Games like Goobies

Top-down roguelike auto-shooter with procedural levels and character progression. Battle endless waves of enemies with unique abilities and item combinations.

91% positive from 1,942 · 2023 · 35% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $5.99 $2.15 -64% · Lowest ever $2.21 (2026-06-25)

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Six games like Goobies

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

88% positive from 6,278 reviews202417% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Norse-inspired roguelite-survivor game focused on unlocking weapons and abilities to fight hordes. Players upgrade characters via constellation trees and collect relics to survive Ragnarok.

What players likedPlayers praise its refreshing take on the Survivors-like genre with unique characters, satisfying combat, and appealing art.

The catchMeta progression is a slow grind, with leaf costs escalating faster than runs earn them.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Time Wasters

88% positive from 2,599 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced roguelike shooter where players use Time and Space Cubes to manipulate gameplay and upgrade ships and captains. The core loop involves defeating waves of enemies to collect resources and unlock permanent progression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Time Wasters" as a smooth, strategic, and addictive game, similar to "Slay The Spire" with its upgrade choices and outpost mechanics.

The catchThe art is generative AI, which was not disclosed when many people bought it.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Army of Ruin

88% positive from 2,759 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is an auto-shooter where players use hero skills and weapon upgrades to defeat waves of enemies. It offers a fast-paced, simple, and fun experience.

What players likedPlayers praise "Army of Ruin" as a polished Vampire Survivors clone, often compared to Nordic Ashes, for its quality-of-life updates and smooth performance.

The catchUnlocks and upgrades cost so much gold that progress turns into a long grind.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell and Action Roguelike.

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Glyphica: Typing Survival

91% positive from 2,433 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified

Glyphica: Typing Survival is a fast-paced roguelite where players type words to defeat enemies in a minimalist arena. It features strategic upgrades and boss fights, offering a challenging typing-based horde survival experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Glyphica as a rogue-like typing game, similar to Typer Shark or Soul Stone Survivors, that rewards synergistic builds and offers engaging, customizable gameplay.

The catchAssumes fast typing already; no beginner learning curve

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell and Action Roguelike.

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Maniac

91% positive from 1,837 reviews20248% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world action game with vehicular mayhem and character progression. It features chaotic driving, destruction, and a pursuit system.

What players likedPlayers praise this top-down game as a fun, chaotic blend of classic GTA and Postal, offering addictive mayhem and replayability.

The catchKnown bugs and crashes went unfixed for over a year after the dev moved on.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Bullet Hell and Action Roguelike.

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SNKRX

95% positive from 4,332 reviews20219% finish itDeck Playable

SNKRX is an arcade roguelite where you steer a snake of heroes that attack automatically. Combine heroes by class for bonuses and upgrade them to survive increasingly difficult arenas.

What players likedSNKRX is a dynamic, fast-paced, and addictive game with high replayability, praised for its satisfying synergies, item system, and lovely soundtrack.

The catchThe snake movement makes dodging near impossible, so runs end on luck rather than skill.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Rogue-lite and Action Roguelike.

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More about Goobies

What players liked

Players praise Goobies as a satisfying survival-esque game with unique characters, meta-progression, and sound design, similar to Risk of Rain 2.

The catch

Runs feel slow and repetitive, with few enemies, bosses and viable builds.

Reviews: 91% positive from 1,942
Released: 2023
Finish it: 35% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $5.99 $2.15 -64% · Lowest ever $2.21 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,942 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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