- #1 Hat'venture
97% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Geloz Games
Windows
Jumping into a hole may not be the best idea, but your hair has been stolen. Master the powers of hats and get it back.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Roguelite 13.4%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
- #2 Operation Zeta
96% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: SFS Studios
Windows
The great battle codenamed 'Operation Zeta' has been lost. Your ship is in shambles and you have to act quickly to collect all of the parts and repair your ship before the warzone is completely destroyed by the enemies death laser in this space rougelike.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25%, Roguelite 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Roguelike 10.8%, Space 10.8%
- #3 Drone Break
96% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: James H. Van der MeulenPub: Trash Vomit Studios
Windows
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Action Roguelike 15.8%, Space 11.7%, Roguelite 10.2%, Roguelike 8.9%
- #4 Tri-Star
95% matchPositive100% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Stardust Smithy
Windows
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 20.8%, Roguelike 11.9%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Space 9.9%
- #5 A Bullet for a Swarm
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tomato Fork
Windows
Classic Gameplay paired with addictive Roguelike-Survivor progression. Topped off with a 80's sci-fi inspired CRT-Look! Dodge, Shoot, Level up and Survive!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Roguelike 16.1%, Roguelite 11%, Action 10.2%
- #6 Black Paradox
94% matchMixed68% of 134 reviews2019
Dev: Fantastico Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Roguelite 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #7 Echoes of Eclipse
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Trender Software
Windows · Linux
Echoes of Eclipse is a roguelite shoot ’em up survival game that combines fast-paced combat with strategic skill building. Choose your champion, create your ideal build, and survive relentless enemy waves alone or up to 4 players in local co-op on a constantly changing battlefield.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 11.2%, Co-op 6%
- #8 Fuel Me Up
92% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: O Rei LuizPub: A Tenda com Games
Windows
Fuel Me Up is a shoot ’em up roguelite game. Your ship’s fuel tank is leaking, and you must eliminate the aliens that have invaded planet Vorthex. Earn money by defeating enemy ships, buy upgrades and add-ons, unlock new ships and pilots, and try to get farther each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Action 6.4%
- #9 Zoratharion
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: BlopeurPub: TGGAMES
Windows
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Space 10.3%, Action 8.7%, Roguelite 7.7%
- #10 Mysterious Space
91% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Ben Hendel-DoyingPub: benmakesgames.com
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Mysterious Space is a rogue-like side-scrolling action space shooter. Explore alien worlds for the fuel and equipment you'll need to survive the mysterious Sector ZZ-Omega-9...
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Action 11.1%, Roguelite 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
- #11 Roguelands
90% matchVery Positive80% of 3,732 reviews2016
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelike 18.2%, Co-op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #12 Code-Knight
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SimonPub: Materia Sonus - Stefan Maier
Windows
Lightning-fast top-down roguelike! Dive into procedural dungeons, stack powerful items for devastating synergies, and outsmart relentless bosses. Precision, strategy, and skillful weapon combat are your keys to surviving and mastering each run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.5%, Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #13 Roguelyte
89% match7 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: TyranicallPub: Amsomnia
Windows
A fast 2D roguelite where you move, dodge, and auto-attack through endless waves, stacking upgrades and scary bosses!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.6%, Roguelike 22.3%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 7.3%
- #14 Sparklite
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 675 reviews2019
Dev: Red Blue GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical & ever-changing land. Battle foes using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, & gear. Gear up for adventure in the dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, & harness the power of Sparklite!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Roguelike 8.9%, Co-op 7.2%
- #15 Pandora's Arcade
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SSJMarx
Windows · Mac · Linux
A collection of bite sized arcade-style games with a frantic pace and game-changing modifiers.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action 6.3%
- #16 Rick Henderson
86% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2021
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows · Linux
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, Space 9%
- #17 Out of Light
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixelmatrix SRL
Windows
Top-down roguelite where light is life. Dive through procedural, trap-laced temples, outfight rival commandos and artifact-warped creatures. Snappy combat (KB/mouse & controller) and fast, nerve-wracking runs.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Roguelike 21.2%, Roguelite 13.5%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
- #18 Dungreed
85% matchVery Positive93% of 9,591 reviews2018
Dev: TEAM HORAY
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Roguelike 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, Action 6.2%
- #19 Mobocalypse
84% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Leimar Games
Windows · Linux
Mobocalypse is a shooter roguelite where you have to kill hordes of mobs to save the world - and youself!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Roguelite 13.6%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%
- #20 Crimson Crisis
84% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Mr. Phil Games
Windows
A fast-paced action roguelike where skill beats firepower. Outmaneuver swarms, harness Poison/Inflame/Traumatize, and expand the game with mods & co-op.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Roguelite 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Co-op 8.3%
- #21 Streets of Rogue
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,037 reviews2019
Dev: Matt DabrowskiPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.6%, Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Co-op 11.3%
