- #1 Void Scrappers
97% matchVery Positive89% of 608 reviews2022
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.1 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 Hell 26.1%, Roguelite 18.1%, Aliens 17.8%, Space 14.9%, Roguelike 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the exact same frantic, top-down space shooter energy and arcade-style progression as the seed.
- #2 Dome Keeper
96% matchVery Positive92% of 19,233 reviews2022
Dev: BippinbitsPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Defend against waves of alien monsters in this unique roguelike action miner. Dig for resources, collect useful gadgets, and upgrade equipment to increase odds of survival – just hurry back before your dome is destroyed!
Why similar: Tower Defense 32.6%, Roguelike 31.3%, Space 25.2%, 2D 6%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances the core loop of mining resources under pressure with roguelite defense mechanics.
- #3 Nova Drift
96% 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: Bullet Hell 19%, Arena Shooter 18.5%, Roguelite 14.7%, Space 13.2%, Roguelike 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: A premier space roguelite that offers deep ship customization and bullet-hell combat similar to the seed.
- #4 Time Wasters
95% 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: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arena Shooter 20.9%, Roguelite 17.9%, Roguelike 9.6%, Space 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This space-themed survivor game features the same satisfying destruction and rapid power-up progression.
- #5 BORE BLASTERS
94% matchVery Positive81% of 735 reviews2024
Dev: 8BitSkull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below.
Why similar: Roguelite 38.1%, Roguelike 26.5%, Arcade 22.6%, Casual 7.5%, 2D 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines mining and action-packed roguelite gameplay with a focus on upgrading your drill ship.
- #6 Swarm Grinder
94% 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: Bullet Hell 37%, Roguelite 30.8%, Roguelike 26%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced roguelite that shares the seed's focus on clearing massive waves of enemies while managing resources.
- #7 Astro Looter: Survivor
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Soda Game Studio
Windows · Mac
Explore alien planets to mine resources, kill alien insects, build defense turrets, and survive waves of insect attacks across the galactic frontier. Astro Looter combines elements of survival, roguelike, and tower defense in a top-down shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arena Shooter 19.8%, Tower Defense 16.5%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends the survivor genre with asteroid mining and resource collection for a similar gameplay loop.
- #8 Power of Ten
92% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Pew Times Three
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Fly a star-fighter against a bloodthirsty armada. Gather weapons, resources, and upgrades to help you push back the relentless assault while protecting the galaxies' civilians!
Why similar: Space Sim 34.1% ★, Space 23.2%, Roguelite 22.6%, Roguelike 15.8%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This space roguelite emphasizes mining, exploration, and ship upgrades in a procedurally generated galaxy.
- #9 Star Survivor
91% matchMixed69% of 555 reviews2024
Dev: SpaceOwl Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Star Survivor is a space-themed survival game that blends intense deckbuilding strategy. Pilot humanity's last spaceship through the vast galaxy, Unlock powerful weapon combos, collect card modules, and craft unique builds. As the enemy swarms grow denser, will you be the last one standing?
Why similar: Space Sim 18.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Space 12.9%, Roguelite 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a physics-based space combat experience with roguelite elements that mirror the seed's intensity.
- #10 Astro Prospector
90% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
Dev: Incrementalist
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Clicker 14.3%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 11.9%, Space 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the seed's focus on mining and roguelike exploration in deep space.
- #11 Galactic Mining Corp
91% matchVery Positive84% of 931 reviews2021
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Galactic Mining Corp is a unique rogue-lite, action game with crafting and base building mechanics. Head into uncharted space and discover a universe of locations to exploit for riches! Use your profits to expand your HQ, hire a crazy work force, obtain new drill components and upgrade everything.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.3% ★, Roguelite 23.9%, Space 23%, Roguelike 12.8%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the management and automation aspects of space mining within a roguelite structure.
- #12 Space Rock Breaker
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,972 reviews2025
Dev: WAKA WAKA
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Space Rock Breaker is a short incremental game about mining asteroids in space. Mine asteroids with guns, unlock new materials, process the ore by dropping it into a Plinko machine, and spend your credits on upgrades in a massive skill tree.
