- #1 The Last Man
97% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: PitigamedevPub: CGevo
Windows
A topdown survival space horror where a single enemy hit can end your life
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Survival Horror 32.5%, Shooter 10%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 6.1%
- #2 Bite Size Terrors: Speechless
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: anOVERTHINKER
Windows
Find what was taken from you at any cost in this Minimalistic Survival Horror.
Why similar: Survival Horror 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Stylized 8.1%, Colorful 7.7%, Shooter 7.2%
- #3 Robzawar
95% matchMixed67% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: AfoGames
Windows
Robzawar is an addictive game that plunges players into the heart of an exciting struggle for survival in an alien world. As the main character, you find yourself in the role of a tough robot whose spaceship has crashed on a treacherous dinosaur planet.
Why similar: Survival Horror 33.3%, Action Roguelike 24.2%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 15.5%, 2D 7.1%
- #4 Lost In The Space
96% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: PIS Games
Windows
Lost In The Space combines frantic top-down action with fast, fluid and very addictive gameplay, with instant response to player commands
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 11.6%, Stylized 8.8%
- #5 Liminara
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aurican Studios
Windows
A classic, vector-graphics arcade shooter with a compelling narrative story and a massive, detailed skill tree to advance your character. Upgrade your attacks, defenses and evasion as you battle through waves of progressively more difficult enemies with each round.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.7%, Stylized 9.1%
- #6 True Galactic Mission
94% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Davila Games
Windows
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 16.2%, 2D 6.9%
- #7 Ribbit Rampage
93% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Patricia Norton
Windows
An arcade-style top-down shooter where your only weapon is your froggy tongue. Eat hoardes of enemy insects in frantic, high-precision fights that demand clever decision-making. Don't get surrounded - it's one hit and you're croaked.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 57.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 12.4%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #8 Infested: Space Colony
92% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Ziggy Makes Games
Windows
Infested: Space Colony is an intense action top-down shooter in a dimly-lit environment where aliens roam in shadowy darkness. Explore various sections of the colony ship. Hunt down aliens before they hunt you down.
Why similar: Survival Horror 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Dark 6.3%, Adventure 5.6%
- #9 Shuriken Trigger
91% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Jared Skinner
Windows
Master the ninja art of wall-running while fighting room after room of syndicate thugs and deadly robots in this unique top-down action shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Ninja 27.6% ★, Shooter 13.4%, Action 10.5%, Combat 6%
- #10 Infection Roots Deluxe
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Prospective Games
Windows
Survive endless waves of horror has you venture further into the mines to find a plant to save your home land
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.3%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 12%, Adventure 10.4%
- #11 KILLCOLOR
90% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Bosskiller Studios
Windows
A rougelite top-down shooter where you collect random upgrades to kill hostile color entities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.7%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Combat 11%
- #12 Flesh Reactor
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Spoodywhack
Windows
A sci-fi survival horror top-down shooter. Explore a decaying research facility, scavenge scarce resources, and survive against grotesque abominations.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.5%, Survival Horror 34.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 5.6%, 2D 4.2%
- #13 TETRAGUN
89% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2023
Dev: GreebPub: Greeb Games
Windows · Mac
TETRAGUN is quadrant-based shooter where you're surrounded on all sides. You'll gain powerful upgrades as you progress, but so will your enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.4%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #14 Proper Bullet Hell
88% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: IGE
Windows
Roguelike Shooter Where Your Bullets Hurt You!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 11.4%
- #15 Godless grove
87% match6 user reviews0% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Panzershark
Windows
Godless grove - survival horror with elements of a hunting simulator in an open world filled with horrors. Uncover the terrible secrets of the locals and overcome the disgusting creatures of evil that have gathered over this grove.
