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welcome to v0.001 of the website!! ty for bearing with us while we optimize the survivors-likes wiki! the main page loads the entire database for pinned browsing atm, so this will take a long time. You can scroll while it loads. try a search/filter query or click a taxonomy tag to see a smaller slice. Survivors-likes List Menu Search Edit 900+ games! Comparing bullet heavens, arena shooters, waves, hordes and more! Research data entered by hand ♡	Taxonomy Archive << Game Mode: Level Based ~ 14 found Game and Release Info Search and Filter Results The wiki database includes over 200 columns for info! View toggles: compact, pin, fun. Bigger Big Normal Small Smaller [-] [+] font size. Site & minireviews by xoxomonstergirl. Click a row to expand!	Genre/Control Specific tags for the title's features	Ranking Similarity & Review	Review Multiple Sources	Similarity Compared to VS. Not a review!	Similarity Scale Percentage of possible points earned scored -1 to 1 in tenths in 60 categories Genre Controls Modes Progress Builds Stages Content Aesthetic Vibe
	[edit] Voidigo Released Very Different. Closer to Isaac or Gungeon. Scaling and review mostly by Adorn on discord: "A top down twin stick shooter dungeon crawling action roguelike with a chaotic spin on traditional mechanics. It revolves around running through the map activating "beacons" which will unlock a portion of the level's boss, who will start chasing the player in a cat-and-mouse style rampage. This sequence feels very similar to Monster Hunter where you will need to chase or be chased by the boss as you gather powerups and weapons to upgrade yourself. Each powerup is also likely to have lots of synergy with other powerups leading to very chaotic gameplay where your bullets fill the screen. It's a movement focused game with aiming elements and sprint/dodge mechanics." No hordes, but lots of rogue-lite elements that may appeal to you. See to the right for very detailed notes! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler Female Protagonist Roguelike Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter	7.1 Combined Ranking Score 39/72 Ranking Position 1270/1600 Total Points	9.4 Final Review 97% Steam 9.0 Scale 9.5 Vibes 2197 Steam Reviews 382/400 Review Points	4.8 Similarity Score 74% Diagnosis: Very Different 888/1200 Comparison Points	78% Genre 4.4/8 genre	12% Simple Controls -5.3/7 move	41% Survival Modes -0.7/4 modes	75% Power Progression 2/4 level	83% Buildcrafting Depth 3.3/5 build	96% Stage Features 6.5/7 stage	90% Content Breadth 7.2/9 stuff	88% Aesthetics 4.5/6 style	95% Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10 vibe vibe
Voidigo Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Personal Hours Played: 515.2 (Adorn) Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/20/2023 This uniquely bright and poppy dungeon crawling shooter has been dominating my steam recommendations for weeks as I browsed survivors-likes, so I sought out an experienced player to help us compare it. Following are notes from Adorn from the Voidigo discord! Adorn's scorecard notes: "A top down twin stick shooter dungeon crawling action roguelike, it becomes more like a Bullet Hell as difficulty progresses" Auto-Battler/Shooter: "There are powerups(pwus) that give turrets and companions but majority of the input is from players." Arcade Style: "There is a bit of plot and a relatively lengthy tutorial, but after that's done runs are really easy to start up." Bullet Heaven: "Follows the heaven format for enemies, which don't fire that much even on higher difficulties, but is closer to a Bullet Hell for the bosses who are relentless on really high difficulties." No-Aiming: "There are pwus that give the effect of a no-aiming mode but they are not guaranteed on every run of course." No On-Attack Movement: The game has a sprint and a walk, so firing will stop your sprint, but the walk speed is the same, hence the 0.5. Endless Mode: "There's no dedicated mode, but the player can "loop" which will restart the run with all of there items and this is only limited by the power of your PC." Impactful Items: "Some pwus don't change much but most of the pwus can drastically change how you play the game. Invincible/Broken Builds: You still need to pay attention to progress in the game, but the builds can get really OP especially on high loops." Temp Powerups on "Ground": "All of the pwus can be permanent if you want but can be traded hence the 0.5." Many Player Characters: "All of the pwus and weapons are obtainable to you when you play the game so the Player Characters aren't that different in the endgame, but they are pretty unique at the start." Bestiary/Lore: "There is a list of all of the enemies with descriptions in the tester build but you need tester commands to access this list. The game does have some decent lore but it's not focused on for majority of play." Secrets: "There are a few easter eggs such as weird noises happening at certain points, and a literally game event called a "secret crack" but nothing too big." Lo-Fi Charm: "The game has charm for sure, but that charm isn't really because it's a homely indie game. The game genuinely has a very polished and smooth feel to it." Dodging: "The player will "jump" over attacks and can "stomp" on enemies if they are above them. Stomping will stun some enemies and can be comboed on multiple enemies to extend invincibility frames." "The player can hold up to 2 a melee or ranged weapons. Melee are generally more risk/reward as they will do a lot of damage but will use a lot of "durability" and have very short ranges, while also being able to block some attacks. Ranged will be safer as they can attack from a distance with a bit less damage and more ammo efficiency, while also being able to "gunslap" enemies for small melee damage." Difficulty/Fun Ramp: "The games difficulty is pretty reliant on learning and overcoming how certain enemies/mechanics/synergies work. The meta is essentially what works best for the player." Low Price: "It's $20 which isn't that low, but relative to the content it provides it's a huge bargain. I have several hundred hours and all achievements and I still have pretty different experiences on different runs." Technical Check: "The game can start to struggle with some frame stuttering when a lot is happening on the screen but this is pretty rare and you'd have to be pushing the game a lot to cause this." Conclusion: "For VS players that enjoy the horde survival aspect, this game isn't too great since the game is more focused on small enemy groups and a domineering boss. But VS players that are fans of the roguelike aspects will find great enjoyment as this game will have plenty of options to scratch this itch." Voidigo Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 4.8 Similarity Score 74% Diagnosis: 888/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 0.7/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0.5/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style -0.5/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.7/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1 Move Only -1/1 No Dash -1/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move -1/1 No Aiming -0.8/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0.5/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival -1/1 Endless Mode 0.8/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) -0.5/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event -1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 1/1 0.8/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.8/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.7/1 Explorable Map 1/1 BIG Maps 1/1 XP on Ground 1/1 Health on Ground 1/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.5/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1 Enemy Variety 1/1 Bosses / Elites 1/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.5/1 Many Challenges 1/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.5/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.5/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 0.7/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 0/1 Lofi Charm 0.5/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 1/1 Subtle Humor 1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 1/1 Over the Top 1/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.8/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.9/1 Fun Ramp 1/1 Low Price 0.3/1 Technical Check 0.9/1 Controls Check 1/1 Fun Check 1/1 Feels like VS -1/1 Voidigo Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 9.4 Final Review 97% Positive Steam Reviews 2197 Steam Reviews 9.5 Pure Vibes 9.0 Review Scale 382/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.9/1 Not Janky 0.9/1 Good UI 1/1 Controller and Deck 0.8/1 Lots of Content 0.7/1 Good Theme 1/1 Good Graphics and Sound 1/1 Fun Feel 0.9/1 Unique Twists 0.8/1 Vibe Check 1/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 9.0 Converted 10 Point Score 2 Number of Critic Reviews User 6.2 User Review Average 3 Number of User Reviews Average 7.6 Direct Average 7.3 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Voidigo Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Steam DeckWindows PCReleased Sorting Categories Very DifferentRanked Genre and Control Style Tags Bullet HeavenBullet HellDungeon CrawlerFemale ProtagonistRoguelikeRogueliteStory RichTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags 2DArtyCutePixel ArtUglycuteVivid Setting / Story Tags Fantasy Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Branching PathsCampaignColony / Town BuildingDifficulty ModesDungeon CrawlLevel Based45m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam Cloud Dev/Publisher semiwork Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/voidigo Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#voidigo Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 43 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/1304680/voidigo Steam Price: 18.99 (USD) Release Date: Early Access 02/25/2021 Full 06/08/2023 Developer: semiwork Publisher: semiwork Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: ? Linux: ? Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: Co-Op Online: Co-Op (Remote Play) Player Count: 2 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 120 Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: YouTube Spotify Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void." "Select from an array of ranged and melee weapons to combat the looming corruption. Master the art of dodging and stun your enemies with stomps to tip the balance in your favor." "Voidigo's numerous bosses, corrupted by the void, offer fierce resistance. They may flee mid-battle, giving you a choice: pursue or regroup. However, hesitate too long, and they'll begin hunting you." "In your battle, collect diverse power-ups for exciting synergies. Trade weapons and resources to customize your playstyle." More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Dungeon Crawl Branching Paths Level Based Campaign Colony / Town Building Difficulty Modes Game Mode Notes "Each run will have three worlds with their own set of bosses. Certain rooms will have beacons which unlock a portion of the boss' health. When a certain amount of beacons are activated, the boss will spawn, chase you, and potentially flee if it has been fighting you for long enough. The final boss will combine elements from all the bosses you faced in that run." "There are two extra game modes, Final Run and New Run +. Without spoiling anything, Final Run adds extra attacks on top of normal attacks, spawns harder enemies, makes the shop more "expensive" and has other nasties sprawled around the map. New Run + can randomly have elements from Final Run, but can be looped. The game has a wide range of difficulties and a few different modes like Final Run and New Run +, but no actual modifiers to change the game much." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 45m Run Time Notes Runs are in a dungeon crawling style, not arena wave survival. Adorn: Runs are "30 minutes to an hour depending on how many things you interact with, difficulty, and skill" "There are 4 worlds, World 1 is around 10 minutes, 2 is around 15, and 3 can take 20-30 minutes. The last world is the final fight and is roughly 5-10 minutes." ""One More Run": "It's very addicting and really easy to restart. It's a bit harder to put down since you can only save at certain points." Speed Settings Higher difficulties increase enemy speed by a pretty significant margin but there is no specific speed up option.
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.
	[edit] Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Released Note: 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
Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 12/19/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by the publisher. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Designer note: "It's a lighter Vampire Survivors Game w/ tuned up pixel graphics. If you're looking for an affordable game with a survivors-like feel, then Renfield is one of many options you can pick up on Steam." Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 7.5 Similarity Score 88% Diagnosis: 1050/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 1/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.5/1 Move Only 0/1 No Dash 1/1 No Trigger 1/1 No Special Move -1/1 No Aiming 0.5/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1 Endless Mode 1/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.5/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.5/1 Build Crafting 0.5/1 0/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.5/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1 Explorable Map 0/1 BIG Maps 0/1 XP on Ground 1/1 Health on Ground 1/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.5/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 1/1 Bosses / Elites 1/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.8/1 Many Challenges 1/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 1/1 Bestiary / Lore 1/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 0.5/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 0.8/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 1/1 Subtle Humor 1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.3/1 Over the Top 1/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.8/1 Fun Ramp 0.5/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 0.8/1 Controls Check 1/1 Fun Check 1/1 Feels like VS 1/1 Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 7.8 Final Review 78% Positive Steam Reviews 549 Steam Reviews - Pure Vibes - Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy -/1 Not Janky -/1 Good UI -/1 Controller and Deck -/1 Lots of Content -/1 Good Theme -/1 Good Graphics and Sound -/1 Fun Feel -/1 Unique Twists -/1 Vibe Check -/1 Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCReleased Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Released) Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeAuto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSingle Stick ShooterSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricWave Survival Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Auto-AimAuto-FireControllerController 1 HandedController Move OnlyKeyboard 1 HandedKeyboard OnlyMouse Only Game Mode Tags Auto-AimAuto-FireBoss EndedCustom ModeEndless SurvivalLevel BasedUnintrusive Tutorial25m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsSteam Trading Cards Dev/Publisher Mega Cat Studios Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/renfield-bring-your-own-blood Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#renfield-bring-your-own-blood Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 87 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2354600/renfield_bring_your_own_blood Steam Price: 4.99 (USD) Release Date: Early Access 04/12/2023 Full 09/20/2023 Developer: Mega Cat Studios Publisher: Mega Cat Studios Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: ? Other Platforms No Community & Social Links Discord Publisher Website Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: Yes Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 93 Steam Leaderboards: Yes Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: Yes Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: Steam Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + "It's currently a movement only game." Automated Features Auto-Aim Auto-Fire People can toggle manual aim in the menu. Supported Controls Controller: Full Controller Move Only: Yes Controller One Handed: Yes Mouse Only: Yes Keyboard Only: Yes Keyboard One Handed: Yes Accessibility & Tutorial - + Accessibility Notes Colorblind mode in options Tutorial Notes Skippable in game popup during first run "They plan to add a Tutorial Menu in the game soon." Game Modes - + Boss Ended Survival Endless Survival Level Based Custom Mode Game Mode Notes Designer: "Nightmare Mode is our Custom Mode where players can add difficulty modifiers during their run. The New Orleans Apartment is our stage for the Endless Mode where players can go through waves of enemies and aim to survive." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 25m Run Time Notes Designer: "Every level has around 13-15 stages except for the "Endless Mode". It may take around 3-5 minutes to accomplish per stage unless you enter a Challenge Room which makes it around 5 minutes - 7 minutes to accomplish but with better rewards." Speed Settings No Player Power Progression - + Detailed notes on progression systems. In Run Progression Designer: "They need to gather an xp resource and then level-up. They only have 3 randomized options and those options are either a weapon or a talent. You can only have a set number of weapons and talents, so players must choose carefully. There is an unlockable re-roll and Banish feature to allow players more chances to get the weapon/talent they want." Meta Progression Designer: "You can buy more stages in the 'store' along with features and stats. You can also buy weapons and talents in the in-game store. These need to be first unlocked by fulfilling a condition then buying using the in-game currency." UI Walkthrough: Main Menus - + Any other accessibility or menu options not mentioned already in the game modes. Instead of deciding what to list here, I'm going to just list it all. This should make for a pretty interesting UI study, actually, but probably won't be needed by most players. These are all likely missing late game unlock options! Please comment in corrections! From top left, back or close buttons are assumed. Spoiler Warning! Menu unlocks often happen later in play. See also meta unlock menu walkthrough. Main Menu Designer Note: "When you enter Renfield, the Main Menu houses most of what you need. You can access the Store, Settings, Compendium, and the Stages. Before you start with a stage, you select a character first. After that, you are flung into the first room of the stage and start your run." Display & Sound ? Gameplay / Input / Other Options ?
