Games like Don’t Touch the Bug

Wrenched from your world, you face a hostile arena. Your only defense? A mysterious, ever-evolving shield. Shield Hero is an action-packed, strategic arena combat game that flips the script on traditional shooters. Here, your shield is not just for defense—it's your ultimate weapon. Trapped in a strange, unforgiving world with no memory of your past, you must survive relentless waves of enemies, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shield Hero.

You are the kingdoms bravest warrior. Your Queen commands you to enter a mysterious enemy land and reclaim your kingdoms stolen jewels. Game features a variety of puzzle challenges as well as bonus beat em up stages, boss battles and mini games. Featuring soundtrack by  David KBD - itch.io If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crown Jewelz.

Craft your wooden warrior in Wood Guy! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wood Guy.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

94% User Score Based on 617 reviews

Ubermosh:Wraith is the fourth volume of the arcade series Ubermosh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH:WRAITH.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Leap, Conquer, and Push Your Limits in This High-Stakes Infinite Platformer!Traverse treacherous landscapes, evade relentless enemies, and test your reflexes in this fast-paced infinite jumper. Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned platforming expert, this game offers endless action and challenge. Master Unique Characters & Unlock Powerful AbilitiesChoose from 10 distinct characters, e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Jump: Endless Ascent.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Lord O' Pirates is an action roguelite where you captain a pirate ship through seas swarming with danger! If Survivor-likes feel too land lubby and bullet hells too hot and stuffy, then ye'll find Lord O' Pirates a refreshin' take on a classic style, like pieces o' flair on a peg leg! Command the helm of mighty ships and battle relentless military fleets, sea monsters, and supernatural horrors wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord O' Pirates.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Become the storm in a whimsical Bullet Heaven x Bullet Hell roguelite! Auto-fire food weapons through hungry hordes, recruit companion squads, then weave through screen-filling boss patterns in 1v1 showdowns. Boss Rush, Bacon Rush, True Bullet Hell & more. Join the Pancake Patrol! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pancake Patrol.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 853 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

Butcher is a fast-paced 2D shooter game and a blood-soaked love letter to the early 90s. As a cyborg programmed to eradicate the last remains of humanity, your sole purpose is to well... annihilate anything that moves. So grab your weapon of choice (from chainsaw, through shotgun, to grenade launcher) and kill your way through underground hideouts, post-apocalyptic cities, jungles and more. And i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUTCHER.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Grab your knight and enter the robot-infested gauntlet to be the next DodgeKing! In this Action-Roguelike with Grid-based Movement, dodge, jump, and parry incoming attacks to gain upgrades, collectibles, and more! Try to deliver the lost crown in one attempt or die trying... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DodgeKing.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

The War for Tomorrow Begins in Your Hangar. Earth has fallen silent. The once-great colonies are now tombs of steel, overrun by a merciless steel legion. As a veteran combat specialist, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict—the last spark of resistance against the cold, calculating darkness. An Arsenal of Retribution. Unleash a devastating array of sci-fi weaponry. Incinerate waves … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Hail.

Violet Mind and The Mysterious IslandEstimated Playtime: ~15 hours Bosses: 30+ epic encounters Step into the role of Violet Mind, a unicorn gifted with powerful elemental magic and now trapped with his friends inside a strange pocket world beyond reality. What began as a curious portal leads to a dark, gruesome and twisting island filled with secrets, abandoned places and caring Leader that will… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Violet Mind and The Mysterious Island.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

You are the bullet hell. Fight back against an overwhelming storm of monsters in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell, where you unleash screen-filling chaos while struggling to survive ever-escalating enemy hordes. Dive into procedurally generated levels, build absurdly powerful characters, and push your skills, talents, and weapons to their limits. Every run is different. Every mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Storm.

Step into the blood-soaked snowfields of the North Pole and become the most jacked Santa in history! This fast-paced survival arena shooter throws you into endless waves of murderous snowmen, twisted holiday creatures, and monstrous bosses as you fight to save Christmas—or die trying. Armed with an arsenal of upgradable weapons—from shotguns wrapped like candy canes to brutal rifles—and powered … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xmas Survivors.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

96% User Score Based on 55 reviews

Galaxy Highways is a sci-fi space shooter where you're doing pirate raids into star systems inhabited by aliens. You destroy enemy ships, space stations, mother ships or bosses and complete all missions as soon as possible before enemy defense system destroys you with its powerful waves of attacks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy Highways.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

97% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Cedric & Odious is a pixel art action RPG set in a dark and treacherous fantasy world. A Bond Torn by DeathTake the role of Cedric, a warrior king resurrected by his once-loyal friend, Odious, a brilliant but morally corrupt sorcerer. In life, their camaraderie was legendary. In death, Cedric finds himself bound to Odious's will, forced to carry out the sorcerer’s plans. Haunted by vague mem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cedric & Odious.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 2 reviews

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, a bloody retro fighting beat em up with frenetic action and a lot of fun and references to the Terrifier franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrifier: The ARTcade Game.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

99% User Score Based on 79 reviews

"BLOODSAINT is not a remaster of a 94's retro-hardcore minigame about a cleric performing a ritual for a ruthless synthetic deity, but pretty close." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLOODSAINT.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Enter the relentless world of Releaseburg, a rogue-like survival shooter set in a post-apocalyptic city consumed by chaos. The streets run red as hordes of grotesque zombies rise from the ruins, turning every encounter into a brutal test of skill, precision, and nerve. Master the unique release-based shooting system that rewards timing, focus, and control. From quick pistol bursts to devastating … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Releaseburg.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Quickerflak 2 is a retro-hardcore room-beater time-attack super fast-paced minigame. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QUICKERFLAK 2.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The greatest gameshow on earth is here with breakneck speed, bullet dodging action and lots of guns. Put it all on the line for the (rogue)likes. And remember, the run is all that matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEATHRUN TV.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

80% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

An action-platformer where you take direct control of 50 pudgy blue morons and drive them through an intense and suicidal gauntlet of destruction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swarm.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

95% User Score Based on 1,744 reviews

"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western era. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Crows.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 73 reviews

The ordinary gaming night among four friends takes a chaotic turn when they find themselves transported to a preposterous fantasy realm teeming with thousands of wacky monsters! Equip yourself with pizza frag-grenades, enchanted fidget spinners, unleash preposterous magic spells, or even fling your very own friends into the fray to repel the relentless hordes of monsters determined to obliterate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nerd Survivors.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Arcade co-op pixel perfect retro shmup If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Wars EX.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

94% User Score Based on 3,637 reviews

Ubermosh is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UBERMOSH.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The world needs a hero! dare you join the Gunslugs team of heroes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunslugs 2.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

80% User Score Based on 385 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

classic airplane arcade shooting game STRIKERS 1945-2 is back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strikers 1945 2.

Slash and Dash is an ultra-dynamic hybrid of a fast-paced action runner and an arcade game with rogue-lite elements, set in a moody, beautiful pixel-art world. Every millisecond counts here, and your reflexes will be pushed to their absolute limits. Step into the shoes of an extraordinary hero, master the art of shape-shifting, and rush to rescue the captured animals! ⚔️ Fast-Paced Action & R… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slash And Dash.

Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

DEADCAVE is a fast-paced 2D pixel-art endless shooter where you slash enemies with your sword, deflect bullets, collect weapons, and survive against relentless waves in dark underground caves. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadcave.

The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back. Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and speci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starlight Squad.

Step into the fast-paced, heart-pounding world of KANE, a 2D pixel art action shooter that blends precise skill, explosive combat, and high-octane parkour across urban rooftops. As Kane, a skilled fighter trapped in a chaotic cityscape, you’ll need to utilize every tool at your disposal to survive relentless waves of enemies, dodge incoming fire, and create cinematic moments with the game’s signat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kane.

Dive into the depths of underwater mayhem in this local multiplayer game, where up to 4 players engage in a chaotic free-for-all, akin to shooting pool but with a unique aquatic twist. Aqua Fry combines strategic gameplay, fast-paced action, and a splash of humor for an unforgettable gaming experience. Embark on an underwater adventure where you control quirky sea creatures in a top-down arena. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aqua Fry.

KnightMan is a 2D pixel art action platformer with retro style graphics. Play as KnightMan. Fight and jump your way through 20 levels across 5 unique zones, each populated with different enemies and traps. Defeat bosses, save maidens and collect coins to purchase weapons, powers and trinkets to help you along your journey to defeat the corrupted Elven Lord. - Traverse a variety of han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightMan.

