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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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Rogue: GenesiaFor me personally this is a game that very much scratches the VS itch, but has its own twist on the graphics, gameplay modes, and tons of interesting challenges. Ramps up a little slower. Does have manual dodge / special moves, but can get closer to one handed play either with the mouse or by turning on auto-aim. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
8.9
Combined Ranking Score
4/72
Ranking Position
1493/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
9.6
Scale
9.0
Vibes
4480
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
8.6
Similarity Score
93%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1114/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
70%
Simple Controls 2.8/7
move
|
98%
Survival Modes 3.8/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
87%
Stage Features 5.2/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Boneraiser MinionsA auto-battler necromancy game if you want to raise hell but not freeze your computer. As a summoning focused horde avoidance game, it has a lot of depth. But it may not satisfy bullet heaven cravings if you want to see a million things pop out of your character or so many enemies you get one frame a second. It also has a dash and special move button, differentiating it from VS there. Active updates, a beloved title by many! Additional notes and score adjust by Raring on discord. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Survival Auto-Battler Content Rich Enemy Hell Horde Survival Roguelite Summoning Game Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.8
Combined Ranking Score
6/72
Ranking Position
1475/1600
Total Points
|
9.2
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.6
Scale
8.5
Vibes
3865
Steam Reviews
377/400
Review Points
|
8.3
Similarity Score
92%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1098/1200
Comparison Points
|
90%
Genre 6.4/8
genre
|
71%
Simple Controls 3/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
90%
Buildcrafting Depth 4/5
build
|
78%
Stage Features 3.9/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
98%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.5/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Bio PrototypeThis bioengineering themed arena wave survival game might be my favorite of the Brotato-style auto shooters so far. The logic puzzle style chaining of abilities from your "brain" gives me something enjoyable to look forward to on each round end and within the rounds the movement-only wave survival is quite enjoyable. I also dig the ugly-cute aesthetic and overall vibe, making this a title I'm looking forward to putting more time into. I think if you like Brotato and want to really think through strategy between rounds, this is a good choice. If you like "spellcrafting" games this could be considered similar. It even lets you test your build before going to the next wave! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Spell Crafting Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.5
Combined Ranking Score
13/72
Ranking Position
1436/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
92%
Steam
9.9
Scale
8.8
Vibes
2041
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1057/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
56%
Power Progression 0.5/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
54%
Stage Features 0.6/7
stage
|
86%
Content Breadth 6.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
98%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.5/10
vibe
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
|
9.8
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
9217
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
|
6.6
Similarity Score
83%
Diagnosis:
Different
993/1200
Comparison Points
|
88%
Genre 6.1/8
genre
|
54%
Simple Controls 0.5/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
|
91%
Content Breadth 7.3/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Bounty of OneFull release is out now! Western themed survivors-like worth checking out. Interesting mechanic where you only fire when standing still. Auto Aim is very direct and weapons tend to basically just be guns, so with the dash-stand-dash gameplay it feels kind of like a more tactical Brotato, but I think more fun feeling theme wise. However, it doesn't have the build depth of Brotato at this time. You only get one weapon and they aren't very different for most characters, so it's not as over the top as VS either. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Enemy Hell Rogue-lite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.1
Combined Ranking Score
23/72
Ranking Position
1410/1600
Total Points
|
8.6
Final Review
89%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
1778
Steam Reviews
357/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1053/1200
Comparison Points
|
93%
Genre 6.9/8
genre
|
67%
Simple Controls 2.4/7
move
|
96%
Survival Modes 3.7/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
89%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.9/5
build
|
72%
Stage Features 3.1/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
97%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Risk of Rain 2Very Different. An action focused rogue-lite third-person shooter with tons of enemies. Often recommended on reddit to fans of over the top builds, but high focus on reaction speed and aiming makes this very different from VS. It's also notable for an active multiplayer player base. No currency based meta progression, so very highly dependent on player skill. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Horde Survival Roguelite Third-Person Shooter Wave Survival |
7.2
Combined Ranking Score
38/72
Ranking Position
1294/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
96%
Steam
8.5
Scale
8.9
Vibes
166251
Steam Reviews
370/400
Review Points
|
5.4
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
924/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3/8
genre
