- #1 Tiny Rogues
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,556 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.4%, Roguelite 20.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Top-Down 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly tight, build-focused experience with deep character customization and high-quality pixel art.
- #2 Spell Disk
96% matchVery Positive89% of 963 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on unique spell-casting and ability synergy makes it a perfect match for players who enjoy Talented's upgrade mechanics.
- #3 Nova Drift
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,456 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 20.2%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 11.7%, Retro 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: The deep, modular upgrade system allows for the same level of build experimentation found in Talented.
- #4 Death Must Die
95% matchVery Positive90% of 21,526 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelite 25.3%, Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, 2D 5%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a robust gear and skill system that mirrors the strategic depth found in Talented's skill trees.
- #5 20 Minutes Till Dawn
94% matchVery Positive91% of 28,804 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Roguelite 19%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Combat 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same focus on distinct character builds and intense, wave-based survival combat.
- #6 Soulstone Survivors
94% matchVery Positive91% of 26,366 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 22.3%, Roguelike 17.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, skill-heavy combat loop that captures the same arcade intensity as the seed game.
- #7 Halls of Torment
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,421 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.9%, Roguelite 20.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its retro aesthetic and skill-based progression provide a very similar atmosphere and gameplay feel.
- #8 Brotato
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 114,107 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelike 24%, Roguelite 21.1%, Arcade 11%, 2D 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for build-heavy survivor games, it offers the same addictive loop of choosing upgrades to survive waves.
- #9 Gunlocked
91% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The mechanical similarities in its shoot-em-up style and roguelite progression make it a natural fit.
- #10 Neophyte
90% matchVery Positive91% of 661 reviews2026
Dev: Regal Pigeon
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A mini topdown action roguelike with chaotic spell-slinging hack-n-slash combat. Collect spells, choose perks and discover powerful synergies to become an unstoppable monster-slaying wizard.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: The magic-focused action and arcade pacing make it a strong thematic and mechanical companion.
- #11 Rogue: Genesia
89% matchVery Positive91% of 8,452 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelite 21.6%, Roguelike 14%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The large-scale, arcade-style combat provides the same sense of progression and power fantasy.
- #12 Dungreed
91% matchVery Positive93% of 9,532 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.1%, Roguelite 21%, Roguelike 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: The pixel art style and roguelite progression loop are very similar to the core experience of the seed game.
- #13 Twilight Survivors
89% matchVery Positive89% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 11%, Combat 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the same bullet-hell survival essence while maintaining a consistent retro-inspired aesthetic.
- #14 Army of Ruin
88% matchVery Positive88% of 2,733 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelite 25.5%, Roguelike 20.3%, Top-Down 13.2%, Action 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a highly polished arcade experience with satisfying weapon and ability upgrades.
- #15 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
87% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.6%, Roguelite 24.9%, Roguelike 18.6%, Top-Down 12.2%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on branching skill trees directly mirrors the core progression mechanic of Talented.
- #16 Disfigure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,390 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Arcade 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This twin-stick shooter provides a similar arcade intensity and focus on survival through upgrades.
- #17 God Of Weapons
86% matchVery Positive84% of 5,130 reviews2023
Dev: Archmage LabsPub: Archmage Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.2%, Roguelite 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Combat 11.6%, Stylized 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Its inventory management and build-focused combat loop align well with the strategic requirements of Talented.
- #18 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,586 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.4%, Roguelite 28.2%, Roguelike 8%, Combat 6.7%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: The classic survivor loop and focus on character progression are highly reminiscent of Talented.
- #19 Star of Providence
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes bullet-hell mechanics and high-stakes combat that will appeal to fans of Talented's arcade roots.
- #20 Nomad Survival
84% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.3%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a simple, effective arcade loop that focuses on constant improvement and wave survival.
- #21 Pesticide Not Required
82% matchVery Positive94% of 910 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Roguelite 19.8%, Top-Down 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends unique farming elements with intense combat, offering a fresh take on the survival genre.
- #22 Witchcraft Survivors
83% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2024
Dev: Catpix Studios
Windows
Annihilate hordes of enemies in this thrilling, fast-paced action roguelite rpg and fill the screen with your magic. Kill your foes, become stronger each second and upgrade your characters with new spells and abilities. Can you survive the monsters that threaten your very existence?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%
Why You'll Like It: The score-attack focus and pixel-art style align perfectly with the arcade nature of Talented.
