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Games Like Wind Runners

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Singleplayer.

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Wind Runners is a high-speed bullet-hell dogfighting roguelite where you start as a lone pilot, turning each flight into a fight for freedom. Face the ruthless technotheist Realm, take on relentless fleets and colossal bosses, and let your victories ignite a growing resistance across the star system

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-09-23
Developer: Ludic Studios
Publisher: Twin Sails Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Inspiring Games
    Windows

    Run and Gun is an action roguelike shooting game where you mow down thousands of enemies while unlocking newer and deadlier weapons. The enemies won't stop spawning, and your guns won't stop firing. Earn gold each run to unlock permanent upgrades to make your next run deadlier.

    Why similar: Mechs 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Robots 9%

  2. #2 Tri-Star
    96% 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 16.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Space 9.9%, Difficult 9.1%

  3. #3 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
    95% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: My general
    Windows

    In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!

    Why similar: Flight 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7.3%

  4. #4 Galactic Fighters
    96% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2017
    Dev: StarworkGC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Galactic Fighters is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter arcade with roguelike elements, in 1st and 3rd person. Choose your spaceship, power it up, and get through hordes of aliens and bosses ready to destroy. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

    Why similar: Flight 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Difficult 9.2%

  5. #5 Deathroids
    94% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2020
    Dev: Silver Cat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.

    Why similar: Mechs 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Robots 8.3%, Shooter 8.1%

  6. #6 StarMech
    94% matchMixed69% of 16 reviews2022
    Dev: Blue Wizard Labs
    Windows

    Transform your mech to fight, upgrade, and survive long enough to jump to safety in this bullet hell roguelite.

    Why similar: Mechs 20.8%, Action Roguelike 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelike 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%

  7. #7 PNR: Point of No return
    93% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: COKIRI Works
    Windows

    You don't dodge. You push through. PNR: Point of No Return is a space opera roguelite where you blast through enemy fleets head-on, forging a new loadout every sortie. Build your arsenal mid-battle, come back alive, hit the jackpot on the Slingshot, and do it all again.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12%, Space 11.6%, Roguelite 10.6%

  8. #8 ARMED SEVEN
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 80 reviews2015
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

    Why similar: Mechs 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 6.6%

  9. #9 BOOM Company
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Burt's Games Limited
    Windows

    BOOM COMPANY is a top-down, twin stick space-shooter with roguelite mechanics. Engage in frenetic combat. Complete missions for maximum profit. Upgrade vessels and weaponry with tech from rival factions.

    Why similar: Flight 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Mechs 11.9%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Space 10.2%

  10. #10 Starship Architect
    91% 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: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.9%, Roguelite 11.1%, Roguelike 8.2%

  11. #11 Syder Reloaded
    90% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
    Dev: Studio Evil
    Windows

    Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Flight 10.8%, Space 10.7%, Difficult 9.6%

  12. #12 Hyperspace Dogfights
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 140 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 13.3%, Flight 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Roguelite 10.5%, Difficult 10%

  13. #13 Geometry Waves
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wobi Games
    Windows

    Shoot your way through waves of enemies and extreme bosses in this Roguelite space shooter. Advance in the ranks, upgrade your ship and unlock new mechanics, ships and mods that will make the game more challanging and interesting.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Flight 14.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 9.9%

  14. #14 Space Slinger
    87% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
    Windows · Mac

    Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Roguelite 9.9%, Difficult 9.5%

  15. #15 Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
    88% matchMostly Positive72% of 613 reviews2015
    Dev: Scott Host
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%

    The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.

    Why similar: Mechs 20.1%, Flight 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Difficult 10.6%

  16. #16 Astral Vangard
    86% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Mithronix Games
    Windows

    Pilot your Vangard and battling against various enemies and bosses. Astral Vangard is a casual game with rogue-like elements in a futuristic world filled with Mecha. You can choose their own Vangard with different start weapon and characteristics, improving their abilities as they advance.

    Why similar: Mechs 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Robots 12.6%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Roguelike 7.6%

  17. #17 Cosmo Tales
    86% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bohemia Interactive
    Windows

    Cosmo Tales is a third person, action adventure inspired by the '70s retro sci-fi aesthetic mixed with modern looks and gameplay. Use the dimension shifting ability to change between realities as you fight your way through the outer space.

    Why similar: Flight 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Space 11.8%, Roguelike 9.1%

  18. #18 Space Blade
    85% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mountain Of Games
    Windows

    Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 17%, Shooter 9.5%, Space 9.3%

  19. #19 Neon Blitz
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Binary Sunrise
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Neon Blitz is a survivors-like where you aim your own way out. Read the swarm, blitz the openings, and stack explosive synergies into a devastating loadout. The horde never stops pouring out of the dark. How long can you hold the line?

