%, Colorful 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A polished arena-based FPS roguelike that focuses on magical combat and fast movement through procedurally generated dungeons.

  7. #7 Tower of Guns
    93% matchVery Positive80% of 1,239 reviews2014
    Dev: Terrible Posture Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.1%, Roguelike 19.2%, Shooter 15.9%, First-Person 13%, Sci-fi 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS roguelike that captures the chaotic, bullet-hell intensity of Symbiotic's combat.

  8. #8 Post Void
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
    Dev: YCJY Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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: Action Roguelike 46.2%, Shooter 23.3%, First-Person 14.1%, Action 7.7%, Colorful 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced, colorful, and psychedelic FPS that demands constant movement and aggression.

  9. #9 VOID/BREAKER
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Gun Customization 26.4%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Roguelike 12.4%, First-Person 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features intense destruction and gun customization that aligns well with the chaotic nature of Symbiotic.

  10. #10 HYPERGUN
    92% matchMixed63% of 73 reviews2018
    Dev: NVYVE® Studios
    Windows

    Fight through waves of alien interlopers and save the world as Dewey Owens in HYPERGUN, a fast-paced roguelite shooter centering around a procedural weapon of questionable effectiveness. Enter the simulation. Build the HYPERGUN!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 73.7%, Action 13.3%, First-Person 13%

    Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that revolves entirely around building and evolving your weapon to survive increasingly difficult waves.

  11. #11 Witchfire
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 14,177 reviews2024
    Dev: The Astronauts
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

    Why similar: PvE 33.4%, Shooter 33.1%, First-Person 14.3%, Roguelike 12.4%, Action 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy roguelite shooter that features intense gunplay and challenging, high-stakes combat loops.

  12. #12 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
    91% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
    Dev: Hippomancer
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 50.9%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 13.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Roguelike 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct genre match that focuses on the core loop of shooting, looting, and surviving in a sci-fi setting.

  13. #13 Immortal Redneck
    90% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
    Dev: Crema
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Roguelike 11.3%, First-Person 7.1%, Action 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines old-school arcade shooting with modern roguelite progression and permanent upgrades.

  14. #14 Gravebound
    88% matchVery Positive92% of 153 reviews2025
    Dev: Atomic Game LabsPub: Student Game Developer Association
    Windows

    Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...

    Why similar: Roguelike 27.4%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Shooter 14%, Action 11.5%, PvE 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed FPS roguelike that focuses on character builds and room-clearing combat.

  15. #15 Force Reboot
    87% matchVery Positive94% of 692 reviews2022
    Dev: ln404
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.8%, Roguelike 18.6%, Shooter 18.5%, First-Person 11.6%, Action 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy FPS roguelite that prioritizes speed and constant forward momentum.

  16. #16 ROSE
    86% matchVery Positive86% of 162 reviews2024
    Dev: Zakroutil
    Windows

    ROSE is a violent rogue-lite arena shooter where you sacrifice your body parts to progress and gain new weapons and abilities. Slaughter waves of monstrous enemies and defeat titanic bosses in randomized arenas or die trying!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.3%, Roguelike 15.8%, Shooter 13.7%, PvE 10.9%, First-Person 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that delivers quick, arcade-style roguelite sessions.

  17. #17 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 reviews2020
    Dev: Awe Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    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: Roguelike 33.2%, Action Roguelike 29.8%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 10.7%, First-Person 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A rhythmic FPS roguelite that forces you to synchronize your shooting and movement with the beat of the music.

  18. #18 Metal: Hellsinger
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,669 reviews2022
    Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

    Why similar: Shooter 33.3%, First-Person 18.3%, Dark 13.1%, Action 12.1%, 3D 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While rhythm-focused, it provides the same high-intensity, fast-paced FPS action and weapon variety found in Symbiotic.