	[edit] Crimsonland Released A 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
Crimsonland Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/20/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Dev: "The game is a horde shooter very much like VS, but you have to aim and fire yourself. The game is older than VS, so no major inspirations, HOWEVER, there is a new version (currently in Steam beta) coming some time in the future and it does have an option for auto-firing, and there may be one new game mode which is auto-fire only." Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Crimsonland Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 4.1 Similarity Score 71% Diagnosis: 848/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite -0.6/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle -0.7/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.2/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -0.5/1 Move Only -0.5/1 No Dash 1/1 No Trigger 0.2/1 No Special Move 1/1 No Aiming -0.8/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1 Endless Mode 1/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 1/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 1/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0.9/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks -1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 0.8/1 0.8/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.6/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.5/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible -0.9/1 Explorable Map -0.7/1 BIG Maps -0.9/1 XP on Ground 1/1 Health on Ground 1/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.3/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 0.3/1 Bosses / Elites 0.5/1 Many Interesting Characters -0.9/1 Many Challenges 0.7/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.1/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 1/1 Retro / Pixel Art -0.8/1 Damage Numbers 0/1 Lofi Charm -0.5/1 Bumpin Music 0.5/1 Fun Writing 0.7/1 Subtle Humor 0.7/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 1/1 Over the Top 0.8/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.2/1 Fun Ramp 0.2/1 Low Price -0.5/1 Technical Check 0.6/1 Controls Check 0.9/1 Fun Check 0.9/1 Feels like VS 0.4/1 Crimsonland Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 9.3 Final Review 93% Positive Steam Reviews 1868 Steam Reviews - Pure Vibes - Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy -/1 Not Janky -/1 Good UI -/1 Controller and Deck -/1 Lots of Content -/1 Good Theme -/1 Good Graphics and Sound -/1 Fun Feel -/1 Unique Twists -/1 Vibe Check -/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 6.8 Converted 10 Point Score 8 Number of Critic Reviews User 7.6 User Review Average 47 Number of User Reviews Average 7.2 Direct Average 7.5 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Crimsonland Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags AndroidiOSLinuxMacPS3PS4PS5Steam DeckSwitchVitaWindows PCXboxReleased Sorting Categories A Little DifferentDev Scored (Released) Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeArena ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalScore AttackSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave ShooterWave Survival Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Boss EndedCampaignDifficulty ModesEndless ModeLevel BasedScore AttackSpeed UpTimed SurvivalWave Survival8m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsSteam Trading Cards Dev/Publisher 10tons Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/crimsonland Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#crimsonland Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 94 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/262830/crimsonland Steam Price: 13.99 (USD) Release Date: Freeware 2002 Shareware 04/22/2003 Remastered 06/11/2014 Developer: 10tons Publisher: 10tons Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? No Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: Yes Linux: Yes Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms PS3/4/5 Vita Xbox Switch iOS Android (and others) Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: Co-Op Online: Co-Op (Remote Play) Player Count: 4 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 22 Steam Leaderboards: Yes Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: Yes Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: YouTube Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes." More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Timed Survival Boss Ended Survival Endless Survival Level Based Campaign Score Attack / High Score Difficulty Modes Game Mode Notes "Campaign/Quest mode with six chapters with 10 levels each (each ending with a boss level). Completing levels (and some achievements) unlocks more weapons. Five different survival modes." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 8m Run Time Notes Dev: "There are several game modes with different run lengths." Speed Settings 1.5x In Menu "There's also a Blitz game mode that runs faster by default."
	[edit] Mage Lords of Brams Released 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]	Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Summoning Game Survivors-like Twin Stick Shooter	- Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	- Final Review -% Steam - Scale - Vibes 1 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	6.3 Similarity Score 81% Diagnosis: Similar 977/1200 Comparison Points	93% Genre 6.8/8 genre	64% Simple Controls 1.9/7 move	88% Survival Modes 3/4 modes	99% Power Progression 3.9/4 level	68% Buildcrafting Depth 1.8/5 build	72% Stage Features 3.1/7 stage	86% Content Breadth 6.4/9 stuff	72% Aesthetics 2.6/6 style	89% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.8/10 vibe vibe
Mage Lords of Brams Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 12/19/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Dev Notes: "The concept is a traditional fantasy VS clone. The base gameplay is mostly the same, build up powerful attacks and kill lots of monsters on a timed level. It differs on some things: There are lots of summons (which have their own health and fight with enemy monsters), and the levels are small with solid borders, in some cases intentionally made to add to the difficulty. The mana (equivalent to vs experience) also gets vacuumed up by the player by default, mostly to avoid late game clutter, and because I hate the way VS did it. Give me my levels and leave me alone!" Dev Notes: "Best played with mouse & kb. The controller gameplay is ok but some players have complained about the interface being annoying to navigate (in part because the cursor will stop on stat symbols since you can toggle tooltips). I'm fine with it but I'm also not a typical controller user so they're probably right." Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Mage Lords of Brams Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 6.3 Similarity Score 81% Diagnosis: 977/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 0.5/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0.8/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 0.7/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 0.9/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.9/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 0/1 Move Only 0.2/1 No Dash 0/1 No Trigger 0/1 No Special Move 0/1 No Aiming 0.7/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1 Endless Mode 0/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 1/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 1/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0.9/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 0.7/1 0.7/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.4/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0/1 Explorable Map 0.2/1 BIG Maps 0/1 XP on Ground 0.7/1 Health on Ground 1/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.2/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1 Enemy Variety 0.8/1 Bosses / Elites 0.7/1 Many Interesting Characters 1/1 Many Challenges 0.5/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.6/1 Bestiary / Lore 0/1 Achievements 0.8/1 Secrets 1/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 0/1 Lofi Charm 0.5/1 Bumpin Music 0.3/1 Fun Writing 0.4/1 Subtle Humor 0.4/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.3/1 Over the Top 0.8/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1 Difficulty Ramp 1/1 Fun Ramp 0.7/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 0.9/1 Controls Check 0.8/1 Fun Check 0.9/1 Feels like VS 0.8/1 Mage Lords of Brams Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCReleased Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Released) Genre and Control Style Tags Arena ShooterAuto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalMowing GameRogueliteSummoning GameSurvivors-likeTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Auto-FireController Game Mode Tags Boss EndedLevel BasedNo TutorialSpeed ModifiersWave Survival25m Features and Extras Steam Achievements Dev/Publisher Justinian Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/mage-lords-of-brams Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#mage-lords-of-brams Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 95 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2078710/mage_lords_of_brams Steam Price: 4.99 (USD) Release Date: 09/15/2023 Developer: Justinian Publisher: Justinian Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: ? Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Forum Discord Subreddit Wiki Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: No Steam Features Steam Cloud: No Steam Achievements: 25 Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: No Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Mage Lords of Brams is an action roguelite where you slaughter countless fantasy enemies with your powerful spells, powers and artifacts while gathering scrolls to improve future runs between levels. Secrets to be found and thousands of race/class/ability combinations allow for endless variety." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + Dev: "WASD/mouse or twin stick (controller). only 2 attacks are mouse aimed by default, although you can activate trinkets that add it to some or remove it from them." Automated Features Auto-Attack Some attacks auto-aim. Supported Controls Controller: Full Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: No Mouse Only: No Keyboard Only: No Keyboard One Handed: No Game Modes - + Boss Ended Survival (Ends when boss shows up and is defeated, usually on timer), Level Based Game Mode Notes Dev: "Secret levels may have special win conditions: IE kill a certain number of enemies. The main levels all end when the second boss is defeated." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 25m Run Time Notes Dev: "~30 minutes on hyper 1, can go up to hyper 3 where timer passes 3 times faster. timer pauses when upgrading skills" "20 minute base run time, time runs 2/3 times faster on hyper 2/3 + whatever time you spend on buy or level-up menu." Speed Settings "You can increase hyper level, which will decrease experience gain, speed up timer, and greatly increase the speed at which monster numbers ramp up to maximum. It also increases boss health considerably." Player Power Progression - + Detailed notes on progression systems. In Run Progression Dev: "You gain new armaments/skills/stats via level-ups from mana gathered after you kill enemies. You can also gather gold to buy trinkets, stat upgrades and an ultimate spell from the genie merchant that wanders around each level." Meta Progression Dev: "You find scrolls (currency) and use them to unlock/upgrade stats in the Library." Content By The Numbers - + "12 playable regular races (Human, Dwarf, Orc, High Elf, Wood Elf, Dark Elf, Naiad, Troll and Vampire) with unique abilities 6 Monster Race/class with unique weapon and abilities 40 Armaments (weapons, spells, artifacts and powers) from meteors, spectral axes and lightning bolts to undead and elemental armies 40 Classes (Paladin, Valkyrie, War Wizard, Battlemage, Necromancer, Hierarch, Spirit Guide, Pyromancer, Illusionist, Lunar Knight, Alchemist and many many more) 18 passive skills Use the Library to improve 35 stats with scrolls dropped randomly by enemies Cards of various qualities show up every level-up, adding an additional layer of complexity: the one you want might not offer the best attribute boost. 6 Main Levels + 6 secret mini levels Genie market and trinket system allowing further customization every run 10 Ultimate spells. Give enemies a soul scorching Glimpse of Hell, pacify them into near uselessness with Love and Peace or tear coins out of their writhing bodies with Midas' Envious Gaze." In Game Lore & Extras ?
