- #1 Ether Loop
97% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Action 14.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #2 Captain Starshot
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Double Door Games
Windows
Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Roguelite 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%
- #3 Lovely Planet
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,694 reviews2014
Dev: quicktequilaPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 13.9%, Action 10.7%, Difficult 10.6%
- #4 Straimium Immortaly
95% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Roguelite 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Roguelike 11.4%
- #5 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
94% matchVery Positive90% of 11,358 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: FPS 25.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Action 10.1%, Roguelite 7.5%
- #6 Defendoooooor!!
94% matchMixed45% of 69 reviews2017
Dev: White Dog GamesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In Defendoooooor!!!, it's your job to fight an alien invasion.
Why similar: Action 18.5%, Adventure 17.4%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Indie 13.2%
- #7 GTTOD
93% matchVery Positive88% of 3,305 reviews2017
Dev: Andrew SmithPub: Hitcents
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%
RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.
Why similar: FPS 19.5%, Fast-Paced 18.9%, Soundtrack 14.6% ★, Roguelite 10.8%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #8 DEEP SPACE ANOMALY
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 107 reviews2019
Dev: DRM GMZ
Windows
Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.1%, Action 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Indie 11.4%
- #9 SPLIT BULLET
91% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2016
Dev: IndigoBlue Game StudioPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 15.8%, Abstract 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 11.5%
- #10 DESYNC
91% matchVery Positive80% of 499 reviews2017
Dev: The Foregone SyndicatePub: Adult Swim Games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.
Why similar: Action 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 17.8%, FPS 17.4%, Soundtrack 16.1% ★, Indie 8.8%
- #11 Heavy Bullets
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,564 reviews2014
Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.
Why similar: FPS 31%, Roguelite 16.1%, Action 15.4%, Indie 11.6%, Roguelike 11.6%
- #12 Polygon Attack
89% matchVery Positive88% of 271 reviews2016
Dev: Magnolia Art
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Indie 14.5%, Action 13.9%
- #13 Antipaint
86% matchVery Positive95% of 284 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.9%, Roguelite 22.6%, Roguelike 14.7%, Funny 12.9%, Action 11.9%
- #14 GUN JAM
88% matchMixed54% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Jaw DropPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.
Why similar: Soundtrack 18.7% ★, Fast-Paced 18.7%, FPS 17.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action 9.1%
- #15 Savant - Ascent
87% matchVery Positive92% of 2,796 reviews2013
Dev: D-Pad Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23%, Fast-Paced 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action 13.1%, Bullet Hell 10.9%
- #16 Roboquest
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,988 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: FPS 24.4%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelike 6.5%
- #17 Jets'n'Guns 2
85% matchVery Positive90% of 1,290 reviews2020
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Indie 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%
- #18 Everhood
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,956 reviews2021
Dev: Chris NordgrenPub: Foreign Gnomes
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
An UNCONVENTIONAL ADVENTURE RPG that takes place in an inexpressible world filled with amusing musical battles and strange delightful encounters. To put it simply: You are in for a ride.🍄
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.5%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 8.8%, Colorful 8.5%, Adventure 8.1%
- #19 Jets'n'Guns Gold
84% matchVery Positive87% of 1,526 reviews2014
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Great Soundtrack 28%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Action 10.9%, Difficult 8.6%
- #20 Loop-Loop DX
82% matchVery Positive98% of 444 reviews2020
Dev: Alex Carpenter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.
Why similar: Action 26.7%, Adventure 25.3%, Indie 19.9%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.8%
- #21 Swarmlake
81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,898 reviews2018
Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.
Why similar: FPS 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Fast-Paced 9.7%
- #22 Road Doom
82% matchVery Positive84% of 55 reviews2018
Dev: Agelvik
Windows
ROAD DOOM is an arcade bullet-hell with a cheesy story. On a quest to defeat the four horsemen, blast your way through evil beings with skills of immense power. Unleash your wrath!
Why similar: Action 18%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Indie 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%
- #23 Genome Guardian
79% matchVery Positive92% of 776 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Roguelite 33.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Roguelike 22%, Colorful 11.8%, Action 8.6%
- #24 Galactic Vault
78% matchVery Positive90% of 134 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: FPS 21.6%, Roguelite 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #25 Enter the Gungeon
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 88,698 reviews2016
Dev: Dodge RollPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Bullet Hell 44.5%, Roguelike 16.5%, Difficult 14.2%, Roguelite 8.1%, Action 5.6%
- #26 Galactic Glitch
77% matchVery Positive90% of 904 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Bullet Hell 21.6%, Difficult 17.3%, Roguelite 16.6%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action 10.9%
- #27 REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
79% matchVery Positive91% of 402 reviews2014
Dev: Cross EagletPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, Action 12.3%, Difficult 11.4%
- #28 Feral Fury
80% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action
Why similar: Roguelite 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.5%
- #29 HYPERGUN
81% 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: Roguelite 24%, FPS 23%, Action 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Indie 12%
- #30 Ash & Adam's GOBSMACKED
76% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2024
Dev: Ash & Adam's Games
Windows · Mac
You are a goblin gladiator in this mini-FPS roguelite. Fight your way through the Arenas. Wreck junkbots. Delight the crowd. Get paid. Cause chaos.