- #22 Sisyphus Paradox
81% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2026
Dev: Unruly Mob
Windows
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Roguelite 11.9%, Procedural Generation 8.6%
- #23 Steredenn: Binary Stars
83% matchVery Positive88% of 968 reviews2015
Dev: Pixelnest StudioPub: TyGAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 69.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Roguelite 8.3%
- #24 Dungeon Cleaner
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team StargazersPub: JanduSoft
Windows
IT'S NOT CLEANING, IT'S SAVING THE WORLD. Grab your trusty detergent and join the bubble guy in this rogue-lite with unique mechanics. Bounce on walls doing acrobatic stunts, meet charismatic characters and dive into dungeons to clean up the chaos that plagues the world of Dungeon Cleaner.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.8%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 15.2%, Action 7.6%, Procedural Generation 6.4%
- #25 Hell's Descent
81% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Frosty
Windows
Start your roguelite adventure as a sorceresses that wields the arcane elements of fire, ice, lightning and more, acquire talents and find new gear! You must survive the relentless enemies of hell and defeat the seven deadly sins.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.8%, Roguelike 19.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
- #26 Fightfinity
80% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Royalty Game Factory
Windows
Fightfinity is a fast-paced action roguelike where you survive relentless enemy waves, build powerful combinations, and push your limits through increasingly challenging floors.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.5%, Roguelike 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, 2D 7%, Action 5.3%
- #27 Stardawn Heroes
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cosmic Depths
Windows
Stardawn Heroes is a rogue-lite action adventure RPG set throughout the stars. Explore, battle, harvest, and craft your way through procedurally generated planets on your journey to the Gateway of the Ancients.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Roguelike 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Space 9.3%
- #28 Kingdom Heroes
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fuchs Productions
Windows
Kingdom Heroes is a fantasy medieval survivor-like blending action, exploration, kingdom management, and local co-op for up to 4 players. Battle massive hordes, vote on the group's fate, build your kingdom, and dominate other players through asynchronous multiplayer.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.3%, Roguelike 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Roguelite 8%
- #29 Cookie Invaders
79% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Igniting Spark Games
Windows
Cookie Invaders is a roguelite shoot 'em up where you utilise a massive skill tree to evolve your ship to defend the earth from legions of invading cookies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action Roguelike 21.6%, Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 11.2%, Space 8.2%
- #30 Anima Reaver
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EnricoBC
Windows
A 3D Sci-Fi space shooter game where you fight against big flagships and bases to unlock the secrets of the world.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Roguelike 12.7%, Roguelite 10.9%, Space 7.1%
- #31 PNR: Point of No return
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: COKIRI Works
Windows
Don't dodge. Break through. PNR: Point of No Return is a space opera roguelite where you charge into a storm of enemy fire, intercepting every shot while assembling a different build each sortie. Unlock battleships, equip devastating weapons, and wipe out the enemy fleet. Do you have what it takes?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Space 12.4%, Roguelike 12%, Roguelite 11.1%
- #32 Woodpunk
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Meteorbyte StudiosPub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Roguelike 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Co-op 9.1%
- #33 The Champions of Lootheim
75% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: EruShido274
Windows
The Champions of Lootheim is an action roguelike where you face hordes of creatures to survive. Have fun defeating enemies to evolve your attributes throughout the game and buy permanent upgrades in the shop, as well as equipment dropped in chests by powerful enemies.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.6%, Roguelike 23.3%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, 2D 7%
- #34 Microbes and Machines
76% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2022
Dev: AndyzziGames
Windows
Microbes and Machines is a roguelite action game where you control a little bubble robot that fights against the forces of evil.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
- #35 Flinthook
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 844 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.3%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Roguelite 11.3%, Action 7.6%
- #36 Skul: The Hero Slayer
74% matchVery Positive93% of 57,546 reviews2021
Dev: SOUTHPAW GAMESPub: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.9%, Roguelike 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Roguelite 11%, Action 8.4%
- #37 Undying Soul
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MipuDevs
Windows
Undying Soul is a 2D action roguelite focused on fluid combat, character swapping, and broken build crafting. Choose your allies, combine their abilities, discover powerful synergies and adapt your playstyle to overcome deadly foes and reclaim your shattered soul.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.8%, Roguelite 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Roguelike 9.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%
- #38 Wild Wild Space
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rebel rabbit
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the New Wild West! Join a space gang, become the galaxy's most dangerous outlaw, explore planets filled with enemy space gangs and shoot your way through them in this bullet hellish galaxy-crawler roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Roguelike 11.4%, Roguelite 9.4%, Space 7.3%
- #39 Shoot or Shout
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sanya
Windows
A rogue-lite action game where you need to choose when to shoot or shout at wacky enemies to keep them from eating you! Earn dozens of powerups to help you defeat unique bosses across dimensions.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Roguelike 15.8%, Roguelite 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
- #40 Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story
