Games Like X Invader: Prologue

X Invader is an action roguelite where you hack into big corporations' servers. Use add-ons from fellow hackers to defeat monsters. Powerful, cute bosses guard these servers!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 13.2%, Arena Shooter 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Hack and Slash 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The full version of the seed game, offering expanded content, more hacking add-ons, and refined combat mechanics.

Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive arena-shooter that shares the intense, fast-paced combat and deep build variety found in X Invader.

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.4%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Roguelite 17.5%, Roguelike 7.7%, Arcade 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The genre-defining bullet-hell survivor that offers the same addictive, screen-clearing action.

Face the Lords of the Void and their endless minions, collect their Soulstones and become a god! In this Action Roguelite, unveil secret spells, craft mighty weapons, unlock multiple characters, discover game-breaking synergies and conquer the power of the void.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.7%, Roguelite 13.1%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-octane action and a massive skill tree system that mirrors the build-crafting depth of the seed game.

20 Minutes Till Dawn is a survival roguelite where endless hordes of creatures lurk from the dark. Craft an array of overpowering builds and eradicate waves of Lovecraftian nightmares. Will you be able to survive the night?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Roguelite 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that emphasizes precise movement and weapon synergy in a dark, atmospheric setting.

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: SURVIVOR is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades to survive, as you wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, Roguelite 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished, high-quality survivor experience with satisfying weapon upgrades and environmental interaction.

Wreak havoc on countless foes with mighty weapons and deadly spells! Enhance your skills and face even greater dangers! Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter where you become the Bullet Hell.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive enemy counts and fast-paced action, perfect for fans of the seed game's hack-and-slash feel.

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense bullet-hell combat with loot-heavy RPG elements that reward strategic build planning.

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Roguelite 15%, Roguelike 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a retro-styled survivor experience with challenging combat and distinct character classes.

Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, make your build, break the balance, defeat bosses and save one of the many worlds.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 11.5%, PvE 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic survivor mechanics with fast-paced hack-and-slash combat for a chaotic and rewarding experience.

Cursorblade is a bullet hell game where you play as the cursor, fighting your way through waves of enemies. Combine weapons and items to become more powerful with your own unique builds. Slash, dodge, upgrade, and repeat!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Roguelike 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique mouse-driven combat mechanics that match the high-intensity feel of the seed game.

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.3%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Roguelite 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep build customization and unique skill trees that allow for highly personalized combat styles.

Embark on a thrilling journey in God of Weapons, an action roguelike where you must ascend the tower of Zhor to reclaim the last light for the world. To survive the monster onslaught on each tower's level, you'll need to obtain and carefully organize weapons and accessories in your inventory.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.2%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 16.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique inventory management system that adds a layer of strategy to the arena-shooter loop.

Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed survivor game that emphasizes ship customization and weapon synergy.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-energy twin-stick shooter with roguelite progression and challenging boss encounters.

A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 19.9%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but highly replayable arena-shooter that focuses on pure combat satisfaction.

Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 11.9%, Arcade 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre that focuses on summoning minions to handle the bullet-hell chaos for you.

The Horde is coming but you're ready to fight it! Assemble your team and decide upon their enhancements to find the most efficient synergies against thousands of the undead. Survive. Then evolve. Then break all the limits in this deceivingly simple but addictive bullet heaven game.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, squad-based survival action with a focus on rapid-fire combat.

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 36%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Roguelike 21.9%, 2D 5.2%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gothic aesthetic combined with deep talent and weapon systems for long-term progression.

Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced combat with heavy bullet-hell elements that require quick reflexes and smart positioning.

Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, PvE 11.2%, Roguelike 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Classic survivor gameplay with distinct character classes and a focus on satisfying ability upgrades.

All heroes got corrupted! Unlock a diverse cast of crafty professionals, use their unique skills, create your own builds and defend your home by eliminating hordes of monsters. Gather materials, rebuild your village and craft your way to the origin of this malignous curse!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Roguelite 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines resource gathering and crafting with intense arena combat for a well-rounded roguelite experience.

You are the Spirit Hunters in this action rogue-lite. Slay huge waves of monsters and harvest their souls for ever increasing power. Unlock many playable characters, abilities, maps and more through a deep progression system.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Roguelite 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Roguelike 7.4%, Arcade 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Action-packed monster slaying with a progression system that feels very similar to the seed game.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.9%, Arena Shooter 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Bullet Hell 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Physics-based combat in a sci-fi roguelite setting that offers a fresh twist on traditional arena shooters.

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Roguelike 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action that centers on a unique mechanic of reflecting projectiles back at enemies.

A tower defense action roguelike where you control a single tower to fight against hordes of aliens coming from all directions. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft powerful builds that lead you to victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Action Roguelike 22.4%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Roguelite 16.1%, Top-Down 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative blend of tower defense strategy and survivor-style combat mechanics.

