- #1 FUR Squadron
97% matchVery Positive82% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Raptor Claw
Windows
The FUR Squadron faces a mysterious threat during what appears at first to be routine virtual reality training.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.5% ★, Flight 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 6.9%, Arcade 6.1%
- #2 Entropy Survivors
96% matchVery Positive81% of 483 reviews2024
Dev: Moving Pieces InteractivePub: First Break Labs
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Roguelite 16.5%, Roguelike 15.6%, Arcade 8.9%
- #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: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #4 Battle Shapers
95% 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 27.8%, Roguelite 21.8%, Roguelike 16.9%, Shooter 15.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%
- #5 Supercat Survivors
94% matchVery Positive86% of 169 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Meow! This is a cat-themed Survivor-like game where you control an adorable Supercat! Battle monsters to level up, collect items, upgrade weapons, and experiment with strategic builds to fight off invading creatures threatening Meow Star.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Action Roguelike 32.4%, Roguelike 21%, 3D 6.9%, Action 4.7%
- #6 Hyperspace Dogfights
94% 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 17.1%, Flight 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #7 Morsels
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 544 reviews2025
Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.5%, Cats 25.7%, Roguelite 13.5%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #8 Kitty's Last Adventure
91% matchVery Positive98% of 168 reviews2025
Dev: Woum
Windows · Mac
Cute Survivor where you play as Kitty the cat aboard her flying cat-saucer🛸 created by her distraught human.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Cats 15.3%, Roguelite 14.7%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #9 Astrodogs
93% matchVery Positive81% of 67 reviews2021
Dev: Dynamic Media TriadPub: Digital Tribe
Windows
Astrodogs is an on-rails arcade action game featuring a cast of space dogs that have to save the galaxy from WOOFER, a corporation that controls everything. Also ran by dogs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.8% ★, Flight 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shooter 6.1%
- #10 Rocket Rats
91% 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 19.7%, Vampire 18.5% ★, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Roguelite 13.5%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #11 EON Fighter
90% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%
- #12 Ultra Mega Cats
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 79 reviews2025
Dev: Fallen Leaf
Windows
Blast your way through hordes of enemies in Ultra Mega Cats, a cooperative roguelike third-person shooter. Play As one of the Mega Cats, armed to the fangs with a wide variety of abilities and escape captivity from your Rodent and Bird Overlords!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Cats 19.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Cyberpunk 16%, Roguelike 12.8%
- #13 Vampire Hunters
87% matchVery Positive90% of 1,927 reviews2024
Dev: Gamecraft Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.
Why similar: Vampire 20.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10%
- #14 Cats, Guns & Robots Prologue
88% matchVery Positive87% of 95 reviews2024
Dev: Mio Games
Windows
Step into an exciting journey in Cats Guns & Robots, a rogue-like action game where you are the last hope for the world. In this outlaw-like action game, surviving enemy attacks in each room will require careful choices of upgrading your character abilities and features of weapons in your inventory.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 28.3%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Roguelite 20.8%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 6.3%
- #15 ArcRunner
89% matchMixed70% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Trickjump Games LtdPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.6%, Action Roguelike 26.2%, Roguelite 16.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Sci-fi 8.9%
- #16 Kitten Burst
84% matchVery Positive98% of 400 reviews2024
Dev: Jam2goPub: Lithodelphis
Windows
Kitten Burst is an Adventure/Racing Game about a Flying Cat set in the year 200X. Explore Sites on the Web, Race through Circuits, & Battle Bullet Hell Bosses to Save Cyberspace.
Why similar: Flight 39.2%, Cats 25.2%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, 3D 5.3%
- #17 Danger Scavenger
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 500 reviews2021
Dev: Piotr WolkPub: Star Drifters
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Danger Scavenger is fast-paced action, cyberpunk-themed, roguelite skyline crawler. Blow up, cut, shoot enemy robots on the roofs of skyscrapers. Choose your way to higher levels, loot, buy stuff, upgrade yourself, fight against greedy corporations, be a rebel!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action Roguelike 15%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Roguelite 11.8%
- #18 Exodemic
86% matchVery Positive94% of 50 reviews2022
Dev: ganashaw
Windows
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.3% ★, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 6.8%, Space 4.2%
- #19 Star Survivor
85% 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: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Roguelite 12.7%, Space 11%
- #20 Void Resurgence
84% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Arcade 7.5%
- #21 ROGUE FLIGHT
83% matchVery Positive96% of 301 reviews2024
Dev: Truant Pixel, LLCPub: Perp Games
Windows
A breathtaking arcade space combat game inspired by prestige anime.
