- #1 Swarm Grinder
97% 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: Mechs 27.3% ★, Bullet Heaven 15.6% ★, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features mech-themed combat in a chaotic arena setting that mirrors the intensity and progression style of Vital Shell.
- #2 Uragun
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 254 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.
Why similar: Mechs 24.8% ★, Arena Shooter 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane mech-based arena shooter that emphasizes movement and tactical positioning against overwhelming odds.
- #3 Go Mecha Ball
96% matchVery Positive86% of 461 reviews2024
Dev: Whale Peak GamesPub: Super Rare Originals
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Load up and roll out, in this twin stick shooter with roguelike progression! Blast your way through arcade-style levels, using pinball-style physics mixed with an arsenal of devastating weapons. Defeat waves of enemy bots, battle big bosses, and upgrade your mech between runs.
Why similar: Mechs 20% ★, Arena Shooter 17.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: Combines mech-based movement with twin-stick shooting and roguelite progression for a fast-paced arcade experience.
- #4 Brotato
95% 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 26.6% ★, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive arena-shooter roguelite that excels at providing diverse build paths and synergy-heavy gameplay.
- #5 Tiny Rogues
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,706 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tiny Rogues is a challenging fantasy rogue-lite bullet-hell dungeon crawler with rpg elements. Build a new unique character each run and fight one monster-infested room after another! Discover unique weapons, collect magical items and level up to become more and more powerful!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep RPG-inspired character progression and top-down combat that rewards strategic build choices.
- #6 Halls of Torment
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 31,770 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 23.9% ★, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11.4%, Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy bullet-heaven that emphasizes character builds and RPG progression in a retro-inspired arena.
- #7 Star of Providence
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,362 reviews2017
Dev: Team D-13
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Bullet Hell 22.8%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 17.6%, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Roguelike 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell roguelite that demands precision and mastery of complex weapon systems.
- #8 Soulstone Survivors
91% 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 43.3% ★, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.7%, Roguelite 8.3%, Roguelike 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides massive scale and intense bullet-heaven combat with a deep skill tree that encourages experimentation.
- #9 Dreadhunter
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 155 reviews2023
Dev: Trickster Arts
Windows
Plough through hordes of deadly monsters and defeat vicious bosses in an intense fast paced shooter RPG where all items are “legendary”, levels are ever-changing and combat is razor-sharp.
Why similar: Mechs 41.6% ★, Bullet Hell 30.9%, RPG 13.3%, 3D 7.1%, Action 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A visceral top-down sci-fi shooter that focuses on intense action and satisfying weapon feedback similar to Vital Shell.
- #10 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
91% 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 27.6% ★, Arena Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a robust skill tree and RPG-focused progression that adds depth to the standard bullet-heaven formula.
- #11 Rogue: Genesia
90% 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 43.8% ★, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.1%, Roguelite 8.3%, Roguelike 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive enemy counts and arcade-style progression within a bullet-heaven framework.
- #12 Void Scrappers
89% 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 34.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Roguelite 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced sci-fi bullet-heaven that focuses on collecting upgrades to survive increasingly difficult waves.
- #13 Death Must Die
88% 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 33.6% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends bullet-heaven action with heavy RPG elements and god-tier synergies for a highly replayable experience.
- #14 Gunlocked
89% 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 36.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 9.3%, Arcade 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi bullet-heaven that features unique weapon-locking mechanics and strategic positioning.
- #15 Army of Ruin
87% 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 26.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Roguelite 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished bullet-heaven that excels in visual feedback and satisfying character progression.
- #16 Time Wasters
86% matchVery Positive88% of 2,615 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 27.3% ★, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-heaven that incorporates twin-stick shooter elements and roguelite upgrades.
- #17 Yet Another Zombie Survivors
83% 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 57.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 8%, Action Roguelike 6.2%, Bullet Hell 6.1%, Roguelite 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features squad-based bullet-heaven combat that requires managing multiple characters and their unique abilities.