	[edit] Soundodger 2 Released A movement focused game but about dodging sound synced bullet hells. There aren't a lot of single stick shooters out there and the dodge em up subgenre is an interesting one. Worth exploring if you are looking for other movement focused shooter inspired games. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard (Currently adjusting.) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Dodge Em Up Music Game Single Stick Shooter Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival	5.8 Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	9.7 Final Review 97% Steam - Scale - Vibes 122 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	1.9 Similarity Score 60% Diagnosis: Similar 715/1200 Comparison Points	49% Genre -0.1/8 genre	76% Simple Controls 3.6/7 move	61% Survival Modes 0.9/4 modes	60% Power Progression 0.8/4 level	40% Buildcrafting Depth -1/5 build	36% Stage Features -1.9/7 stage	64% Content Breadth 2.5/9 stuff	58% Aesthetics 1/6 style	83% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.6/10 vibe vibe
Soundodger 2 Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/3/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Like Soundodger+, this one I solicited a dev scorecard on because I was very curious to have more movement focused and especially pacifist games on here. I look forward to doing a whole review soon. Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Soundodger 2 Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 1.9 Similarity Score 60% Diagnosis: 715/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite -1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle -1/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 0.9/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) -1/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -1/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 1/1 Move Only 0.9/1 No Dash 0.8/1 No Trigger 0/1 No Special Move 0.9/1 No Aiming 0/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 0/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.9/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 0/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0.5/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.3/1 Build Crafting -1/1 0/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0/1 Explorable Map -1/1 BIG Maps -0.9/1 XP on Ground 0/1 Health on Ground 0/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 0.9/1 Bosses / Elites ?/1 Many Interesting Characters -1/1 Many Challenges ?/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.6/1 Bestiary / Lore 0/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 0/1 Retro / Pixel Art ?/1 Damage Numbers 0/1 Lofi Charm 0/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 0/1 Subtle Humor 0/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1 Over the Top 0.9/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.9/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.9/1 Fun Ramp 0.6/1 Low Price 0/1 Technical Check 0.9/1 Controls Check 1/1 Fun Check 0.9/1 Feels like VS -0.9/1 Soundodger 2 Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 9.7 Final Review 97% Positive Steam Reviews 122 Steam Reviews - Pure Vibes - Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy -/1 Not Janky -/1 Good UI -/1 Controller and Deck -/1 Lots of Content -/1 Good Theme -/1 Good Graphics and Sound -/1 Fun Feel -/1 Unique Twists -/1 Vibe Check -/1 Soundodger 2 Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Steam DeckWindows PCReleased Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Released) Genre and Control Style Tags Arena ShooterBullet HellDodge Em UpMusic GameSingle Stick ShooterTop Down or IsometricWave Survival Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles ControllerMouse Only Game Mode Tags Custom Mode/ScenarioLevel BasedSpeed Up4m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam Trading Cards Dev/Publisher Studio Bean Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/soundodger-2 Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#soundodger-2 Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 100 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/1400910/soundodger_2 Steam Price: 19.99 (USD) Release Date: 4/10/2023 Developer: Studio Bean Publisher: Studio Bean Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 27 Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: Yes Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: Steam Spotify Itch.io Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Dodge the music and weave through an endless ballet of bullets in an all-new collection of hand-crafted levels set to the music of an award-winning cast of international musicians. Turn any song into an amazing experience with the robust Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge." More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Dev: "There are full levels, challenge levels, main content, and user content, but there is only 1 mode for the game: dodge the bullets." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 4m Run Time Notes Dev: "Each level is usually the length of a full song, ~3-6m in the main game. However, challenge levels are subsections of a song and are ~25-90sec long." Speed Settings Dev: "Using in-game "mods" doesn't save your score, so they're purely for fun. A game speed mod allows changing the level/song between 0.10x to 2.00x speed.
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.