- #23 Geometry Arena
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,405 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Roguelite 33.5%, Roguelike 26.9%, Arcade 20.4%, 2D 8%, Action 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The minimalist design and high replayability focus make it a great alternative for fans of arcade roguelites.
- #24 Rocket Rats
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,387 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelite 19%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Roguelike 11.4%, Top-Down 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This casual arcade shooter offers a similar pick-up-and-play experience with roguelite elements.
- #25 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Roguelite 20.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Top-Down 6%
Why You'll Like It: This hybrid title incorporates tower defense mechanics into the survivor loop for a unique strategic twist.
- #26 I Am Legion: Stand Survivors
79% matchVery Positive82% of 2,477 reviews2025
Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 10.5%, Top-Down 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: The focus on horde survival and bullet-hell mechanics provides a similar challenge to the seed game.
- #27 Skelly Selest
81% matchVery Positive93% of 286 reviews2018
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its retro arcade feel and roguelite structure make it a great pick for those who enjoy Talented's vibe.
- #28 Elemental Survivors
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 194 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Grind, die, upgrade, repeat in this auto-attacking roguelite/RPG! Transform into an enemy-blender with your fave attacks made devastating with equipment, party members, and elemental evolutions. Survive to earn gems to unlock areas, permanent upgrades, characters, and god-like summons.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Roguelite 13.3%, Retro 11.9%, Roguelike 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: The magic-based combat and retro aesthetic provide a familiar experience for fans of the genre.
- #29 Choo Choo Survivor
78% matchVery Positive85% of 585 reviews2023
Dev: GTGD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Drive your train to safety while shooting down endless hordes of zombies blocking your way. Upgrade your weapons and abilities and become absurdly powerful!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Arcade 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Despite its unique theme, the core loop of wave-based survival and ability upgrades is very similar.
- #30 Arcane Tower Survivors
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 96 reviews2025
Dev: Red Horde Games
Windows
Survive waves of enemies in this horde survival roguelite. Unleash devastating spells, master unique skills, and craft unstoppable builds. Between battles, fortify your tower and unlock powerful upgrades in a strategic meta-game. Will your magic outlast the chaos?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Roguelike 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #31 Gunlocked 2
77% matchVery Positive86% of 77 reviews2026
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Roguelike 11.7%, Arcade 8.3%
- #32 Skigill
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 126 reviews2026
Dev: Achromi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight! Collect! Explore! Experiment! Survive! Master the SKIGILL, a large skill tree spanning the entire battleground, to power your character and survive waves of enemies. Unlock upgrades, weapons, and characters in a meta sigil after each game, and maybe you'll see the end!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.4%, Roguelike 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Retro 11.1%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #33 FLERP
77% matchVery Positive87% of 400 reviews2022
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Fend off hordes of enemies in this arcade tower defense roguelite with autobattler elements. Build up a team of powerful synergies and become unstoppable.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.2%
- #34 Crafty Survivors
73% matchVery Positive84% of 749 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Roguelike 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #35 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
75% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Top-Down 9.2%
- #36 Swarm Grinder
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,176 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.4%, Roguelite 22.6%, Roguelike 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #37 Fried Panic
76% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: Simply Artizan
Windows · Mac · Linux
Survive as long as possible in Fried Panic! Buy weapons, abilities, and even donut producing machines. Fight through waves of eggs, lemons, chicken drumsticks, and much more, all in a top down pixel art style.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Combat 8.8%
- #38 Voids Vigil
73% matchVery Positive94% of 374 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.8%, Roguelite 20.8%, Roguelike 19.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Combat 7.8%
- #39 BALL x PIT
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 25,014 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 10%
- #40 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
72% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelite 20%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Top-Down 10%, Retro 9.9%
- #41 Cursorblade
73% matchVery Positive86% of 1,015 reviews2023
Dev: RealPeach
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.5%, Roguelite 20%, Roguelike 15.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 9.1%
- #42 Runic Survivor
75% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2023
Dev: STEELDUCK Studios
Windows
Combine Runes to craft unique spells! Survive the endless hordes of monsters as you work to break the four Runic seals! Runic is a casual horde shooter with rogue-lite elements and a charming retro aesthetic.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%
- #43 Voidigo
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,782 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
- #44 Tangy TD
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,348 reviews2026
Dev: Cakez
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Strategic tower defense where you play a witch, place class-based towers, equip them with items that grant powerful abilities, combine them, create unique builds & deal ridiculous amounts of damage! Customize your builds with a deep stat system and giant skill tree!
