- #1 Void Scrappers
97% 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: Bullet Heaven 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A perfect thematic match that captures the same fast-paced, space-based bullet-heaven action as Time Wasters.
- #2 Nova Drift
96% 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: Arena Shooter 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, modular ship customization that rewards players who enjoy the technical build-crafting found in Time Wasters.
- #3 Gunlocked
96% 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: Bullet Heaven 31.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar space-shooter aesthetic with a focus on managing multiple weapon systems simultaneously.
- #4 Nebula
95% matchVery Positive87% of 192 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick space shooter that emphasizes movement and rapid-fire destruction in a cosmic setting.
- #5 Project Lazarus
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,378 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are the first party mech pilot of alien planet colonizers! Project Lazarus is a survival game with rogue-lite elements. Deploy and upgrade your mech to the metal!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 40% ★, Action Roguelike 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 6.7%, Sci-fi 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on mech-based space combat with heavy emphasis on weapon loadouts and surviving massive enemy waves.
- #6 Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
93% matchVery Positive86% of 48,117 reviews2025
Dev: Funday GamesPub: Ghost Ship Publishing
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 30.9 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: Bullet Heaven 33.1% ★, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arena Shooter 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the popular space-mining theme with addictive bullet-heaven mechanics and persistent roguelite upgrades.
- #7 Run Build Pew!
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 571 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Bullet Heaven 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a straightforward, space-themed bullet-heaven experience that focuses on quick sessions and weapon synergy.
- #8 Star Survivor
92% matchMixed68% of 563 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.3 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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelite that mirrors the swarm-destruction gameplay and ship-upgrading loop of the seed game.
- #9 Rogue: Genesia
91% 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: Bullet Heaven 42.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Action Roguelike 9.5%, Roguelite 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive scale and screen-clearing power, perfect for players who enjoy the late-game power fantasy of Time Wasters.
- #10 Soulstone Survivors
90% matchVery Positive91% of 26,749 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.4 hrsMean: 36.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Bullet Heaven 40.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Action Roguelike 9.6%, Roguelite 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity bullet-heaven experience with massive skill trees and satisfyingly chaotic combat.
- #11 Survivors of the Dawn
91% 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: Bullet Heaven 25% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi bullet-heaven that emphasizes fast movement and tactical positioning against overwhelming odds.
- #12 Brotato
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 118,068 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 36.8 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: Bullet Heaven 26.3% ★, Arena Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense twin-stick arena combat with a focus on unique character builds and rapid-fire action.
- #13 20 Minutes Till Dawn
88% 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: Bullet Heaven 27.6% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: While not space-themed, it is the gold standard for twin-stick bullet-heaven mechanics and weapon-based build variety.
- #14 Entropy Survivors
89% matchVery Positive81% of 554 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Bullet Heaven 28.7% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 11%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Roguelite 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Adds a unique co-op element to the bullet-heaven formula while maintaining the fast-paced action of the genre.
- #15 Pesticide Not Required
87% matchVery Positive94% of 947 reviews2024
Dev: Jampacked Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Heaven 12.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a fresh take on the genre by incorporating farming and RPG elements into the standard bullet-heaven loop.
- #16 Vampire Survivors
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 264,870 reviews2022
Dev: poncle
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.1 hrsMean: 40.0 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: Action Roguelike 28.2%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Roguelite 16.7%, Roguelike 6.6%, Arcade 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational title of the genre that provides the core addictive loop of swarm-clearing and passive item selection.
- #17 NIMRODS
86% matchVery Positive85% of 1,833 reviews2024
Dev: Fiveamp
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 12.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 Heaven 26.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly deep gun-customization system that will appeal to players who love tinkering with weapon stats.
- #18 Geometry Arena
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,412 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 Heaven 32.4% ★, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that allows for extreme customization of weapons and enemy difficulty.
- #19 Shape Shifter: Formations
84% 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: Bullet Heaven 20.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.6%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Bullet Hell 8.7%, Action Roguelike 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical positioning and shifting formations to survive intense bullet-hell patterns.
- #20 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
81% matchVery Positive91% of 14,401 reviews2026
Dev: Awesome Games Studio
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Horde is coming, but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your squad, choose their upgrades, and build powerful synergies against thousands of undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break every limit in this deceptively simple but addictive bullet heaven game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 61.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 7.5%, Action Roguelike 6.4%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Roguelite 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Applies the bullet-heaven formula to a zombie-survival setting with a focus on team-based upgrades.
- #21 Death Must Die
82% matchVery Positive90% of 21,713 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.3 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 Heaven 32.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 12.2%, Action RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends bullet-heaven mechanics with deeper action-RPG elements and a high-quality loot system.
- #22 Twilight Survivors
83% matchVery Positive89% of 1,089 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 12%, Action RPG 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark-fantasy twist on the bullet-heaven formula with a focus on active combat skills.
- #23 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
84% 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: Bullet Heaven 49.6% ★, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelite 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.4%, Action RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished entry in the genre that focuses on character-specific abilities and satisfying progression.
- #24 Survivor Mercs
82% matchMostly Positive74% of 176 reviews2026
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 21.6% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.3%, Arena Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi themed roguelite that emphasizes squad-based tactics and survival against endless waves.
- #25 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
79% matchVery Positive94% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
A bullet heaven roguelite set in a procedurally generated universe. Land on planets to harvest resources, craft hundreds of game-breaking builds, and unleash them on relentless waves of aliens. Every run unveils a new universe: endless challenges, endless discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed roguelite that leans into retro arcade aesthetics and simple, addictive gameplay.
