Games like Lizard Survivors: Battle for Hyperborea

A pixel art bullet hell roguelite where lizard militia hold off invading Slavic tribes across generated maps. Battles break into debates, and dropped artefacts like vape pods become weapons.

85% positive from 1,386 · 2023 · 33% finish it · Steam Deck Unsupported

Pixel Graphics Bullet Hell Dark Fantasy Rogue-lite2DIndie

Six games like Lizard Survivors: Battle for Hyperborea

Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde

79% positive from 1,588 reviews20233% finish itDeck Verified

This is a rogue-lite action game where players survive massive monster waves using passive attacks and ability combinations. Players collect souls for permanent upgrades and unlock new characters and abilities to grow powerful.

What players likedPlayers praise its polished bullet-heaven gameplay and surprisingly deep mechanics, accompanied by a banging soundtrack.

The catchIt is a bare bones Vampire Survivors clone that adds nothing and turns boring fast.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, Bullet Hell and Rogue-lite.

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Scarlet Tower

81% positive from 2,369 reviews20241% finish itDeck Playable

Scarlet Tower is a roguelike action RPG with a day/night cycle and a weapon fusion system. Players build unique heroes through extensive progression and unlockables.

What players likedPlayers praise Scarlet Tower as a "survivor" title similar to Vampire Survivors, but with a stronger identity due to its unique mechanics and deep progression.

The catchLong standing bugs, including a post boss lockup, go unfixed on an abandoned game.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, Bullet Hell and Pixel Graphics.

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Boneraiser Minions

96% positive from 4,012 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, Rogue-lite and 2D.

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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, Rogue-lite and 2D.

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Felvidek

98% positive from 3,676 reviews2024Deck Verified

Turn-based RPG with exploration and combat in a hand-painted alternate history setting. Features a flawed knight battling historical and supernatural threats.

What players likedPlayers praise "Felvidek" as a unique JRPG-style game with engaging combat, a great story, and a beautiful, distinct art style.

The catchCombat is shallow and forces constant backtracking to recharge before every fight.

Both are tagged Dark Fantasy, 2D and Pixel Graphics.

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Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors

82% positive from 1,256 reviews202596% finish itDeck Playable

Norse Survivors-like roguelite with a destiny-weaving mechanic. Fight hordes, customize skills, and manage runes for a strategic, evolving challenge.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique weapons and deep metaprogression, comparing it to Vampire Survivors and Backpack Battles.

The catchBugs and crashes are frequent, and they can break runs, progression and unlocks.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Rogue-lite and Pixel Graphics.

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More about Lizard Survivors: Battle for Hyperborea

What players liked

It's a simple, cheap survivor game with no meta upgrades, praised as a nice time killer.

The catch

Item text is vague and hard to read, so upgrades never explain what they do.

Reviews: 85% positive from 1,386
Released: 2023
Finish it: 33% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 1,386 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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