By night, delve deep into your subconscious and discover powerful artifacts to conquer your nightmares. By day, explore the city of Redhaven and build relationships to unlock the power of your dreams. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 41.1%, Roguelite 29.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Roguelike 7.7%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG roguelite with fluid, responsive combat that feels very satisfying to master.

Happy hour has arrived! Become the NecroBouncer and toss out rowdy guests in a roguelike adventure through the nightclub dungeon. Raise the dead, discover hundreds of relics, ban enemies and gobble up their powers. It’s one hell of a good time!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 17.2%, Top-Down 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Dungeon-crawling action with roguelite elements that captures the hack-and-slash spirit of the seed.

The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades, new weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Action Roguelike 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Roguelike 15.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.4%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Hack and Slash 12.1%

Survive thousands of monsters in X-Mutation, a hardcore 3D top-down rogue-lite action game. Mutate your body into diverse weapons, choose from hundreds of mutations, and uniquely upgrade to craft your personal combat style!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.4%

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: Arena Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Roguelite 14.4%, Hack and Slash 11.7%

Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive the wasteland in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from tons of build-defining modules and wacky bots for a new experience every run. Prologue teaser build.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 10.6%

Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.6%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%

Blast, slide, and tear through waves of monsters in Harbinger's retro-inspired combat, a free boomer shooter bringing '90s combat into the modern era. Fight through waves of enemies in brutal arenas and regroup at the tavern to upgrade your arsenal.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.7%

Collect a myriad of spellbound blades to defeat an otherworldly evil in this rogue-like ARPG!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 29.7%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Roguelite 21.9%, Roguelike 14.9%, Funny 4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fast-paced magical swordplay in a roguelite structure that rewards aggressive playstyles.

Roguelite Overpowered Wizard Simulator. Slay hundreds of cultists using the power of ancient cards and your magical steampunk arsenal. Choose from a diverse set of cards to create unique, game-breaking builds and shoot down the horde trying to stop you.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Action Roguelike 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.5%

Galactic Glitch: Prologue is a stand-alone Action-Roguelike game with physics-based combat mechanics. Fight through bubbles of glitched Spacetime, dodge projectiles, bounce foes off walls and hurl giant rocks in challenging twin-stick combat. Play it for free today!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Roguelike 9.4%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

Face the corruption that poisons your harvest! Noxious Weeds is an action rogue-lite where you slay hordes of creatures with the help of cute veggies and a combination of your favorite tools. The harvest is power. Choose wisely!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Roguelike 9.7%

Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 18.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Action Roguelike 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

[Maid Survivors : Little Angels] is a roguelite arena shooter game where various lovely maid-warriors battle waves of enemies and powerful bosses. Upgrade the maid-warriors, choose from a variety of weapons and items to create your own build and protect Earth's peace from enemies!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Action Roguelike 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Roguelite 11.9%

Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.3%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Roguelite 9.9%

Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Roguelite 16.3%, Action Roguelike 13%, Shooter 5.5%

Tiny Survivors is a chill top-down autobattler with lots of enemies and randomly generated synergies.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action Roguelike 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Roguelite 11.7%, Arena Shooter 9.9%

This is an exhilarating action and shooting game where you fight using weapons with different abilities.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Roguelite 11.2%

DotO is a reverse bullet hell game with 80’s cartoon vibes. Play as heroes from across the Omniverse, battling the Dark Wizard Umbros’ hordes. Face epic bosses, collect powerful weapons, and create your ultimate build in vibrant, hand-crafted levels!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action Roguelike 10.7%

Play as the cyber-messiah as you bring judgment upon legions of heretics at the Armageddon. Build a deck of powerful abilities, scale up your gameplay with artifacts and create powerful synergies to smite the sinners!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%

Soulbind: Prologue is an action platformer in the Roguelike genre. The hero is a common skeleton and an outsider. But there is one special feature - you can replace your body parts with parts of your opponents' bodies. Learn the backstory and start your journey in the world of Allaar.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.6%, Action Roguelike 29%, Roguelite 19.1%, Roguelike 15.8%, 2D 4.4%

Fight for your freedom as you battle through wave after wave of alien adversaries. Destroy enemy fighters and collect XP to raise your level and become more powerful. Combine your skills and abilities with a huge range of power-ups to become the ultimate champion.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 10.3%

Summon your stands and brawl it out! Dive into the thrill of mowing down enemies, synthesizing and upgrading, mining, forging gear, unlocking new characters and equipment. Discover unique stands combos and craft your own battle style to break through the chaos!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Roguelite 13.9%, Roguelike 9.7%

An action-packed roguelite shooter where you battle famous works of art and each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Action Roguelike 10.3%

Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Roguelite 13.9%, Anime 7.5%

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Roguelite 43.8%, Shooter 30.9%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 7%