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelike 9.6%

  20. #20 Slime Mayhem
    83% matchMixed40% of 10 reviews2024
    Dev: Arafkan Studio
    Windows

    You were created by a few scientists for a suicide mission. How long can you survive by clearing mutant slimes?

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 12.3%, Shooter 9.2%

  21. #21 Starward Rogue
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 489 reviews2016
    Dev: Arcen Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Starward Rogue is a bullet hell twin-stick shooter. Blast your way through the Megalith, a rogue-lite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Customize your mech with a huge variety of weapons, perks, and upgrades. Steel yourself for the dangers that lurk in the depths of the dungeon.

    Why similar: Mechs 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Difficult 8.9%

  22. #22 Lost Colony
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Digital Sagas LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Lost Colony is a sci-fi twin-stick shooter roguelike. Battle aliens and rogue drones with your evolving combat drone companion. Explore a shifting colony, collect alien tech to upgrade weapons, boost your drone's powers, and uncover the dark forces behind the colony's fall.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Robots 8.9%, Roguelite 8.8%

  23. #23 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 544 reviews2025
    Dev: Flippfly LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.

    Why similar: Flight 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Roguelite 8.1%

  24. #24 Chronos Bound: How We Became Heroes
    82% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FEEL THE PIXEL STUDIOS LTDA
    Windows

    Pilot a lone ship through a collapsing orbital station in a modern 2.5D shoot ’em up. Block bullets with a 360° directional shield, destroy grotesque wreck-born enemies, defeat colossal bosses, and build new upgrade paths with every run — a love letter to classic shoot ’em ups.

    Why similar: Flight 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Roguelite 9.9%, Space 9.7%

  25. #25 Astroops
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Alangu Apex Games
    Windows

    AsTroops is a roguelike card-based space combat game. Build your fleet, choose cards with machine gun, rocket, and electric weapons, and fight real-time battles to break the alien blockade.

    Why similar: Flight 18.9%, Space 14.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelike 9.9%, Roguelite 9%

  26. #26 Nova Strike
    80% matchMixed63% of 24 reviews2023
    Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
    Windows

    Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 8%

  27. #27 Silicon War:Blitz
    78% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2024
    Dev: Initial F Studio
    Windows

    A Roguelite VR Mech bullethell Shooter, you will pilot your mech through an onslaught of endless bullets and enemies! Each battle is a crucial test of your reaction skills and strategic planning. Continuously upgrade and enhance your mech until all adversaries are vanquished!

    Why similar: Mechs 24.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelite 9.5%, Robots 8.9%

  28. #28 Invaliens
    79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: Galactic Droids Ltd
    Windows

    Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Flight 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.3%, Space 8.4%

  29. #29 Captain Puff MacFly
    76% matchPositive90% of 29 reviews2026
    Dev: MVCAO Studios
    Windows

    Epic farewell to the shmup genre that brought so much joy to gamers in the 80

    Why similar: Flight 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelike 10.9%

  30. #30 Starr Mazer: DSP
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 271 reviews2016
    Dev: Imagos SoftworksPub: Digital Tribe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Flight 11%, Space 7.5%, Difficult 7.2%

  31. #31 Flying Pew Pew
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NoName
    Windows

    The alien hordes have attacked us for no reason. We must throw all our forces to repel our planet from the alien invaders!

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.8%, Flight 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 11%

  32. #32 Drone Break
    78% 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 17.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 12.9%, Roguelite 11.6%, Action Roguelike 10.8%

  33. #33 Mechanophagia
    76% matchPositive93% of 28 reviews2024
    Dev: Apamate Studio
    Windows

    Aim. Dodge. Survive. Battle through a sci-fi hell in this intense Twin-Stick Roguelite Shooter. Survive the endless swarm for 10 minutes, defeat the level boss, or die trying. Draft powerful synergies in every run and purchase permanent upgrades to outlast the extinction.

    Why similar: Mechs 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 8.7%

  34. #34 ZANGEKI WARP
    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 49 reviews2017
    Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

    Why similar: Mechs 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Robots 9.1%, Shooter 7.9%

  35. #35 HYPERWIRED
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: SIDRALGAMESPub: SelectaPlay
    Windows

    Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Difficult 11.7%, Roguelite 10.5%

  36. #36 Rush Rover
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 222 reviews2017
    Dev: radio
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Rush Rover is a 2D top-down shooter game. Compared to other similar games of the genre, the shooting experience is closer to traditional shoot'em up games. It includes random map generation, unique weapons, lots of different enemies, exciting boss battles and a dynamic chiptune soundtrack.

    Why similar: Mechs 16.2%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Roguelite 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%

  37. #37 Metal Head Warfare
    73% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Marcos Rodrigues Dos SantosPub: MK-GAMES
    Windows

    Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Roguelite 12%, Action Roguelike 10.2%, Flight 10%

  38. #38 Space Horde Attack
    73% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: GameProdTeam
    Windows

    Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Space 13.7%, Roguelite 12.6%

  39. #39 Strike VR
    74% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Zeinaru
    Windows

    A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!