Why similar: Survival Horror 42.5%, Top-Down Shooter 40.6%, Action 6.5%, Surreal 5.2%, 2D 3.9%
- #16 Apple Man Sam
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: boneheadlabss
Windows
Apple Man Sam...is a little Apple Man! Shoot your way through hordes of moustached vegetables, as you level up, upgrade your weapons, and obtain items to grow absurdly strong. Defeat the final boss and complete quests to unlock more maps and loadouts, for endless fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.6%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.6%
- #17 CrypticaL
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CyberThief Interactive
Windows
An ancient entertainment in a futuristic universe, at least for the audiance. Our main character is a retired soldier who forced to fight in a gladiator arena. Escape, find the responsibles, punish!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Stylized 10.6%
- #18 HALF BLOOD
84% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: kokiPub: Vault Software
Windows · Linux
You, known as The Player. The only TRUE SAINT, a HALF BLOOD is tasked with killing & liberating heaven from the Demonic Invasion by slashing your way through the final gate, where you have to defeat the All-Father who is possessed by Satan. Pro Deo et Patria
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.8%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Action 13.3%, Roguelite 8.1%, Combat 8%
- #19 Pain 'n Dave: The Maze of Malice
85% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: missingnoge
Windows
Escape the Maze of Malice in this frantic 2D top-down shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44%, Arcade 9.6%, Stylized 8.1%, Action 7.5%, Combat 6.9%
- #20 Project Romboid
84% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2023
Dev: Pablo Lario Gómez
Windows
Project Romboid is a hard, arcade shooter roguelite in which you will have to pick and combine items so that you can survive waves of enemies that will chase you and shoot at you. New items will appear every level. Combine them to create powerful builds that will help you survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Colorful 8.6%
- #21 Nightshaders
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Matt Taylor
Windows
In this thrilling co-op twin-stick shooter, play as a group of brave kids who must fight against hordes of creepy monsters. Collect and upgrade an arsenal of unique homemade weapons and abilities to battle through exciting environments and defeat powerful bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.1%, Action Roguelike 23.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Stylized 9.3%, Action 8.1%
- #22 Maid of the Dead
82% matchVery Positive82% of 159 reviews2024
Dev: qureate
Windows
Zombies left, right and center!! Will the maids be able to bring peace back to Akiba?! A shooting game aimed at restoring peace to Akiba by controlling gun-slinging maids and defeating zombies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 6.7%
- #23 STEP ASIDE!
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BEEZthePANGEANPub: PonderPangi
Windows · Mac
You are an invincible bodyguard. Your only weakness is the person you must protect. Control the crowd, spot the assassin, and execute the mission in this stylish, top-down tactical shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.6%
- #24 Lumen survive the dark
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: David ChuksPub: Ascension Africa
Windows
Lumen: Survive the Dark is a dark, atmospheric action roguelike where you fight relentless enemies, survive deadly encounters, and push deeper into the unknown. Master combat, adapt to chaos, and endure a world that grows more hostile every run.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.9%, Survival Horror 19.2%, Isometric 12.9%, Action 12.7%, Roguelite 8%
- #25 Articrow
79% matchPositive98% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: Jackrabbit StartersPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
Articrow is a 2D top-down action roguelike. Play as a magical crow exploring dungeons, collecting and upgrading artifacts with unique parts. Equip these powerful artifacts and defeat challenging enemies to escape.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.4%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 7.8%, 2D 7.4%
- #26 Nightmare Diver
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dicey Duck Games
Windows
"Nightmare Diver" is a roguelite shooting game where a rubber duck dives into the world of nightmares to save a young girl from her bad dreams, defeating enemies along the way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.6%, Shooter 17%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Action 11.3%, Roguelite 10.5%
- #27 Skull Skull Skull
80% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: T-Bone
Windows · Linux
Skull Skull Skull is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you fight off hordes of skulls. Customize your gun and choose power ups to survive as long as possible.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Action Roguelike 16.1%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Isometric 8.9%
- #28 SLUDGE
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flipside-Games
Windows
Immerse yourself in SLUDGE, an indie top-down zombie shooter. Experience intense action, customize your loadouts, and fight through diverse environments. Join the community and help shape the future of this thrilling game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Stylized 12.5%, Action Roguelike 12.3%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Arcade 9.2%
