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Games Like Time Wasters

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Roguelite, Action.

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Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

Reviews: Very Positive — 88% — of 2,590 reviews
Released: 2023-09-25
Developer: Proton Studio
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 7.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 13.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

Overview

Time Wasters excels by blending the addictive 'bullet heaven' loop with a sleek space-shooter aesthetic and deep ship customization. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same high-intensity, auto-firing combat loop while offering satisfying roguelite progression and satisfying swarm-clearing mechanics.

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    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 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: Arena Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled ship customization and build variety within a space-themed roguelite framework.

  2. #2 Void Scrappers
    97% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
    Dev: 8BitSkull
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 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 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact space-shooter aesthetic and fast-paced arcade feel of Time Wasters.

  3. #3 Vampire Survivors
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 260,765 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Action Roguelike 29.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 5.6%, Arcade 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive title that popularized the bullet heaven genre with its addictive progression and massive enemy swarms.

  4. #4 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 46,522 reviews2025
    Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Roguelite 13.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that combines the space-mining universe with the satisfying auto-shooter gameplay loop.

  5. #5 Brotato
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
    Dev: Blobfish
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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: Arena Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Roguelite 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features deep build-crafting and fast-paced arena combat that keeps the action consistently engaging.

  6. #6 Soulstone Survivors
    93% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
    Dev: Game Smithing Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action RPG 9.2%, Roguelike 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-intensity bullet hell experience with deep skill trees and massive boss encounters.

  7. #7 Army of Ruin
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly polished arena shooter that emphasizes massive swarms and satisfying weapon upgrades.

  8. #8 20 Minutes Till Dawn
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
    Dev: flannePub: Erabit
    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: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Roguelite 13.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tight, skill-based shooting mechanics and intense roguelite survival gameplay.

  9. #9 Gunlocked
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 502 reviews2022
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shooter 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art space shooter that emphasizes strategic weapon positioning and swarm management.

  10. #10 Rogue: Genesia
    89% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
    Dev: Ouadi Huard
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 9.2%, Top-Down 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on overwhelming enemy counts and fast-paced, arcade-style combat.

  11. #11 Survivors of the Dawn
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 744 reviews2023
    Dev: indieGiant
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 12.1 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 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed survivor game that mirrors the space-shooter vibe and intensity of the seed game.

  12. #12 Halls of Torment
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
    Dev: Chasing Carrots
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 17.2%, Roguelike 9.5%, Action RPG 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines a classic retro aesthetic with the satisfying progression systems found in the best bullet heaven games.

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    90% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
    Dev: SpaceOwl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Incorporates physics-based movement and space combat into the classic survivor formula.

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    Dev: OptizOnion
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Action Roguelike 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers a fast-paced, high-energy arena shooter experience with a focus on movement and score-chasing.

  15. #15 Pesticide Not Required
    86% matchVery Positive94% of 886 reviews2024
    Dev: Jampacked Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends farming mechanics with bullet heaven combat for a unique and refreshing twist on the genre.

  16. #16 Death Must Die
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
    Dev: Realm Archive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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: Bullet Hell 26%, Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 19.9%, Roguelike 9%, Action RPG 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Integrates loot-based progression and action-RPG elements into a polished bullet heaven experience.

  17. #17 Geometry Arena
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
    Dev: 011 Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 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: Arena Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelite 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that prioritizes high replayability and intense, fast-paced combat.

  18. #18 Rocket Rats
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 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: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Roguelike 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual, fast-paced roguelite that captures the pick-up-and-play nature of the bullet heaven genre.

  19. #19 Twilight Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
    Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Action RPG 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on action-RPG elements and character progression within a dark, bullet-hell environment.

  20. #20 Cozy Space Survivors
    84% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
    Dev: simonschreibt
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12.7%, Roguelike 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a more relaxed, space-themed take on the survivor formula without sacrificing the core loop.

  21. #21 Shape Shifter: Formations
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 267 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: Arena Shooter 19.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Roguelite 10.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Introduces unique formation-based mechanics that change how you approach combat in the arena.

