Games like Brain Damage
by Gearloose
Brain Damage is a top-down 2D sci-fi action roguelite arena shooter: obliterating enemies, upgrading abilities and wave-based combat. Nova Drift and Cyclo Chambers play most like Brain Damage. Of the 11 closest games below, most share its roguelite, action roguelike and bullet hell.
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Nova Drift
Aug 12, 2024 · Chimeric
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Roguelite
Top-down 2D sci-fi action roguelike space shooter, neon arcade aesthetic. Shooting enemies, building custom ship upgrades and surviving waves.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellRogueliteArcadeAction RoguelikeArena ShooterAction RPGBullet HeavenShooterRoguelike👍 13,003Cyclo Chambers
Feb 21, 2023 · Hobofeller
Both: Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Roguelite
Top-down 2D sci-fi action roguelike arena shooter, cartoon. Fighting hordes of monsters, collecting synergizing items and surviving arena combat.
Action RoguelikeTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellRogueliteArcadeTop-Down ShooterArena ShooterRoguelikeShooterCartoon👍 126Graveyard Gunslingers
Nov 8, 2024 · PyroPhysics
Both: Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up
3D post-apocalyptic action roguelike top-down shooter, stylized 3D. Surviving zombie hordes, gathering resources and upgrading skills.
ActionAction RoguelikeBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterRogueliteTop-Down3DAtmospheric👍 225Roboom
May 19, 2024 · Robogame Studios
Both: Action Roguelike · Arena Shooter · Roguelite
Top-down 2D sci-fi action roguelike arena shooter, neon space aesthetic. Fighting hordes of enemies, harnessing upgrades and competing on leaderboards.
Early AccessAction RoguelikeArena ShooterCo-opRoguelite4 Player LocalTop-Down ShooterSci-fiBullet HellShoot 'Em UpX Invader
Aug 12, 2024 · ALLAF GAMES
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arena Shooter · Action Roguelike
Top-down 2D sci-fi action roguelike horde shooter, lovely 2D artwork. Shooting, building character builds and fighting hordes.
Shoot 'Em UpArena ShooterAction RoguelikeBullet HellTwin Stick ShooterTop-Down ShooterHack and SlashRoguelitePvEShooter👍 53120 Minutes Till Dawn
Jun 8, 2023 · flanne
Both: Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Roguelite
Top-down 2D fantasy action roguelike bullet hell, pixel graphics. Surviving hordes of monsters, creating dynamic builds, collecting upgrades and experience.
Action RoguelikeBullet HellSurvivalRogueliteShoot 'Em UpHorrorTop-Down ShooterCombatPixel GraphicsLovecraftian👍 27,896Halls of Torment
Sep 24, 2024 · Chasing Carrots
Both: Action Roguelike · Roguelite · Bullet Hell
Top-down 2D fantasy action roguelike horde survival, pre-rendered retro pixel. Fighting waves of enemies, collecting items and abilities, completing quests.
Action RoguelikeRogueliteBullet HellPixel GraphicsDark FantasyAction RPGRoguelikeActionRPGArcade👍 30,777Greedland
Sep 15, 2025 · VaMP He
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Roguelite · Bullet Hell
Top-down 3D sci-fi roguelite twin stick shooter, brutal, high fidelity. Fighting hordes of monsters, upgrading power armor and using mecha mode.
Shoot 'Em UpRogueliteTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellThird-Person ShooterSci-fiRoguelikeScore AttackMechsAdventure👍 2,937Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Sep 17, 2025 · Funday Games
Both: Action Roguelike · Roguelite · Bullet Hell
Top-down 3D sci-fi action roguelike, stylized 3D. Kill aliens, mine riches and upgrade gear.
DwarvesAction RoguelikeBullet HeavenRogueliteBullet HellTop-Down ShooterPvETop-DownArena ShooterProcedural Generation👍 46,417SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
Mar 15, 2018 · Flow Fire Games
Both: Top-Down Shooter · Roguelite · Action Roguelike
Top-down 3D sci-fi action roguelike twin stick shooter, stylized low poly. Combat with various weapons, customizing character classes, collecting items and perks.
Top-Down ShooterRogueliteIndieAction RoguelikeActionOnline Co-OpDifficultCo-opTwin Stick ShooterShooter👍 10,110Nuclear Throne
Dec 5, 2015 · Vlambeer
Both: Action Roguelike · Bullet Hell · Roguelite
2D post-apocalyptic top-down shooter roguelike, pixel graphics. Fighting through wastelands, collecting radiation, mutating limbs and abilities.
Action RoguelikeRoguelikePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultBullet HellActionRogueliteTop-Down ShooterGreat Soundtrack👍 15,056