    Why similar: Mechs 17.4%, Flight 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Robots 9.4%

  40. #40 Blastroid
    71% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
    Dev: Bedirhan CakirPub: Cher Chop Games
    Windows · Mac

    Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Space 14.1%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 12.9%

  41. #41 Uragun
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 252 reviews2023
    Dev: Kool2Play
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI.

    Why similar: Mechs 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.5%, Robots 9.9%

  42. #42 Scrap Warden
    72% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Calcoa MaraPub: Top Turtle Games
    Windows

    Bring order to space in your own way in Scrap Warden! An epic action strategy through junk filled space missions and enemies. Explore various worlds, battle AI driven pirates and collect material to cobble together advanced weaponry and upgrades, all in a beautiful, and dangerous universe.

    Why similar: Mechs 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Space 11.8%, Roguelike 9.5%

  43. #43 Graze Counter
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 318 reviews2017
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

    Why similar: Mechs 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Difficult 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

  44. #44 TOP DOG
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 263 reviews2025
    Dev: MorfeoDev
    Windows

    Dogfight your way through short, intense and randomized runs. Hard but easy to pickup, with daily leaderboards and minimum hardware requirements

    Why similar: Flight 21.7%, Mechs 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action Roguelike 11.5%, Difficult 8.2%

  45. #45 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chain Damage Games
    Windows

    PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 10%, Space 8%, Arcade 8%

  46. #46 Nova Drift
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 14,511 reviews2024
    Dev: ChimericPub: Pixeljam
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 19.5 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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Space 10.6%, Roguelite 10.2%

  47. #47 Space Strider
    70% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Frost Moon Games
    Windows

    Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 8.9%, Space 8.2%

  48. #48 Thunder Kid
    71% matchPositive89% of 37 reviews2018
    Dev: Renegade Sector Games
    Windows · Mac

    Take on the forces of the Robot Empire in this Low-Poly 3D Run 'n' Gun Action Game!

    Why similar: Mechs 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Difficult 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%

  49. #49 Mechabot Defender
    70% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: Spargit Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Deploy your turrets and defend against an ever-growing mechanical horde! Upgrade your turrets separately in unique ways, use unique character abilities, and create powerful synergies.

    Why similar: Mechs 19.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  50. #50 Graze Counter GM
    68% matchVery Positive96% of 199 reviews2023
    Dev: Bikkuri SoftwarePub: Henteko Doujin
    Windows

    A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

    Why similar: Mechs 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

  51. #51 Microbes and Machines
    69% 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 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Roguelite 11.5%, Roguelike 10.2%, Bullet Hell 8.8%

  52. #52 Fracture
    67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: Benkimchi
    Windows

    FRACTURE is a fast-paced roguelike bullet-hell shooter. Battle enemies and bosses across ever-changing maps, collect items, unlock new ships, and upgrade your ship and weapons!

    Why similar: Flight 25.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 10.6%, Space 8.4%

  53. #53 Marras
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Oksi
    Windows

    Dive into the adrenaline-fueled world of shooting, dodging, and obliterating foes with unparalleled precision. Navigate through numerous handcrafted challenges where each victory feels like your crowning achievement, and every setback is a lesson leading you closer to perfection.

    Why similar: Mechs 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 13%, Shooter 8.6%

  54. #54 Temples Vs Buildings
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Valhalla Pigz
    Windows

    Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Difficult 11.9%, Arcade 8.5%

  55. #55 INSPACE 2980
    69% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2018
    Dev: R_Games
    Windows · Mac

    INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!

    Why similar: Flight 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 12.4%, Difficult 8.3%

  56. #56 WARHEAD CIRCUS(ウォーヘッド サーカス)
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: Dig Up IndiePub: Sonic Powered Co.,Ltd.
    Windows

    Dodge! Evade! Slip past! A rogue-like specialized in avoidance. Survive the twisting and turning missile circus!

    Why similar: Flight 25.4%, Mechs 20.1%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 8.2%

  57. #57 Enemy Metal
    67% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Jack James
    Windows

    2.5D Roguelite Shooter with Unique Gameplay, Powerful Weapons and a Killer Soundtrack. Battle the dangerous enemies and defend the planets of the Sunstar System! Gather crystals and destroy turrets to level up and unlock exciting new Starships on each planet!

    Why similar: Flight 28.5%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Roguelite 11.7%, Shooter 8.5%

  58. #58 Hell is Other Demons
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 338 reviews2019
    Dev: Cuddle Monster Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Difficult 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Roguelite 9.7%

  59. #59 Star Waker
    69% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: From The Bard
    Windows

    Star Waker allows you to command customizable spaceships with the mission to show your agility in order to save mankind.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Space 13.4%, Difficult 12.5%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, Bullet Hell 7.5%

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