Why similar: Clicker 30%, Idler 25.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Space 16.4%, Casual 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual arcade game that focuses entirely on the satisfying loop of breaking asteroids.
- #13 Mining Survivors
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 reviews2025
Dev: Wonderbounce Games
Windows
Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Roguelite 18.1%, Roguelike 14.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans directly into the mining-themed survivor genre with bullet-hell mechanics.
- #14 Minutescape
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 519 reviews2025
Dev: MolterPub: Poysky Productions
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dodge bullets and upgrade yourself in Minutescape, a retro-inspired incremental game that keeps unfolding. Unlock new abilities and keep upgrading yourself to survive for 5 consecutive minutes.
Why similar: Clicker 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Idler 16.6%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar blend of strategy and incremental progression within a space setting.
- #15 Deep Space Cache
87% matchVery Positive92% of 858 reviews2024
Dev: Monu
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Deep Space Cache is a short & simple semi-idle bullet heaven incremental asteroid miner game.
Why similar: Idler 24.2%, Clicker 17%, Strategy 15.6%, Space 14.4%, Arcade 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the idle and strategy aspects of managing a space mining operation.
- #16 Atomicrops
86% matchVery Positive92% of 6,136 reviews2020
Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35%, Roguelite 25.8%, Roguelike 23.3%, PvE 8.2%, Simulation 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: While farming-focused, its frantic bullet-hell combat and resource-gathering loop feel very similar to the seed's core gameplay.
- #17 Void Resurgence
86% 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: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Roguelite 20.1%, Space 13%, Arcade 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that focuses on roguelite progression and intense bullet-hell combat.
- #18 Unnamed Space Idle
85% matchVery Positive93% of 3,991 reviews2023
Dev: SylvPub: Jdog Corp
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 282.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Destroy endless waves of alien ships that have all but wiped out humanity in this long form, unfolding, sci-fi idle game. Customize your ship with different weapons and defenses to defeat specific enemy types and utilize a ton of different systems to increase your overall power.
Why similar: Idler 30.3%, Clicker 22.4%, Space 17.4%, Aliens 13.9%, Simulation 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pure idle experience that captures the satisfying progression of space mining without the arcade combat.
- #19 Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
84% matchVery Positive95% of 12,431 reviews2022
Dev: Walternate Realities
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 40.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Design and simulate the starships of your dreams! Command your ship or fleet in epic battles and manage your crew while exploring a dangerous galaxy. Play alone or with friends, test your ships in online PvP, and let your imagination reach for the stars!
Why similar: Space Sim 42.4% ★, Space 27.3%, Strategy 11%, Simulation 8.6%, 2D 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It allows for deep ship building and mining operations, appealing to the strategy and simulation elements of the seed.
- #20 A Game About Feeding A Black Hole
84% matchVery Positive89% of 2,623 reviews2025
Dev: Aarimous
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A short incremental game about feeding a Black Hole matter by destroying Asteroids, Planets, and Stars.
Why similar: Clicker 32%, Idler 22.9%, Strategy 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, clicker-focused take on space destruction and resource management.
- #21 EVERSPACE™
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 11,373 reviews2017
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.
Why similar: Space 37.3%, Space Sim 30% ★, Roguelite 14.9%, Roguelike 7.1%, Shooter 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity space roguelite that emphasizes mining and combat in a dangerous, procedurally generated environment.
- #22 SHOOPER NOVA
81% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Tower Defense 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Roguelite 19%, Roguelike 9.4%, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It blends tower defense and roguelite mechanics, offering a strategic twist on space combat.
- #23 Asteroids: Recharged
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 104 reviews2021
Dev: Adamvision StudiosPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Space 34.3%, Arcade 29.3%, Shooter 25.7%, 2D 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This modern take on the classic asteroid shooter captures the pure arcade joy of destroying space rocks.
- #24 Rock Crusher
79% matchVery Positive88% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Rock Crusher is an incremental game with a massive skill tree. Control a little rock-crushing machine stranded on a mysterious planet. Crush rocks, collect materials, evolve through upgrades, uncover the planet’s secrets - and maybe, just maybe, find a way to escape.