- #29 Mini Gears: Mayhem
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pentafloat
Windows
Mini Gears: Mayhem is a single player Rogue-like where you do the aiming. Take control of a little tank on a blueprint, fighting waves of supposedly evil slimes. Gain experience, level up, and upgrade your tank in each run.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.5%, Action Roguelike 24.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.8%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #30 POPTANK
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Tomoki
Windows
Pop-Cute Shooting game‼︎
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 51.3%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 8.7%, 2D 7%, Surreal 6.9%
- #31 Planet Killer
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Talisman One Studio
Windows
A physics-driven sci-fi destruction roguelite. Orbit hostile worlds, unleash devastating weapons, and carve real craters into fully simulated planets while escalating planetary defenses fight back.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Action Roguelike 19.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 10.3%, Stylized 8.7%
- #32 Break the Maze
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nerd Chomp
Windows
Top-down shooter with only one target: THE MAZE. Build your arsenal, upgrade abilities, and blast through walls to escape the ever-shifting maze before it can trap you forever.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.2%, Action Roguelike 19.3%, Shooter 16%, Action 13.2%, Combat 7.8%
- #33 Nightmare Survival
77% match9 user reviews56% of 9 reviews2021
Dev: INFINITE BRIDGE
Windows
A nightmare with a toy Kalashnikov assault rifle. Survive killing monsters, which are increasing every minute.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 11.3%
- #34 Overdosed - A Trip To Hell
77% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Lazy Games Studio Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Take an experimental form of LSD and battle against hordes of nightmarish hallucinations in randomly generated roguelike adventures and arena style levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Action Roguelike 33.4%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Roguelite 6.5%
- #35 Keeping Night
75% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Four X Four
Windows
Take on the role of a security guard in this fast-paced 2D action-strategy game. Outsmart intruders using CCTV, weapons, and clever tactics to defend your building!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 14%, Combat 8.5%, 2D 6.7%
- #36 LOZT: Legion of Zombie Terrors
73% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Wizard Games
Windows
A top-down shooter through the zombie apocalypse. A failed military experiment has turned the legions of troops into ZOMBIES! With weapons! Can you survive wave after wave of zombie attacks to escape?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.4%, Survival Horror 20.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 11.5%
- #37 Pond Scum
75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: NeuroDump
Windows · Linux
Life is about sacrifices....Well in this case it's about eating, shooting, killing, reproducing and then deciding when to sacrifice your offspring. Pond Scum is a Top-down shooter survival game. You must Eat, shoot and move your eggs to safety, or alternatively sacrifice them....
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.8%, Colorful 8%
- #38 ReCoil
73% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Sisyphean Games
Windows
ReCoil is a 2D Top-Down Shooter with a unique twist to it's genre. The recoil of your weapons launches you back.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 53.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 9.5%, Combat 7.7%
- #39 Tommy Gun Carnage
74% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Jade Owl AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
A colorful run-and-gun shooter with hordes of enemies, powerups, perks and diverse environments!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 13.2%, Colorful 6.6%
- #40 Destoria: The Withering
73% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Destoria Studios
Windows · Mac
Destoria: The Withering is a mini top down shooter game with a sole objective to survive as many waves as possible.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 48.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 14.2%, Isometric 10.7%, Combat 8.3%
- #41 Legume Of Zeldoom
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Ramzi Mukhar
Windows
This is a top-down 2D shooter focused on fast movement and responsive combat. Take on enemy hordes and switch between a variety of weapons to survive. The game draws on classic inspirations, offering a focused experience. Tight action, simple controls, and shaped over two years of development.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.4%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 10.4%, Combat 8.2%, Adventure 7.2%
- #42 Clayers: Prologue
71% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Gin Jam Team
Windows
Roguelike game with a unique art style and experimental shooting mechanics
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.5%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Stylized 9.4%, Colorful 8.5%, Surreal 6.6%
- #43 Zombie's Cool
74% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Game Museum
Windows
The largest zombie mop-up operation this world has ever seen is about to start! Mind you heads, zombies!