  19. #19 Diabotical Rogue
    85% matchMostly Positive73% of 519 reviews2024
    Dev: GD Studio Inc
    Windows

    Welcome to our online first-person shooter that combines fast-paced combat and roguelike upgrades. Choose from 4 base suits each with their unique flair. Improvise. Adapt. Overcome your opponents and teammates alike.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 47.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action 9.3%, 3D 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A competitive-feeling FPS roguelite that emphasizes movement mechanics and precise aiming.

  20. #20 Risk of Rain 2
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 344,051 reviews2020
    Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 64.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 52%, Roguelike 25.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Though third-person, it is the gold standard for roguelite progression and weapon-synergy-based combat.

  21. #21 Nightmare Reaper
    83% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
    Dev: Blazing Bit Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

    Why similar: Shooter 44.7%, First-Person 24.6%, Dark 15.7%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A looter-shooter with roguelite elements that offers a massive arsenal of weapons and fast-paced, retro-inspired combat.

  22. #22 Exodemic
    84% 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: Action Roguelike 66.1%, Action 12.3%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Combat 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An on-rails shooter roguelite that keeps the action moving at a breakneck pace.

  23. #23 Double Down
    82% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Burndown Studios
    Windows

    Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.9%, Roguelike 19.4%, Shooter 18.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Action 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward first-person roguelike that emphasizes shooting and survival in a hostile environment.

  24. #24 Mind The Abyss
    81% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind The Abyss Studios
    Windows

    Mind the Abyss is a fast-paced movement shooter that combines fourth-dimensional abilities and ever-evolving weaponry within an alien planet.

    Why similar: PvE 28.4%, Shooter 22.6%, First-Person 10.9%, Action 10%, 3D 8%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that captures the 'boomer shooter' aesthetic while incorporating roguelite progression.

  25. #25 Genome Guardian
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
    Dev: Alpherior
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

    Why similar: Gun Customization 28.4%, Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelike 15.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Sci-fi 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep gun customization and roguelite mechanics that reward experimentation with different weapon builds.

  26. #26 SYNTHETIK 2
    80% matchVery Positive81% of 3,230 reviews2021
    Dev: Flow Fire Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SYNTHETIK 2 is a unrelenting tactical-shooter rogue-lite. Play alone or with friends. Loot powerful tech. Experience the next level in gun-play. Upgrade your androids to rival the machine gods!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Gun Customization 21.6%, PvE 13%, Roguelike 12.7%, Shooter 12.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers some of the best weapon-feel and tactical depth in the roguelite genre, even from a top-down perspective.

  27. #27 Serious Survivors
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 156 reviews2025
    Dev: Entropy Surfers
    Windows

    The most EXPLOSIVE roguelike boomer shooter. Fully packed with serious action, wicked humor, and good old bloody fun. Blast hordes of bastards, stack insane perks, and unlock new stuff. Survive…or get shredded trying!.. And try again.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.2%, Shooter 23.2%, First-Person 11.4%, PvE 9.4%, Action 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An old-school inspired shooter that brings classic arena combat into a roguelite framework.

  28. #28 Galactic Vault
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 98 reviews2026
    Dev: MeepMeep Games
    Windows

    Build your weapon to its full potential in Galactic Vault, a fast-paced FPS roguelite. Discover endless upgrade combinations, craft diverse builds, and unleash devastating abilities. Get ready to infiltrate high-security vaults and recover lost tech.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Gun Customization 16%, Roguelike 11.7%, PvE 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%

  29. #29 Deadzone: Rogue
    76% matchVery Positive85% of 14,091 reviews2025
    Dev: Prophecy Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelike 18.1%, PvE 17.3%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 7.9%

  30. #30 Core Devourer
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 111 reviews2024
    Dev: IcyQuill
    Windows

    Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.1%, Roguelike 26.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 8.1%, 3D 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that emphasizes bullet-hell dodging and aggressive combat.

  31. #31 Spaceship Looter
    81% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
    Dev: Luxorix Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.6%, Roguelike 24.9%, Action 9.7%, Futuristic 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi roguelite that focuses on clearing rooms and upgrading gear in a hostile environment.

