- #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: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Score Attack 10.7%
- #2 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
96% matchVery Positive93% of 69 reviews2023
Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Perma Death 12.7%
- #3 BroodStar
96% matchVery Positive95% of 99 reviews2022
Dev: David Schmidthoffer
Windows · Mac · Linux
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Perma Death 11.3%, Roguelite 11%
- #4 Stellar Interface
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 225 reviews2016
Dev: ImaginationOverflow
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Perma Death 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
- #5 Star Survivor
94% 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: Arena Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #6 Arcadium - Space Odyssey
93% 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 15.8%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Roguelite 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%
- #7 Nova Drift
92% 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 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #8 Geometry Survivor
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Brain Seal Ltd
Windows
Geometry Survivor is rogue-lite survival where you fight waves of enemies. Unlock innovative upgrades in the shop, acquire new ships and conquer the unforgiving grid world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Roguelite 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
- #9 Voids Vigil
91% 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 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #10 Neon Sundown
91% 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 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Perma Death 15.7%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12.3%
- #11 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 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%
- #12 Space Scavenger
90% matchVery Positive88% of 314 reviews2021
Dev: Red Cabin Games
Windows
Action roguelike where you build and command your own spaceships. Battle enemies, explore planets and customize your ship on the fly. Make the best use of the quirky ship modules you find, ranging from slingshots to ion cannons, to try and avoid certain death.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Perma Death 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Space 9.2%
- #13 Power of Ten
89% 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: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Perma Death 13.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Roguelite 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
- #14 Outnumbered
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 241 reviews2022
Dev: Amped Horizon
Windows
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter with rogue-lite elements. You may be greatly outnumbered, but not outpowered. Evolve into the ultimate weapon of destruction!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Roguelite 12.5%
- #15 Star of Providence
86% 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 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12.5%, Arena Shooter 10%
- #16 Run Build Pew!
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 560 reviews2022
Dev: Knight Owl Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
You’re being Bounty-Hunted! Run, Build your ship piece-by-piece and make it work with the parts you find, Destroy outposts and waves of fleets, and Pick your battles carefully to overcome your hunters in this Fast-Paced Top-Down Action Roguelite Shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Roguelite 13.9%, Space 9.7%
- #17 Blacksea Odyssey
87% matchVery Positive80% of 205 reviews2016
Dev: Blacksea OdysseyPub: Spiral Summit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Enter the Blacksea Odyssey, a violent top-down rogue-lite space shoot ‘em up RPG brimming with colossal creatures and runic technologies. Explore dangerous, interstellar spacescapes as you hunt enormous space-behemoths with a harpoon and rune-infused spears.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Perma Death 12.3%, Roguelite 11%
- #18 Neon Striker
85% 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: Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Space 6.9%
- #19 Void Miner – Incremental Asteroids Roguelite
84% matchVery Positive84% of 516 reviews2025
Dev: RyanJakob
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Blast. Collect. Upgrade. Repeat. Void Miner is a retro-inspired roguelite asteroid shooter where you pilot a space ship and manage an automated tower to destroy endless fields of chaos. Dodge, blast, and harvest your way through waves of asteroids in a fast-paced loop of destruction and progression.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Roguelite 20.1%, Space 13%, Arcade 10.2%
- #20 Nebula
84% matchVery Positive87% of 181 reviews2023
Dev: JuTek Pixel
Windows
Survive in the deep void of the galaxy against thousands of invaders! Nebula is a challenging bullet hell, twin stick shooter where you have to face endless waves of space enemies. Additional map resources and space drones can provide you a support but be wary, they can as well become a deadly trap.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Space 10.5%
- #21 Galactic Glitch
81% 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: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arena Shooter 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Difficult 8.8%
- #22 Void Prison
83% matchVery Positive80% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Lazy FlockPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Void Prison is a fast paced, endless arcade twin stick shooter that puts you inside of an ever shrinking ring. Survive by fighting emerging enemies around you and don't get consumed by the void. Complete achievements to unlock new skins and powerups and get on top of the leaderboards!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #23 Ogre Chambers DX
82% matchVery Positive91% of 131 reviews2023
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Roguelike bullet hell shooter, where you fend off waves of attacking monsters in a constantly transforming arena. You are rewarded with upgrades to your vulnerable spaceship if you survive long enough.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Perma Death 12.6%, Roguelite 10.5%, Procedural Generation 9.6%
- #24 Hyperspace Dogfights
82% matchVery Positive90% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelite 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Difficult 10.8%, Action Roguelike 9.2%
- #25 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: Perma Death 22.7%, Roguelite 18.5%, Space 14.6%, Difficult 13.5%, Procedural Generation 12.6%
- #26 Operation STEEL
80% matchVery Positive93% of 85 reviews2022
Dev: Undermog Games
Windows · Linux
Operation STEEL is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Perma Death 11.8%, Score Attack 9.3%
- #27 Symmodance
79% matchVery Positive84% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Mehmet Melih Solt
Windows
Dive into the symphonic chaos of geometric warfare! Unleash futuristic weaponry, customize your hovering platform, conquer relentless foes and dance to victory in this mesmerizing reverse bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Score Attack 11.4%
- #28 Planetary Dustoff
81% matchVery Positive84% of 51 reviews2019
Dev: Rymdfall AB
Windows · Mac
Planetary Dustoff is a space-themed roguelite shooter. Go on a death riddled journey to sprawling alien environments and fight your way through hordes of enemies and epic boss battles. Take part in the revived Planetary Survey Program and help the Space Faction find a new home for humanity.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Roguelite 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
- #29 Let Them Come: Onslaught