	[edit] Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium Free Available Upcoming Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game (Currently adjusting. Minor edits to grammar in various survey responses to fit them to our column layout better.) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Auto-Battler Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Hack and Slash Roguelike Roguelite Summoning Game Survivors-like Wave Survival	- Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	- Final Review -% Steam - Scale - Vibes 0 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	6.1 Similarity Score 81% Diagnosis: Similar 966/1200 Comparison Points	83% Genre 5.3/8 genre	59% Simple Controls 1.2/7 move	90% Survival Modes 3.2/4 modes	100% Power Progression 4/4 level	87% Buildcrafting Depth 3.7/5 build	86% Stage Features 5.1/7 stage	82% Content Breadth 5.8/9 stuff	61% Aesthetics 1.3/6 style	86% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.2/10 vibe vibe
Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 12/20/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 6.1 Similarity Score 81% Diagnosis: 966/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0.5/1 Real Time 0.8/1 Top Down or Isometric 0.8/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 0.8/1 Arcade Style 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.9/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.8/1 Move Only 0/1 No Dash -0.3/1 No Trigger 0/1 No Special Move 0/1 No Aiming -0.3/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1 Endless Mode 0.5/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.8/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.9/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 1/1 0.8/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.7/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.9/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.3/1 Explorable Map 0.8/1 BIG Maps 0.3/1 XP on Ground 0.8/1 Health on Ground 0.8/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.8/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.8/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0.8/1 Enemy Variety 0.5/1 Bosses / Elites 0.3/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.5/1 Many Challenges 0.5/1 Multiple Stages 0.8/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.8/1 Achievements 0.8/1 Secrets 0.8/1 Retro / Pixel Art -1/1 Damage Numbers 0.8/1 Lofi Charm 0.2/1 Bumpin Music 0.2/1 Fun Writing 0.5/1 Subtle Humor 0.6/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.7/1 Over the Top 1/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.5/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.5/1 Fun Ramp 0.8/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 0.5/1 Controls Check 0.8/1 Fun Check 0.8/1 Feels like VS 0.4/1 Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Steam DeckWindows PCFree AvailableUpcoming Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Upcoming) Genre and Control Style Tags Auto-BattlerAuto-ShooterBullet HeavenHack and SlashRoguelikeRogueliteSummoning GameSurvivors-likeWave Survival Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Auto-AimAuto-FireController Game Mode Tags Boss EndedDifficulty ModesLeaderboardsLevel BasedNew Game PlusStory Mode Base/Colony BuildingTimed SurvivalWave Survival45m Features and Extras Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud Dev/Publisher Altair LiBD GamesLynkpin Game Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/artifact-seeker-legend-of-aurorium Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#artifact-seeker-legend-of-aurorium Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 119 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2510720/artifact_seeker Steam Price: 5.99 (USD) Release Date: Spring 2024 Developer: Altair Li, Lynkpin Game Publisher: Bd games Fully Released? No Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Discord Publisher Website Twitter TikTok Tag YouTube Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: Yes Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 20 Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: Yes DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: No Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "On the continent of aurorium, which was invaded by the Demon King of the Void, the heroes obtained artifacts through various ways, defeated a large number of enemies, and continuously improved their power to finally defeat the Demon King and save the world." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + Dev: "B to dash and Y to cast character's special skill" Automated Features Auto-Fire Only Optional Auto-Aim Auto-Aim is manual by default Supported Controls Controller: Full Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: No Mouse Only: No Keyboard Only: No Keyboard One Handed: No Game Modes - + Timed Survival Boss Ended Survival Level Based New Game + Story Mode Base/Colony Building Difficulty Modes Game Mode Notes Dev: "Story Mode contains 3 map (1 still being made) and 5 difficulties. After playing it, you unlock endless survival (still under design)." Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 45m Run Time Notes Dev Note: "short run battle from 1m to 3m tops" I have to check what they mean by that Speed Settings None Player Power Progression - + Detailed notes on progression systems. In Run Progression Dev: " 1. Skills and artifacts both have synergy. You can choose your own synergy to build up your in game run. 2. Skill can evolve when reaching a full level 3. Weapons you carry in game have their own upgrade system. You can choose your upgrade from two different options every 5 levels. " Meta Progression Meta progression via: " 1. Traditional upgrade buying 2. Bringing equipment into game runs, getting equipment affixes rerolled, then bringing them back to base. 3. Weapon upgrades which will give you an upgrade choice in game run every 5 levels. " UI Walkthrough: Main Menus - + Any other accessibility or menu options not mentioned already in the game modes. Instead of deciding what to list here, I'm going to just list it all. This should make for a pretty interesting UI study, actually, but probably won't be needed by most players. These are all likely missing late game unlock options! Please comment in corrections! From top left, back or close buttons are assumed. Spoiler Warning! Menu unlocks often happen later in play. See also meta unlock menu walkthrough. Main Menu Dev: "We have a lot of custom settings to fit your own visual and fight style." Display & Sound ? Gameplay / Input / Other Options ?
	[edit] BORE BLASTERS Upcoming Upcoming game in early form by the Void Scrappers dev. Described as "Super Motherload meets Vampire Survivors". Note: 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]	Roguelite Survivors-like Twin Stick Shooter	- Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	- Final Review -% Steam - Scale - Vibes 0 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	4.6 Similarity Score 73% Diagnosis: Similar 874/1200 Comparison Points	73% Genre 3.7/8 genre	57% Simple Controls 1/7 move	56% Survival Modes 0.5/4 modes	90% Power Progression 3.2/4 level	67% Buildcrafting Depth 1.7/5 build	76% Stage Features 3.6/7 stage	71% Content Breadth 3.8/9 stuff	82% Aesthetics 3.8/6 style	80% Gameplay Vibe Check 6/10 vibe vibe
BORE BLASTERS Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 10/30/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] BORE BLASTERS Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 4.6 Similarity Score 73% Diagnosis: 874/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0/1 Real Time 0.9/1 Top Down or Isometric -1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 0.8/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.5/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 0/1 Move Only 0/1 No Dash 0/1 No Trigger 0/1 No Special Move 0/1 No Aiming 0/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 0.1/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.3/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.1/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0.2/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 0.3/1 0.7/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.4/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.3/1 Explorable Map 1/1 BIG Maps 0.7/1 XP on Ground 0.9/1 Health on Ground 0/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.2/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.8/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 0.5/1 Bosses / Elites 0.3/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.4/1 Many Challenges 0.7/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0/1 Bestiary / Lore 0/1 Achievements 0.7/1 Secrets 0.2/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 0.2/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 0.5/1 Subtle Humor 0.1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.4/1 Over the Top 0.2/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.9/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.5/1 Fun Ramp 0.7/1 Low Price 0.7/1 Technical Check 0.8/1 Controls Check 0.9/1 Fun Check 0.8/1 Feels like VS 0.2/1 BORE BLASTERS Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags LinuxMacSteam DeckSwitchWindows PCUpcoming Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Upcoming) Genre and Control Style Tags RogueliteSurvivors-likeTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags CampaignLevel Based10m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam Cloud Dev/Publisher 8BitSkull Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/bore-blasters Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#bore-blasters Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 127 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2398170/bore_blasters Steam Price: ? (USD) Release Date: Q1 2024 Developer: 8BitSkull Publisher: 8BitSkull Fully Released? No Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: Yes Linux: Yes Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms Switch Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: Planned Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: Yes DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: Steam YouTube Bandcamp Spotify Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Blast through rocks with your machine gun drill. Collect rare gems, ores and ancient artefacts, upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Uncover the mysteries of the deep and the dangers that lurk below." More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Level Based Campaign "Quickplay" (Demo Only) Game Mode Notes "Campaign consists of multiple levels, gradually increasing in length and difficulty." "Quickplay in demo launches a representative level from about the midpoint of the campaign, showcasing later stage gameplay" Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 10m Run Time Notes Dev: "Game is still WIP but the intended range is 2-20 mins" and "10" is kind of an average/intended run time. Speed Settings None