Why similar: Clicker 27.5%, Idler 24.1%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Strategy 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated mining and clicker game that focuses on the core loop of breaking down resources.
- #25 Rogue Star Rescue
81% matchVery Positive90% of 136 reviews2021
Dev: Chute Apps
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Tower Defense 27.2%, Roguelite 22.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Strategy 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines twin-stick shooting with roguelite elements and space exploration for a similar gameplay experience.
- #26 Void War
78% matchVery Positive94% of 3,537 reviews2025
Dev: Tundra
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Command an ancient starship and fight your way to the heart of a dying Empire. Fend off attacks from demented cultists, craven space pirates, and xenophobic Imperial soldiers. Discover powerful artifacts and use them to build your ship into a fearsome war engine.
Why similar: Space 29.3%, Roguelite 28.2%, Roguelike 18.5%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy roguelite that emphasizes difficult choices and perma-death in space.
- #27 Derelict Void
82% matchMixed64% of 53 reviews2021
Dev: Stirling Games
Windows · Linux
Derelict Void is a space survival game involving scavenging for resources and base management. You command a ship and crew searching for resources you need to stay alive.
Why similar: Roguelite 33.4%, Space 26.5%, Strategy 14%, Roguelike 12.7%, Simulation 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on resource management and survival in space, sharing the strategic depth found in the seed.
- #28 Space Gladiators
80% matchVery Positive90% of 468 reviews2021
Dev: Blobfish
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Ever dreamt of being a space potato? Now’s your chance! Space Gladiators is a 2D hand-drawn roguelite platformer following a bunch of captives fighting their way out of a planet prison. Defeat hordes of aliens in the gladiatorial arenas and earn your freedom!
Why similar: Roguelite 88.3%, 2D 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that features fast-paced arena combat and constant progression, matching the seed's arcade feel.
- #29 To The Core
77% matchVery Positive93% of 5,073 reviews2023
Dev: SomethingExtra
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
To The Core is an incremental game about extracting and using resources from planets to buy upgrades.
Why similar: Clicker 47%, Arcade 17.6%, Idler 10.1%, Casual 8%, 2D 7%
- #30 Super Space Club
79% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: GrahamOfLegend
Windows
Super Space Club is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats. Outlast your enemies and vibe to the rhythm of the stars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.7%, Arena Shooter 23.9%, Space 21.9%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 10%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-focused space shooter that emphasizes rhythm and destruction in a vibrant, retro-inspired setting.
- #31 Rocket Rats
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,255 reviews2024
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Rocket Rats is a survivors-like game where you defeat cheese-based astral bodies in space – as a rat! Clear waves of enemies, collect cheese, upgrade your gear, and conquer the moon!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Roguelite 22.2%, Roguelike 13.4%, Space 10.3%, Shooter 9.4%
- #32 Galaxy Idle Clicker
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,122 reviews2025
Dev: SoehnlePub: TimeLost Gaming
Windows
Median: 12.1 hrsMean: 333.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on an interstellar journey with Galaxy Idle Clicker! Conquer galaxies, upgrade your spaceship, and face off against a myriad of enemy ships. With engaging minigames, powerful upgrades, GIC delivers an unparalleled idle space adventure. Join the cosmic conquest today and dominate the universe!
Why similar: Clicker 23.2%, Idler 22.3%, Space Sim 19.5% ★, Space 16.9%, Arcade 7.4%
- #33 Space Miner - Idle Adventures
78% matchMixed46% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: FrontRunnerTek
Windows · Linux
A casual idle / active-idle asteroid mining game where you fly around mining and make the numbers go UP! Lasers, Drones, a dash of humor, RPG, science, research, crafting, games and more.
Why similar: Space Sim 26% ★, Idler 20.5%, Clicker 19.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Space 10%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the automation and crafting side of space mining for a more relaxed experience.
- #34 Universe Horizon
75% matchVery Positive89% of 217 reviews2025
Dev: Jarkem
Windows · Linux
An idle incremental game where you decide to travel across the whole Universe. Embark on this journey in your little ship and get as far away as possible from Earth, gathering resources and upgrading your spaceship along the way.
