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95% positive from 1,388 reviewsReleased 202520% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported$4.99
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What it is

Desktop Survivors 98 is a desktop-overlay bullet hell roguelike where your cursor fights waves of enemies. Survive, upgrade, and repeat in quick, nostalgic rounds.

What players liked

Players praise this "Vampire Survivors-like" roguelite for its unique Windows 98 aesthetic, rewarding unlocks, and addictive, time-killing gameplay.

The catch

Most weapons are too weak, so runs depend on hours of grinding for shop upgrades.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,388 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Boneraiser Minions
Boneraiser Minions
96% positive from 3,991 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is a gothic-horror auto-battler rogue-lite where you raise undead minions to fight heroes. You collect bones and souls to upgrade your army and use relics and spells.

What players likedPlayers praise this necromancer-themed "Survivors-like" game for its unique monster-raising mechanic, extensive unlocks, and replayability.
The catchThe color palette and visual clutter make it hard to see what is happening.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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Karate Survivor
Karate Survivor
85% positive from 3,292 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified

This is an '80s action movie-inspired survivor roguelite. Players use improvised weapons and environmental attacks to create dynamic combos.

What players likedIt's like Vampire Survivors with an 80s martial arts theme, praised for addictive combat, fun builds, and satisfying progression.
The catchShort ranged attacks on long cooldowns force tedious hit and run against every enemy.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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NIMRODS
NIMRODS
85% positive from 1,812 reviews202460% finish itDeck Verified

NIMRODS is a roguelite shooter where players craft absurd weapons and deploy them via drones in subsequent runs. It features alien exploration, DNA-based evolution, and intense combat against hordes.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive fun and engaging loop, reminiscent of other games where exploring and unlocking attachments drives progression.
The catchUpgrades give fractions of a percent, turning progress into a long grind.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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Seraph's Last Stand
Seraph's Last Stand
94% positive from 4,324 reviews202276% finish itDeck Playable

This is a rogue-like shoot 'em up where players choose upgrades each wave to create powerful builds. It offers a fast-paced, build-focused experience inspired by classic flash games.

What players likedPlayers praise its roguelike grind and immortal build, offering decent value for its price.
The catchUnlock currency drops so rarely that a single upgrade can take many full runs.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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Rocket Rats
Rocket Rats
95% positive from 2,418 reviews202415% finish itDeck Verified

Survivors-like game with wave-based combat against cheese enemies on the moon. Blast critters for cheese, upgrade abilities, and unlock characters.

What players likedPlayers praise this "Vampire Survivors-like" game for its short, casual fun, satisfying progression, and character variety.
The catchFew enemy types and repetitive levels

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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Windowkill
Windowkill
96% positive from 2,476 reviews2024Deck Verified

Windowkill is an experimental twin-stick roguelike shooter where the game window closes in on the player. Players fight hordes of enemies and bosses with permadeath and upgrades.

What players likedPlayers praise this innovative bullet-hell for its unique window-management mechanic, comparing it to other chaotic, pick-up-and-play time killers.
The catchFrame rate tanks and the game can freeze or crash the longer a run goes on.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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