  22. #22 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
    Dev: Noxfall Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a complex skill tree and character-specific progression that rewards long-term play.

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    82% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Puza Games
    Windows · Mac

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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%

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    81% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers intense bullet hell action with a wide variety of spells and character builds to experiment with.

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    80% matchVery Positive94% of 4,324 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Roguelite 11.9%

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  26. #26 Cyclo Chambers
    81% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
    Dev: Hobofeller
    Windows

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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style twin-stick shooter that fits perfectly into the bullet hell roguelite category.

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    78% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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    Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Roguelite 11.2%

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    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
    Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 11.8%, Action RPG 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Features mech-based combat and a unique map-clearing mechanic that sets it apart from standard survivors.

  29. #29 Entropy Survivors
    78% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
    Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Roguelike 11.2%, Action RPG 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a cooperative take on the bullet hell genre, allowing you to tackle swarms with friends.

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    79% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: JuTek Pixel
    Windows

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    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Roguelite 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A space-themed action game that focuses on quick reflexes and constant weapon upgrades.

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    75% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
    Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    77% matchMixed63% of 284 reviews2024
    Dev: Lunar Chili
    Windows
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    74% matchVery Positive91% of 12,980 reviews2023
    Dev: Awesome Games Studio
    Windows
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    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 172 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    72% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
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    76% matchMostly Positive72% of 189 reviews2023
    Dev: Samobee Games
    Windows
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
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  40. #40 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    74% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    72% matchVery Positive82% of 2,411 reviews2025
    Dev: JA Game StudioPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.7 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
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  44. #44 Time Treker
    73% matchMixed70% of 484 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuse Game
    Windows

    Choose your pilot and build your own custom mecha with 17+ weapons and 55+ attachments, then jump to the battlefield against hundreds of enemies to save spacetime itself in this thrilling sci-fi bullet heaven!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13%

  45. #45 X Invader
    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 578 reviews2024
    Dev: ALLAF GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.1%

  46. #46 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 65 reviews2022
    Dev: Menacing Aura Games
    Windows

    Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%

  47. #47 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 516 reviews2025
    Dev: RyanJakob
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arena Shooter 20.9%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 9.6%, Space 8.3%

  48. #48 Mining Survivors
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
    Dev: Wonderbounce Games
    Windows

    Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Roguelike 7.7%

  49. #49 GunSuit Guardians
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 247 reviews2023
    Dev: Matt Glanville
    Windows

    Gear up your GunSuit and defend Earth from an alien siege! Equip and upgrade unique arsenals of overpowered weapons to survive overwhelming numbers in this action-roguelite twin-stick horde survival.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Action RPG 6.9%

  50. #50 Tiny Rogues
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
    Dev: RubyDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 14.6%, Roguelike 8.8%

  51. #51 Spartan Survivors
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 353 reviews2025
    Dev: Bathrobe
    Windows

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Roguelite 16.5%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Top-Down 4.3%

  52. #52 God Of Weapons
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 5,074 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: Arena Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%

  53. #53 NIMRODS
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,747 reviews2024
    Dev: Fiveamp
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 10%, Action RPG 9.1%

  54. #54 BroodStar
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
    Dev: David Schmidthoffer
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 7.6%

  55. #55 Noobs Want to Live
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,944 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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 11.4%, Top-Down 9.6%

  56. #56 Gunlocked 2
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
    Dev: FromLefcourt
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Roguelite 11.6%

  57. #57 Reality Break
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 699 reviews2025
    Dev: Element Games, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Action RPG 7.7%

  58. #58 Goobies
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,917 reviews2023
    Dev: Höganäs Spel
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Battle thousands of blobs in this roguelike auto-shooter. Travel from island to island, defeat bosses, collect and upgrade items to become more powerful and discover lag-inducing combos in an endless blobbath.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%

  59. #59 Repetendium
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 14.2%, Arena Shooter 9.2%

  60. #60 Run Build Pew!
    69% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.

    Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Roguelite 14.7%, Space 7.3%

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