Why similar: Clicker 25.5%, Idler 24.5%, Space 19.3%, Point & Click 12.4%, Strategy 6.5%
- #35 Voids Vigil
74% 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: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, Roguelite 18.3%, Roguelike 17.1%, Arcade 11.1%
- #36 Outhold
74% matchVery Positive86% of 1,292 reviews2025
Dev: Tellus Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Outhold is a short, strategic incremental game that blends tower defense with a deep meta-progression. Experiment with builds and find overpowered synergies to defend the dwindling fires of Outhold.
Why similar: Tower Defense 25.3%, Clicker 19.3%, Idler 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Strategy 8.4%
- #37 Samawa Idle
77% matchMixed66% of 590 reviews2023
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 71.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Unleash the power of specialized towers to annihilate hordes of monsters in this idle game with roguelike elements. Collect gold, level up your towers, face powerful bosses, and refine your strategy with an evolving skill tree.
Why similar: Clicker 24%, Tower Defense 21.3%, Idler 21.1%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 12.5%
- #38 Max Manos
73% matchVery Positive93% of 488 reviews2025
Dev: Max Manos
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Max Manos is an incremental destruction game where you play as a powerful hand, known as Max Manos, eliminating shapes. Chain explosive reactions, collect shards, and upgrade your abilities to destroy shapes even faster.
Why similar: Clicker 30.5%, Idler 25%, Arcade 13.7%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 8.2%
- #39 Idle Tower Defense
76% matchMixed54% of 115 reviews2024
Dev: ZNZ Games
Windows
Idle Tower Defense is a game where you control a single tower to fight off hordes of enemies. No randomization. Choose from a variety of modules to create unique builds and upgrade modules and survive endless waves.
Why similar: Clicker 24.9%, Tower Defense 23.5%, Idler 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Strategy 4.5%
- #40 Astrodle
73% matchVery Positive89% of 219 reviews2024
Dev: Robin Nicolet
Windows
Ready for some chill time in space? Astrodle has you covered. Watch the numbers soar as you upgrade your ship and travel the stars. Oh, and you might just become a god.
Why similar: Clicker 30.3%, Idler 25.9%, Space 15.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.6%
- #41 Antivirus PROTOCOL
72% matchVery Positive87% of 287 reviews2025
Dev: FIREHIVE Studio
Windows
Antivirus PROTOCOL is an incremental game about destroying viruses. Learn and adapt, collect data, upgrade yourself, and eliminate the Virus that has taken over the world.
Why similar: Clicker 27.3%, Idler 24.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Strategy 8.7%
- #42 Timber Rush
72% matchVery Positive84% of 542 reviews2026
Dev: Allerton Apps
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Timber Rush is a fast-paced incremental roguelite where every swing explodes into upgrades, chaos, and massive numbers.
Why similar: Idler 28.6%, Clicker 19.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Strategy 9.8%
- #43 Deep Space Exploitation
71% matchVery Positive96% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: JuhrJuhr
Windows
Deep Space Exploitation is a space mining game featuring 2D physics, fully destructible asteroids, and a story of survival under an exploitative corporation. Use your equipment wisely, upgrade your ship, and make difficult decisions to secure your future!
Why similar: Space Sim 45.6% ★, Space 19.9%, Roguelite 15.3%, Arcade 14.1%, 2D 5.3%
- #44 Drill Core
70% matchVery Positive85% of 2,264 reviews2025
Dev: Hungry Couch GamesPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Corporate greed meets strategic planet-mining in Drill Core! Drill to the heart of planets while managing workers, researching cutting-edge tech, and fortifying against alien attacks. Will you prioritize efficiency and risk your workers' safety, or focus on defense for survival?
Why similar: Tower Defense 26.8%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 15.3%, Aliens 12.3%, Space 10.3%
- #45 Nodebuster
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,575 reviews2024
Dev: Goblobin
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.
Why similar: Clicker 31.3%, Idler 27.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Strategy 10%, Simulation 8.7%
- #46 Gridkeeper
73% matchMixed68% of 148 reviews2025
Dev: pixelwide
Windows
Gridkeeper is an incremental game about managing "Grids" and using their power to run MineBots, research tech, and grow your mining empire by getting better Grids.