|
12%
Simple Controls -5.3/7
move
|
84%
Survival Modes 2.7/4
modes
|
69%
Power Progression 1.5/4
level
|
88%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.8/5
build
|
88%
Stage Features 5.3/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
90%
Aesthetics 4.8/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.1/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Assault Android CactusDifferent. This is an older arcade top down shooter. Cactus used to be mentioned more right when VS came out, before the clones. It comes with a campaign mode and "infinity drive" wave survival mode that technically has an end at 49 levels but is "near impossible" to get to. Also a "daily drive" that can give you some of that randomized challenge run feeling. No Rogue-lite elements or builds, but collecting 'volts' to increase weapon power feels very similar to VS XP. It might scratch your itch, it's widely considered to be a great game. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Story Rich Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
7.0
Combined Ranking Score
42/72
Ranking Position
1252/1600
Total Points
|
9.5
Final Review
94%
Steam
9.8
Scale
9.3
Vibes
1207
Steam Reviews
385/400
Review Points
|
4.5
Similarity Score
72%
Diagnosis:
Different
867/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3.1/8
genre
|
41%
Simple Controls -1.2/7
move
|
90%
Survival Modes 3.2/4
modes
|
53%
Power Progression 0.2/4
level
|
51%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.1/5
build
|
75%
Stage Features 3.5/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
79%
Aesthetics 3.5/6
style
|
81%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Crypt of the NecrodancerExtremely Different. Rogue style short runs in a horror fantasy setting with pixel graphics, but rhythm based gameplay without bullet heaven elements. Used to come up more in recommendation threads on reddit. Fan comparison scores via Necrodancer discord. Maqua: "A rhythm turn-based roguelike that lets you perform beat downs to the beat. Less like Vampire Survivors due to fundamental differences in design, but the variety of characters as well as in-game leaderboards allows you to get a lot of replay value even after you master the mechanics." Tufwfo: "Extremely difficult roguelike where all inputs are done to the beat of the music. Learning the patterns of all the enemies leads to mastering the game which is incredibly satisfying after hundreds of hours." Movement focus, but feels very different! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Content Rich Grid-Based Movement Rhythm Game Roguelike Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Turn Based Hybrid |
6.5
Combined Ranking Score
47/72
Ranking Position
1200/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
95%
Steam
9.4
Scale
9.0
Vibes
20594
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
3.7
Similarity Score
68%
Diagnosis:
Extremely Different
821/1200
Comparison Points
|
61%
Genre 1.7/8
genre
|
69%
Simple Controls 2.7/7
move
|
63%
Survival Modes 1/4
modes
|
38%
Power Progression -1/4
level
|
61%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.1/5
build
|
65%
Stage Features 2.1/7
stage
|
88%
Content Breadth 6.9/9
stuff
|
74%
Aesthetics 2.9/6
style
|
80%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6/10
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
|
8.7
Final Review
94%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
39
Steam Reviews
362/400
Review Points
|
3.3
Similarity Score
66%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
796/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
|
29%
Survival Modes -1.7/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
64%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.4/5
build
|
76%
Stage Features 3.7/7
stage
|
76%
Content Breadth 4.7/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.5/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Jetboard JoustVery Different. A sidescrolling shmup with some rogue-lite elements it probably will appeal much more to people looking for a Joust and Defender inspired game instead of a survivors-like. It's got a bit of a dungeon crawl choose-your-path structure to it and item find and between level upgrades to create your build. Still, with very action focused controls it remains more of an action arcade game than any sort of auto-battler buildcrafter. Ranked for comparison since it was in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest sale. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Dungeon Crawler Shoot 'Em Up Sidescrolling Shmup |
5.2
Combined Ranking Score
58/72
Ranking Position
1088/1600
Total Points
|
8.0
Final Review
81%
Steam
8.5
Scale
7.5
Vibes
44
Steam Reviews
341/400
Review Points
|
2.5
Similarity Score
62%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
747/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.6/8
genre
|
19%
Simple Controls -4.4/7
move
|
26%
Survival Modes -1.9/4
modes
|
55%
Power Progression 0.4/4
level
|
60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
|
80%
Stage Features 4.2/7
stage
|
72%
Content Breadth 4/9
stuff
|
84%
Aesthetics 4.1/6
style
|
79%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.7/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Beat Hazard 3Very Different. A top down twin stick shooter that uses "your music" (or at least your spotify) to generate arcade style levels. Or at least effects. Certainly over the top and similar in that it's top down and a shooter, perhaps if you're looking for more top down shooters it's an interesting option. Reviewed because it was in the Steam Bullet Heaven festival. It's not really a typical bullet heaven, more like a typical top down shmup. Which makes sense as the Beat Hazard series has existed since long before the term bullet heaven did. Perhaps will appeal to some of the same impulses but it's generally very different and not a survivors-like. Low review almost entirely due to UI and illegibility in both menus and gameplay. May improve! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Isometric or Top Down Music Twin Stick Shooter |
4.7
