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Games Like Virtual Rogue

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Arcade, Shooter.

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Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin.

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 27 reviews
Released: 2016-04-08
Developer: Snowy Productions
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 95%

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    97% matchPositive92% of 36 reviews2017
    Dev: Slothzilla GamesPub: (none)
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Scribble Ships is a 2D top-down arcade shooter that tosses the player into a world of color and chaos. With a range of ships to choose from, the player is tasked with coloring the monochromatic enemies that are trying to take your color away.

    Why similar: Action 53.7%, Arcade 31.5%, Indie 14.8%

  2. #2 Rebound
    96% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2016
    Dev: Omnirift
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Rebound is a physics based reflex arcade game where the player must keep a ball within bounds of the screen, while aiming for the most points and longest time survived possible in a single round. Sounds simple, right?

    Why similar: Action 44.6%, Arcade 30.7%, Indie 24.7%

  3. #3 ShapeRockets
    96% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2016
    Dev: Echohead Games
    Windows

    Three shapes. Two choices. One weapon. ShapeRockets is the world’s first literal online multiplayer Rock, Paper, Scissors first-person shooter!

    Why similar: Action 38.4%, Indie 21.2%, Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 19.8%

  4. #4 Missileman Origins
    95% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2017
    Dev: Ryan SilbermanPub: Opium Pulses Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Missileman Origins is a retro-esque action-platformer set in a world where robots and humans co-exist as civilians. Missileman himself is a humble bot that wishes he could, one day, become a hero. He knows he has the potential to be one, but it's never fully realized just how capable he would be.

    Why similar: Action 71.6%, Indie 28.4%

  5. #5 PANDARA
    93% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: leimonya
    Windows · Linux

    Simple 2D scrolling shooter. Button controls are shot and speed switching. English and Japanese subtitles are available, and the UI is English only. Defeating enemies and gaining experience levels up your shot. The more mistakes you make, the better your defense.

    Why similar: Action 49.7%, Indie 27.5%, Shooter 22.8%

  6. #6 MilitAnt
    94% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2016
    Dev: Xibalba Studios
    Windows

    MilitAnt™ blends old school action with a 2.5D shooter gameplay for an epic platforming experience. Jump to the battlefield for a completely original experience of “Epic-tiny proportions”.

    Why similar: Action 50.6%, Indie 25.6%, Shooter 23.8%

  7. #7 Scrollonoid
    94% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Vadjra
    Windows

    Scrollonid it's a 2D symbiosis of arkanoid and scroll shooter game.

    Why similar: Action 51.5%, Indie 27.6%, Arcade 20.9%

  8. #8 Drones
    91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2019
    Dev: Sharksauce
    Windows

    Blast your way through hordes of enemies in the progressive wave mode to defeat the overseer, or test your skills with the endless survival mode to become the greatest warrior on the leaderboard.

    Why similar: Action 52.6%, Indie 29.1%, Arcade 18.3%

  9. #9 Avoid - Sensory Overload
    92% matchVery Positive86% of 224 reviews2014
    Dev: 48h StudioPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Avoid is a fast-paced arcade game that will test your reflexes!

    Why similar: Action 57.4%, Indie 25.8%, Arcade 16.8%

  10. #10 Sector Assault
    88% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Brian Crandell
    Windows

    In this arcade space shooter, combine weapons and equipment to create the perfect loadouts. Battle an enemy fleet as diverse as your own arsenal, dodging cruise missiles, phasing through lasers, and ramming targets as you fight to reclaim the sector!

    Why similar: Action 53.6%, Indie 29.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.2%

  11. #11 Trash Squad
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 148 reviews2018
    Dev: Enitvare
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Trash Squad is a dynamic shooter with RPG elements. Stand up for the fight against hordes of monsters in over a dozen randomly generated levels.

    Why similar: Action 44.8%, Shooter 32.4%, Indie 22.8%

  12. #12 Attack of the Labyrinth +
    91% matchMixed66% of 71 reviews2015
    Dev: Timedrop Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The forces of evil have invaded the land. A labyrinth of evil has appeared in the kingdom and legions of monsters are pouring out of its vile depths. The king has called upon a small party of heroes, the Champions of Virtue, to vanquish the demon within and free the land from a grim fate!

