Games like Bartlow's Dread Machine

"Minishoot' Adventures" is a top-down shooter game with open-world exploration. Players control a spaceship, battling enemies and bosses in intense bullet hell combat, while venturing through a handcrafted world filled with hidden treasures, challenges, and secrets. The game features improving combat and exploration abilities as players reclaim stolen powers.

"Fury Unleashed" is a roguelike action platformer set in a comic book universe. Play as a skilled warrior on a quest to create the perfect comic, battling through procedurally generated levels and epic boss fights. Upgrade your character, arsenal, and skills to unleash your full potential and leave a trail of ink in your wake.

"Akane" is a single-player Science Fiction Hack and Slash game set in 2121 A.D. In the neon-lit streets of Mega-Tokyo, Akane faces off against five types of enemies, including the cybernetic Yakuza and a Nemesis boss that evolves with each kill. With a good plot, perfect game mechanics, and awesome music, players can enjoy a variety of weapons and equipments through missions, but beware the grinding that comes with delightful replayability.

"Roboquest" is a fast-paced, roguelite FPS where you play as a mercenary robot in a post-apocalyptic world. Fight waves of enemies using an arsenal of guns, abilities, and melee attacks, and customize your robot to fit your playstyle. Explore procedurally generated levels, defeat bosses, and unlock new upgrades to become a powerful machine in your fight for survival.

"Voidigo is a chaotic roguelite shooter with a focus on dynamic boss fights and weapon synergies. Play alone or with a friend in local co-op, battling bosses that adapt to your strategies. The game features stellar graphics, masterful mechanics, a stellar soundtrack and plenty of replayability, with grinding and humor for good measure."

Orbital Bullet is a 360-degree radial shooter with roguelite elements. Players control a space pilot fighting through procedurally generated levels filled with enemies and bosses. The game features destructible environments, unlockable skills, and a unique circular level design that allows for constant movement and action.

The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.

"Tower 57 is a top-down twin stick shooter with destructible environments and a focus on co-op gameplay, set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world. The game features 16-bit inspired pixel art and offers action-packed gameplay with a seriously cool vibe. Players control a group of individuals with unique skills and abilities, tasked with infiltrating the reclusive Tower 57."

"Hell is Other Demons" is a retro-style bullet hell shooter with fast-paced, challenging combat and a campaign set in a vibrant, over-the-top depiction of hell. The game features unforgettable style with bold art and a synthwave soundtrack. The Arcade Mode offers infinite replayability with procedurally generated action. Practice and creativity are rewarded as you battle against thousands of demons and memorable bosses.

"Monolith" is a top-down action shooter with procedurally generated levels, where you explore an abandoned facility and battle dangerous enemies to gain new weapons and upgrades. The demo features the first three floors of the game, with a wide variety of enemies, weapons, and upgrades. The game requires DirectX 9 to run and can be purchased on Steam or Itch.io.