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RankingSimilarity & Review |
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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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Vampire Survivors
The game that sparked the debate! Not the first, but the most influential. Detailed review notes are available for each ranked title! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
9.9
Combined Ranking Score
1/72
Ranking Position
1595/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
98%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
205178
Steam Reviews
395/400
Review Points
|
10.0
Similarity Score
100%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1200/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 10/10
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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Bing in WonderlandPretty Different. A side perspective rogue-lite hack and slash arena bullet heaven. This one from Wanba Studio in Beijing is among the more notable titles on the list. It takes the best features from many different games while confidently (and at time absurdly) doing its own thing. A vibe like if Binding of Isaac was made by classical Chinese ink wash painters, just impeccable low/high brow ugly/cute vibes throughout. Good music, packed with charm (and content too.) Action focused controls but full auto-aim and button mash friendly design makes it still relatively accessible compared to other sidescrolling rogue-lites. My partner and I both dig this one very much, which is good because I need to rest my hands after a run. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Sidescroller Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
20/72
Ranking Position
1394/1600
Total Points
|
9.7
Final Review
97%
Steam
9.7
Scale
9.8
Vibes
1479
Steam Reviews
392/400
Review Points
|
6.7
Similarity Score
84%
Diagnosis:
Pretty Different
1002/1200
Comparison Points
|
87%
Genre 5.9/8
genre
|
38%
Simple Controls -1.7/7
move
|
69%
Survival Modes 1.5/4
modes
|
85%
Power Progression 2.8/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
71%
Stage Features 3/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
98%
Aesthetics 5.8/6
style
|
100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.9/10
vibe
vibe
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GreedlandA Crysis meets Starship Troopers meets Crimsonland survivors-like, aka a top down shooter with sci fi tech. It seemed designed to be a twin stick shooter (looks like it) but with auto-aim on it's very much was a survivors-like stuck in a mission based 2010s shooter user interface. Once you get into a run it's solid. It's not a chatty game but actually does have subtle humor sprinkled about it and while it has a dash and special move they are all mapped to the left side of the controller by default. Lots of challenges and an endless mode. It's not AAA graphics but if you want your next survivors-like to be a sci fi wave shooter on land with a 3D engine this might be the best pick I've come across yet. Still developing! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.1
Combined Ranking Score
22/72
Ranking Position
1421/1600
Total Points
|
8.4
Final Review
84%
Steam
8.3
Scale
8.6
Vibes
912
Steam Reviews
353/400
Review Points
|
7.8
Similarity Score
89%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1068/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
83%
Simple Controls 4.6/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
98%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.8/5
build
|
82%
Stage Features 4.5/7
stage
|
83%
Content Breadth 5.9/9
stuff
|
72%
Aesthetics 2.6/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Army of RuinIncredibly similar in game design, VS-like score dragged down by special move button, muddy 3D graphics and lack of charm. Many people love it, personally I thought it felt slower and less impactful. With so many other options to play, I kind of bounced off it and based much of the scale for high level gameplay based on research. 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 Wave Survival |
7.9
Combined Ranking Score
25/72
Ranking Position
1419/1600
Total Points
|
7.5
Final Review
88%
Steam
7.3
Scale
6.3
Vibes
1578
Steam Reviews
324/400
Review Points
|
8.3
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1095/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
81%
Simple Controls 4.3/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
99%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.9/5
build
|
91%
Stage Features 5.8/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 8/9
stuff
|
68%
Aesthetics 2.2/6
style
|
88%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.5/10
vibe
vibe
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Star SurvivorA bit janky but ambitious deck building space ship equipping survivors-like, which also has a campaign mode. Metaprogression is available via both purchasable ships and unlockable and upgradeable cards. Has a boost mechanic relying on ship direction to create a high level of challenge - it may be too much to zen out to, but the great degree of customization and variety of game modes here may addict you. It's a little generic looking, starts slow, and some bugs and UI issues bring down the review score. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Deckbuilding Enemy Hell Horde Survival Rogue-lite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.7
Combined Ranking Score
30/72
Ranking Position
1391/1600
Total Points
|
7.7
Final Review
74%
Steam
7.4
Scale
8.3
Vibes
