- #1 Uragun
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 26.5% ★, Arena Shooter 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena shooter that centers on mech combat and tactical positioning against massive enemy swarms.
- #2 Swarm Grinder
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 33.6% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Roguelite 13.6%, Roguelike 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique mech-based progression system within a top-down roguelite structure that mirrors the core loop of Vital Shell.
- #3 Go Mecha Ball
96% matchVery Positive87% of 452 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 21.6% ★, Arena Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style mech movement with twin-stick shooting mechanics and roguelite elements.
- #4 Tiny Rogues
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 10,450 reviews2022
Dev: RubyDev
Windows
Median: 10.1 hrsMean: 24.6 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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 14%, Top-Down 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep RPG-lite experience with top-down bullet-hell combat and a vast array of loot-based synergies.
- #5 Nova Drift
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,407 reviews2024
Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled build synergy and customization in a top-down space shooter that rewards deep strategic planning.
- #6 Starward Rogue
94% 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: Mechs 27.8% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 11.3%, Top-Down 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell dungeon crawler that features mech-like character archetypes and intense top-down combat.
- #7 Brotato
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,688 reviews2023
Dev: Blobfish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 35.4 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: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Roguelite 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: A highly addictive arena shooter that focuses on stacking unique traits and weapons to survive intense waves of enemies.
- #8 Star of Providence
93% 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: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 19.2%, Arena Shooter 16%, Roguelike 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A challenging bullet-hell roguelite that demands precise movement and strategic weapon management in a top-down perspective.
- #9 Geometry Arena 2
91% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 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: Arena Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Roguelite 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep customization and replayability through its arena-based combat and roguelite progression systems.
- #10 Soulstone Survivors
90% matchVery Positive91% of 26,152 reviews2025
Dev: Game Smithing Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 36.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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: Action Roguelike 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Roguelike 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that excels in providing massive build variety and satisfying power-scaling through its roguelite meta-progression.
- #11 Dreadhunter
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 143 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 42.9% ★, Bullet Hell 30.8%, RPG 14.5%, Action 6.3%, 3D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down sci-fi action-RPG that emphasizes visceral shooting and character-driven progression.
- #12 Time Wasters
89% matchVery Positive88% of 2,590 reviews2023
Dev: Proton Studio
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 13.0 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: Arena Shooter 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A space-themed bullet-hell roguelite that captures the same satisfying feeling of clearing screens of enemies with powerful synergies.
- #13 Death Must Die
89% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 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 Hell 27.2%, Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelite 21.4%, Roguelike 10%, RPG 10%
Why You'll Like It: Blends top-down action with distinct RPG character archetypes and loot systems that feel very similar to Vital Shell's design.
- #14 Galactic Glitch
87% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Roguelite 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates physics-based combat into a top-down twin-stick shooter, offering a fresh take on the roguelite genre.
- #15 Rogue: Genesia
85% matchVery Positive91% of 8,365 reviews2025
Dev: Ouadi Huard
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.7 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 Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 15.9%, PvE 9.9%, Roguelike 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A massive-scale arena shooter that focuses on bullet-hell survival and complex build-crafting.
- #16 REMEDIUM: Sentinels
88% matchMixed69% of 246 reviews2023
Dev: Sobaka StudioPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Become a Sentinel and face the plague in roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more powerful weapons and create unique builds to defend the plague survivors against the endless hordes of mutants!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Top-Down 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: An arena shooter that focuses on fast-paced, automated combat and roguelite upgrades to survive waves of enemies.
- #17 20 Minutes Till Dawn
86% matchVery Positive91% of 28,655 reviews2023
Dev: flannePub: Erabit
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that emphasizes bullet-hell survival and diverse character builds to overcome escalating threats.
- #18 Halls of Torment
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,213 reviews2024
Dev: Chasing Carrots
Windows · Linux
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 23.9 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: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 9.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a retro-aesthetic top-down arena experience with distinct character classes and RPG-inspired progression.
- #19 Gunlocked
86% 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A shoot-em-up that utilizes roguelite mechanics to create deep, synergy-heavy builds for its arena-based combat.
- #20 Disfigure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 6,133 reviews2023
Dev: Cold Brew Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Disfigure is a grim-dark 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 10%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down twin-stick shooter that focuses on light-based mechanics and roguelite survival against hordes of enemies.
- #21 Project Lazarus
83% matchVery Positive80% of 1,374 reviews2023
Dev: Terapoly
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Action Roguelike 32%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Mechs 15% ★, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style arena shooter that emphasizes quick runs and diverse weapon synergies.
- #22 Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
81% matchVery Positive88% of 6,172 reviews2024
Dev: Noxfall Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 24.5 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: Arena Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Roguelite 13.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arena-based survival with unique character skill trees and fantasy-themed progression.
- #23 Deflector
82% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Roguelite 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down 9.6%, RPG 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that emphasizes strategic reflection and character-specific abilities in a top-down environment.
- #24 Neon Sundown
82% matchVery Positive82% of 447 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 17.7%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, PvE 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist arena shooter that prioritizes fast-paced action and roguelite build-crafting.
- #25 EMPTY SHELL
81% matchVery Positive88% of 789 reviews2023
Dev: CC ARTSPub: Hyperstrange
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 30%, Roguelite 24.3%, Top-Down 16.8%, Roguelike 14.6%, Dark 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty top-down shooter that focuses on tactical movement and survival in a hostile, roguelite-structured environment.
- #26 Void Resurgence
79% matchVery Positive95% of 62 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: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arena Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 13.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that blends classic shoot-em-up mechanics with modern roguelite progression.
- #27 Ravenswatch
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 20,678 reviews2024
Dev: Passtech GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelike 21.4%, Roguelite 19.7%, Top-Down 8.8%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down roguelite that features distinct fantasy archetypes and deep character progression systems.
