- #1 Tesla vs Lovecraft
97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,237 reviews2018
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Lovecraftian 20.5%, Mechs 13.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Destruction 11.1%, Science 9.1%
- #2 Neon Chrome
96% matchVery Positive91% of 1,178 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
- #3 Lovecraft's Untold Stories
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 964 reviews2019
Dev: LLC Blini GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 55.1%, Roguelite 16.3%, RPG 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Action 5.4%
- #4 Nova Drift
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,569 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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: Roguelite 36.3%, Shooter 22.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.4%, Action 9.2%, Indie 5.3%
- #5 CRYPTARK
95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,952 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Mechs 28.1% ★, Roguelite 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Action 8.5%
- #6 Black Future '88
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 749 reviews2019
Dev: SUPERSCARYSNAKESPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.
Why similar: Roguelite 46.9%, Local Co-Op 27.4%, Action 18.2%, Adventure 6%, Indie 1.5%
- #7 Galactic Glitch
92% matchVery Positive90% of 987 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Destruction 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Roguelite 14.5%, Top-Down 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%
- #8 Blacksea Odyssey
93% matchVery Positive80% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Destruction 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Procedural Generation 16%, Roguelite 15.3%, Shooter 8.1%
- #9 Destropolis
91% matchVery Positive87% of 289 reviews2020
Dev: Igrek GamesPub: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Procedural Generation 23.6%, Top-Down 14.2%, Local Co-Op 8.9%, RPG 8.7%
- #10 Xenoraid: The First Space War
91% matchVery Positive87% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.3%, Local Co-Op 19.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10%
- #11 Feral Fury
90% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Roguelite 27.2%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 7.7%
- #12 Mega City Force
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 332 reviews2023
Dev: Undreamed GamesPub: Ravenage Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Retrowave Action Roguelike featuring tough agents battling crime to the electrifying music of artists like Droid Bishop, Timecop1983, and more! Choose your agent and dive into hardcore action against enemies and bosses, utilizing a vast arsenal and special abilities that will define your playstyle
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Procedural Generation 19.6%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shooter 15%, Top-Down 9.4%
- #13 Earth Overclocked
89% matchVery Positive81% of 200 reviews2015
Dev: Chronicle Bench
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Earth Overclocked is a frantic rogue-lite adventure starring a scientist who is terrible at making time machines, but great at blasting bad guys. Use a diverse selection of weapons to fight off monsters while searching for pieces of your time machine in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.8%, Roguelite 19.4%, Procedural Generation 18.3%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Top-Down 9.9%
- #14 Nex Machina
88% matchVery Positive87% of 2,192 reviews2017
Dev: Housemarque
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.6%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%
- #15 Sparklite
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 675 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Roguelite 24.1%, Procedural Generation 17.5%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Top-Down 9.8%
- #16 Voidigo
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,893 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Local Co-Op 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Roguelite 19.9%, Procedural Generation 16.2%, Shooter 9.2%
- #17 Survivors of the Dawn
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 765 reviews2023
Dev: indieGiant
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A roguelite horde-survival bullet heaven with QUINTILLIONS of bullets over QUINTILLIONS of hordes. Mix weapons with items, modify, control chaos at terminals and break through tightening waves.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Roguelite 20.6%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down 12.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%
- #18 Dead End Job
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2019
Dev: Ant Workshop Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Dead End Job sends you into a madcap, Ren & Stimpy-esque world to bust up ghosts. It’s a procedurally generated, couch co-op, twin-stick shooter that straps a vacuum pack to your back and puts a plasma blaster in your hand. For you, it’s just another day in the office.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Action 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Indie 6.5%
- #19 Serious Sam: Tormental
85% matchMostly Positive76% of 265 reviews2022
Dev: Gungrounds (Macanga Games j.d.o.o.)Pub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Serious Sam: Tormental is a 3D rogue-lite top-down shooter where you blast your way through the tormented mind of demigod of destruction Mental, as he imagines worlds and monsters that stand on your path towards his inner ego. Let the showdown begin!
