Games Like SYNTHETIK: Arena

SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.8%, Co-op 11.5%, Roguelite 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Roguelike 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The core experience that shares the exact engine, mechanics, and tactical gunplay of the Arena expansion.

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: Top-Down Shooter 44.4%, Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelite 13.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel that evolves the series' signature weapon handling and roguelite systems into a modern framework.

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: Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelite 21.6%, Shooter 18%, Action 14.4%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep weapon and ship customization that rivals the complexity of the Synthetik upgrade system.

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: Co-op 26.1%, Roguelike 20.5%, Multiplayer 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Roguelite 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense roguelite shooter that emphasizes character builds and high-octane combat against challenging enemies.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Roguelike 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down roguelike that captures the same chaotic, high-stakes energy of arena-based shooters.

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.1%, Co-op 26.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 8.1%, Cyberpunk 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning cyberpunk top-down shooter that matches the gritty, high-tech atmosphere of the Synthetik series.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Roguelike 31.6%, Co-op 19.8%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Roguelite 6.4%, Local Co-Op 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive top-down roguelike that focuses heavily on diverse weapon variety and bullet-hell combat.

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: Roguelite 32.1%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 21.7%, Cyberpunk 18.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed FPS roguelite that mirrors the high-octane intensity and mechanical precision of Synthetik.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 53.6%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 6.1%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced top-down combat game set in a dark cyberpunk world that demands quick reflexes.

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: Co-op 27.7%, Multiplayer 20.8%, Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 10.5%, Online Co-Op 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an intense sci-fi roguelite experience with high-speed movement and deep, scaling combat encounters.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.7%, Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down cyberpunk roguelite featuring destructible environments and tactical, weapon-focused gameplay.

Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Roguelike 20.7%, Co-op 17.7%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Roguelite 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-based roguelite that offers incredible replayability through diverse character builds and weapon synergies.

HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Co-op 27.5%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Local Co-Op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical top-down co-op shooter that emphasizes team coordination and high-intensity sci-fi combat.

Livelock is a co-operative top-down shooter where you play solo or with up to two allies to break the cycle of infinite war between machines. As one of the remaining Capital Intellects, your role is to unlock Eden and revive humanity.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.7%, Co-op 24.8%, Action 10%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Online Co-Op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down co-op shooter featuring sci-fi themes and heavy, impactful combat mechanics.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Co-op 35.5%, Multiplayer 20.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Roguelike 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op roguelite with persistent progression and intense top-down action that feels rewarding to master.

Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.6%, Co-op 34%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based top-down shooter that focuses on tactical co-op and intense sci-fi weaponry.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Roguelike 43.7%, Roguelite 26%, Action 17.5%, Top-Down 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed arena roguelite that features massive enemy waves and deep, satisfying character progression.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.5%, Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down roguelite that features unique movement mechanics and chaotic, colorful combat.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 57.8%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Top-Down 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that provides chaotic combat and satisfying, powerful weapon upgrades.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Co-op 34.1%, Multiplayer 19.4%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 11.9%, Top-Down 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena-based top-down shooter that rewards precision and constant movement during boss fights.

Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.7%, Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena-based roguelite that offers deep customization and high replay value for fans of pure combat.

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.2%, Co-op 17.5%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense arena-based top-down shooter with a classic, retro sci-fi aesthetic and challenging gameplay.

Redeemer: Enhanced Edition is a brutal close-quarters brawler. Punch, crush, shoot, and use the environment to destroy enemies. Master deep melee combat, execute savage finishers, and fight for redemption as Vasily, a former elite operative hunted by a cybernetic corporation.

Why similar: Co-op 37%, Action 24.1%, Top-Down 15.2%, Indie 8.9%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal top-down action game that focuses on visceral combat and environmental interaction.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Indie 83.4%, Singleplayer 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelike with tight, responsive gunplay and challenging, pattern-based boss encounters.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Multiplayer 21.3%, Co-op 18%, Roguelike 16%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite with fluid movement and satisfying gunplay that rewards aggressive playstyles.

CS2D is a free fast-paced top-down multiplayer shooter. Featuring many different game modes, a built-in map editor and much more.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38%, Multiplayer 24.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 9.6%, Co-op 4.5%

A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

Why similar: Roguelike 25.9%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite with a unique body-swapping mechanic that keeps the combat fresh and fast.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Co-op 18.4%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Local Co-Op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter that focuses on surviving overwhelming odds with a massive variety of weapons.

You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.8%, Roguelike 22.2%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Top-Down 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down sci-fi roguelite that emphasizes challenging combat and extensive weapon crafting.

Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 52.2%, Multiplayer 17.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 9.7%, Cyberpunk 7.7%

Loot, shoot, cast and drive in this chaotic PvP Roguelite. Level up fast, draft wild skills, and create crazy combos on the fly. Explore a GTA-style battle royale with no queues or downtime as you prepare to win the final fight. Climb the ranks solo or with friends in 3-man squads!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Co-op 17.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Online Co-Op 9.1%

A roguelite action platformer in a vibrant glitch-ridden world. Amass a huge arsenal from over 150 weapon options and face hordes of enemies and tough boss fights. Jump into multiplayer (up to 4 player co-op online or local) to collect, unlock, and upgrade for endless replayability.

Why similar: Co-op 22.1%, Roguelike 17.4%, Multiplayer 16.9%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Roguelite 11.2%

Purge the undead! Intense action-shooter with deep rpg elements, including upgradeable guns and armor, unique class skills, and class special abilities. Entire game can be played single player or as a 4-player online co-op game, including PvP events like Last Man Standing.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.8%, Co-op 20.4%, Multiplayer 18.7%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.8%

A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.8%, Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 4.5%

Armored Evolution is an arena style top down shooter where you battle planetary guardians on a quest to dominate the universe! Venture alone or with your friends earning legendary avatars and weapons on your way. Find and upgrade equipment to discover unique strategies and decimate your foes!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, Indie 19.6%, Multiplayer 17.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 9.4%

Guns N’ Boxes is a top-down single screen arena-style multiplayer shooter where you shoot boxes, get random weapons and use them to blast everything that moves! Choose your favorite character and duke it out with rifles, hot dog launchers, rail guns, arrows and tons of other weapons.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, Multiplayer 26.7%, Action 16.9%, Roguelite 10%, Indie 9.4%

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Co-op 20%, Roguelike 13.8%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Online Co-Op 8.8%

Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.7%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%

Traverse the dungeon in this awesome action / bullet-hell roguelite where every choice could make or break your run. Stack over 130 different items and create powerful synergies to become truly overpowered with 13 unique characters!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Co-op 18.4%, Action 12.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.8%

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: Co-op 28.5%, Online Co-Op 15%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.8%

Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

Why similar: Co-op 27%, Multiplayer 19.5%, Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 10%, Action 7.5%

Embark on an online co-op Survival Roguelite adventure. Team up with friends, slash through endless waves of foes, conquer formidable bosses, fulfill quests, craft potent weapons, and unlock unique characters!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Co-op 20%, Roguelike 16.8%, Online Co-Op 13.4%, Roguelite 10.3%

Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Co-op 19%, Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action 7%

AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!

Why similar: Co-op 26%, Roguelike 16.7%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Roguelite 11%

Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!

Why similar: Co-op 26.5%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Roguelite 11.1%, Shooter 11%

BATTLERITE​ ​is​ ​an​ ​action-packed​ ​team​ ​arena​ ​brawler.​ ​Experience​ ​the​ ​unique​ ​combination​ ​of​ top-down​ ​shooter​ meets​ ​fast-paced​ ​fighting​ ​game and challenge ​friends​ ​and​ foes​ ​in​ ​a​ ​battle​ ​of reaction. The Arena awaits!

Why similar: Multiplayer 61%, Action 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 7.6%

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!

Why similar: Roguelike 27.4%, Co-op 17.7%, Roguelite 15.5%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Action 10.8%

Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 47.2%, Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action 9.5%, Top-Down 7%

Relic Hunters Zero: Remix is a remaster of the FREE 1 million player hit game about blasting evil space ducks and turtles with tiny cute guns. It’s fast, it’s tactical, and feels deliciously smooth to play. Unlock new weapons, characters and relics to defeat the Ducan Commander!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Co-op 23.3%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Roguelike 10.3%, Action 7.1%

IMPACT POINT! – An ultra satisfying, fast paced, 2-4 player, arena based, multiplayer, top down 2D shooter. Grab what you can and battle it out with 2-4 players to be the last man standing in a game heavily inspired by retro and vaporwave shooters.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45%, Multiplayer 23.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down 6.6%

Rise up and play with up to three friends in this ever-evolving cooperative multiplayer, roguelite shooter. Explore multiple biomes, mini games, find hidden chests, and defeat numerous enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Multiplayer 22.4%, Roguelite 19.7%, Online Co-Op 17.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 12.5%

Battle your way through waves of robots as you attempt to survive in an unforgiving, grungy arena. Bathe in glory as you put on a good show for the audience, and be rewarded with upgrades. Try to last as long as you can to put your name down in history!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 57.9%, Action 13.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 6.7%, Cyberpunk 6.2%

Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Co-op 23.7%, Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelite 10.1%, Local Co-Op 6.9%

Calturin and Clone is a 2D co-op action RPG where you can either play as a lone adventurer or with a fellow wizard. Mainly focused on difficult boss fights and other challenging encounters that are not combat, Calturin and Clone will test you and your friend's skills to the limit.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32%, Co-op 22.3%, Multiplayer 11%, Online Co-Op 10%, Roguelite 8.7%

A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!

Why similar: Multiplayer 45.2%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 19.3%, Indie 12.2%, 2D 2.5%