Why similar: Flight 36.7%, On-Rails Shooter 23% ★, Roguelite 14.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
- #22 Time Wasters
82% 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 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 7.7%
- #23 Neon Striker
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelike 10.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #24 Geometry Survivor
82% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Roguelite 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 8.2%
- #25 Genome Guardian
80% 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: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelite 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Roguelike 14.6%, Shooter 13.6%
- #26 Void Scrappers
81% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 12%, Roguelike 9.5%
- #27 Ex-Zodiac
78% matchVery Positive94% of 999 reviews2022
Dev: MNKYPub: Pixeljam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 1.0 hrs≥1hr: 34%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.1% ★, Flight 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.5%
- #28 Gunlocked
78% 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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 12.8%, Arcade 8.9%
- #29 Voids Vigil
76% 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 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.8%, Roguelite 16.1%, Roguelike 15.7%, Arcade 10.2%
- #30 Neko Navy
79% matchVery Positive98% of 160 reviews2017
Dev: DeathMofuMofuPub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Cats 26%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Shooter 9%, Action 5.5%
- #31 Cat Girl Survivor
77% matchMixed69% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Minimum Studio Corp.Pub: CFK Co., Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Defeat the evil threatening the world with cute kitty wizards! Cat Girl Survivor is a casual shooting action game that invites you to conquer various challenges by equipping our lively cat wizards with over 40 vibrant skills. Overpower the legions of demons by strategically crafting your own build.
Why similar: Cats 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.5%, Roguelite 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Roguelike 13.3%
- #32 Cozy Space Survivors
75% 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: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Action Roguelike 21.1%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 12.8%, Arcade 10%
- #33 Rogue Stormers
79% matchMixed69% of 987 reviews2016
Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Cyberpunk 13.3%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 10%
- #34 Uragun
77% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelite 13.3%, Shooter 9.5%
- #35 Gunlocked 2
74% 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 20%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 12.9%, Roguelike 11.2%
- #36 Sky Rogue
76% matchVery Positive93% of 1,204 reviews2017
Dev: Fractal Phase
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Sky Rogue is a fwooshy rogue-lite action flight simulator! Blow things up over land, sea, and air, on an infinite number of procedurally-generated islands. Go toe-to-toe with enemy aces or assault giant flying aircraft carriers, but watch out for volleys of missiles; when you die, you're dead.
Why similar: Flight 40.3%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Roguelite 16.4%, Arcade 10.1%, 3D 5.8%
- #37 ASTRO AQUA KITTY
75% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2021
Dev: TIKIPOD
Windows
The Aqua Kitty cats have launched into space in an all new action RPG shoot-em-up adventure! Pick your crew, blast off to investigate mysterious water filled asteroids and watch out for marauding pirate rabbits!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Cats 25.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 11%, Space 10.4%
- #38 Jet Lancer
73% matchVery Positive93% of 1,187 reviews2020
Dev: Code WakersPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Flight 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.8%
- #39 Survivor Mercs
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: Wolpertinger GamesPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Purge the billionaires' robot army with your Merc squad! Fast-paced twin-stick action, frantic horde survival, tactical squad-building & tons of loot! Exploit game-breaking synergies to beat the M.E.G.A. Corp. bosses in ever-changing operations. Lock, load, and loot, Commander!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Roguelite 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.1%
- #40 Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere
73% matchVery Positive85% of 103 reviews2023
Dev: Little Horror Studios
Windows
Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Cats 20.7%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 13.7%
- #41 Warden's Will
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: ELYZIO
Windows
Warden’s Will is a fast-paced movement-based roguelite shooter you can enjoy solo or up to 3 friends. Pick your Warden, try out different builds, and jump into chaotic arenas filled with unpredictable robots. The game challenges you to move smart and react quickly and try new builds with every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Roguelite 20%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Shooter 10.4%
- #42 Cast Out Colony
71% matchVery Positive94% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: Wooshido
