- #1 Roboquest
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 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: FPS 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17%, Fast-Paced 15%, Roguelite 10.3%, Perma Death 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers incredibly fluid movement and modern, high-octane FPS combat within a polished roguelite structure.
- #2 MOTHERGUNSHIP
97% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,598 reviews2018
Dev: Terrible Posture Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, FPS 12.3%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, First-Person 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer, this game expands on the bullet-hell chaos and massive weapon customization of the original.
- #3 Ziggurat 2
96% matchVery Positive90% of 1,470 reviews2021
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.6% ★, FPS 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Roguelite 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the arena-based, magic-wielding FPS roguelite formula with tighter controls and improved enemy variety.
- #4 Ziggurat
95% matchVery Positive85% of 3,953 reviews2014
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots!
Why similar: FPS 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Perma Death 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: The original game that set the standard for dungeon-crawling, arena-based FPS roguelites.
- #5 Immortal Redneck
94% matchVery Positive90% of 3,289 reviews2017
Dev: Crema
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.3% ★, Fast-Paced 13.1%, FPS 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Procedural Generation 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style FPS that features randomized room layouts and a persistent skill tree for character upgrades.
- #6 Deadlink
94% matchVery Positive89% of 3,591 reviews2023
Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, FPS 15%, Perma Death 12.2%, Roguelite 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cyberpunk-themed roguelite FPS that emphasizes aggressive play and high-speed combat encounters.
- #7 Gunfire Reborn
93% matchVery Positive93% of 102,667 reviews2021
Dev: Duoyi Games
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 49.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.
Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 19.4%, Action Roguelike 11%, Fast-Paced 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game features deep character builds and cooperative play, blending FPS mechanics with satisfying roguelite progression.
- #8 Post Void
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,026 reviews2020
Dev: YCJY Games
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.7%, FPS 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, psychedelic FPS that demands constant movement and aggression to keep your health from depleting.
- #9 Paranautical Activity: Deluxe Atonement Edition
92% matchMixed68% of 1,408 reviews2014
Dev: Digerati DistributionPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Paranautical Activity combines the classic FPS action of games like Doom and Quake, with the randomness and difficulty of modern roguelikes like Binding of Isaac and Spelunky.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, FPS 24%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 7.8%, Difficult 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: One of the earliest titles to successfully merge the FPS genre with roguelike permadeath mechanics.
- #10 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
91% matchVery Positive91% of 11,331 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 25.7%, Roguelike 15.4%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Shooter 7.6%, Difficult 6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique rhythm-based FPS roguelite where every action must be performed to the beat of the music.
- #11 MULLET MADJACK
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,893 reviews2024
Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.4% ★, Fast-Paced 19.7%, FPS 17.5%, Shooter 7.4%, First-Person 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, anime-inspired roguelite FPS where you must maintain your momentum to survive.
- #12 STRAFE: Gold Edition
90% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,439 reviews2017
Dev: Pixel TitansPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 18.3% ★, FPS 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 11.3%, Fast-Paced 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural, retro-inspired shooter that captures the frantic energy of 90s FPS classics.
- #13 Turbo Overkill
87% matchVery Positive94% of 7,157 reviews2023
Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 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: Boomer Shooter 40.5% ★, FPS 21.1%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Difficult 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, movement-focused boomer shooter that captures the same intensity found in Tower of Guns.
- #14 Heavy Bullets
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,562 reviews2014
Dev: Terri VellmannPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 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 24.1%, Action Roguelike 23.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 9.8%, Shooter 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite FPS that focuses on resource management and the tactical retrieval of your own ammunition.
- #15 ULTRAKILL
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 219,292 reviews2020
Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.2% ★, Fast-Paced 23.3%, FPS 18.9%, Difficult 6.6%, Shooter 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: While not a traditional roguelite, its focus on extreme speed, movement, and style-based combat makes it a perfect match for fans of the genre.
- #16 Nightmare Reaper
86% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
Dev: Blazing Bit Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.7% ★, FPS 20.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, Shooter 7.9%, First-Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines retro-inspired FPS aesthetics with deep, randomized loot systems and roguelite progression.
- #17 Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
88% matchMostly Positive74% of 366 reviews2014
Dev: Hippomancer
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.
Why similar: Roguelite 29.8%, Action Roguelike 26.5%, FPS 16.6%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the roguelike genre, featuring randomized levels and permadeath in a first-person perspective.
- #18 CRUEL
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,686 reviews2025
Dev: James Dornan
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.7% ★, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, FPS 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10%
Why You'll Like It: A modern procedural FPS that focuses on high-speed combat and intense, short-burst gameplay sessions.
