The Scale

The Monstergirl Scale

For determining if a game is like Vampire Survivors

-1 to 1 in 60 categories

Genre

1. Rogue-Lite 2. Auto-Shooter / Auto-Battler 3. Real Time 4. Top-Down or Isometric 5. Direct Control of Single Avatar Camera Usually Centered on Player 6. Arcade Style (Little Plot) 7. Bullet Heaven A Many Player Shots 8. Bullet Heaven B Few Enemy Shots / Damage on Touch Focus

Simple Movement Focused Controls

9. One Handed Play (With Controller) 10. Move Only 11. No Dash / Dodge 12. No Trigger 13. No Special Move Button 14. No Aiming 15. No On Attack / On Aim Movement Penalty

Survival Game Modes

16. Timed Survival / Boss Mode 17. Endless Mode 18. Unannounced & Organic Waves 19. High Enemy Count / "Horde"

Power Progression

20. Level on XP Gain Run Event 21. Streamlined Level Choices 22. Currency Based Meta Unlocks 23. Goal Based / Find Based Meta Unlocks

Depth of Buildcrafting

24. Build Crafting 25. Impactful Level / Item Options 26. Weapon Combination / Evolution 27. Interesting Weapon, Item & Ability Synergy 28. Invincible / Broken Builds Possible

Map / Level Features

29. Explorable Map 30. BIG Maps 31. XP / Currency on Ground 32. Health on Ground 33. Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 34. Treasure Chests / Loot Events 35. Vendors on Map / Run

Depth and Breadth of Content

36. Enemy Variety 37. Elites & Bosses 38. Many and /or Interesting Characters 39. Many Challenges 40. Multiple Stages 41. Difficulty Modifiers 42. Bestiary / Lore 43. Achievements 44. Secrets

Aesthetics

45. Retro / Pixel Art Style 46. Damage Numbers 47. Lo-Fi Charm 48. Bumpin' Music 49. Unique / Fun Names / Writing 50. Subtle Humor

Gameplay Vibe Check

51. Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 52. Over The Top 53. "One More Run" / Short Runs 54. Difficulty Ramp 55. Fun Ramp 56. Low Price 57. Technical Check / Functional Polish 58. Controls Check 59. Fun Check 60. Feels like VS

How to Tally

-1 to 1 in 60 Categories
Scoring in 10ths
(example: -.4 or .8)

1: Feature Fully Present
0: Feature Missing
-1: Critical Difference

Tip:

Rely Heavily on Vibes!

Report as number out of 60,
Or Convert into 10 Point Score.

The scale "assumes you're
ranking a very "similar game.
In theory a final score can be negative.

See Definitions for a full explanation of every category on the similarity and review scales. See scoring guide for detailed examples.

Comparison Scale Examples:

Vampire Survivors

10.0 | 60

Halls of Torment

9.0 | 53.9

Chess Survivors

8.0 | 48.0

20 Minutes Till Dawn

6.8 | 40.8

Risk of Rain

5.1 | 30.7

Hades

4.4 | 26.3

Returnal

3.2 | 19.4

Rogue

1.0 | 6.1

Elden Ring

-1.9 | -11.3

Call of Duty 2

-3.8 | -22.9

Fun at Home!

Score games yourself with The Scorecard!

Argue about it on the playground!

Patch Notes Archive

Home » Updates » Patch Notes Feed » Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors » Patch Update #12: Companion Rework

Patch notes are imported from steam. There may be errors. This mostly exists so I can stay on top of them to update the features in our tags and scoring categories (which I do manually), but since many of you liked the idea of staying up to date with all the games in one place I'm working on making this data automated (right now I manually hit it every couple days) with better info and linking in with the game views.

There will be more data and proper atribution here (original author, steam link, original post date, etc) real soon, I promise. This is just like a technical test to see if they're coming in ok at all.

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors » Patch Update #12: Companion Rework

This important update to the Companion System, marks a monumental step towards a multiplayer experience. Your dedication and feedback helped us reach this point, and we are thrilled to present the fruits of our labor.

New Features and Improvements:

Companion System Revamp:

  • Immerse yourself in the heart of the update with a complete overhaul of the Companion System.
  • Companions can now master 4 Attacks and 6 Passive Skills, unleashing a new level of strategic depth.
  • Discover Companion Nodes scattered across Gallowspire floors, a vital feature paving the way for future multiplayer adventures.

Rewards and Loot:

  • Experience a revamped reward system during Chest sequences, ensuring both Player and Companion reap the benefits.
  • Chapter Bosses now drop valuable Cards, adding depth to your strategies.

Rarity and Upgrade Changes:

  • Streamlined progression with increased rarity values and percentages.
  • From Common to Legendary, upgrades now offer a more substantial boost, reducing downtime.

Balance Changes:

  • Face heightened challenges as enemies adapt to the newfound power of your Companions.
  • A delicate balance to maintain the thrill of each chapter and floor.

Chests and Elites:

  • Strategize your approach as the number of Chests per floor adjusts.
  • Elite encounters offer reduced chances of dropping chests, ensuring a balanced experience.

Localization:

  • Enhance clarity with the renaming of the “Bastard Sword” to the “Longsword.”

Potion Changes:

Energy Breath Potion:

  • Ignite your battles with increased damage across all ranks.

Collections Adjustments:
Total Card Copies:

  • A reduced number of total card copies.

Various Collections:

  • Amplify the impact of your collections with increased values and max values.

Mini-Bosses Changes:
Challenge Awaits:

  • Brace yourselves for revised mini-boss encounters, offering a renewed sense of difficulty.

Bug Fixes:

  • We addressed and rectify bugs, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience.

Known Issues:
An infinite loading screen can be found under specific conditions when using the CLEAR DATA option and wiping the Player’s saved progress followed by starting a NEW GAME. If encountered, reboot the title to resume normal gameplay.

May your adventures in Gallowspire be ever thrilling! To find out more about the update, see our notes on the Steam page.
– The Pathfinder Gallowspire Survivors Team