- #1 Tri-Star
97% 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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Difficult 9.1%, Perma Death 9%
- #2 Madlum
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlindVoid
Windows
Experience relentless bullet hell shmup gameplay in a dark hand-drawn style. Salvage powerful relics from fallen rivals to push through the ever-rising pressure and escape Madlum's Vault.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Perma Death 14.3%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 9%
- #3 Hyperspace Dogfights
96% 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 13.5%, Flight 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 9.9%
- #4 Operation STEEL
95% 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: Perma Death 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Roguelite 8.5%
- #5 Ogre Chambers 2222
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Build the MOST SATISFYING GUNS to ANNIHILATE ENEMIES by COMBINING EVERY ATTACK you find in this fast-paced BULLET-HELL ROGUELIKE set in TRANSFORMING ARENAS! 💥
Why similar: Action Roguelike 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Perma Death 11.1%, Roguelite 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
- #6 Bonfire Barrage
94% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Tiny Punch Games
Windows
Play as a Bonfire Spirit, unleashing flaming bullets to fend off relentless waves of shadowy foes. Master dynamic movement, evolve your powers, and adapt to the ever-shifting chaos. Keep your flame burning in this fast-paced, stylized 2D action-roguelike, where every moment is a fight for survival!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 11.3%
- #7 Hopeless Sea
93% matchPositive86% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Potato Cat
Windows
Hopeless Sea is arcade-inspired STG with roguelike elements. You pilot a ship to cut your way through hordes of procedurally generated, merciless sea monsters. Choose wisely from a variety of ships, weapons and traits since conquering this hopeless sea is the only option to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Perma Death 15.1%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 10.1%
- #8 The Journey of Piggy
92% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
The Journey of Piggy is a roguelike adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Choose from a variety of weapons, cards and power-ups to create unique builds and survive until the end.
Why similar: Perma Death 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelike 8.6%
- #9 Galactic Fighters
91% 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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Difficult 9.7%
- #10 Skycadia
91% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Nisse LLC
Windows
Collect bounties on sky pirates in this chill pastel dogfight sim.
Why similar: Flight 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #11 Slime Mayhem
90% 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 18%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Roguelite 12.8%, Roguelike 9.1%
- #12 HYPERWIRED
89% matchNo user reviews
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 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 11.1%, Roguelite 10.6%
- #13 HELLEVATORS
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kohl Meek
Windows
HELLEVATORS is a fast-paced action-roguelike where you must jump, dash, slide and BLAST your way through Hell's public transit system. Make friends with weirdos, amass mystical knick-knacks and get frighteningly rich as you battle your way out of eternal damnation. Wishlist now!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Perma Death 13.2%, Difficult 12.9%, Roguelike 10.7%
- #14 Level Tank
88% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Hyper Bit Games
Windows
Blast your way through the endless swarm of enemies and live for as long as possible in this fast-paced, top-down shooter. Upgrade your tank, collect power-ups, and activate abilities to help you survive on a variety of maps in various game modes. How long will you last before meeting your demise?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Perma Death 15.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Roguelite 11.4%
- #15 Jetboard Joust
87% 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: Perma Death 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 10.4%
- #16 Straimium Immortaly
86% matchVery Positive90% of 171 reviews2016
Dev: caiysPub: caiysware
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Straimium Immortaly is a shmup roguelike dungeoncrawler. Explore the butts-hard procedurally generated Cubicus battling beasties, looting endless item and weapon upgrades and defeating huge boss meanies in your vengeful quest to eradicate the Queeni Emperess.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 12.4%, Roguelite 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%
- #17 Orbit Run
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: MoxensGameDev
Windows
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Perma Death 13.3%, Roguelite 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.1%
- #18 Sora
86% matchVery Positive92% of 475 reviews2016
Dev: Orange_JuicePub: Fruitbat Factory
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
From Orange Juice comes a shoot'em'up starring the lone enhanced human, Sora. The sequel of the high-speed shoot'em'up "Suguri", with improved game system and graphics.
Why similar: Character Action Game 17.7% ★, Flight 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Difficult 12.1%
- #19 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
84% 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: Perma Death 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #20 Evil Heart Fever
84% matchPositive81% of 21 reviews2020
Dev: Sinned Games
Windows
This game is an intense bullet hell roguelike shooter, evolve and destroy the celestial army to try to open the hell's gate. Items, references and transformations based in : Lovecraftian universe, biblical sins, and all types of angels and celestial creatures.
Why similar: Perma Death 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Roguelite 11%
- #21 Space way: Echo of the Galaxy
82% match8 user reviews100% of 8 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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7%
- #22 Flying Pew Pew
83% 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 16%, Flight 15.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Roguelite 11.5%
- #23 Dead Oculus
82% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Andrew Wilker
Windows
Dead Oculus is a lethal, fast-paced bullet-hell that fuses arcade and roguelike elements. Brutalise your foes in gauntlets of handcrafted arenas by wielding deadly weapons with cataclysmic augments.