Why similar: FPS 24.9%, Fast-Paced 22.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action 10.5%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #31 Geometry Arena
75% 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: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Roguelite 21.9%, Abstract 21.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Action 10%
- #32 Gunbot Diplomacy
74% matchVery Positive88% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.1%, Roguelite 24.6%, Roguelike 20.3%, Action 13.2%, Indie 8.1%
- #33 Hyperspace Dogfights
77% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%
- #34 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
Windows
Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.9%, FPS 22.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action 10.3%, Roguelike 9%
- #35 Symmodance
74% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Roguelite 25.4%, Action 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #36 illumine
76% matchVery Positive84% of 80 reviews2016
Dev: Dejima
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.
Why similar: Action 18.1%, Adventure 17.5%, Abstract 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Indie 13.7%
- #37 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: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Roguelike 12.6%, Difficult 12.2%
- #38 EVERSPACE™
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,424 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Action 28.5%, Roguelite 24.1%, Indie 15.6%, Roguelike 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%
- #39 ART IS RIFLE
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Arman Pakan
Windows
A Surreal Puzzle Shooter Adventure Fueled By Madness!
Why similar: Abstract 33.5%, Difficult 15%, First-Person 11.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #40 Turbo Overkill
70% matchVery Positive94% of 7,268 reviews2023
Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
Why similar: FPS 33.4%, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Action 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Difficult 7.9%
- #41 Skelly Selest
73% 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: Roguelite 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Roguelike 14.8%, Difficult 12.6%, Action 11.8%
- #42 Calcium Contract
71% matchVery Positive92% of 145 reviews2023
Dev: Igor Aleksandrowicz
Windows
Calcium Contract is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you're on a mission to finish a contract that got out of hand. Learn to swiftly move around your enemies and master your arsenal as you fight your way toward the grand finale. Includes a unique score-attack mode in ever-changing arenas.
Why similar: FPS 33.3%, Funny 16.3%, First-Person 14.3%, Action 14%, Colorful 11.1%
- #43 VOID/BREAKER
68% matchVery Positive91% of 2,431 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Fast-Paced 18.3%, FPS 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 14.5%, Difficult 10.7%
- #44 Polygoneer
73% matchVery Positive80% of 1,795 reviews2017
Dev: NukGames
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Action 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Indie 17.5%, Difficult 13.2%
- #45 Galaxy Highways
69% matchVery Positive97% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32%, Difficult 23.9%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 13.5%, Colorful 12.5%
- #46 Cavity Busters
70% matchVery Positive96% of 123 reviews2022
Dev: SpaceMyFriend
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Cavity Busters is a roguelite toothpunk bullet hell where you bite and chomp cavity infested enemies. Run on the walls, dodge through bullet filled rooms and stomp baddies. Collect power ups, contract powerful diseases, and carve your way through a bloated body kingdom.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Roguelite 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Difficult 16.3%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #47 Absolute Insanity
69% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: Chris Danelon
Windows
Kill strange creatures with crazy weapons. The more you kill the more unlocks you gain, don't let them get close to you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Roguelite 18.3%, Action 9.8%, Sandbox 8.8%
- #48 GRUEL
68% matchVery Positive96% of 102 reviews2025
Dev: Mick Sengers
Windows
Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!
Why similar: FPS 30.2%, Roguelite 24.4%, Action 12.8%, Funny 12%, First-Person 10.6%
- #49 Hell is Other Demons
70% 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: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 13.9%, Difficult 12.5%, Roguelike 10.5%
- #50 Slimekeep
67% matchVery Positive90% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: BenBonk
Windows · Mac
In a world becoming corrupted by the evil Slime King, KILL or CAPTURE various slimes to grow stronger and save Slimetopia! Venture through procedurally generated levels in this fast-paced roguelike, if you're tough enough to not get slimed...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelite 19.7%, Difficult 19.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Action 10.9%
- #51 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,582 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action 22.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Difficult 6%
- #52 Bears In Space
67% matchVery Positive88% of 534 reviews2024
Dev: Broadside GamesPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unleash your inner bear in this over-the-top bullet-hell FPS! Embark on a zany retro-futuristic adventure and destroy oil-thirsty robots with an outrageous arsenal. Transform into a bear, wield unique powers, and embrace the absurd fast-paced action of Bears in Space!
Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Fast-Paced 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Adventure 10.2%, Funny 10.1%
- #53 Gunboat God
66% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Action 13.3%, Funny 10.7%, Indie 10.5%
- #54 Gunslugs
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 129 reviews2015
Dev: Orangepixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Roguelite 23.4%, Action 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Indie 15.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%
- #55 Noita
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 86,897 reviews2020
Dev: Nolla Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Why similar: Difficult 23.2%, Roguelike 19.7%, Sandbox 19.2%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action 10.8%
- #56 Bean Battles
66% matchVery Positive94% of 10,066 reviews2018
Dev: Gupa Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A unique take on the popular genre of battle royales. Multiple fast pace rounds that rewards kills just as much as being the last alive. Team up, take revenge, and be the last bean standing.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Action 22.6%, Indie 16.3%, FPS 10.7%, Difficult 7.8%
- #57 BONEWORKS
65% matchVery Positive92% of 36,335 reviews2019
Dev: Stress Level Zero
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
BONEWORKS is an Experimental Physics VR Adventure. Use found physics weapons, tools, and objects to fight across dangerous playscapes and mysterious architecture.
Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Sandbox 18.7%, FPS 14.7%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 10.7%