Why similar: Clicker 36.7%, Idler 31.8%, Strategy 18.6%, 2D 5.6%, Simulation 4.8%
- #47 DEFRAG
70% matchVery Positive95% of 393 reviews2025
Dev: BlueDot Studio
Windows
DEFRAG is a game about cleansing corrupted sectors and refining them through optimization to build a stronger system. Collect resources, adjust configurations, and complete your build as you progress.
Why similar: Idler 29.6%, Clicker 24.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.9%
- #48 Stellarion
71% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Zana Domán
Windows
Upgrade your spaceship and conquer the stars in this thrilling space-mining adventure! Mine asteroids, battle enemies, and trade resources for powerful upgrades to customize your ship. Master the galaxy and embark on the ultimate journey!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.2%, Arcade 22.1%, Space 21.2%, Casual 8.1%, PvE 6.5%
- #49 Cozy Space Survivors
69% matchVery Positive97% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: simonschreibt
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A shorter experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Arcade 9.6%
- #50 Neon Striker
70% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2025
Dev: Zeno's Adventure Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Space Sim 26.8% ★, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Roguelike 11.9%, Space 11.1%, PvE 10%
- #51 Keep on Mining!
66% matchVery Positive94% of 7,558 reviews2025
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!
Why similar: Clicker 38.5%, Idler 35.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Casual 6.2%, Strategy 6%
- #52 Space Killer
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2023
Dev: Two friends
Windows
Take on the role of a spaceship pilot and protect the universe from an alien invasion. Destroy hordes of infected ships and defeat powerful bosses. Unlock new ships, create your own builds in this Roguelite, Survivors, RPG game🚀
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Space Sim 19.1% ★, Space 18%, Roguelite 15.2%, Arcade 9.3%
- #53 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
68% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Luciano Bercini
Windows · Mac
Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Roguelite 24.8%, Space 18.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 7.8%
- #54 Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 227 reviews2024
Dev: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A roguelike tower defense where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and unique effect items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.
Why similar: Tower Defense 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Arena Shooter 17.3%, Roguelite 17.1%, Roguelike 9.7%
- #55 Galactic Glitch
66% 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: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arena Shooter 21.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, Space 15.1%, Roguelite 14.7%
- #56 Nomad Idle
68% matchMixed65% of 850 reviews2025
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 28.6 hrsMean: 63.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
Why similar: Clicker 26.9%, Idler 26.4%, Roguelite 19.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, PvE 5.6%
- #57 Beat Shapes
67% matchVery Positive81% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Inspiration Beggar
Windows · Linux
Beat Shapes is a simple incremental bullet heaven shooter game. Defeat enemies of various shapes to collect resources, which you can use to upgrade the skill tree, unlock new bullets,upgrade instruments and explore other upgrades. Grow stronger and challenge tougher enemies and bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Clicker 25%, Idler 21.9%, Tower Defense 9.9%, Point & Click 6.9%
- #58 Kickback Clicker
67% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2025
Dev: Dot bloodPub: Targem Games
Windows
Mutants are flooding the planets! Destroy them all! Improve your technology, upgrade weapons and turn dangerous worlds into safe havens. Every click is a step towards the future of mankind!
Why similar: Clicker 28.9%, Idler 25.3%, Space 9.8%, Strategy 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
- #59 Kin and Quarry
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 323 reviews2026
Dev: The Fox Knocks
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
An incremental mining adventure where you must dig into the earth to recover essence for your sacred Evertree. Mine, drill, and blast your way to the deepest depths, discovering rare artifacts and recruiting more kin to your cause along the way. Dig. Upgrade. Repeat.
Why similar: Clicker 37%, Idler 34.1%, Roguelite 10%, Roguelike 8.3%, PvE 5.5%
- #60 Bounty Below
68% matchVery Positive80% of 183 reviews2021
Dev: William Cheek
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bounty below is an idle adventure game about mining and smithing items. While your units are mining for you delve into the endless dungeon to gain even more ore!
Why similar: Aliens 19.2%, Clicker 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Idler 16.3%, Roguelite 12.8%