    Why similar: Action 45.6%, Arcade 29.2%, Indie 25.2%

  13. #13 Airline Glider
    84% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: o3 Digital
    Windows · Mac

    Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.

    Why similar: Action 45.2%, Arcade 28%, Shooter 26.8%

  14. #14 Machine Gun Train Run
    89% matchMixed68% of 40 reviews2016
    Dev: Party Robot Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Take control of international commandos in this 2D run n' gun shooter and deliver furious justice to the A.S.S.H.A.T. criminal organization.

    Why similar: Action 65.4%, Indie 34.6%

  15. #15 BoxesWithGuns
    90% matchMostly Negative21% of 82 reviews2015
    Dev: Thomas Christof
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 23%

    BoxesWithGuns is a 2D neon vertex endless shooter game. Try to survive as long as possible by avoiding collisions with the enemies that spawn. One game equals the length of the background music track playing. Collect dollars and customize your spaceship by adding new boxes and weapons.

    Why similar: Action 52.6%, Arcade 26.8%, Indie 20.6%

  16. #16 Smooth Mover
    85% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
    Dev: BlurryBit
    Windows · Mac

    Move smoothly through a series of rage-inducing levels!

    Why similar: Action 46.7%, Arcade 27.5%, Indie 25.8%

  17. #17 Handsome Mr. Frog
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 242 reviews2016
    Dev: Cowboy Color
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Jump, lick, and spit your way through four worlds in a new-school arcade adventure starring the nominal Handsome Mr. Frog, a good looking fellow whose hat was jacked by a bunch of unattractive normies.

    Why similar: Action 58.3%, Indie 28.6%, Arcade 13.1%

  18. #18 The Asskickers-Steam Edition
    87% matchMostly Negative28% of 90 reviews2015
    Dev: AGO Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Action 66.4%, Indie 33.6%

  19. #19 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
    86% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
    Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.

    Why similar: Action 31.8%, Shooter 26.5%, Arcade 21.3%, Indie 20.5%

  20. #20 Bird of Light
    83% matchPositive87% of 23 reviews2016
    Dev: Roach Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 99%

    Bird of Light is an action-strategy platformer with a twist. Place bridge tiles to create paths through levels in the sky, then run through avoiding obstacles in your path. Leap over vast chasms, collect loot, and discover new lands on your journey.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  21. #21 The Incredible Baron
    82% matchPositive89% of 44 reviews2016
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

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    81% matchPositive85% of 34 reviews2017
    Dev: Mindware
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 49%, Indie 26.2%, Arcade 24.8%

  23. #23 Valiant Gears
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gaze Interactive
    Windows

    Valiant Gears is a 3D old school shoot 'em up game. Hop on your Valiant Gear, a ferocious battle machine and defend the planet by fighting the alien robots!

    Why similar: Action 57.1%, Indie 31.6%, Arcade 11.2%

  24. #24 Vecitas
    82% matchMixed42% of 31 reviews2017
    Dev: Patagoniart
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Action 72.4%, Indie 27.6%

  25. #25 Meltdown
    81% matchVery Positive85% of 822 reviews2014
    Dev: Phenomenon Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Action 45.3%, Indie 20.8%, Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 15.5%

  26. #26 Ticket
    79% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2017
    Dev: magicdweedoo
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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  27. #27 Unnamed Fiasco
    80% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2016
    Dev: Unnamed Fiasco Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

  28. #28 The Real Laser Ball
    76% matchPositive88% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: Holmsario Games
    Windows

    A physics based, arcade, high score chaser with a progression system and a fetish for the 80’s. In The Real Laser Ball you’re a ball… with a laser.

    Why similar: Action 55.4%, Indie 30.7%, Arcade 13.9%

  29. #29 Zenza
    79% matchMostly Negative25% of 24 reviews2016
    Dev: Intropy Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  30. #30 Sector 724
    78% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2016
    Dev: Fedor Votrin
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 99%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  31. #31 Rebirth of Island
    77% matchMixed52% of 101 reviews2016
    Dev: Yo_Serjio
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

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    Why similar: Indie 51.6%, Action 48.4%

  32. #32 Galactineers
    73% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2019
    Dev: LInsoDeTeh
    Windows
    Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%

    Galactineers is a genre-mix of open world sandbox game and realtime strategy game. You can use blocks and items to build your world in space, and also construct your own ships. Win cooperative PVE missions or PVP arena battles with your own custom ships.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  33. #33 The Battle for Sector 219
    77% matchMixed51% of 37 reviews2016
    Dev: Large Visible Machine
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  34. #34 Hostile Dimension
    78% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2015
    Dev: Alrauna StudiosPub: Play sp. z o. o.
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Why similar: Action 65.4%, Indie 34.6%

  35. #35 Crystal Control II
    74% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Virtually Competent, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

  36. #36 DUMB Infernal
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 43 reviews2020
    Dev: Beem Media
    Windows

    Enter the infernal hellscape as a lone warrior fending off an army of monsters in arcade style combat.