Why similar: Roguelite 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Action 19.6%, Indie 10.2%
- #20 REPLIKATOR
84% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Science 22.3%, Procedural Generation 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Top-Down 8.2%
- #21 M.O.O.D.S.
82% matchVery Positive85% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows
Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Mechs 21% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%
- #22 Greedland
81% matchVery Positive83% of 3,348 reviews2025
Dev: VaMP HePub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Greedland” is a roguelike game mixed with survivor-like elements. It's reminiscent of Crimsonland and Vampire Survivors, and as the battle progresses your character will become a mobile arsenal of destruction!
Why similar: Mechs 27.9% ★, Roguelite 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #23 Army of Ruin
81% matchVery Positive88% of 2,789 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Procedural Generation 20.9%, Roguelite 20.9%, Top-Down 13.4%, Shooter 13.2%
- #24 Sky Force Reloaded
82% matchVery Positive93% of 2,759 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Local Co-Op 25%, Local Multiplayer 17.3%, Top-Down 13.4%, Shooter 9.4%
- #25 Black Paradox
83% matchMixed68% of 134 reviews2019
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Roguelite 23%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.3%
- #26 The Last Game
80% matchVery Positive89% of 94 reviews2024
Dev: Frédéric Julian
Windows · Mac
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 25.1%, Roguelite 22.1%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Top-Down 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%
- #27 Project Starship X
79% matchVery Positive95% of 95 reviews2020
Dev: Panda Indie Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Rogue-Lite shooter where you CRASH-KILL comical abominations! Pilot your spaceship as Swagthulhu in this original and wacky "Lovecraftian Parody"!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Roguelite 22%, Local Co-Op 21.3%, Shooter 13%, Procedural Generation 6.6%
- #28 Vortica
76% matchVery Positive82% of 96 reviews2026
Dev: Vortical StudiosPub: Caketown Interactive
Windows
Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.5%, Roguelite 22.2%, Procedural Generation 20.9%, Top-Down 11.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%
- #29 NeuroVoider
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 909 reviews2016
Dev: Flying Oak GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
NeuroVoider is a twin-stick shooter RPG set in a cyber futuristic world about brains shooting around evil robots with nuclear rocket launchers. Battle through the horde of vigilant robots, boost your character with the smoking remains of your victims, and defeat the master NeuroVoider.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.2%, Local Co-Op 24%, Roguelite 18.1%, RPG 7.9%, Top-Down 7.4%
- #30 Deflector
77% matchVery Positive87% of 357 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Roguelite 46.4%, Top-Down 23.6%, RPG 17.1%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #31 Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
78% matchVery Positive86% of 358 reviews2015
Dev: Bread Machine Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deathstate is a roguelike bullet hell adventure set in a bizarre world of dimensional exploration. Play as a number of unique characters trying to discover the fate of Professor Elinberg who opened a portal to the void. Are you ready to venture deep into the abyss?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.8%, Roguelite 27.3%, RPG 8.1%, Action 7.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #32 Rogue: Genesia
74% matchVery Positive91% of 8,550 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 26.2 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: Roguelite 37.2%, Procedural Generation 29%, Top-Down 17.3%, RPG 8.4%, Action 8.1%
- #33 Battle Planet - Judgement Day
77% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2019
Dev: Threaks
Windows
Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...
Why similar: Roguelite 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Procedural Generation 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%
- #34 Rogue Stormers
78% matchMixed69% of 990 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Roguelite 46.8%, Shooter 28.6%, Sci-fi 15%, Action 9.6%
- #35 Woodpunk
76% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.9%, Roguelite 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Action 9%
- #36 HyperParasite
75% matchVery Positive82% of 149 reviews2020
Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Procedural Generation 24.1%, Roguelite 20.3%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Top-Down 13.1%, Shooter 12.9%
- #37 Repetendium
73% matchVery Positive90% of 297 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: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Roguelite 25.2%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Action 5.7%
- #38 Rush Rover
74% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
Dev: radio
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.