Bebok Invasion is a 2D platforming shooter with many different abilities. 24 levels of jumping, climbing, dashing and fighting against enemies! Warning. In full version abilities are unlocked as you progress. In demo they are unlocked only in level 4. This is an early version of the game. Early Access is a way for me to receive valuable feedback and of course helps me raise funds for further devel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bebok Invasion.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Galactic Pawns is an action-packed roguelite bullet hell, where you eliminate high-profile targets across war-torn planets. Master a vast arsenal, upgrade your abilities, and adapt to ever-changing battlefields in a fight for galactic order. Galactic Pawns zooms into the deep state of the galaxy. In a universe full of pawns, chaos and hidden agendas, heroes rise from the shadows. By the order of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galactic Pawns.

Gunclone Arena is a top-down looter-shooter roguelite. Fight as a super-clone that can wield 6 weapons, a Beam and Shield in a dystopian TV show! Loot thousands of weapon variants with ricochet, detonate, shock, pierce and more. Stack build-changing Mods. Notice: Escape is grounds for perma-recycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunclone Arena.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

TEN is a challenging and brutal platformer in which you face a relentless gauntlet of ten-second deathtrap rooms in a desperate struggle to escape your fate... and find out what the hell is going on around here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ten: Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Cosmo 02 is an exhilarating bullet hell and fixed shooter game that immerses you in the role of a skilled space soldier. Your objective is to single-handedly annihilate entire fleets of opponents, demonstrating your prowess and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. As you venture through the game, you will confront four formidable admirals who command the space army. These adversaries po… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo 02.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

A bullet hell shmup with a secret. 100 waves, 20 bosses, and the slow realization that the sector you're purging isn't a sector. You are not crossing the void. You are inside it. Now with local co-op: two pilots, one screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOIDRAVE.

On Halloween night, three teenagers head out to enjoy the early hours in costume, unaware that they've chosen the worst possible place to go. While crossing an old, abandoned square during a strange storm, an occult ritual awakens a portal between dimensions—dragging the three into a dark world dominated by the chaos of Halloween. Trapped in a dimension where monstrous creatures constantly emerge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane waves.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,105 reviews

STRIKEVOID is a fast-paced 2D bullet hell where the magical world descends into pure chaos. You take on the role of a mysterious mage in a purple cloak, battling waves of mythical creatures and colossal bosses. With over 15 spells to master, every battle can unfold differently. Combine skills to adapt for new enemies. More than 10 distinct enemies and over 5 unique bosses await — each with their o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRIKEVOID.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Overkill Squad is a ultra high-speed top-down shooter roguelike built around intense 1-minute combat arenas. Choose your fighter, unleash overwhelming firepower, defeat brutal bosses, and collect relics to dominate every run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overkill Squad.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

In Spell Wizard, you’ll battle hordes of enemies by typing the words associated with them to unleash spells. Precision and speed are your weapons in this fast-paced Typing game with Roguelite elements. Key Features: Fast-Paced Typing Combat: Face off against waves of enemies, using your keyboard to strike them down with precision. Roguelite Progression: Collect gems to enhance your abil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Wizard.

Star Gun is a fast-paced, roguelite, auto-scrolling space shooter blending RPG-style progression and procedurally generated levels. Choose your ship, upgrade it to the max, and blast through relentless waves of enemies to free the galaxy—solo or with a friend! Key Features A New Galaxy Every Time. Every playthrough is a fresh experience. Explore a procedurally generated galaxy map filled with u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Gun.

Become the Green Ninja. Step into the role of a swift, deadly warrior on a mission to cut down monsters, defeat powerful bosses, and uncover the darkness consuming the land. Wield your sword for close combat, your bow for precise ranged strikes, and master quick dashes and shield blocks to survive the onslaught. Explore Diverse Biomes Venture across the vibrant Grasslands, scorching Desert, trea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Shinobi.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Dive into a new and thrilling boss rush-style video game where revenge is the only motivation. Step into the shoes of the last survivor of a race decimated by The Moon, now seeking to settle the score with the culprit of its extinction. But what secrets does The Moon hold?Uncover the truth as you face 25 challenging bosses that will test your combat skills. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimbusfall.

Defend the essence of the universe from a horde of monsters using the power of the witch's magic and the accuracy of a brave archer. All in a psychedelic, original audiovisual setting inspired by heroic fantasy and more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Archer.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Dream big. Shoot bigger. Zaxtron EXPLUS is a turbo‑charged, score‑chasing arcade shmup set inside a kid’s late‑night dream. Choose from 6 weapons (each with an alt‑fire), melt screen‑filling bosses, and chase multipliers across Normal, Hard, Boss Rush, and the bonus Space Monsters mode—a love letter to classic ’80s Space Invaders—pulsing with a soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio (Vampire Survivors, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zaxtron EXPLUS.