Combined Ranking Score
64/72
Ranking Position
1053/1600
Total Points
|
7.1
Final Review
92%
Steam
6.1
Scale
6.0
Vibes
280
Steam Reviews
313/400
Review Points
|
2.3
Similarity Score
62%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
740/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.9/8
genre
|
29%
Simple Controls -3/7
move
|
65%
Survival Modes 1.2/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
54%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.4/5
build
|
50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
58%
Aesthetics 1/6
style
|
74%
Gameplay Vibe Check 4.7/10
vibe
vibe
|
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GodstrikeExtremely Different. Isometric shmup but while it's listed alongside over a hundred survivors-likes in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest it's actually a very demanding boss rush twin stick shooter that feels quite unlike Vampire Survivors. Most games like this aren't on this spreadsheet, but we'll keep it on here as an example of the genre since it's currently suggested alongside the rest of these games. Personally, I think a twitch reaction bullet hell boss rush game like this is unlikely to fulfill your desire for a game like Vampire Survivors. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Boss Rush Bullet Hell Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
3.3
Combined Ranking Score
67/72
Ranking Position
899/1600
Total Points
|
6.4
Final Review
70%
Steam
6.2
Scale
6.0
Vibes
120
Steam Reviews
292/400
Review Points
|
0.1
Similarity Score
51%
Diagnosis:
Extremely Different
607/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.9/8
genre
|
22%
Simple Controls -3.9/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
25%
Power Progression -2/4
level
|
46%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.4/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
72%
Content Breadth 3.9/9
stuff
|
54%
Aesthetics 0.5/6
style
|
69%
Gameplay Vibe Check 3.7/10
vibe
vibe
|
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GROSSVery Different. FPS / Tower Defense Hybrid. This zombie shooter was in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest so we checked it out. It's definitely not a survivors-like or a bullet heaven. It's a more oldschool wave defense game, with a really frustratingly obscure and tutorialized set of features instead of a way to easily drop into action. It probably won't satisfy survivors-likes fans, but you could check it out if you liked older games like Orcs Must Die. I had a lot of quibbles around this one that kept me from putting more time in, but I think it's ok since it's not as related as other games anyway. Correct me if I missed any features! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Base Building First Person Shooter Story Rich Tower Defense Wave Survival |
1.8
Combined Ranking Score
70/72
Ranking Position
775/1600
Total Points
|
4.5
Final Review
85%
Steam
2.1
Scale
3.0
Vibes
131
Steam Reviews
236/400
Review Points
|
-1.0
Similarity Score
45%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
539/1200
Comparison Points
|
50%
Genre 0/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
69%
Survival Modes 1.5/4
modes
|
25%
Power Progression -2/4
level
|
47%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.3/5
build
|
61%
Stage Features 1.6/7
stage
|
61%
Content Breadth 1.9/9
stuff
|
47%
Aesthetics -0.4/6
style
|
42%
Gameplay Vibe Check -1.6/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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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BloodDome ClassicTotally sick retro styled free arcade shooter, with survivor-like style leveling and oldschool difficulty and trappings. Light on 'extras' but that makes it feel more nostalgic - just one player sprite, one enemy type, one black screen stage. Twin stick mode and auto-aim/fire mode are unlockable. Note: Scored based on submitted scorecard. (Tweaking) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Enemy Hell Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
7.1
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1290/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
83%
Steam
8.9
Scale
9.0
Vibes
62
Steam Reviews
362/400
Review Points
|
5.5
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Similar
928/1200
Comparison Points
|
91%
Genre 6.6/8
genre
|
79%
Simple Controls 4/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
85%
Power Progression 2.8/4
level
|
80%
Buildcrafting Depth 3/5
build
|
57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
|
50%
Content Breadth 0/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
94%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Breakout SurvivorsVery Different. Concept mashup with the classic blockbreaker pong-like genre. I dig it. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game (Currently adjusting.) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Auto-Shooter Breakout Bullet Heaven Puzzle Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Wave Survival |
7.4
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.1
Final Review
-%
Steam
8.9
Scale
8.5
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
274/400
Review Points
|
5.6
Similarity Score
78%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
934/1200
Comparison Points
|
93%
Genre 6.8/8
genre
|
99%
Simple Controls 6.8/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
78%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.8/5
build
|
49%
Stage Features -0.2/7
stage
|
57%
Content Breadth 1.3/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
85%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
Dev Scores Submitted via Score Card (Released)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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Survivor MercsNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Twin Stick Shooter |
7.8
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
7.4
Final Review
74%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
47
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
8.1