77% 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 20.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Action Roguelike 18.7%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 8.3%
- #30 Jetboard Joust
79% matchVery Positive82% of 99 reviews2020
Dev: BitBull LtdPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Perma Death 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 12.8%
- #31 Void Source
78% matchMostly Positive78% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: Arena Shooter 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
- #32 Gunlocked
76% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Roguelite 14.1%, Arcade 8%
- #33 Uragun
76% 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: Arena Shooter 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
- #34 Airships: Lost Flotilla
74% matchVery Positive93% of 297 reviews2025
Dev: David Stark
Windows · Linux
Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you fight your way through waves of enemies on your way to a safe harbour. Destroy your foes, harvest wreckage, and upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Score Attack 10.9%
- #35 Beat Invaders
75% matchVery Positive96% of 201 reviews2022
Dev: Raffaele Picca
Windows · Linux
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Roguelite 13.5%, Space 10.8%
- #36 Galaxy Highways
73% matchVery Positive98% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Nanopike
Windows · Mac
An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Difficult 16.4%, Space 8%, Sci-fi 7.5%
- #37 Voidigo
71% 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 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #38 Defend Earth: Xenos Survivors
75% matchVery Positive80% of 56 reviews2023
Dev: ReijaPub: indie.io
Windows
You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 8.4%
- #39 Starward Rogue
74% 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: Action Roguelike 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Roguelite 10.3%, Difficult 8.1%
- #40 Grav Blazer Squared
77% matchMixed40% of 85 reviews2017
Dev: Ripknot Systems
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 11%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Procedural Generation 13.9%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%
- #41 Geometry Arena
71% 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 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Score Attack 11.2%
- #42 EON Fighter
72% matchVery Positive90% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: Square Wheel
Windows
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 7.3%
- #43 Gunlocked 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2025
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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Roguelite 13.1%
- #44 Picayune Dreams
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,270 reviews2023
Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arena Shooter 13.8%, Roguelite 9.6%
- #45 Grand Brix Shooter
72% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2019
Dev: Intragames
Windows
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Roguelite 12.7%, Difficult 10.7%, Space 9.9%
- #46 Rocky Mayhem
70% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: SepSlitherPub: Frederik Holst
Windows
Systems are down and require time to repair, leaving you with a basic gunship with no hopes of escaping an aggressive asteroid event. Will you be able to survive the increasingly difficult 8 minutes to repair the ship's functions and escape? Also discover a variety of genres, all in one game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Roguelite 10.9%
- #47 Voidship: The Long Journey
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 148 reviews2019
Dev: Cydonian Games
Windows
Design your battleship and fight your way through unforgiving space. This is a tale of a lone spaceship on a centuries-long mission. As the captain, you´ll make strategic decisions, explore unknown sectors, meet allies and enemies, gather resources, technology and crew. To battle stations!
Why similar: Space 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Roguelite 14.7%, Procedural Generation 13.8%
- #48 Cozy Space Survivors
68% 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: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 7.1%
- #49 VOID/BREAKER
67% 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 24.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 19.3%, Difficult 14.3%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #50 Void Raiders
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 82 reviews2016
Dev: Tryzna83
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Void Raiders is "radical" top down rogue-lite shmup, with permanent character progression, character centric gameplay and never ending carnage in randomly generated environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 63.8%, Roguelite 29.5%, Action 6.7%
- #51 Void Survivors
70% matchVery Positive88% of 74 reviews2023
Dev: SoulBlade Studio LLC
Windows
Void Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike game where you have to survive relentless hordes of monsters for 20 minutes!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 61.1%, Top-Down 20.1%, 2D 8.6%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #52 Repetendium
69% 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: Action Roguelike 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Perma Death 9.2%
- #53 Vital Shell
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,426 reviews2026
Dev: MarvinWizard
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Vital Shell is a single player top-down arena shooter that puts you in control of mechs inspired by classic fantasy archetypes. Unlock powerful synergies with unique weapons, traits, and abilities as you take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies in a shattered realm.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Arena Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 13.2%
- #54 REPLIKATOR
69% matchVery Positive87% of 126 reviews2022
Dev: R_Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this twin stick roguelite shooter, you play as one of the galactic mercenaries, explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #55 Mars Survivors
70% matchMixed66% of 68 reviews2023
Dev: Leguas Intrepidas
Windows · Mac · Linux
Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelite 10%
- #56 Hive Jump 2: Survivors
67% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2024
Dev: Graphite LabPub: Midwest Games
Windows · Linux
Become an agent of vengeance in this bullet-heaven action roguelite! You are the lone survivor of your squad, on an alien planet with just your weapon, a jetpack, and the courage to keep fighting. Kill off alien swarms and transform their valuable guts into explosive upgrades and vital utilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Space 9.3%
- #57 Antipaint
66% matchVery Positive95% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: Vilius Prakapas
Windows
An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.
Why similar: Arena Shooter 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 10.7%
- #58 SHOOPER NOVA
66% 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: Roguelite 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.3%
- #59 Null Vector
68% matchVery Positive96% of 268 reviews2018
Dev: Optical Override
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Trade. Gamble. Fight! Test your arcade chops in Null Vector, a twin-stick shooter rogue-lite. Discover and experiment with thousands of weapon combinations, take strategic advantage of machines to trade and gamble for new ship parts, and unleash your own bullet hell upon the Final Boss!
Why similar: Perma Death 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #60 Driveloop: Survivors
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 108 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: Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 14%, Score Attack 13.6%