    Why similar: Action 58%, Indie 32.1%, Arcade 9.9%

  37. #37 Biotoxin: The Dark Days
    74% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2017
    Dev: Fivesyounger Development
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

  38. #38 Extravaganza Rising
    72% matchMixed86% of 113 reviews2016
    Dev: John Wizard
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Why similar: Indie 100%

  39. #39 Rocket Riot
    73% matchMostly Positive75% of 69 reviews2016
    Dev: Codeglue
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Get ready for Rocket Riot, an action-packed, side-scrolling, 8-bit shooter where the rockets and the fun never stops! With over 200 levels and over 300 characters, blowing things up has just reached a new level of awesome!

    Why similar: Action 44.5%, Arcade 30.9%, Indie 24.6%

  40. #40 Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition
    73% matchMixed44% of 39 reviews2016
    Dev: Axol Studio, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

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    Why similar: Action 65.7%, Indie 34.3%

  41. #41 Blamdown: Udder Fury
    72% matchMostly Positive79% of 28 reviews2016
    Dev: Guru Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Why similar: Indie 60.3%, Action 39.7%

  42. #42 Lew Pulsipher's Doomstar
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 27 reviews2016
    Dev: Large Visible Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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  43. #43 Ino
    70% matchMostly Positive73% of 47 reviews2017
    Dev: L Rod
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    INO is an Adventure/Horror story driven game that tells the story of Kaede and Hitaki, two classmates that get involved with a mysterious girl called Ino. Follow the story as they try to figure out who she is while they try to escape from being murdered.

    Why similar: Indie 100%

  44. #44 1166
    70% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2017
    Dev: Predator Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    1166 is a psychological horror game following six people in Salem, Massachusetts and how their lives change when one of them is kidnapped…Fight through pain, depression, and grotesque monsters to uncover the truth. The darkness has taken a hold, will you see the light or hide in the shadows?

    Why similar: Action 63.4%, Indie 36.6%

  45. #45 Space Moth DX
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 133 reviews2016
    Dev: 1CC GamesPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Why similar: Action 46.3%, Arcade 28%, Indie 25.6%

  46. #46 CrossWorlds: Escape
    61% matchMixed64% of 157 reviews2020
    Dev: Another Reality
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    CrossWorlds: Escape is a hardcore game in which you will have to deploy all your skills to survive in a huge open world that is susceptible to changes in weather, seasons and various natural phenomena.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  47. #47 Dustoff Heli Rescue
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 372 reviews2015
    Dev: Invictus Games Ltd.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    "I need a Dustoff!" became an all-too-familiar call on the airwaves of jungle wars. Now take off with your rescue helicopter and search and save the life of the wounded soldiers in the field, often under fire. If you can't, nobody else can!

    Why similar: Action 53.1%, Indie 24.8%, Arcade 22.1%

  48. #48 Magical Brickout
    69% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2016
    Dev: Cunning Force Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    Why similar: Action 66.3%, Indie 33.7%

  49. #49 Cobalt WASD
    64% matchVery Positive86% of 210 reviews2017
    Dev: Oxeye Game StudioPub: Mojang
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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    Why similar: Action 58.2%, Indie 31.4%, Shooter 10.4%

  50. #50 Santa's Special Delivery
    68% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2016
    Dev: Drunk Robot GamesPub: Cerulean Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

  51. #51 RetroGunX VR
    66% matchPositive80% of 15 reviews2017
    Dev: AppsByBrats
    Windows

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    Why similar: Action 51.6%, Indie 28.6%, Arcade 19.8%

  52. #52 Starship Rubicon
    67% matchPositive84% of 44 reviews2015
    Dev: WickworksPub: Cheerful Ghost
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    Why similar: Action 64.4%, Indie 35.6%

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