Games like Windowkill

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.

96% positive from 2,494 · 2024 · Steam Deck Verified · $4.99 $3.49 -30% · Lowest ever $3.34 (2026-06-08)

ActionIndieAction Roguelike Bullet Hell Arcade2D

Six games like Windowkill

Yet Another Zombie Survivors

91% positive from 13,382 reviews202386% finish itDeck Verified

Bullet heaven survivor game with auto-aiming characters and squad customization. Fast-paced action with permanent upgrades and a prestige system.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive "turn-your-brain-off" zombie-mowing fun, comparing it to Vampire Survivors, Dead Ops Arcade, and Left 4 Dead.

The catchSlow progression yields very few skill points

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Arcade and Action Roguelike.

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Cursorblade

85% positive from 1,026 reviews2023Deck Playable

Cursorblade is a mouse-only bullet hell roguelike. Players combine weapons and items to defeat enemy waves through slashing and dodging.

What players likedIt's a challenging bullet-hell rogue-like that's fun once it clicks, offering a few hours of appealing gameplay.

The catchContent runs out fast, with every weapon and upgrade seen within about an hour.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Arcade and Action Roguelike.

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Project Lazarus

80% positive from 1,377 reviews202316% finish itDeck Verified

This is a reverse bullet hell mech survival rogue-lite where players upgrade their mech to fight alien hordes. It offers strategic combat and customizable mech builds for a challenging experience.

The catchPainfully slow and boring pacing, with thin enemy and upgrade variety.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Arcade and Action Roguelike.

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LUFTRAUSERS

91% positive from 4,516 reviews20142% finish itDeck Playable

Arcade shooter with customizable planes and a core loop of aerial combat missions. It offers a challenging, retro feel with high-score chasing.

What players likedPlayers praise LUFTRAUSERS as a challenging, satisfying, and highly replayable arcade shooter with deep customization and fast-paced action.

The catchFighting the controls is harder than the enemies

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Arcade and 2D.

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Bit Blaster XL

96% positive from 3,032 reviews2016Deck Verified

This is a retro arcade shoot 'em up where players dodge endless waves of enemies while automatically firing. They collect power-ups and earn coins to unlock new ships for high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers praise its balanced challenge and progression, reminiscent of classic arcade shoot 'em ups.

The catchShips only turn left or right, so steering stays clunky and hard to control.

Both are tagged Bullet Hell, Arcade and 2D.

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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, Action Roguelike and 2D.

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More about Windowkill

What players liked

Players praise this innovative bullet-hell for its unique window-management mechanic, comparing it to other chaotic, pick-up-and-play time killers.

The catch

Frame rate tanks and the game can freeze or crash the longer a run goes on.

Reviews: 96% positive from 2,494
Released: 2024
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $4.99 $3.49 -30% · Lowest ever $3.34 (2026-06-08)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 2,494 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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