  32. #32 ReSpaced
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Elevated Ants Studio
    Windows

    A fast-paced first-person shooter where you master gun recoil to leap across platforms, battle various enemies, and upgrade your weapon to escape an overrun space station.

    Why similar: Shooter 37.4%, Action 21.3%, First-Person 14.7%, Space 12.8%, 3D 9.2%

  33. #33 >SYS//PURGE_
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2026
    Dev: tomo2515x
    Windows

    >SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

    Why similar: Shooter 41.7%, Action 23.5%, First-Person 16.1%, 3D 11.8%, Combat 5.9%

  34. #34 OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns
    77% matchVery Positive95% of 2,380 reviews2021
    Dev: Gun Hit WondersPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns kicks back into action in this fast-paced, over-the-top, roguelike, first person shooter. Shoot your way through a robot-hijacked space station, collecting more and more powerful guns as you go. There are over 30 million differently named guns at your disposal!

    Why similar: Shooter 28.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, First-Person 13.6%, Roguelike 11.1%, Action 10.9%

  35. #35 Neon Striker
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
    Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Gun Customization 19.1%, PvE 14.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%

  36. #36 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 613 reviews2025
    Dev: Xylem Studios
    Windows · Mac

    The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.9%, PvE 26%, Shooter 15.3%, Roguelike 13.1%, Sci-fi 8%

  37. #37 DECIDIT
    74% matchVery Positive91% of 109 reviews2024
    Dev: DECIDIT Team
    Windows

    Decidit is a fast FPS roguelike in which you must use all the arsenal and movement abilities at your disposal in order to progress in an unstable demonic maze. Be fast, precise but also strategic using all the demonic weapons and abilities collected on the way to create powerful synergies.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.6%, Roguelike 19.9%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 10.2%, 3D 6.7%

  38. #38 Goosthetic
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: SmilewirePub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
    Windows

    Arm yourself with sticky boots, a smart-pistol, and the titular 'Goosthetic' grappling prosthetic to swing, slide, jump, boost, and shoot your way out of a twisted and abandoned scientific facility! Escape captivity and evade slime mutations in this fast-paced action-platformer FPS.

    Why similar: Shooter 40.3%, First-Person 22.1%, 3D 15.9%, Action 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%

  39. #39 Simulakros
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Sirio GamesPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows

    Fight the evil CORP from the inside. Confront deadly robots in this fast-paced third person shooter with rogue-lite elements.

    Why similar: Roguelike 31.4%, Futuristic 17.7%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 17%, 3D 14.7%

  40. #40 Holy Shot
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: LoneWolf Digital Arts
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Holy Shot is a fast-paced, physics-based top-down shooter. Face nasty hordes of monsters in a chaotic environmental destruction, combining powerful weapons and strategic abilities to survive intense battles against challenging bosses.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.6%, Roguelike 20.3%, Shooter 17.3%, PvE 7.6%, Action 7.4%

  41. #41 Gunlocked
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.1%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 8.9%, Futuristic 7.9%, Space 7.5%

  42. #42 Mythical Concept STARNAUT
    72% matchVery Positive96% of 74 reviews2025
    Dev: crim Co., Ltd.
    Windows

    STARNAUT is an easy-to-learn survival auto-shooter! Equip 8 weapons and survive intense 15-30 minute runs as you fight endless waves of enemies to restore Earth. Supports mouse/keyboard and controllers!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.4%, PvE 21.5%, Roguelike 18.7%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Action 5.8%

  43. #43 Space Scavenger
    73% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
    Dev: Red Cabin Games
    Windows

    Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelike 19.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 11.9%, Colorful 6.8%

  44. #44 Battle Shapers
    70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
    Dev: Metric Empire
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.1%, Roguelike 18.9%, Shooter 18.3%, First-Person 9.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%

  45. #45 Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2024
    Dev: Mio Games
    Windows