- #19 Bunker Punks
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 437 reviews2018
Dev: Ninja Robot Dinosaur
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Bunker Punks is a fast paced rogue-light FPS set in a dystopian future. Run a group of revolutionaries and raid corporate strongholds for supplies, weapons and armor. Customize your bunker, train your gang and tear down the corporate government.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.7%, FPS 20.5%, Procedural Generation 10.5%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS that incorporates roguelite base-building and character management elements.
- #20 Prodeus
84% matchVery Positive92% of 8,026 reviews2022
Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52% ★, FPS 23.9%, Fast-Paced 7%, Shooter 6.8%, First-Person 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic boomer shooter that delivers intense, gore-filled combat and fast-paced action.
- #21 Star of Providence
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,276 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Star of Providence is a top down action shooter with procedurally generated elements. Explore a large, abandoned facility in search of incredible power, fighting dangerous foes and gaining new weapons and upgrades as you progress.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Roguelike 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Though top-down, it shares the chaotic bullet-hell energy and roguelite progression that makes Tower of Guns compelling.
- #22 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 125 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: Boomer Shooter 29.2% ★, Fast-Paced 16.1%, FPS 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelike 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, blood-soaked arena shooter that rewards aggressive play and constant movement.
- #23 AMID EVIL
81% matchVery Positive93% of 7,565 reviews2019
Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.6% ★, FPS 21.3%, First-Person 10.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, magic-based FPS that captures the spirit of retro shooters with modern, fluid gameplay.
- #24 Voidborn
81% matchVery Positive84% of 346 reviews2025
Dev: Xekvera
Windows
Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.9% ★, Fast-Paced 15%, FPS 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle-heavy arena shooter that integrates roguelite progression into its fast-paced combat loops.
- #25 Dread Templar
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,687 reviews2023
Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.9% ★, Fast-Paced 18.5%, FPS 16.8%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired FPS that emphasizes fast movement, weapon variety, and intense combat encounters.
- #26 HYPERGUN
82% 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: Action Roguelike 34.3%, FPS 20%, Roguelite 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, First-Person 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite shooter that centers on a deep, randomized weapon customization system.
- #27 Forgive Me Father
78% matchVery Positive84% of 5,585 reviews2022
Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.9% ★, FPS 25.5%, Shooter 10.1%, First-Person 8.1%, Action 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric boomer shooter with a unique art style and roguelite-adjacent progression systems.
- #28 PositronX
80% matchMostly Positive76% of 82 reviews2020
Dev: Scorpius Games
Windows
PositronX is a futuristic rogue-lite fps featuring fast-paced combat, creative movement, time control mechanics and breathtaking visuals, each playthrough giving you a unique experience.
Why similar: FPS 14.5%, Perma Death 13.8%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced FPS that introduces time-manipulation mechanics to its roguelite combat scenarios.
- #29 Fashion Police Squad
78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,536 reviews2022
Dev: Mopeful GamesPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.8% ★, FPS 23.4%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that requires players to use specific weapons for specific enemy types.
- #30 Blood Rush
76% matchVery Positive99% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: MaxEstLa
Windows
BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.7% ★, Fast-Paced 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, FPS 11.1%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #31 Galactic Vault
76% matchVery Positive90% of 98 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: Boomer Shooter 20.1% ★, Action Roguelike 15.1%, FPS 13.8%, Roguelite 8.9%, Fast-Paced 8.3%
- #32 Still Not Dead
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 217 reviews2018
Dev: Glove Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.4%, FPS 14%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Roguelite 8.4%, Difficult 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled FPS roguelite that focuses on chaotic difficulty and high-score chasing.
- #33 >SYS//PURGE_
75% matchVery Positive91% of 68 reviews2026
Dev: tomo2515x
Windows
>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.3% ★, FPS 17.9%, Roguelite 11%, Shooter 10.8%, First-Person 7%
- #34 Neon Chrome
77% matchVery Positive91% of 1,170 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: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 15.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 10.2%
- #35 Bloodshed
74% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.7%, FPS 14%, Roguelite 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
- #36 Receiver
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,164 reviews2013
Dev: Wolfire Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a handgun and an audio cassette player, you must uncover the secrets of the Mindkill in a building complex infested with automated turrets and hovering shock drones.
Why similar: FPS 29.7%, Roguelike 14.5%, Procedural Generation 13.4%, Difficult 11.2%, First-Person 10.5%
- #37 Force Reboot
74% matchVery Positive94% of 692 reviews2022
Dev: ln404
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.7%, FPS 18.5%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #38 Holy Shoot
73% matchVery Positive82% of 203 reviews2025
Dev: Tale Era Interactive
Windows
Holy Shoot is a fast-paced roguelite action FPS set in a satirical version of Hell, packed with chaos, blessed heroes, and demonic bosses. Pick your hero, dive into hell, upgrade your build, and shoot your way through sin.
