Games like Maniac

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

91% positive from 1,837 · 2024 · 8% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $4.99 $1.24 -75% · Lowest ever $1.24 (2026-06-25)

SingleplayerSimulationAction Roguelike Top-Down Shooter Bullet HellTop-Down

Six games like Maniac

Apocalypse Party

74% positive from 5,417 reviews202373% finish itDeck Playable

Apocalypse Party is a roguelike action game featuring cooperative multiplayer and deep build customization. Players mow down waves of enemies in an infinite dungeon, growing their power with extensive talent and weapon options.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming, fun gameplay with many references, despite some unfinished lore and potential lag with excessive spawns.

The catchMost weapons feel bad to use, with only a few viable and some hampering movement.

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

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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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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 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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Goobies

91% positive from 1,942 reviews202335% finish itDeck Playable

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

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

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

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

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Bounty of One

88% positive from 3,010 reviews20237% finish itDeck Verified

Bounty of One is a co-op roguelite survivor where players fight endless waves of enemies, upgrading skills and collecting loot to survive. It's a fast-paced, action-packed experience focused on mobility and strategic build choices.

What players likedPlayers praise this solid survivor-like/Brotato-like hybrid for its good itemization and diverse characters encouraging strategic upgrades.

The catchAttacking only works while standing still, which makes runs feel static and boring.

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

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More about Maniac

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 91% positive from 1,837
Released: 2024
Finish it: 8% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $4.99 $1.24 -75% · Lowest ever $1.24 (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 1,837 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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