- #1 Operation STEEL
97% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Roguelike 8.8%, Perma Death 8.4%
- #2 Drone Break
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Space 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #3 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
96% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Perma Death 9.7%
- #4 Slime Mayhem
95% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Arafkan Studio
Windows
You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #5 Cole Hunter: Payback
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oldways StudiosPub: Oldways Studios AB
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Space 11.7%
- #6 Jetboard Joust
94% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #7 HYPERWIRED
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
Windows
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Difficult 9.8%, Roguelite 8.2%
- #8 Starship Architect
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 9.3%
- #9 Space Slinger
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Difficult 8.6%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #10 Rick Henderson
91% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Perma Death 9.6%, Space 9.4%
- #11 Black Paradox
90% matchMixed68% of 132 reviews2019
Dev: Highwalls
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelite 8.7%, Side Scroller 8%
- #12 ASTRO: The Beginning
89% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: BigGame StudioPub: BigGame Publishing
Windows
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Space 10.5%, Roguelite 8.4%
- #13 Andromeda Survivors
89% matchPositive84% of 49 reviews2022
Dev: Dumb
Windows
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Space 9.5%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #14 Blastroid
87% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Bedirhan CakirPub: Cher Chop Games
Windows · Mac
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Space 14.2%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #15 Space Horde Attack
88% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: GameProdTeam
Windows
Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Space 13.9%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #16 Deep Space Scoundrel
86% match9 user reviews100% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Bolder Games
Windows · Linux
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Action Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 11%, Perma Death 9.5%
- #17 Nova Strike
85% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Space 10.4%, Roguelike 7.6%
- #18 Evil Heart Fever
86% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
This game is an intense bullet hell roguelike shooter, evolve and destroy the celestial army to try to open the hell's gate. Items, references and transformations based in : Lovecraftian universe, biblical sins, and all types of angels and celestial creatures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Perma Death 10.1%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #19 Hell is Other Demons
84% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Difficult 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%
- #20 Temples Vs Buildings
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Valhalla Pigz
Windows
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 16%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelike 8%
- #21 Void Resurgence
82% matchVery Positive96% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Puza Games
Windows · Mac
Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 8.6%, Perma Death 7.9%
- #22 Space Strider
82% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Frost Moon Games
Windows
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Space 8.4%
- #23 Zunius
83% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: COAF Research
Windows
Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Roguelite 8.1%, Side Scroller 8.1%
- #24 Neon Blitz
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Roguelite 11%, Roguelike 10.9%
- #25 Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
81% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Angry Pixel
Windows
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Roguelike 9.2%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #26 BroodStar
80% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 9.9%, Roguelike 9.7%, Roguelite 9.1%
- #27 Space Blade
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mountain Of Games
Windows
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Space 10.1%, Shooter 7.6%
- #28 Syder Reloaded
78% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Space 12.1%, Difficult 9.2%
- #29 Ogre Chambers 2222
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
SURVIVE in a transforming arena against ALIEN OGRES in this ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL 💥 MODIFY your gun, make smart upgrade decisions and master your spaceship's controls to conquer the OGRE CHAMBERS !
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #30 Orbit Run
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.5%, Difficult 8.8%
- #31 Weather the Swarm
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Beatrate SRL
Windows
Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Roguelike 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Space 9.8%
- #32 Offendron Warrior
78% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Difficult 11.4%, Space 10.8%
- #33 Madlum
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlindVoid
Windows
Experience relentless bullet hell shmup gameplay in a dark hand-drawn style. Salvage powerful relics from fallen rivals to push through the ever-rising pressure and escape Madlum's Vault.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelike 9.1%, Perma Death 9%
- #34 The Rush
74% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: Hornbuckle Who
Windows
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Space 8.3%, Shooter 7.7%
- #35 HELLEVATORS
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Difficult 12.3%, Roguelike 12.2%
- #36 Steredenn: Binary Stars
76% matchVery Positive88% of 959 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 68.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Roguelike 9%
- #37 Spectron
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Strawberry Fox Studios
Windows
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 17.3%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 7.1%
- #38 ALPHA CENTAURI SPACE FORCE
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: ocasocreations
Windows
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Space 12.5%, Score Attack 8.4%
- #39 Hyperlight Survivor
73% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Perma Death 11.2%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #40 ROTATO
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 6.4%
- #41 Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: FEEL THE PIXEL STUDIOS LTDA
Windows
A 2.5D shoot ’em up with roguelite elements set aboard a colossal space station orbiting Earth. Fight grotesque creatures born from organic matter and wreckage, master a 360-degree directional shield, and survive intense combat through skill, adaptation, and progression with every run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Space 9.9%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #42 Dangerous Galaxy
70% matchPositive100% of 24 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue Plankton
Windows
Dangerous Galaxy is a rogue-lite adventure focused on the freedom to create your ultimate spaceship while exploring procedurally generated star systems, and fighting various enemies and bosses to save the galaxy from evil.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.7%, Space 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #43 Straimium Immortaly
73% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #44 Escape 2 Space
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: ShidyGames
Windows
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Space 11%, Shooter 8.2%
- #45 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
71% matchVery Positive93% of 71 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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Perma Death 9.5%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #46 Star of Providence
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,320 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 10%, Difficult 9.1%
- #47 Chromacell
70% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: 171Dev
Windows
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 7.7%
- #48 Enemy Mind
72% matchVery Positive85% of 798 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 14.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 7.6%
- #49 La Furia de las Trenzas
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
- #50 Cursor Survival
69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Space 10.2%
- #51 Void Balls
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LoopedInGames
Windows
A two-button roguelite bullet hell. Parry enemies to steal their power, evolve with 15 upgrade cards, and face the Mjolnir boss. ~10 minute runs. Simple to learn. Hard to master. Every run is different.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Perma Death 10.9%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #52 Star Knight: Order of the Vortex
69% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Void Knight Games
Windows
Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelike 10.6%, Roguelite 9.9%
- #53 Bonfire Barrage
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Perma Death 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%
- #54 Wind Runners
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ludic StudiosPub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows · Mac
Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Perma Death 9%
- #55 Ogre Chambers DX
67% matchVery Positive91% of 136 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Difficult 10.3%, Roguelike 10.2%, Space 10%
- #56 Gunlocked
66% matchVery Positive87% of 505 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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
- #57 Full Moon Rush
67% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2023
Dev: Silkworm
Windows
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Difficult 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
- #58 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
68% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #59 Beekyr Reloaded
68% matchVery Positive87% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Difficult 11.5%, Space 8.8%
- #60 Wild Wild Space
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rebel rabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the New Wild West! Join a space gang, become the galaxy's most dangerous outlaw, explore planets filled with enemy space gangs and shoot your way through them in this bullet hellish galaxy-crawler roguelite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelike 9.1%, Roguelite 8.6%