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1088/1200
Comparison Points
|
96%
Genre 7.3/8
genre
|
77%
Simple Controls 3.8/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
96%
Power Progression 3.7/4
level
|
85%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5
build
|
92%
Stage Features 5.9/7
stage
|
93%
Content Breadth 7.8/9
stuff
|
99%
Aesthetics 5.9/6
style
|
94%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.7/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Renfield: Bring Your Own BloodNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on game designer submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.7
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
7.8
Final Review
78%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
549
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
7.5
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1050/1200
Comparison Points
|
94%
Genre 7/8
genre
|
71%
Simple Controls 3/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
94%
Power Progression 3.5/4
level
|
80%
Buildcrafting Depth 3/5
build
|
75%
Stage Features 3.5/7
stage
|
96%
Content Breadth 8.3/9
stuff
|
98%
Aesthetics 5.8/6
style
|
92%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.4/10
vibe
vibe
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HaHaNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Roguelite Survivors-like Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
7.4
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
10.0
Final Review
100%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
24
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
4.8
Similarity Score
74%
Diagnosis:
Similar
888/1200
Comparison Points
|
54%
Genre 0.6/8
genre
|
55%
Simple Controls 0.7/7
move
|
53%
Survival Modes 0.2/4
modes
|
73%
Power Progression 1.8/4
level
|
85%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5
build
|
79%
Stage Features 4/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
79%
Aesthetics 3.5/6
style
|
83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.6/10
vibe
vibe
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MutagenicBullet heaven with pretty deep potential builds, currently in development. "A mashup of survivors and Path of Exile style systems." Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.0
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
33
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
4.7
Similarity Score
73%
Diagnosis:
Similar
879/1200
Comparison Points
|
80%
Genre 4.8/8
genre
|
70%
Simple Controls 2.8/7
move
|
75%
Survival Modes 2/4
modes
|
71%
Power Progression 1.7/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
66%
Stage Features 2.2/7
stage
|
67%
Content Breadth 3/9
stuff
|
56%
Aesthetics 0.7/6
style
|
76%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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CrimsonlandA Little Different. This classic wave shooter is credited with being highly influential on the survivors-like genre. We got some survey data from the dev, who tagged it as a survivors-like themselves! Dev: "The game is old! It was originally released in 2002 (freeware), then 2003 (shareware), then 2014 (remastered with very little gameplay changes)!" Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Score Attack Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.7
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
1868
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
4.1
Similarity Score
71%
Diagnosis:
A Little Different
848/1200
Comparison Points
|
71%
Genre 3.4/8
genre
|
60%
Simple Controls 1.4/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
74%
Power Progression 1.9/4
level
|
68%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.8/5
build
|
62%
Stage Features 1.7/7
stage
|
75%
Content Breadth 4.5/9
stuff
|
55%
Aesthetics 0.6/6
style
|
79%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
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TYPECASTVery Different. Like Mavis Beacon Teaches Bullet Heaven. Probably you're too young to get that. What I mean is you have to type to fight in this one, making it pretty unique. May not be intended to be a Survivors-like but perhaps worth checking out if you want a change of pace and still enjoy some other elements. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Bullet Heaven Top Down or Isometric Typing Wave Survival |
6.1
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
10.0
Final Review
100%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
27
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
2.3
Similarity Score
61%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
735/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
39%
Simple Controls -1.5/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
0%
Power Progression -4/4
level
|
30%
Buildcrafting Depth -2/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
69%
Content Breadth 3.5/9
stuff
|
71%
Aesthetics 2.5/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Shoot 1UPVery Different. Vertical Scrolling Bullet Heaven. This game is included alongside the others here for being a bullet heaven that might appeal to many survivors-likes players. It's also an interesting example of how a game can be a bullet heaven and not a survivors-like! It shares the Bullet Heaven Fest with many survivors inspired games but also came out much earlier. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Shoot 'Em Up Vertical Scrolling Shmup |
4.8
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
7.7
Final Review
77%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
107
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
2.0
Similarity Score
60%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
717/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.9/8
genre
|
29%
Simple Controls -2.9/7
move
|
54%
Survival Modes 0.3/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
50%
Buildcrafting Depth 0/5
build
|
56%
Stage Features 0.8/7
stage
|
62%
Content Breadth 2.2/9
stuff
|
78%
Aesthetics 3.4/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