	[edit] Saikyo Robots Free Available Upcoming RTS hybrid ("pikmin" style). Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Bullet Heaven Real Time Strategy Roguelite Survivors-like Twin Stick Shooter	- Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	- Final Review -% Steam - Scale - Vibes 0 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	3.9 Similarity Score 69% Diagnosis: Similar 832/1200 Comparison Points	86% Genre 5.7/8 genre	21% Simple Controls -4/7 move	78% Survival Modes 2.2/4 modes	75% Power Progression 2/4 level	73% Buildcrafting Depth 2.3/5 build	72% Stage Features 3.1/7 stage	62% Content Breadth 2.1/9 stuff	80% Aesthetics 3.6/6 style	82% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.3/10 vibe vibe
Saikyo Robots Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/8/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Dev Notes: "Tutorial can't be skipped as it's woven into the levels. Level 1 has a short section to teach some controls to the player. Then it throws them into a special mode that is like vampire survivor. I designed it to last only 2 to 3 minutes in total. It gives a little time to just play the game after the short intro tutorial section. Level 2 has a short section at the start to teach more controls to the player. Then the player plays the game normally. Level 3 teaches one more thing. Level 4 teaches the final thing, since in it the player has a new goal. It is no more just about survival. Instead the player can at any point try to destroy the cloud kings base." Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Saikyo Robots Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 3.9 Similarity Score 69% Diagnosis: 832/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 0.5/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0.2/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.5/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1 Move Only -1/1 No Dash 1/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move 0/1 No Aiming -1/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty -1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1 Endless Mode 0/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.7/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0/1 Build Crafting 0.3/1 1/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.4/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.3/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.3/1 Explorable Map 1/1 BIG Maps 0.8/1 XP on Ground 1/1 Health on Ground 0/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.3/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 0.5/1 Bosses / Elites 0/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.5/1 Many Challenges 0/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.1/1 Achievements 0/1 Secrets 0/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 0/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 0.3/1 Subtle Humor 0.3/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 1/1 Over the Top 0.7/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.5/1 Fun Ramp 0/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 1/1 Controls Check 1/1 Fun Check 0.8/1 Feels like VS 0.2/1 Saikyo Robots Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCFree AvailableUpcoming Sorting Categories SimilarDev Scored (Upcoming) Genre and Control Style Tags Bullet HeavenReal Time StrategyRogueliteSurvivors-likeTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Level BasedTimed SurvivalWave Survival5m Features and Extras Dev/Publisher Flying Koi Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/saikyo-robots Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#saikyo-robots Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 134 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2428750/saikyo_robots Steam Price: ? (USD) Release Date: Q4 2024 Developer: Flying Koi Publisher: Flying Koi Fully Released? No Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: No Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: No Steam Achievements: No Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: No Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Real time strategy meets Roguelike. Pikmin meets Vampire Survivor. Command your robot army to fight, gather, produce. Upgrade your base and robots to make them the strongest army there is! Explore the wasteland during the day and survive the king's relentless attacks at night" More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Timed Survival Level Based Game Mode Notes Most game modes are timed survival, however after level 4 the player can try at any time to destroy an enemy base. Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 5m Run Time Notes From dev notes about run time, it's level based: Lvl1: 3m Lvl2: 6m Lvl 3-14: 16m Lvl 5-16: 32m Lvl7-18: 32 or 48 - TBD Speed Settings ?
	[edit] Append Free Available Upcoming Very Different. Arena shooter from steam bullet heaven sale. Note: 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 Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter	- Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position -/1600 Total Points	- Final Review -% Steam - Scale - Vibes 0 Steam Reviews -/400 Review Points	1.4 Similarity Score 57% Diagnosis: Very Different 683/1200 Comparison Points	66% Genre 2.5/8 genre	31% Simple Controls -2.7/7 move	55% Survival Modes 0.4/4 modes	33% Power Progression -1.4/4 level	91% Buildcrafting Depth 4.1/5 build	66% Stage Features 2.3/7 stage	44% Content Breadth -1/9 stuff	69% Aesthetics 2.3/6 style	64% Gameplay Vibe Check 2.8/10 vibe vibe
Append Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/22/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by Developer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Dev Note: "Not very similar, but can appeal to some of the same players" Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Append Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 1.4 Similarity Score 57% Diagnosis: 683/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite -0.5/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle -1/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -1/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1 Move Only -1/1 No Dash 1/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move 0.3/1 No Aiming -1/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 0.2/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.2/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event -0.9/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) -0.5/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0/1 Build Crafting 0.5/1 0.9/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.9/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.8/1 Explorable Map 0.2/1 BIG Maps -0.2/1 XP on Ground 0/1 Health on Ground 0.9/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.9/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.5/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety -0.3/1 Bosses / Elites 0/1 Many Interesting Characters -0.8/1 Many Challenges 0/1 Multiple Stages 0.1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0/1 Bestiary / Lore 0/1 Achievements 0/1 Secrets 0/1 Retro / Pixel Art -0.4/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 0.4/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 0.2/1 Subtle Humor 0.1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1 Over the Top 0.5/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.6/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.1/1 Fun Ramp 0.3/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 0/1 Controls Check 0/1 Fun Check 0.2/1 Feels like VS -0.9/1 Append Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCFree AvailableUpcoming Sorting Categories Very DifferentDev Scored (Upcoming) Genre and Control Style Tags Arena ShooterTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Custom Mode/ScenarioGoal/Find Based SurvivalIgnorable TutorialLevel BasedMultiplayer7m Features and Extras Dev/Publisher Freezelance AB Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/append Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#append Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 143 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/2437110/append Steam Price: 4.95 (USD) Release Date: 12/1/2023 Developer: Freezelance AB Publisher: Freezelance AB Fully Released? No Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: No Other Platforms None Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: Co-Op Versus Player Count: 10 Leaderboards: No Steam Features Steam Cloud: No Steam Achievements: No Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: Yes DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: No Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Destroy friends, strangers, or bots in this online multiplayer arena shooter. Collect powerups, combine weapons, build your defenses and obliterate the opposition. Hundreds of weapon combinations and multiple game modes." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + Twin Stick Shooter Automated Features No Supported Controls Controller: Partial Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: No Mouse Only: No Keyboard Only: No Keyboard One Handed: No Game Modes - + Goal/Find Based Survival Level Based Custom Modes Multiplayer (PVP, Co-Op) Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 7m Run Time Notes Dev: "5-10m, Run time varies heavily depending on the opposition" Speed Settings None Player Power Progression - + Detailed notes on progression systems. In Run Progression Dev: "The player gathers powerups and combines and upgrades them. The player can choose which upgrades to take, and there are mystery boxes where they can choose between 3 options. The upgrades (mostly) disappear at the end of the run." Meta Progression None
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.