- #26 Greedland
79% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Bullet Heaven 13.8% ★, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Roguelite 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that emphasizes raw firepower and surviving against massive, high-density enemy swarms.
- #27 Army of Ruin
80% 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: Bullet Heaven 26.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its high-quality visuals and satisfying weapon evolution system that keeps the action feeling fresh.
- #28 Sodaman
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 862 reviews2026
Dev: Tape CorpsPub: GameDev.ist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed bullet-heaven that focuses on fast movement and unique character-based weapon sets.
- #29 Elemental Survivors
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 196 reviews2023
Dev: Samobee Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Bullet Heaven 31.2% ★, Arena Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Roguelite 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on elemental synergies and magic-based combat within the standard bullet-heaven framework.
- #30 Voids Vigil
77% matchVery Positive94% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Arena Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #31 GUNFIELD
77% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2024
Dev: Shiv
Windows
GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 7%
- #32 Antipaint
76% matchVery Positive95% of 287 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 Heaven 23.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 15.1%, Arena Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%
- #33 Time Survivors
78% matchMixed63% of 285 reviews2024
Dev: Lunar Chili
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Most Historically Inaccurate Roguelike Ever Made. Slay hordes of minions as Lincoln, Tesla, Cleopatra and other historic heroes with unique abilities! Fight through various historical eras, collect resources, unlock and enhance gameplay through a deep skill-tree metaprogression.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 19%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action RPG 9%
Why You'll Like It: A historical-themed bullet-heaven that offers a unique aesthetic while maintaining the core mechanics of the genre.
- #34 Swarm Grinder
76% 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: Bullet Heaven 20.9% ★, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 10.4%
- #35 Cozy Space Survivors
75% matchVery Positive96% of 410 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Bullet Heaven 26.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Roguelike 7.9%
- #36 Vampire Hunters
73% matchVery Positive90% of 2,145 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.3% ★, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #37 Demon Hunt
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 462 reviews2025
Dev: Massive Hug
Windows
Battle through demon-infested lands in this fast-paced rogue-lite bullet-heaven. Pick unique weapons with powerful evolutions, and hunt down ancient demons in intense boss fights. Loot, upgrade, and unlock new ways to grow stronger after every hunt!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%
- #38 Arms of God
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,856 reviews2026
Dev: Dark Jay Studio
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Gear up for a battle through hell in this roguelite Bullet Heaven Arena Autoshooter with Doom-inspired gore vibes, metal music, and a satisfying combat feel. Wield five weapons at once, upgrade and merge them to forge indestructible builds, and bring divine justice to a world on the brink of chaos.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.9% ★, Arena Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Action Roguelike 10.1%
- #39 Rocket Rats
72% matchVery Positive94% of 2,576 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.1 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 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelike 8%
- #40 Her Name Was Fire
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Tissue Inu
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 25.4% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
- #41 Gunlocked 2
72% matchVery Positive86% of 85 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: Bullet Heaven 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Bullet Hell 9%
- #42 Vital Shell
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,726 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.3% ★, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #43 Cyclo Chambers
74% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Arena Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Action Roguelike 11.8%
- #44 Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
70% matchMixed69% of 6,352 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bullet Heaven x Endless Loot! Create Your Own Build in this Roguelite Action RPG.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 36.9% ★, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 10.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%
- #45 Time Treker
73% matchMixed70% of 485 reviews2024
Dev: Fuse Game
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Twin Stick Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Action Roguelike 9.8%
- #46 Crafty Survivors
71% matchVery Positive83% of 760 reviews2025
Dev: Flannel Bear Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 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: Bullet Heaven 25% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Action Roguelike 10%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #47 Cult Of Babel : Prologue
73% 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: Twin Stick Shooter 16.9%, Arena Shooter 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #48 Cast Out Colony
70% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Wooshido
Windows
Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Arena Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Action Roguelike 9.8%
- #49 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #50 Bounty of One
70% matchVery Positive88% of 3,028 reviews2023
Dev: OptizOnion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 25.3 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: Bullet Heaven 19.9% ★, Arena Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Action Roguelike 9.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
- #51 Power Fantasy
68% matchVery Positive86% of 615 reviews2025
Dev: Lava Lamb Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 38.1% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelike 4.2%
- #52 Geometry Arena 2
67% matchVery Positive89% of 449 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.7% ★, Arena Shooter 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #53 Gunbot Diplomacy
68% matchVery Positive86% of 265 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 Heaven 32.4% ★, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action Roguelike 9.8%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #54 Horde Hunters
69% matchVery Positive88% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Antti Vaihia
Windows
Horde Hunters is an objective-driven bullet heaven roguelite where you build powerful synergies, hire allies, use tactical items, and survive the hordes of hell.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.3% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
- #55 Driveloop: Survivors
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Stunbyte
Windows
Driveloop is a fast-paced driving roguelike shooter. Drift, blast and ram your way through waves of steampunk enemies. Upgrade your vehicle with powerful weapons, recruit unique crew members and survive intense battles as you build the ultimate combat machine. Can you survive the chaos?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.9% ★, Twin Stick Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Action Roguelike 9%
- #56 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
66% matchVery Positive88% of 6,322 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 25.0 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: Bullet Heaven 28.1% ★, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arena Shooter 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
- #57 Core Devourer
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
Dev: IcyQuill
Windows
Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #58 God Of Weapons
66% matchVery Positive84% of 5,225 reviews2023
Dev: Imagine Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 20.8%, Bullet Heaven 16.4% ★, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 12.7%
- #59 Bullet Bunny
67% matchVery Positive84% of 132 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: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
- #60 Grind Survivors
65% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: Pushka StudiosPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 35.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Roguelite 8%