Why similar: Perma Death 13.3%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Difficult 11.2%, Roguelite 9.3%
- #24 Star of Providence
81% 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 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Action Roguelike 13.4%, Roguelite 12.4%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #25 Doomed to Hell
81% matchVery Positive83% of 233 reviews2022
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Doomed to Hell is a roguelike-like top-down shooter where you play as Rose, a human in hell who will need to fight all of its monsters in waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and get new weapons to earn back his life on earth.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.9%, Perma Death 14.1%, Difficult 11.3%, Roguelike 10.3%
- #26 Neon Blitz
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Binary Sunrise
Windows · Mac · Linux
A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Roguelite 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Roguelike 10%
- #27 Space Slinger
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8bitditsPub: D^2
Windows · Mac
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 11%, Difficult 10.1%
- #28 Metal Head Warfare
79% 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 19.6%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Flight 11.9%, Action Roguelike 10.2%
- #29 THE KULKA
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
One-button bullet-heaven where a single shot mutates into neon chaos. Imagine Flappy Bird colliding with Vampire Survivors. Full version adds online leaderboards, challenges and unlockable gear.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Perma Death 16.1%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 13.5%
- #30 Duck Paradox
78% matchVery Positive95% of 330 reviews2024
Dev: Magic GamesPub: Midwest Games
Windows
Shoot bouncing bullets in this roguelike precision platformer killing corrupted ducks while searching for Dr. Paraducks’ beloved pet throughout the multiverse! To return to safety you’ll need to tackle difficult-to-master trials, run after run, earning upgrades, while maintaining your sanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Perma Death 14.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 9.6%
- #31 Nitro & Necros
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Darthvaldo
Windows
Destroy hordes of zombies with your powerful turrets! Nitro & Necros is a Roguelite with tons of upgrades to make your car more and more powerful. You will drive over all kinds of zombies, shoot them up with your turrets and level up to select the best upgrades to survive this madness!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 10.5%, Bullet Hell 9.5%
- #32 Hyperlight Survivor
77% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: WittGames
Windows
A Competitive Bullet Hell with roguelite mechanics. Fight against endless hordes of enemies in ever-changing arenas, unlock new spaceships and upgrade them with devastating weapons and Power-Ups. Complete contracts and reach new ranks to become the ultimate Champion!
Why similar: Perma Death 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.1%
- #33 Nebula Cleanup Crew
76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: JazzCat Games
Windows · Linux
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Roguelite 13.8%, Perma Death 10.8%
- #34 Star Knight: Order of the Vortex
75% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Void Knight Games
Windows
Star Knight: Order of the Vortex is a rogue-lite, bullet-hell, shoot-em-up with the ability to create unique builds and synergies as you test your skills in action-packed gameplay. Choose your crew, upgrade your ship, and explore the unknown depths of the Vortex.
Why similar: Perma Death 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 12.5%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #35 Enemy Metal
75% matchNo user reviews2026
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 28.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Roguelite 12.3%, Shooter 8.1%
- #36 Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory
76% matchPositive100% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
In the dark depths of space, an unknown threat called Purgatory has begun to consume colonies throughout the cosmos. Now it’s up to Crome, the Consul’s best star pilot, to travel into the unknown and put an end to Purgatory before it overcomes the entire galaxy.
Why similar: Perma Death 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action Roguelike 11.9%, Difficult 9.9%
- #37 Captain Puff MacFly
72% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2026
Dev: MVCAO Studios
Windows
Epic farewell to the shmup genre that brought so much joy to gamers in the 80
Why similar: Flight 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelike 11.5%
- #38 Hell Bug
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Artisan Knights Studios
Windows
Hell Bug is a simple roguelite shooter where you build a swarm of chaos from the remains of your enemies. Designed as a basic arcade style experience, you focus on crushing mutant bugs and unlocking defeated bosses' children, as powerful new allies. Each bug has a story, some shouldn't be told.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Perma Death 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Difficult 12.6%, Roguelike 11%
- #39 Soulvester VS Lil' Beezey
73% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Chaz CarterPub: MadeByChaz
Windows
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Perma Death 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #40 Cursor Survival
73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: MyDreamForever
Windows
Prepare for a radical shift in Bullet Hell gameplay! In Cursor Survival, you're not piloting a character - you embody the... CURSOR! Unleash a new, utterly insane way to evade, strike, and endure in a chaotic universe of projectiles and adversaries.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Perma Death 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelike 10.6%
- #41 Whisker Squadron: Survivor
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 525 reviews2025
Dev: Flippfly LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.1 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 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.1%, Roguelite 9.2%
- #42 Zunius
74% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: COAF Research
Windows
Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Perma Death 9.8%
- #43 Starship Architect
72% 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 18%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Roguelite 13.3%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #44 Spaceship Looter
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 232 reviews2017
Dev: Luxorix Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 20%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Perma Death 11.9%, Roguelite 11.6%
- #45 Rogue Sky
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Megabit Games
Windows
Master aerial acrobatics and bend time to your will in this arcade-style roguelite, where strategic depth meets intense acrobatic gameplay. Travel through time to unlock powerful synergies with upgrades that turn you into a godlike sky matador. Gear up and rule the sky!