	[edit] Tesla vs Lovecraft DLC Released Note: 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
Tesla vs Lovecraft Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/21/2023 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by player reviewer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Scoring Submitted by zza675 Help us rank this game! [Submit Review] Tesla vs Lovecraft Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 5.0 Similarity Score 75% Diagnosis: 900/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle -1/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 1/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1 Move Only -1/1 No Dash -1/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move 0.5/1 No Aiming -1/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 1/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 1/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event -0.5/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) -0.5/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0/1 Build Crafting 0.5/1 1/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1 Explorable Map 0.5/1 BIG Maps 0/1 XP on Ground 0.5/1 Health on Ground 0.5/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.5/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.5/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1 Enemy Variety 0.8/1 Bosses / Elites 0.5/1 Many Interesting Characters 0/1 Many Challenges 0.2/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.2/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.5/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 1/1 Retro / Pixel Art 0/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 1/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 1/1 Subtle Humor 1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1 Over the Top 1/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1 Difficulty Ramp 1/1 Fun Ramp 1/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 0.8/1 Controls Check 1/1 Fun Check 1/1 Feels like VS 1/1 Tesla vs Lovecraft Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 8.0 Final Review 89% Positive Steam Reviews 25 Steam Reviews - Pure Vibes - Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.9/1 Not Janky 1/1 Good UI 1/1 Controller and Deck 1/1 Lots of Content 0.8/1 Good Theme 1/1 Good Graphics and Sound 1/1 Fun Feel 1/1 Unique Twists 0.8/1 Vibe Check 1/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 7.3 Converted 10 Point Score 12 Number of Critic Reviews User 7.3 User Review Average 10 Number of User Reviews Average 7.3 Direct Average 7.3 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Tesla vs Lovecraft Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags iOSLinuxMacPS4PS5Steam DeckSwitchWindows PCXboxDLCReleased Sorting Categories SimilarRanking in Progress Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeArena ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteScore AttackTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave ShooterWave Survival Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Branching PathsCampaignEndless ModeLevel BasedNew Game +Score AttackStory ModeWave Survival30m Features and Extras SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsSteam Trading Cards Dev/Publisher 10tons Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/tesla-vs-lovecraft Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#tesla-vs-lovecraft Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 151 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/636100/tesla_vs_lovecraft Steam Price: 14.99 (USD) Release Date: 1/26/2018 Developer: 10tons Publisher: 10tons Fully Released? No Recent Updates? No Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: Yes Linux: Yes Steam Deck: Verified Other Platforms PS4/5 Xbox Switch iOS Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: Co-Op Online: Co-Op (Remote Play) Player Count: 2 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: Yes Steam Achievements: 20 Steam Leaderboards: Yes Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: Yes Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: Yes Soundtrack Available: Steam Soundcloud YouTube Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!" More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Endless Survival, Branching Paths, Level Based, Campaign, New Game +, Story Mode, Score Attack / High Score Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 30m Run Time Notes "Early game 20ish minute runs; late game up to 3hr + runs. Times vary if co-op. Each zone/level takes roughly 5-10 minutes." Speed Settings None
	[edit] Raptor: Call of the Shadows Released Very Different. This classic vertically scrolling dos shooter has a little more in common with today's shmup rogue-lites than modern bullet hells. You gather a currency during runs, there are meta upgrades available between repeatable stages and while there's a lot of dodging it's not a danmaku game. This entry refers to both the 2015 steam port and the original DOS 1994 Classic Edition available. The reviews on the 2015 port on steam are low due to people, IMHO, nitpicking on details a new player wouldn't notice and recommending the original game emulated in DOSBox. Thus we're using the original game review score. This was one of my favs as a kid, so I was curious to see how it compares to the shooting games I play today, since it's on steam! Note: This game is currently being compared on the scale and notes will likely be in flux! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Arcade Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up Vertical Scrolling Shmup	6.4 Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position 1193/1600 Total Points	9.0 Final Review 93% Steam 9.1 Scale 8.5 Vibes 146 Steam Reviews 369/400 Review Points	3.7 Similarity Score 69% Diagnosis: Very Different 824/1200 Comparison Points	78% Genre 4.4/8 genre	44% Simple Controls -0.9/7 move	58% Survival Modes 0.6/4 modes	75% Power Progression 2/4 level	42% Buildcrafting Depth -0.8/5 build	60% Stage Features 1.4/7 stage	82% Content Breadth 5.8/9 stuff	78% Aesthetics 3.4/6 style	83% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.6/10 vibe vibe
Raptor: Call of the Shadows Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Personal Hours Played: 15 Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 12/24/2023 Scoring in progress This classic vertical shmup was a favorite of mine as a kid for probably one of the same reasons I enjoy survivorslikes now: the ability to upgrade your ship between rounds and grind to try and get powerful enough to pass a stage and see more of the game. While there isn't exactly buildcrafting within the runs, you can get upgrades and bring them back to sell or use tactics like repeating an earlier stage to farm a particular weapon. It's not a bullet curtain danmaku game either - Compared to many vertical scrolling shooters you can take quite a few hits before you're out. When the ship is destroyed it's game over and you have to reload from a save instead of mimicking an arcade credit system. This is an interesting title to look at historically. I think that there is a history of "arcade game with meta upgrades" on the PC that is often less focused on when examining the shmup genre. Usually study of the genre is very focused on arcade games - and for good reason since the arcade versions often crammed a ton of amazing art and gameplay simply impossible on home computers of the eras. However, just because Raptor is a little simpler graphically and less elegant mechanics wise doesn't mean it's not an important title. The shareware distribution model meant this game and other similar Apogee titles was played by a very wide player base, likely influencing many future developers. The PC roots of the title also meant another thing: Save files. The meta upgrades gave a player something to invest time in while waiting for the next episodic release of stages. Doesn't that sound familiar? These DOS shareware games were already doing incremental upgrades and content releases of the sort people love today in modern survivorslikes! Many people mention Epic Megagames' Tyrian 2000 as like this but better, though I've never played it. It's not on Steam either, so right now Raptor is our pick for classic PC shmups to compare! Note: There are a few shareware, freeware, and unauthorized ports of this game out there. This is why there are some platforms listed as compatible not currently on the Steam release. Raptor: Call of the Shadows Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 3.7 Similarity Score 69% Diagnosis: 824/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 0.4/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric 1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 1/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -0.5/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) 0/1 Move Only 0/1 No Dash ?/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move 0/1 No Aiming 0.1/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty ?/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 0/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.1/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 0/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 0.2/1 0.5/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy -1/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible -0.5/1 Explorable Map -1/1 BIG Maps 0.2/1 XP on Ground 0.5/1 Health on Ground ?