- #28 Risk of Rain Returns
78% matchVery Positive90% of 28,469 reviews2023
Dev: Hopoo GamesPub: Gearbox Publishing
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, PvE 21.5%, Roguelike 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A definitive 2D action-roguelike that features character archetypes and deep synergy-based combat loops.
- #29 Cyclo Chambers
80% matchVery Positive84% of 135 reviews2023
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Collect synergizing items to create an overpowered character to fight hordes of cyclops monsters. Cyclo Chambers is a fast-paced, top-down arena shooter with light rogue-like elements. 150 items to choose from to create frantic combinations. Different runs every time.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick bullet-hell shooter that features unique arena layouts and roguelite progression.
- #30 Voids Vigil
77% matchVery Positive95% of 365 reviews2025
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 18.4%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #31 Repetendium
79% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
Dev: Bearlex Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 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 Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Roguelite 14%, Roguelike 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A pure bullet-hell roguelite that tests player reflexes and build-crafting in a top-down arena.
- #32 Noobs Are Coming
76% matchVery Positive84% of 1,499 reviews2025
Dev: Overboy
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Roguelite 12.9%
- #33 Geometry Arena
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Arena Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #34 Shape Shifter: Formations
75% matchVery Positive91% of 267 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: Arena Shooter 19.7%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #35 Demon Hunt
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 423 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: Mechs 28.7% ★, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #36 Achilles: Survivor
74% matchVery Positive83% of 1,427 reviews2025
Dev: Dark Point Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.7 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
- #37 Armechgeddon
76% matchVery Positive88% of 50 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 22.4% ★, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Roguelite 17.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #38 Let Them Come: Onslaught
73% matchVery Positive89% of 212 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Roguelite 12.5%, PvE 8.4%
- #39 Battle Shapers
73% matchVery Positive82% of 1,056 reviews2024
Dev: Metric Empire
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 34.2%, Roguelite 29%, Roguelike 17.1%, Stylized 12.8%, Action 5.6%
- #40 FatalZone
74% matchMixed67% of 2,256 reviews2024
Dev: Midhard GamesPub: 101XP
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #41 Genome Guardian
72% matchVery Positive92% of 770 reviews2024
Dev: Alpherior
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.1%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 18.5%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Roguelike 11.3%
- #42 Metal Bringer
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,110 reviews2025
Dev: ALPHAWING Inc.Pub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!
Why similar: Mechs 55.5% ★, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 17.2%, Action 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #43 M.O.O.D.S.
71% matchVery Positive87% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: StickyStoneStudio
Windows
Grab a gun and take down hostile robots corrupted by synthetic emotions! Combine weapon modifications and wreak havoc in this roguelite shooter. Let your emotions shape combat and alter boss fights! Fight alone or join up with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Mechs 26.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Roguelite 10.3%
- #44 Pixel Survivors : Roguelike
73% matchVery Positive81% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Amrita
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A rogue-lite game where you must face hundreds of monsters with increasingly difficult bosses that strong enough to take you down. Choose your abilities, build your favorite combat style, become stronger and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #45 BALL x PIT
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,880 reviews2025
Dev: Kenny Sun and FriendsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 19.9 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 19%, Roguelite 17.3%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #46 Bloodshed
69% 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: Arena Shooter 24.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Dark 7.4%
- #47 Army of Ruin
71% matchVery Positive89% of 2,692 reviews2023
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 14.4%, Top-Down 8.9%
- #48 KILL KNIGHT
69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,908 reviews2024
Dev: PlaySide
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.3%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Stylized 13.4%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 6.5%
- #49 Nautical Survival
68% matchVery Positive99% of 180 reviews2025
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 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 11%
- #50 Spellbook Demonslayers
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,313 reviews2022
Dev: Xendra
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?
Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #51 Attack Core
69% matchVery Positive98% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: ArtsMoons
Windows
A fully 3D action barrage, roguelite game with a huge range and a large number of monsters, featuring highly growing and visually impactful module skills, and refreshing battles characterized by random transformations and constructions during battles.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.4%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Roguelite 13.7%, Arcade 8.8%, RPG 8.3%
- #52 Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers
70% matchMixed69% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: Digital Crafter
Windows
"Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers" is an exhilarating top-down shooter survival game. The mission is to break through the enemy's fortified defenses and face extreme survival conditions. you will lead this brave squad, utilizing each member's unique skills and defeat powerful enemies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 14.3%, Top-Down 7.3%
- #53 Battle Grid
70% matchVery Positive83% of 226 reviews2023
Dev: Barking Dogs
Windows
Face relentless alien hordes, collect their resources and assemble an unstoppable squadron of mechs! In this Action Roguelite, discover game-breaking synergies, mix and match weapons and units, unlock upgrades, harvest and conquer alien planets.
Why similar: Mechs 37.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Roguelite 12.6%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #54 Boneraiser Minions
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,299 reviews2023
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 5.3 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 Hell 22.7%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Roguelite 17.6%, Roguelike 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%
- #55 VOID/BREAKER
65% 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: Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action Roguelike 23.1%, Roguelite 22.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Combat 7.5%
- #56 DunHero
65% matchVery Positive89% of 565 reviews2026
Dev: Dev Kacper
Windows · Linux
DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, PvE 8.8%
- #57 Echoes of Red
66% matchVery Positive86% of 80 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: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 9.2%
- #58 Keeper's Toll
66% matchVery Positive90% of 760 reviews2024
Dev: Stingbot Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 8.9%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #59 Voidigo
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: semiwork
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Action Roguelike 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #60 Rush Rover
70% 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: Mechs 24.6% ★, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Roguelite 14.9%