Why similar: Survival Horror 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.6%
- #44 Paragone Bomb
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Millant
Windows
Top-down shooter with a bird's-eye view. Epic hunt against various enemies using tactical maneuvers, different weapons, and the protagonist's abilities.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 53.1%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.9%, Combat 7.9%
- #45 AISZplus
71% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2022
Dev: takayakata
Windows
You destroy the runaway electronic organ AISZ. Vertical scroll STG with all 5 levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 50.2%, Shooter 20%, Action 16.4%, 2D 8%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #46 Death Hive
70% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Galvas DevelopmentsPub: S S Studios
Windows
A top-down rogue-like zombie shooter with engaging boss types and missions within an Abandoned City.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Arcade 11.8%
- #47 Euclid's Inferno
69% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Adelpha Studio
Windows · Linux
Euclid's Inferno is a fast-paced 2D shooter where math is your enemy. Play as the father of geometry, explore a hellish version of the works of ancient mathematicians, and defeat polygonal beasts as you upgrade your geometric arsenal.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45.3%, Isometric 14.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9%, Arcade 7.1%
- #48 Rob o Bot
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fat Rat
Windows
Rob o Bot is a survivors-like action game where you fight hordes of robots that began acting on their own after a mysterious virus infected a new generation of machines. Survive waves of enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back control before the machines take over.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.6%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Roguelite 6.6%
- #49 Space Force Bargain Bin
67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Sled Dog Games
Windows · Linux
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 11.6%, Roguelite 7.3%
- #50 Deflect Boy
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Reima Project
Windows
Deflect Boy is a top-down arena shooter, that instead of guns, you only have a shield. Deflect the bullets and combine new skills to create unique deflection powers and survive until the nightmare ends.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.3%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.3%
- #51 Cosmic Paradox: Noire
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AUTO SLAVIC d.o.o.
Windows
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10%, Stylized 7.3%
- #52 Expiration
70% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: ThiPault
Windows
In the valley near Kohen City, there’s a small town called Tucker Vale. After receiving strange signals from the mountains, all communications with Tucker Vale vanish. A team of Special Forces has been sent on a mission to check on the village and find out what happened.
Why similar: Survival Horror 33.3%, Top-Down Shooter 28.5%, Shooter 13.6%, 2D 5.8%, Action 5.6%
- #53 魔棒少女みらくるくるん -Magical stick girl Miracle Kurun-
67% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: desunoya
Windows
That magical girl has abandoned her costume and become a stick!!! This is an STG where the spinning stick is your ship. It can turn and attack in all directions! The strongest! But because it's a stick, you have to work hard to avoid bullets and walls! Defective!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 50.7%, Shooter 21.5%, Action 13.4%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 4.3%
- #54 Chorus of the Night
68% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Sayer
Windows · Mac
Fight through hordes of burnt CDs, flying TVs, and faceless suits in this frantic, run-based, twin-stick shooter. Forget firing bullets, though - you'll be flinging vinyl records, throwing drumsticks and swinging guitars to fend off the enemies of music and maybe, just maybe, survive the night.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Roguelite 6.9%
- #55 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
70% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 15.2%, Indie 8%
- #56 Snake Eyes
66% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Jake SlutzkyPub: Hollow Potato
Windows
Snake Eyes is a bullet hell top down 2D roguelike where you assume the role of a vengeful snake on a quest to take down the casino that took her arm. Parry, dodge, and take revenge with your homemade Slot Machine Gun while collecting unique items to assist you on your path of revenge.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 12.4%
- #57 That Tiny Spaceship
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: We Make Small Games
Windows
A small retro inspired indie shmup that takes inspiration from the pixel games of yesterday and combines it with modern game engine technology.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41.9%, Experimental 22.3% ★, Action 12.9%, Combat 9%, 2D 6.3%
- #58 Abettor
68% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2021
Dev: Justin Avila
Windows
Abettor is a top-down shooter where enemies constantly spawn all around you. In this game, not only does the world generate around you, but the enemies do as well. Kill as many enemies and achieve your highest score. How many can you kill in Abettor?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 8.3%, Colorful 8.1%
- #59 Terrible Life Expectancy
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Super Mega Team
Windows
Terrible Life Expectancy is a roguelite top-down shooter with Survivors elements. Fight absurd hordes of mutants for the amusement of an unseen bloodthirsty audience and only inherit all your upgrades as long as someone in your family is still breathing... or at least twitching.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Survival Horror 22.1%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Combat 5.7%