Why similar: Perma Death 14.8%, Flight 14.2%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Roguelite 10.8%
- #46 Ogre Chambers DX
71% 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: Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Bullet Hell 13%, Difficult 11.3%, Roguelite 9.5%
- #47 Super Polished
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Steven Peregrine
Windows
Clean, Quota, Upgrade, Repeat. Super Polished is a Top-down cleaning roguelite where you clean up while the mess is still being made.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Difficult 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13%, Roguelike 11.9%, Roguelite 11.2%
- #48 The Chronos Event
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Superjump Games, LLC
Windows
Bend time to your will in The Chronos Event, a fast-paced third-person roguelite shooter. Rewind the clock, team up with your past selves, and battle hordes of enemies. Master time-looping, gain game-changing upgrades, and face down a hostile future in this time-bending sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17%, Perma Death 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Difficult 11.2%
- #49 La Furia de las Trenzas
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: La Romero Estudio
Windows · Linux
La Furia de las Trenzas is a survivor-like roguelite where you'll face relentless hordes of British soldiers trying to capture Buenos Aires. Recruit your platoon of soldiers with special abilities and defend the town square!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Roguelike 8.5%
- #50 Amy Hates Robots
68% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: Rogue Robin Studios
Windows · Mac
An action roguelike where toasters, telephones, and trash cans have come alive and want you dead. Build your gun from a set of conditional bonuses, triggering them strategically as you battle through deadly arenas. Make friends with quirky allies as you uncover an apocalyptic scheme.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 14.7%, Perma Death 14.5%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Roguelite 9.8%, Difficult 9.3%
- #51 Super Space Crystals
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Benji FlamingPub: BowlerTech
Windows · Linux
Fly deep into hostile territory, and harvest rare magical resources to upgrade your drone - if you can survive the enemy assault long enough! Alternatively, just chill out and explore the vibes in a vast music-driven zero-gravity physics sandbox. The soothingest space combat in the galaxy awaits!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Flight 17%, Roguelite 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Action Roguelike 11.6%
- #52 Goblins & Gun Runnin’
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Ewan Make Games
Windows
Goblins & Gun runnin` is a short rouge like like game where you venture down into a dungeon of goblins and other creatures to save your cheese. the dungeon is scalable to how you want to play. if you want to do a small run make the dungeon small or a big dungeon for long playthrough
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Perma Death 15.6%, Roguelike 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%
- #53 Void Resurgence
67% 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 15%, Perma Death 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Roguelite 11.7%
- #54 Wizard 64
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: drsillystein
Windows
Destroy incoming enemies as a flying wizard. Collect points to grow stronger. Unlock new weapons and abilities, and use different builds to defeat endless monster hordes.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Flight 17.4%, Roguelite 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%
- #55 Waspkeeper
69% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: LGV
Windows · Mac · Linux
Waspkeeper is an action roguelite game where your main goal is to survive as long as possible in a field full of venomous wasps with one out of four playable characters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Difficult 13.6%, Roguelite 13.1%
- #56 The Dark Realm
68% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2024
Dev: Palek
Windows
The Dark Realm is a fast-paced action-roguelike with bullet hell elements where you are put into a mysterious realm as a cat traveller. Traverse the intense landscapes picking up nifty new trinkets and gradually improving your gear. But stay careful, adventurer, as the Realm doesn't forgive...
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Difficult 16.2%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12.1%
- #57 The Useless Wizard
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: The Useless DevPub: The Useless Publisher
Windows
An alcoholic wizard with no spells, only rocks, must save his village from depraved monster hordes. Tactical action, chaotic weapon combos, and dark humor collide in this unique twist on the Vampire Survivors formula!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.2%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Perma Death 16.2%, Roguelite 15.9%, Arcade 8.4%
- #58 Pollinate or Die
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: fiehraPub: fiehra, antony
Windows · Mac · Linux
Pollinate or Die is a fast-paced action roguelite set in the hazardous wastelands left behind by humanity. As one of the last surviving bumblebees, you alone can revive Earth’s flora. Fight through swarms of enemies as you search for flowers to pollinate and bring life back to the planet.
Why similar: Flight 19.9%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Perma Death 10%
- #59 Police Heroes
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Starmaster Studio
Windows
Use multiple heroes, each with their own choices, abilities and play style to defeat the zombie apocalypse! Play several stages in different locations, against hordes of increasingly stronger and more dangerous zombies. All this with a unique mechanic where damage equals money!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Roguelike 9.4%
- #60 ROTATO
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Platonic Games
Windows
Spin. Shoot. Survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action Roguelike 18.1%, Roguelike 13.8%, Roguelite 8.6%