- #18 Keeper's Toll
85% matchVery Positive90% of 794 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 32.4% ★, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelite 10.7%, Roguelike 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy bullet-heaven that incorporates challenging boss encounters and RPG-style progression.
- #19 Project Lazarus
86% 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 34.7% ★, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Mechs 9.6% ★, Arcade 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A mech-themed arena shooter that focuses on wave-based survival and weapon upgrades.
- #20 Geometry Arena 2
84% 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 28.8% ★, Arena Shooter 16%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Roguelite 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that provides extensive customization options for weapons and character stats.
- #21 Vampire Survivors
82% 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 30.1%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Roguelite 18.4%, Roguelike 8.5%, Arcade 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational title of the bullet-heaven genre, offering simple yet addictive synergy-based combat.
- #22 Arms of God
82% 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 22.9% ★, Arena Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Action Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that captures the bullet-heaven feel with a focus on fast-paced arena combat.
- #23 Repetendium
84% matchVery Positive90% of 297 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.8% ★, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging arena-shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and roguelite power-ups.
- #24 Echoes of Red
81% matchVery Positive90% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: TERMAX Studios
Windows
ECHOES OF RED is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. OBLITERATE tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and MAKE THEM REGRET STANDING AGAINST YOU.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival shooter that emphasizes movement and resource management in a hostile environment.
- #25 Nomad Survival
81% matchVery Positive84% of 2,184 reviews2022
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 28.4% ★, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 11.7%, PvE 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic bullet-heaven experience that focuses on character classes and diverse ability pools.
- #26 Scarlet Tower
80% matchVery Positive81% of 2,385 reviews2024
Dev: Pyxeralia LLCPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 28.2%, Roguelike 19.2%, RPG 10%, Combat 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed bullet-heaven that integrates RPG stats and skill trees for a more tactical experience.
- #27 Boneraiser Minions
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,346 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 33.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11.9%, Roguelike 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the bullet-heaven genre that focuses on summoning and managing minions to fight for you.
- #28 Gunlocked 2
79% 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 29.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Roguelite 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: The sequel to Gunlocked, refining the sci-fi bullet-heaven experience with more content and improved mechanics.
- #29 Voids Vigil
78% 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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #30 Demon Hunt
78% 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 25.8% ★, Mechs 20% ★, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Action Roguelike 9.6%
- #31 Shape Shifter: Formations
76% 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 24.6% ★, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #32 Geometry Arena
77% 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 31.6% ★, Arena Shooter 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #33 BALL x PIT
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 26,725 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite. Batter hordes of enemies with ricocheting balls and gather the riches of the pit to expand your homestead, generate resources and recruit unique heroes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Bullet Heaven 13.1% ★, Action Roguelike 13.1%
- #34 Let Them Come: Onslaught
75% matchVery Positive90% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Action Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #35 TerraTech Legion
74% matchVery Positive82% of 2,083 reviews2026
Dev: Payload StudiosPub: Mythwright
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
TerraTech Legion, a chaotic Bullet Heaven Builder. Build the ultimate battle vehicle block by block and survive waves of robotic foes, ramming them at speed and shooting infinite projectiles.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 25.4% ★, Mechs 16.2% ★, Arena Shooter 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Action Roguelike 9.4%
- #36 Megabonk
72% matchVery Positive94% of 105,488 reviews2025
Dev: vedinad
Windows · Linux
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Smash your way through endless waves of enemies and grow absurdly powerful! Grab loot, level up, unlock characters and upgrade to create unique and crazy builds as you fend off hordes of creatures!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 43.3% ★, Action Roguelike 14%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%, Roguelike 9.8%
- #37 Armechgeddon
77% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: MothCat
Windows
Armechgeddon is a chaotic action rogue-lite with a minimalist control scheme. Pick the right mech and pilot for the job, and lay waste to hundreds of enemies with your custom arsenal.