337
Steam Reviews
331/400
Review Points
|
7.7
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1060/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
68%
Simple Controls 2.5/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
83%
Stage Features 4.6/7
stage
|
84%
Content Breadth 6.2/9
stuff
|
71%
Aesthetics 2.5/6
style
|
92%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.4/10
vibe
vibe
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The Binding of Isaac: RebirthVery Different. An earlier style of game if you want a difficult rogue-lite that feels close to a real time rogue-like, focused on room based exploration. Greed mode, however, introduced in Afterbirth, is a wave survival mode, with an endless mode possible. No currency unlocks, more a bullet hell than bullet haven, and other aspects make this a very different kind of game, despite how it gets recommended often to Vampire Survivor Fans. Knocks it out of the park in terms of content breadth and replayability. I'm fucking terrible at it. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
7.5
Combined Ranking Score
35/72
Ranking Position
1310/1600
Total Points
|
9.5
Final Review
97%
Steam
9.8
Scale
8.9
Vibes
230286
Steam Reviews
384/400
Review Points
|
5.4
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
926/1200
Comparison Points
|
70%
Genre 3.2/8
genre
|
26%
Simple Controls -3.3/7
move
|
70%
Survival Modes 1.6/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
86%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.6/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
88%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.6/10
vibe
vibe
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HadesVery Different. Perhaps you want a 30m run isometric rogue-lite but with more hands on hack & slash action, no horde survival, no bullet heaven and need a full story. Very different! One of 10 games Included to test the scale (see FAQ) with a commonly seen recommendation that does share some mechanics but differs widely on others. This is game came out to universal critical acclaim and has received some fun updates since. As shown here, a game that's very different but extremely highly regarded might still be able to get around a 7 on our ranking - it may still be worth trying! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Roguelike Content Rich Dating Sim Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric |
7.1
Combined Ranking Score
40/72
Ranking Position
1256/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
98%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.5
Vibes
216232
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
|
4.4
Similarity Score
72%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
863/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
31%
Survival Modes -1.5/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
87%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.7/5
build
|
75%
Stage Features 3.5/7
stage
|
93%
Content Breadth 7.8/9
stuff
|
86%
Aesthetics 4.3/6
style
|
89%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.7/10
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
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81%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Risk of RainVery Different. Sidescrolling metroidvania style shooter often recommended on reddit to fans of over the top builds. But it's very reliant on action controls with many buttons and doesn't have a bullet heaven vibe right away. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Platformer Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Roguevania Sidescroller Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.9
Combined Ranking Score
44/72
Ranking Position
1268/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
93%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
20147
Steam Reviews
361/400
Review Points
|
5.1
Similarity Score
76%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
907/1200
Comparison Points
|
67%
Genre 2.7/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
84%
Survival Modes 2.7/4
modes
|
71%
Power Progression 1.7/4
level
|
68%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.8/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Dead CellsVery Different. Metroidvania Sidescroller Rouge-lite with Souls inspired combat, it shares some elements with other Rogue-lites. Perhaps you want to jump and slash and don't like currency based meta power creep, preferring to develop your skills and find in-game discoveries to progress. Very Hard! Want it to feel more like Vampire Survivors? Get the Castlevania crossover DLC. That kind of makes it worth including. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Metroidvania Roguelite Roguevania Sidescroller |
6.8
Combined Ranking Score
45/72
Ranking Position
1223/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
97%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.1
Vibes
119571
Steam Reviews
388/400
Review Points
|
3.9
Similarity Score
70%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
835/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.6/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
26%
Survival Modes -1.9/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
71%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.1/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
96%
Content Breadth 8.2/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
85%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10
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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