    Step into an exciting journey in Cats Guns & Robots, a rogue-like action game where you are the last hope for the world. In this outlaw-like action game, surviving enemy attacks in each room will require careful choices of upgrading your character abilities and features of weapons in your inventory.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 54.5%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%, 3D 8.2%

  46. #46 Holy Shoot
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 203 reviews2025
    Dev: Tale Era Interactive
    Windows

    Holy Shoot is a fast-paced roguelite action FPS set in a satirical version of Hell, packed with chaos, blessed heroes, and demonic bosses. Pick your hero, dive into hell, upgrade your build, and shoot your way through sin.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Shooter 21.1%, Roguelike 19.8%, 3D 6.6%, Action 5.9%

  47. #47 Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2024
    Dev: EXITUSPub: PLEASURE GARDEN
    Windows

    Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Shooter 18.4%, PvE 12.3%, First-Person 10.3%, Action 7.7%

  48. #48 Outnumbered
    70% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
    Dev: Amped Horizon
    Windows

    Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 46.4%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 9.6%, 3D 7.1%, Sci-fi 6%

  49. #49 Gone Viral
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 75 reviews2021
    Dev: Skullbot GamesPub: Akupara Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Gone Viral is an over-the-top action game with heavy roguelite elements where you fight for your life in a prison arena to entertain a blood-thirsty audience. Rack up your kill count, grab mutations and crazy weapons to change gameplay and get what you need to escape and Go Viral.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, PvE 22.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7%

  50. #50 FISHGUN
    67% matchVery Positive96% of 414 reviews2023
    Dev: FISHGUNNERS
    Windows

    FISHGUN is a chaotic fish-person shooter where you feed your sentient gun random upgrades to defeat hordes of evil fruit.

    Why similar: Shooter 35.3%, Action 17.9%, PvE 15%, First-Person 13.3%, Combat 9.2%

  51. #51 Roboquest VR
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 425 reviews2025
    Dev: Flat2VR Studios
    Windows

    The future is in flames, overrun by ruthless machines—but you’re built to fight back. Roboquest VR is a lightning-fast roguelite FPS where speed, firepower, and reflexes are your best weapons. Adapt, survive, and reboot the future!

    Why similar: Roguelike 33.7%, Shooter 24.9%, Gun Customization 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Futuristic 10.2%

  52. #52 Monster Bullets
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2024
    Dev: schemesmith
    Windows

    Monster Bullets is a first-person roguelite where each monster has a specific weakness. Quickly load the correct bullet for each monster and fire them off! Experiment with upgrades on each procedurally generated attempt and try to slay the goblin king!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.7%, Shooter 25.6%, First-Person 14.7%, Action 10.7%, 3D 9.6%

  53. #53 WarSphere
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Tuesday Games
    Windows

    WarSphere is a fast-paced, roguelike top-down shooter. As a spherical death robot, you blast, dash and loot your way through procedurally generated worlds. It's all about the pew pew.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 49.8%, Roguelike 34.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 1.6%

  54. #54 Bloodshed
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Action Roguelike 44%, Shooter 22%, First-Person 13.3%, Dark 10.5%, Action 8.7%

  55. #55 Galactic Glitch
    65% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelike 19%, Shooter 15.7%, Space 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  56. #56 REPLIKATOR
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 33%, Roguelike 22.3%, Shooter 14%, Space 11.9%, Futuristic 10%

  57. #57 Rogue Invader
    69% matchVery Positive92% of 64 reviews2021
    Dev: Squishy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

    Why similar: Gun Customization 37.6%, Shooter 23.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Space 10.9%, Action 9.4%

  58. #58 CRUEL
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

    Why similar: Roguelike 34.7%, Shooter 24.7%, First-Person 19.1%, Action 13.6%, 3D 4.5%

  59. #59 Gunlocked 2
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

    Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.7%, Roguelike 22.6%, Shooter 19.1%, Futuristic 8.2%, Action 7.2%

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