Why similar: Mechs 21.5% ★, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #38 Genome Guardian 2
73% matchVery Positive97% of 405 reviews2026
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 29.1% ★, Arena Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Action Roguelike 9.5%
- #39 Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde
76% 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 51.2% ★, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Roguelike 3.4%
- #40 Achilles: Survivor
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,643 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 26.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Action Roguelike 10%, Roguelite 8.7%
- #41 EMPTY SHELL
74% matchVery Positive88% of 847 reviews2023
Dev: CC ARTSPub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
EMPTY SHELL will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.9%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 16.8%, Top-Down 15.9%, Dark 8.4%
- #42 VOID/BREAKER
71% matchVery Positive92% of 2,726 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 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: Arena Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #43 Neon Sundown
75% matchVery Positive82% of 451 reviews2022
Dev: Ben NicholsPub: BN Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Neon Sundown is an extremely challenging arena-shooter that mixes fast-paced action with roguelite elements. Take on increasingly difficult arenas as you unlock new ships, upgrades, synergies, and more! Think you have what it takes to survive?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.6%, PvE 7.5%
- #44 Pesticide Not Required
72% 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: Bullet Heaven 16.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Arena Shooter 11.6%
- #45 Bloodshed
70% matchVery Positive84% of 1,910 reviews2025
Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Arena Shooter 25.7%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 14.9%, Dark 10.5%
- #46 Horde Hunters
71% 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 31.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #47 Disfigure
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,120 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #48 MOBU
69% matchVery Positive100% of 55 reviews2026
Dev: Saidera Studio
Windows
Survive waves of bouncing enemies raining from the skies in this fast-paced action roguelite. Play as a superpowered monk, craft game-breaking builds, and conquer the chaos in sub-30-minute runs.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 30.4% ★, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Roguelite 7.9%
- #49 Genome Guardian
70% matchVery Positive92% of 783 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelike 13.5%
- #50 Soul Stalker
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: RadhoodPub: Conradical Games
Windows
A bullet heaven roguelike where you assume the role of the steward of ghosts bound to eternal life on earth. Wield 4 to 6 weapons simultaneously to fend off waves of apparitions determined to defeat your spirited friends.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 37.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Roguelite 10.6%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #51 Gunbot Diplomacy
69% 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 33.1% ★, Arena Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 10.4%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #52 Nautical Survival
67% matchVery Positive99% of 201 reviews2026
Dev: Idan Rooze
Windows
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #53 Battle Shapers
69% matchVery Positive81% of 1,129 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Battle Shapers is an action-packed, sci-fi FPS roguelite in which you shoot and smash your way through swarms of corrupt robots. Wield powerful weapons, abilities, and game-changing new powers stolen from ruthless Overlords.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.6%, Roguelite 25.9%, Roguelike 20.3%, Stylized 15.2%, Action 5.8%
- #54 Voidigo
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,893 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Roguelike 14.5%
- #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 29.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #56 Shell of a King
66% matchVery Positive100% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Rosune
Windows
Test your strength in Shell of a King! A precision bullet-hell adventure that will push your dodging skills to the limit. Challenge tough bosses, uncover secrets, and explore a world left to ruin in this top-down RPG.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, PvE 14.1%, Top-Down 11.3%, RPG 6.2%
- #57 Spell Disk
67% matchVery Positive89% of 976 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Bullet Heaven 31% ★, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 9.7%, Top-Down 7.9%
- #58 Survivor Mercs
67% 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 26.3% ★, Arena Shooter 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #59 Gigantes Ex Machina
66% matchVery Positive86% of 320 reviews2025
Dev: AcrylByte
Windows
Fast paced Top-down shooter! Smartly use IRCM to evade the constant barrage of bullets and missiles and destroy everything that stands in your way.
Why similar: Roguelite 31.5%, Roguelike 20.2%, Mechs 14.3% ★, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10%
- #60 Noobs Are Coming
65% matchVery Positive83% of 1,590 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Roguelite 11.6%