Dev Scores Submitted via Score Card (Upcoming, Unreviewed)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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Path of SurvivorsNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Battler Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
-
Final Review
-%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
0
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
5.9
Similarity Score
80%
Diagnosis:
Similar
955/1200
Comparison Points
|
94%
Genre 7/8
genre
|
32%
Simple Controls -2.5/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
90%
Buildcrafting Depth 4/5
build
|
64%
Stage Features 2/7
stage
|
83%
Content Breadth 6/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
90%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
KritterNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Base Defense Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
-
Final Review
-%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
0
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
5.4
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Similar
925/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
43%
Simple Controls -1/7
move
|
78%
Survival Modes 2.2/4
modes
|
56%
Power Progression 0.5/4
level
|
85%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5
build
|
96%
Stage Features 6.5/7
stage
|
82%
Content Breadth 5.8/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
89%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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PandoraFirst Person / VR Arena Shooter. Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven First Person Shooter Roguelite |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
-
Final Review
-%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
2
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
3.3
Similarity Score
66%
Diagnosis:
Similar
795/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3.1/8
genre
|
43%
Simple Controls -1/7
move
|
91%
Survival Modes 3.3/4
modes
|
63%
Power Progression 1/4
level
|
58%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.8/5
build
|
59%
Stage Features 1.2/7
stage
|
64%
Content Breadth 2.6/9
stuff
|
69%
Aesthetics 2.3/6
style
|
81%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
Games Currently Being Evaluated (Ranking in Progress)This section includes games with fan scores submitted via score card or web form or I'm currently playing or researching or discussing with 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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Nordic AshesNote: Feature comparison score reported based on reviewer submitted scorecard. Tweaking in progress. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Hack and Slash Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Wave Survival |
8.1
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
8.5
Final Review
85%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
2527
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
7.7
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1061/1200
Comparison Points
|
97%
Genre 7.5/8
genre
|
75%
Simple Controls 3.5/7
move
|
94%
Survival Modes 3.5/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
85%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 7.9/9
stuff
|
62%
Aesthetics 1.4/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Halftime HeroesNote: Feature comparison score reported based on reviewer submitted scorecard. Tweaking in progress. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Hack and Slash Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.8
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
7.3
Final Review
73%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
259
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
8.2
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1093/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
94%
Power Progression 3.5/4
level
|
89%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.9/5
build
|
89%
Stage Features 5.5/7
stage
|
87%
Content Breadth 6.7/9
stuff
|
68%
Aesthetics 2.2/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Arrival: Zero EarthNote: Feature comparison score reported based on reviewer submitted scorecard. Tweaking in progress. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Battler Bullet Heaven Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.5
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
8.9
Final Review
89%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
86
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
6.2
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Similar
971/1200
Comparison Points
|
86%
Genre 5.7/8
genre
|
50%
Simple Controls 0/7
move
|
90%
Survival Modes 3.2/4
modes
|
94%
Power Progression 3.5/4
level
|
74%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.4/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.4/7
stage
|
81%
Content Breadth 5.6/9
stuff
|
85%
Aesthetics 4.2/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Tesla vs LovecraftNote: Feature comparison score reported based on reviewer submitted scorecard by zza675 on Discord. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Score Attack Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.5
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
8.0
Final Review
89%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
25
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
5.0
Similarity Score
75%
Diagnosis:
Similar
900/1200
Comparison Points
|
84%
Genre 5.5/8
genre
|
25%
Simple Controls -3.5/7
move
|
75%
Survival Modes 2/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
68%
Stage Features 2.5/7
stage
|
79%
Content Breadth 5.2/9
stuff
|
92%
Aesthetics 5/6
style
|
94%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions EvolvedReview notes by ComplexPlane97 on discord! "Twin stick shooter, score based instead of progression based" Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Twin Stick Shooter |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
8.3
Final Review
90%
Steam
7.4
Scale
8.5
Vibes
1141
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|