Games like Shotgun Witch

97% positive from 1,101 reviewsReleased 202024% finish itSteam Deck PlayableFree

What it is

Hardcore arena bullet hell shooter. Dodge and shoot waves of enemies with a shotgun to reclaim a book.

The catch

It is over in about twenty minutes with only two enemy types and a single boss.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,101 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Shotgun Witch

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 Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up.

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Bot Vice

93% positive from 1,476 reviews201610% finish itDeck Playable

Frantic arcade gallery shooter with intense bullet-hell action and boss fights. Features a personal vendetta story, unlockable missions, and 90s synth-rock.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging yet fair arcade gameplay loop, addictive fun, nice pixel art, and enemy variety.

The catchThe auto aim keeps locking onto the wrong enemy and there is no way to aim manually.

Both are tagged Top-Down Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell.

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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 Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Shoot 'Em Up.

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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 Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell.

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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 Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Bullet Hell.

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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, Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell.

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