74% matchPositive88% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Action 10.3%, Co-op 9.2%
- #41 Rift Survivors
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Head Bear Games
Windows
Rift Survivors is a top-down action roguelite game. Take on the role of a Rift Guardian and maintain the balance between dimensions while facing deadly enemies. Grow stronger with each playthrough and prove your worth in this unstable multiverse.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Roguelite 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #42 Magic Rune Stone
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 444 reviews2025
Dev: eFun Studio
Windows
This is an action rogue-lite adventure game where you will play different roles with different equipment and blessings.You will constantly challenge powerful enemies and kill bosses. The game comes with a "Survivors Mode". One game, double the fun. I hope you like it.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.2%, Roguelike 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 10.6%, 2D 8.2%
- #43 Space Stranded
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: indiegates
Windows
A top down, action bullet hell roguelike with customizable weapons, perks and seed based random generated runs! Can you shoot your way home?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Roguelike 12.4%, Procedural Generation 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
- #44 Freedom Squid Fighter
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VaragtP
Windows
Take control of a heavily armed squid and blast through destructible worlds in Freedom Squid Fighter. Soar through the air, tunnel through dirt and rock with powerful weaponry, and outmaneuver enemies across fully destructible landscapes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Roguelike 13.2%, Action 10.1%, Roguelite 8.1%
- #45 Wizard of Legend
71% matchVery Positive91% of 21,044 reviews2018
Dev: Contingent99
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.9%, Roguelike 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Co-op 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
- #46 Last Encounter
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 45 reviews2018
Dev: Exordium Games
Windows · Mac
Last Encounter is a twin-stick action roguelite in deep space following a group of heroes trying to prevent the unavoidable by cloning their ships and designing their weapons with swappable components.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Roguelite 9.7%, Space 9.4%, Co-op 9.4%
- #47 Dark Scrolls
69% matchMixed62% of 154 reviews2026
Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Dark Scrolls is a fantasy-themed action platformer that fuses shmup-style chaos with roguelite progression and is packed with charm, challenge, and secrets.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.8%, Roguelike 14.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Roguelite 10.2%, Action 9.9%
- #48 Unemployed
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: WelesGames
Windows
You play as an unemployed scavenger from a distant future, scouring a junk-planet to earn enough credits to pay rent, battling rusted machines and harsh environments in a desperate struggle for survival.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Roguelike 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Action 10.8%, Roguelite 9%
- #49 Rick Henderson: Eternal Arena
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Pug Studio
Windows
Join the endless arena battle. Select your pilot, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, PvE 6.4%, Space 6.3%
- #50 Octo Armada
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: Akatoi
Windows
Octo Armada is a fast-paced space survivor roguelite where you pilot a spaceship through relentless waves of Octos. Collect Crystals to unlock powerful upgrades and create devastating builds to survive the invasion.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35%, Roguelike 15.9%, Roguelite 13.9%, Space 7.9%, Action 7.5%
- #51 I Hate Running Backwards
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 245 reviews2018
Dev: Binx GamesPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Roguelite 12.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Action 7.3%
- #52 TowerBonk
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Histoka
Windows
Level up, unlock new weapons and modules, and create insane builds as you hold the line against swarming hordes. TowerBonk always rests on top of the screen, so you can play while doing other things.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Roguelite 14.9%, Space 7.5%, Action 7.5%
- #53 Iglacia
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Goopoe
Windows
In this drawing-based roguelite, play as a penguin with a stash of powerful crystals to fight off hordes of enemies by drawing and shooting your way to victory!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.3%, Roguelite 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Action 10.1%, 2D 8.4%
- #54 Cole Hunter: Payback
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oldways StudiosPub: Oldways Studios AB
Windows · Mac
A retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 21.8%, Space 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Roguelite 10.2%
- #55 Slime Guy
67% match1 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: One-Life Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Slime Guy is a 2D rogue-lite dungeon-crawler where you enter as Puddles. A seemingly weak slime whose family has been kidnapped and taken into the I-Valley. Do you have what it takes to save your family?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Roguelike 17.4%, Action 11.9%, Roguelite 10%, Pixel Graphics 8%
- #56 Ember Knights
66% matchVery Positive94% of 6,984 reviews2023
Dev: Doom TurtlePub: Twin Sails Interactive
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.8%, Co-op 13.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Roguelike 8.8%
- #57 Starship Architect
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InventState Studio
Windows
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.9%, Space 9%
- #58 Skill Cheater
65% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: EagleOwl Studio
Windows
Combine various skills to defeat waves of incoming monsters, and compete with friends for survival in multiplayer in this roguelite auto-shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 7.6%
- #59 Weaponized
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vector Hound
Windows · Mac
Weaponized is a violent vector shooter. You are an asteroid miner whose employer recently expanded into mining hell. Use your machine gun to carve through asteroids and extract ore. Grab and hurl enemies, snipe through rocks, fight massive bosses. Make your quota and get out before it's too late.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Space 12.8%, Roguelite 12.4%, Roguelike 9.2%