Why similar: Roguelike 40.7%, Pixel Graphics 20.6%, 2D 12.3%, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 6%
- #45 Noobs Want to Live
72% matchVery Positive89% of 4,958 reviews2023
Dev: 元气弹工作室(GD Studio)Pub: Lightning Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noobs Want to Live is a fast-paced roguelike featuring several characters and a large pool of skills to choose from (that synergize with one another, too!) Fight, kill, grow. Each run is a new chance to create a steamrolling build!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.6%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Combat 10%
- #46 Boneraiser Minions
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,322 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.7%, Roguelite 18.6%, Roguelike 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 10%
- #47 Hell is Other Demons
74% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Retro 9.3%
- #48 Boosted Survivors
70% matchVery Positive96% of 179 reviews2024
Dev: Clarity Games
Windows · Linux
Survive waves! Choose new abilities! Modify your hero in any way you like! Craft a powerful masterpiece, or a horrible concoction of awful ideas! Discover secrets! Sandbox your way to victory! Boost! Survive! Boosted Survivors!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.1%, Roguelike 19.8%, Arcade 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 6.8%
- #49 Void Survivors
71% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
Windows
Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.1%, Top-Down 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Combat 8.9%, 2D 8.3%
- #50 Seraph's Last Stand
69% matchVery Positive94% of 4,312 reviews2022
Dev: Sad Socket
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Create insane builds and break the game in all possible ways to get your name into the leaderboards! Every round you get stronger, but so does the enemies...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.1%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
- #51 Versebound
68% matchVery Positive98% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: Conifer Digital
Windows
Slay hordes of enemies and fight mythical bosses in this challenging action roguelike. In a desperate fight for survival you must perform rituals, buildcraft and learn from every misstep to become stronger. Use unique abilities and powerful artifacts to beat every trial in the world of Kalevala!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 9.6%
- #52 Endless waves survival
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Jeferson Belmiro
Windows · Mac · Linux
Endless Waves Survival is an adrenaline-fueled endless survival game. Fight a continuous onslaught of enemies and claim upgrades and new abilities as you level up. How long will you survive the next run?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Top-Down 11.8%, Combat 7%
- #53 Funguys Swarm
66% matchVery Positive92% of 946 reviews2025
Dev: Stairway Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Funguys Swarm is a cartoony survivor bullet hell where the forest is on fire. Become a Funguy, arm yourself with forest-crafted weapons, and unleash some bonkers powers on the Fireking’s army. And maybe... just maybe, save the day if you’re skilled (or lucky) enough.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.8%, Roguelite 25.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 11.4%, Cute 7.8%
- #54 Bullet Bunny
69% matchVery Positive86% of 128 reviews2024
Dev: penusbmic
Windows
Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Roguelike 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #55 Survivor Of The Journey
70% matchMixed65% of 85 reviews2023
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Survivor of the Journey is a survival game with rogue-like elements Survive in countless fantasy monsters Grow faster than the enemy that comes and knock them down Survive to the end and defeat the boss. Failed? Use your stuff to be strong. Can't you? Let's try our luck this time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Roguelite 12.9%, Combat 11.5%, Top-Down 10.1%, Roguelike 9.9%
- #56 Megabonk
62% matchVery Positive95% of 101,885 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelite 20.4%, Roguelike 18%, Arcade 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #57 SNKRX
67% matchVery Positive94% of 4,326 reviews2021
Dev: a327ex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
SNKRX is an arcade shooter roguelite where you control a snake of heroes that automatically attack nearby enemies. Combine different heroes to unlock class bonuses and create unique builds, and steer your unstoppable party as they ravage through endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Roguelite 21.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
- #58 Repetendium
67% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Action Roguelike 33.1%, Roguelite 23.6%, Roguelike 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Combat 9.2%
- #59 Chumini: Tiny Army
64% matchVery Positive97% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: GuilloteamPub: Abiding Bridge
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this cute and colorful survivors-like, summon an army of tiny Chuminis to battle waves of forest demons. Each Chumini has its own movement patterns: it's up to you to manage this merry mess to create an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32%, Roguelite 19.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down 8.8%, Cute 7.7%
- #60 Spooky Survivors
67% matchMixed67% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Aligned Games
Windows
Spooky Survivors puts you in the shoes of Van Hobo, a quirky hero battling the supernatural! Start with all unlocks BUT choose which to level up as you face endless waves. Equip powerful gear and unlock unique abilities. Outlast the nightmare and prove yourself as the ultimate spooky survivor!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 18.9%, Roguelike 17.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Stylized 9.3%