Windows
Cast Out Colony combines roguelite and bullet-heaven action with robust town-building elements. Choose from various characters, fight hordes of foes, and grow your colony, which in return grows your stats, offering a unique twist on the survival genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action Roguelike 24.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Roguelite 16.9%, 3D 4.8%
- #43 Planetary Dustoff
74% 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 32.1%, Roguelite 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 7.6%
- #44 Outnumbered
72% 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: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Action Roguelike 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Roguelite 13.3%, Shooter 8.1%
- #45 Twilight Survivors
69% matchVery Positive90% of 1,048 reviews2024
Dev: DORIDORI STUDIO
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A time-limited survival game infused with rogue-lite elements and an adorable art style! The world has plunged into darkness, and you are its sole beacon of hope. Will you endure until dawn, or succumb to repeated deaths in your quest? Fear not, for you can collect more coins to arm yourself!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 10%
- #46 Space Scavenger
70% 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: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Roguelike 13.9%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%
- #47 Symmodance
70% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Roguelite 12.6%
- #48 Slyders
67% matchVery Positive87% of 156 reviews2025
Dev: Kato Games
Windows
Slyders is a survivor-like, roguelite bullet-hell FPS where you fight overwhelming hordes of enemies and unleash a ridiculous arsenal of upgrades. You’re Aryx, a fearless fox freedom fighter on his supersonic battle turtle who aims to liberate Sky World from evil.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Roguelite 15.5%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Roguelike 11.1%
- #49 Wild Bastards
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 720 reviews2024
Dev: Blue ManchuPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The spiritual successor to the award-winning game Void Bastards, Wild Bastards is a roguelike strategy shooter with heart-pounding FPS action, mod management, and a tactical campaign. Saddle up and lead the most notorious outlaws in the galaxy.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.4%, Roguelite 21.2%, Roguelike 17.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%
- #50 Wildcat Gun Machine
71% matchMixed64% of 120 reviews2022
Dev: Chunkybox GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Wildcat Gun Machine is a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Cats 17.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.1%
- #51 Roboquest
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 23,771 reviews2023
Dev: RyseUp Studios
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 27.6%, Roguelite 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Roguelike 9%
- #52 ARMORED KITTEN
71% matchVery Positive81% of 567 reviews2017
Dev: Ducat
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Awesome side scroll action about Cute and Deadly Kitten with a double shotgun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Action Roguelike 19%, Cats 16.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Bullet Hell 9%
- #53 Skybreakers
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 690 reviews2023
Dev: Bingo StudioPub: Merlion Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Skybreakers is an action roguelike thriller. Choose from various characters, arm yourself with a vast array of weapons, and create your own unique build by combining artifacts, random talents, abilities, and bonds. Plunge into exhilarating combat and use unique abilities to defeat the evil.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Roguelite 15.9%, Roguelike 13.9%
- #54 Beat Invaders
68% 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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Roguelite 12%, Space 9.9%
- #55 Neon Sundown
68% 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: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 17.4%, Cyberpunk 12.8%, Roguelike 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
- #56 Jetboard Joust
70% 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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 14.5%, Roguelike 11.9%
- #57 Slipstream: Rogue Space
67% matchVery Positive92% of 142 reviews2024
Dev: Subpixel Studios
Windows · Mac
A multiplayer roguelike about teamwork, survival...and cute animals in space! Play with a few friends or join a streamer's crew of dozens as you work together to battle aliens across the vast Rogue Space.
Why similar: Cats 34.5%, Roguelite 26.7%, Roguelike 22.3%, Sci-fi 16.5%
- #58 VOID/BREAKER
64% 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 25.9%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Roguelite 17.8%, Roguelike 12.9%, Shooter 12.5%
- #59 Mars Survivors
69% 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: Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action Roguelike 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #60 Galactic Glitch
65% 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: Action Roguelike 20.8%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Roguelike 13.3%, Roguelite 11.9%, Shooter 10.4%