Why similar: Mechs 22.4% ★, Roguelite 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Procedural Generation 16.5%, Shooter 8.8%
- #39 ---Red---Tether-->
73% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Destruction 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Procedural Generation 12.9%, Top-Down 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #40 I Hate Running Backwards
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 245 reviews2018
Dev: Binx GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, Roguelite 25%, Destruction 19%, Procedural Generation 11.7%, Action 8.6%
- #41 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 448,714 reviews2014
Dev: Nicalis, Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 26.9 hrsMean: 159.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Local Co-Op 20%, Procedural Generation 17.7%, Roguelite 14.4%, Indie 6.8%
- #42 Sky Force Anniversary
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,168 reviews2015
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Local Co-Op 28.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Action 10.6%
- #43 Gunlocked
71% matchVery Positive86% of 514 reviews2022
Dev: FromLefcourt
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Roguelite 29.4%, Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down 18.4%, RPG 11.9%, Action 9.2%
- #44 Uragun
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Mechs 28.3% ★, Procedural Generation 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down 8.7%
- #45 Disfigure
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,120 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Lovecraftian 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Roguelite 17.2%, Top-Down 10.6%, Shooter 8%
- #46 Skelly Selest
72% matchVery Positive93% of 288 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: Roguelite 28.9%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Procedural Generation 22%, Top-Down 10.6%, Action 6.5%
- #47 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,592 reviews2023
Dev: Creature Cauldron
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 19.7 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: Roguelite 68.3%, Action 17.4%, RPG 6.7%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #48 Void Scrappers
70% matchVery Positive89% of 623 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Roguelite 23.3%, Destruction 15.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%
- #49 Nuclear Throne
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,764 reviews2015
Dev: Vlambeer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 24.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Great Soundtrack 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Roguelite 17%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Shooter 6.8%
- #50 Swarm Grinder
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.9 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: Mechs 36.2% ★, Procedural Generation 20.7%, Roguelite 19.8%, Top-Down 8.5%, Sci-fi 5%
- #51 Shape Shifter: Formations
68% matchVery Positive92% of 274 reviews2025
Dev: Castec Studios
Windows
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: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 10.8%
- #52 Rift Loopers
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Monster Tooth Studios
Windows
Survive the horrors of the multiverse, alone or with your comrades, as you battle against an onslaught of insectoid like creatures. Combine abilities in different ways each loop to overcome and return safely to your universe.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Roguelite 19.6%, RPG 7.3%, Action 5.3%
- #53 SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
69% matchVery Positive94% of 13,091 reviews2018
Dev: Flow Fire Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.2%, Roguelite 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 6.3%
- #54 Heroes of Hammerwatch
69% matchVery Positive87% of 9,522 reviews2018
Dev: CrackshellPub: Team17
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Roguelite 53.1%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, RPG 13.6%, Top-Down 7.5%, Action 4.9%
- #55 Roboquest
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 24,341 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 18.3 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: Roguelite 46.5%, Shooter 26.7%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.7%
- #56 20 Minutes Till Dawn
65% matchVery Positive90% of 29,063 reviews2023
Dev: flanne
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.5 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: Lovecraftian 38.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Roguelite 18.6%, Horror 8.2%, RPG 6.3%
- #57 Monsters 'til Midnight
67% matchVery Positive84% of 96 reviews2023
Dev: Retro Dreamer
Windows
Use steampunk weaponry to vanquish the legions of evil and survive until the clock strikes midnight! In this fast-paced horde survival game, each powerful upgrade can help turn the tide. Go it alone, or join another player in your pursuit to outlast the inevitable march of time itself!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Lovecraftian 20.7%, Roguelite 19.8%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Shooter 9.7%
- #58 Section 13
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 910 reviews2025
Dev: Ocean Drive Studio, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Unravel a thrilling sci-fi mystery in this action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter. Select your load-out, stack up temporary and persistent upgrades, and delve into the depths of a subterranean base, either alone or in a group of up to 3 players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Roguelite 24.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Top-Down 15.5%, Action 6.3%
- #59 Deadzone: Rogue
63% matchVery Positive82% of 16,323 reviews2025
Dev: Prophecy Games
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 19.9 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: Roguelite 37.2%, Shooter 22.4%, Horror 16%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Action 9.3%