Why similar: FPS 18%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Boomer Shooter 14.8% ★, Fast-Paced 14.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #39 Teleglitch: Die More Edition
75% matchVery Positive85% of 2,891 reviews2013
Dev: Test3 ProjectsPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
In a cold, dark future dominated by mega-corporations, a small lonely planet on the edge of habitable space is the site of a shadowy research facility specializing in necrotic tissue reactivation. You are a scientist who has suddenly awoken to the realization that you are the lone survivor.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Perma Death 13.7%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelite 7.2%
- #40 Nuclear Throne
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 19,420 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: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelike 19.3%, Difficult 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #41 VOID/BREAKER
70% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 15.2%, FPS 15.2%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.6%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
- #42 Hell is Other Demons
73% matchVery Positive93% of 337 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelike 11.3%, Difficult 10.4%, Roguelite 10.1%
- #43 Archtower
72% matchVery Positive94% of 109 reviews2022
Dev: Blaster Games Studio
Windows
Archtower is a mixture of ARPG and Roguelite. Explore the mysterious Tower, build your characters, improve and develop your clan. Use different skills from power crystals to optimize your builds. And try to survive. But don't worry, the game gives you options to keep your life and loot on defeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.1%, FPS 16.7%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #44 Impaler Gold
70% matchVery Positive92% of 575 reviews2022
Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.8% ★, Action Roguelike 16.7%, FPS 14.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #45 Ash & Adam's GOBSMACKED
71% matchVery Positive87% of 55 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: Boomer Shooter 20.9% ★, FPS 15%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Fast-Paced 13%, Roguelite 7.8%
- #46 Fancy Skulls
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 347 reviews2014
Dev: tequibo
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fancy Skulls is a challenging first person shooter with procedural generation, permadeath and distinct art style. Intense and tactical combat, unique weapon mods and items that change the way you play.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 56.5%, FPS 25.4%, Action 9.5%, Indie 8.6%
- #47 ODDCORE
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 733 reviews2026
Dev: ODDCORPPub: Scarecrow Arts
Windows
You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.4% ★, FPS 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Perma Death 10.7%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #48 Rush Rover
71% 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: Action Roguelike 22.1%, Roguelite 14%, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #49 GROUND-UNBOUND
71% matchVery Positive89% of 56 reviews2021
Dev: Frinky
Windows
GROUND-UNBOUND is a procedurally generated, high-intensity movement shooter with a retro wave art style. It features roguelike mechanics with a number of skills, guns and abilities to play with, including a variety of enemy types. Created during the 7-Day BigFry Game Jam, updated for steam release.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.9%, FPS 16.5%, Perma Death 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #50 Double Down
69% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Burndown Studios
Windows
Double Down is a roguelike FPS for high-octane high rollers. Smash robots and spin slots to win powerful upgrades, and make your way through growing waves of enemies to face The House and take back the casino.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 37.3%, Roguelike 20.6%, Shooter 16.5%, First-Person 14.2%, Action 7.3%
- #51 OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns
68% matchVery Positive95% of 2,380 reviews2021
Dev: Gun Hit WondersPub: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Windows
OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns kicks back into action in this fast-paced, over-the-top, roguelike, first person shooter. Shoot your way through a robot-hijacked space station, collecting more and more powerful guns as you go. There are over 30 million differently named guns at your disposal!
Why similar: FPS 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 10%, Action Roguelike 7.2%
- #52 Gunlocked
68% 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: Action Roguelike 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Roguelite 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 11.2%
- #53 HOUSE OF GOD
69% matchVery Positive87% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Revolver
Windows
As The House of God races towards heaven, Jack blasts their way to the conductor in this chaotic and fast-paced Rogue-Lite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.6%
- #54 Witchinour
70% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2017
Dev: mahojigoku
Windows
Witchinour is a roguelite twin stick shooter focused on fast, 60fps action and constantly increasing difficulty. You play as an explorer who comes across a dungeon that an apprentice witch named Nour found herself lost in years ago on a full moon...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.5%, Perma Death 16.1%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #55 WarSphere
67% matchVery Positive95% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Last Tuesday Games
Windows
WarSphere is a fast-paced, roguelike top-down shooter. As a spherical death robot, you blast, dash and loot your way through procedurally generated worlds. It's all about the pew pew.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.6%, Perma Death 17.4%, Roguelike 16.6%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%
- #56 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 613 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 10.9%, Difficult 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.4%
- #57 Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS
66% matchVery Positive87% of 129 reviews2024
Dev: Sigyaad Team
Windows
Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons
Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.7% ★, FPS 17.4%, Roguelite 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10%, Shooter 9.7%
- #58 Absolute Insanity
65% 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: Boomer Shooter 32.5% ★, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Roguelite 9.7%, Action Roguelike 9.3%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
- #59 Starward Rogue
67% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11.4%, Procedural Generation 11.1%
- #60 Schism
64% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%