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RankingSimilarity & Review |
ReviewMultiple Sources |
SimilarityCompared to VS. Not a review! |
Similarity ScalePercentage of possible points earned scored -1 to 1 in tenths in 60 categories Genre Controls Modes Progress Builds Stages Content Aesthetic Vibe |
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Nova DriftDifferent. A great pick if you you want to pull the trigger in space. Despite not sharing all the features, it can really scratch the "over the top" survivors-like itch with beautiful neon screenwipes. More asteroids influenced than "twin stick" influenced. I personally find the drift physics quite engaging once I've gotten going. Really fun game. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Asteroids-like Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Content Rich Mowing Game Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
21/72
Ranking Position
1386/1600
Total Points
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9.8
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
9217
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
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6.6
Similarity Score
83%
Diagnosis:
Different
993/1200
Comparison Points
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88%
Genre 6.1/8
genre
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54%
Simple Controls 0.5/7
move
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88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
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88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
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100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
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57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
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91%
Content Breadth 7.3/9
stuff
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88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
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91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Shape Shifter: FormationsA game that applies all of the survivors-like lessons to a classic abstract arena shooter format, so far seems to be very good at both. Vibes of Geometry Wars or the vintage vector shooters both are based on. I've been playing mostly with auto aim / auto shoot which I think works pretty well and makes it feel a lot more survivors-like in a way my sore hands enjoy. Build depth is pretty good for a more arcade-style title and while there isn't much setting/stage variety I don't spend much time thinking about it. I admit I'd love if there was at least an unlockable boss-free mode, since it feels full on bullet hell with them. Great vibe overall, looking forward to more content. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter |
7.9
Combined Ranking Score
26/72
Ranking Position
1357/1600
Total Points
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9.6
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.5
Scale
9.2
Vibes
62
Steam Reviews
387/400
Review Points
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6.2
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Similar
970/1200
Comparison Points
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95%
Genre 7.2/8
genre
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72%
Simple Controls 3.1/7
move
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83%
Survival Modes 2.6/4
modes
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100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
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69%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.9/5
build
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50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
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78%
Content Breadth 5.1/9
stuff
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83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
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93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Whisker Squadron: SurvivorVery Different. An excellent pick if you want to mix it up with a rogue-lite Star Fox style rail shooter survival with leveling mechanics. Has a ton of control differences but sometimes the differences from most survivors-likes makes a game your next favorite. Main complaint is there just isn't enough content. I want more varied pilots, weapons, maps, more bullet heaven aspects. I hope they bring a lot more during Early Access. Needs more for the price and a greater breadth and depth would skyrocket it up this list. Hate the energy meter firing delay. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
On-Rails Shooter Roguelite Survivors-like |
6.5
Combined Ranking Score
46/72
Ranking Position
1219/1600
Total Points
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8.7
Final Review
92%
Steam
8.4
Scale
8.4
Vibes
180
Steam Reviews
360/400
Review Points
|
4.3
Similarity Score
72%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
859/1200
Comparison Points
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71%
Genre 3.4/8
genre
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29%
Simple Controls -3/7
move
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85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
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100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
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60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
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60%
Stage Features 1.4/7
stage
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75%
Content Breadth 4.5/9
stuff
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88%
Aesthetics 4.6/6
style
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82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
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City of BeatsVery Different. A dungeon crawl style twin stick shooter with each run consisting of branching paths, the noteworthy mechanic here is that your shots are notes to the beat and overall it's just very plugged in to the music. In a great way! The action takes place on cloudy cyberpunk rooftops and not in dank cellars, but it may remind you of games like Hades. While we're reviewing it due to being in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest, it's not a survivors-like and not sure it's a bullet heaven either. Seems like a classic twin stick shooter! Since it's not on topic, I probably won't put as many hours into this one, but will attempt some review. More difficult in a hands on way than most survivors-like fans may be looking for. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
6.0
Combined Ranking Score
54/72
Ranking Position
1158/1600
Total Points
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8.7
Final Review
94%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
39
Steam Reviews
362/400
Review Points
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3.3
Similarity Score
66%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
796/1200
Comparison Points
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75%
Genre 4/8
genre
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14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
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29%
Survival Modes -1.7/4
modes
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88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
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64%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.4/5
build
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76%
Stage Features 3.7/7
stage
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76%
Content Breadth 4.7/9
stuff
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88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
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83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.5/10
vibe
vibe
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Dev Scores Submitted via Score Card (Reviewing in Progress)This section includes mostly upcoming games where devs themselves submitted a score card or filled the web form. Tags sugggested by devs. They'll be moved up top after I've checked it all over and adjusted the feature scores to be in line with how other games are scored. |
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GunDeck(100)A Little Different. Twin stick arcade style arena shooter roguelite perhaps a little bit like Brotato meets Nova Drift - notably not auto-fire or auto-aim. Unlocks seem to be for ships, but not currency power progression so it still heavily favors hands on action. Very unique stacking attack and reload mechanic. I'm not very good at it, but working to progress a bit to evaluate. Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard. (Currently Tweaking) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Deckbuilding Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.7
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1221/1600
Total Points
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9.5
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.6
Scale
8.9
Vibes
6
Steam Reviews
385/400
Review Points
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3.9
Similarity Score
70%
Diagnosis:
A Little Different
836/1200
Comparison Points
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90%
Genre 6.4/8
genre
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34%
Simple Controls -2.2/7
move
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58%
Survival Modes 0.6/4
modes
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75%
Power Progression 2/4
level
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72%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.2/5
build
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36%
Stage Features -2/7
stage
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72%
Content Breadth 4/9
stuff
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91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
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87%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.4/10
vibe
vibe
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