/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.2/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 0.5/1 Enemy Variety 0.8/1 Bosses / Elites 1/1 Many Interesting Characters 0.8/1 Many Challenges 0.2/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers 0.4/1 Bestiary / Lore 0.1/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 0.5/1 Retro / Pixel Art 1/1 Damage Numbers 0/1 Lofi Charm 1/1 Bumpin Music 1/1 Fun Writing 0.3/1 Subtle Humor 0.1/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.1/1 Over the Top 0.2/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1 Difficulty Ramp 0.8/1 Fun Ramp 0.6/1 Low Price 1/1 Technical Check 1/1 Controls Check 0.8/1 Fun Check 1/1 Feels like VS 0/1 Raptor: Call of the Shadows Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 9.0 Final Review 93% Positive Steam Reviews 146 Steam Reviews 8.5 Pure Vibes 9.1 Review Scale 369/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.9/1 Not Janky 0.8/1 Good UI 0.8/1 Controller and Deck 0.8/1 Lots of Content 1/1 Good Theme 1/1 Good Graphics and Sound 1/1 Fun Feel 0.9/1 Unique Twists 1/1 Vibe Check 0.9/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic - Converted 10 Point Score 0 Number of Critic Reviews User 8.4 User Review Average 7 Number of User Reviews Average 8.4 Direct Average - "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Raptor: Call of the Shadows Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags iOSLinuxMacMS-DOSSteam DeckWindows PCReleased Sorting Categories Very DifferentRanking in Progress Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeBullet HellShoot 'Em UpVertical Scrolling Shmup Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Currency Based UnlocksLevel BasedUnknown Features and Extras Unknown Dev/Publisher 3D RealmsApogee EntertainmentCyngus StudioMountain King StudiosScott Host Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/raptor-call-of-the-shadows Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#raptor-call-of-the-shadows Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 152 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/336060/raptor_call_of_the_shadows__2015_edition Steam Price: 4.99 (USD) Release Date: 04/01/1994 Developer: Scott Host, Cyngus Studio, Mountain King Studios Publisher: Apogee Entertainment, 3D Realms Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? No Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: Yes Linux: Yes Steam Deck: Yes Other Platforms MS-DOS, iOS Community & Social Links Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: ? Online: ? Player Count: ? Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: ? Steam Achievements: ? Steam Leaderboards: ? Steam Workshop: ? Steam Trading Cards: ? Extras, Etc. NSFW: ? Demo Available: ? DLC Available: ? Soundtrack Available: ? Critic Review Excerpt - + Here's another perspective to evaluate the game. "Rather than the visual aspect, my chief complaint regarding the lack of a faster screen update is of the game is the sluggishness of the screen refresh, which is exacerbated by the inertia governing movement of the player’s craft. This attempt to lend the craft a sense of weight has the undesirable side-effect of introducing a perceptible lag when moving left and right, taking a second or so to reach full speed. For a game that places such demands on quick movement and pixel-perfect positioning, this inertia makes it difficult to avoid hostile fire, and I found myself hugging the sides of the screen at times, simply waiting for the onslaught of enemies to pass me by." "Ultimately, I believe that, despite its flaws, the game is still a genuinely engaging shoot ’em up experience. This is something that Mountain King Studios – the new name for Cygnus- clearly believes as well, with the game receiving a conversion to iOS devices in 2010, and two separate re-releases for PC in 2010 and 2015. The re-releases include higher display resolutions, plus some visual improvements and tweaks, but without changing the gameplay to any significant degree." "Whether you're playing the 1994 original, or the 2015 remaster, Raptor: Call of the Shadows remains an intense experience, packed with action and explosions, a game not for the faint of heart, but one that rewards practice, persistence, and perseverance." - by Alec at Vintage is the New Old Read More Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills." "Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal" "Discover secrets, find bonuses, and battle boss ships at the end of every wave. With each ship and ground target you destroy, you'll earn more cash to increase your ship's technology for the next wave. You'll be driven to kill and destroy until it's in your blood!" More info and fan reviews on steam Game Modes - + Level Based, Score Attack Game Mode Notes The game is level based, broken into "Sectors" that were originally released episodically as shareware. In each area, players destroy enemies and ground topics in order to get money, which they can spend on upgrades between the levels that persist on the player's save file. The sectors can be repeated to get more money and the difficulty goes up when you repeat them. Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: Unknown Run Time Notes ? Speed Settings ? Player Power Progression - + Detailed notes on progression systems. In Run Progression During the play Meta Progression You gather cash from the runs to upgrade your ship with purchases between stages. Content By The Numbers - + "Hardcore Harold: Up to 16 ship upgrades can be bought from Harold's Emporium between waves. Get Ready, Rookie: 27 killer levels, each with at least one unique boss ship to destroy. Zero to Hero: Four insane skill levels - higher skill levels introduce new opponents!" In Game Lore & Extras ?
	[edit] Gunfire Reborn DLC Released Very Different. Popular first person shooter rogue-lite, though it's level based and many other differences it often comes up when people say they want a "rogue-lite game but first person" after playing all the top down ones. First Impressions: Personally, it feels like a good choice if I'm totally out of Borderlands to play (I'm not) or want more Risk of Rain style multiplayer options. I don't think it's really very survivors-like, even among the first person rogue-lites. If you want a horde shooter, this may not be your top pick. Note: This game is currently being compared on the scale and notes will likely be in flux! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review]	Action RPG Dungeon Crawler First Person Shooter Looter Shooter Rogue-lite	5.9 Combined Ranking Score -/72 Ranking Position 1159/1600 Total Points	8.5 Final Review 93% Steam 8.1 Scale 8 Vibes 91541 Steam Reviews 354/400 Review Points	3.4 Similarity Score 67% Diagnosis: Very Different 805/1200 Comparison Points	56% Genre 1/8 genre	9% Simple Controls -5.8/7 move	58% Survival Modes 0.6/4 modes	69% Power Progression 1.5/4 level	88% Buildcrafting Depth 3.8/5 build	94% Stage Features 6.2/7 stage	89% Content Breadth 7/9 stuff	63% Aesthetics 1.5/6 style	79% Gameplay Vibe Check 5.7/10 vibe vibe
Gunfire Reborn Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Personal Hours Played: 2 Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 12/23/2023 First impressions! Scoring subject to change as I play more - but it's not a survivors-like really so it's not top priority. A first person shooter rogue-lite that sometimes comes up recommended to survivors-like fans looking to switch up the gameplay perspective. I'm just starting to try it out, as it seems to be one of the recent titles with a larger player base and many play hours visible in the steam reviews. However, it doesn't seem to be oriented around wave survival. It's more like a dungeon crawler. A big draw here is the multiplayer, which allows up to 4 players co-op. As a big Borderlands/Destiny player on steam (with my partner), this one has been shoved in my face by the platform for a couple years now (It fully came out in November 2021 after a year and a half of Early Access from May 2020.) It's not a bullet heaven - while you certainly shoot a lot of bullets and can get quite OP, the enemies are always going to be shooting a lot as well. It's not really a bullet hell either, though, since you don't weave your way among enemy shot patterns. It's just an FPS. It's got a low polygon cel shaded aesthetic which is overall alright for the enemies and sometimes quite cute for the characters. It can be pretty sometimes but most of the time just serves its purpose. The vibe is a kind of eastern adventure RPG, a little more cozy and definitely more furry than the Borderlands wastelands that obviously inspired it. Translation from chinese can feel a little stilted. It's hard to say if the game has/had more personality in the writing before that. Some weapons (like literally just a brick) are funny enough to give it some positive score in subtle humor. Overall it can feel a little underwhelming aesthetically when you focus on the details, but I think it's likely the visual style prioritizes being able to work on a wide variety of machines to enable the multiplayer aspect. And it's not a AAA studio, which of course I respect. The controls are much more complex than most of the games on this list, which makes sense considering it's a first person shooter. Compared to other FPS games, though, it's somewhat simplified in some areas and mixed up in others. For example, the first character and many weapons use a secondary fire on the left trigger instead of an aim. There's a dodge instead of a sprint/run and so on. I think the general gameplay and controls, along with character styles, would feel at home to Risk of Rain 2 players. It does seem to be missing some of that verticality (also from games like destiny) and to me it's also missing some of the visual depth and vibe that keeps a game on my big screen, but I'm looking forward to playing more on steam deck. Honestly I admit kind of wanking around in first person shooters, so I tend to enjoy ones that let me die a lot in co-op. The initial tutorial walkthrough makes it feel more complicated than it really is - part of why I dislike them - as overall it's got a currency unlock menu and some character upgrades. The major way you progress in game is by picking up weapons, which comparing stats on is kind of more complex than a simple 3 or 4 card level option (hence the related low score for streamlined levels). Find based unlocks exist here too. I'm counting the elemental fusion system (synergy from attacking with different weapon elements) as a partial score for weapon combination. It's more expensive than many of the games on this list, but given the 3D first person art style, it makes sense. It's still cheap enough to consider buying a copy for your partner or friend to play with you. I think this is likely a great option to try if you really want an FPS roguelite, but also won't really appeal to core survivors-likes fans looking for a very similar mechanics vibe either from a bullet heaven or simplified controls/ui perspective. Pixel sprites are from Steam emotes, not in game. Gunfire Reborn Similarity Scale Heatmap - + Measured in 60 categories via likert-scale style options -1 to 1 in tenths, how does this game compare to Vampire Survivors. This allows 1200 total "points". It's easier to have a point of comparison and we just picked Vampire Survivors since it's the most popular and commonly referenced game in the subgenre. For detailed methodology read the explainer. For in depth examples at score value, see the scoring guide and for term definitions see the key. 3.4 Similarity Score 67% Diagnosis: 805/1200 Comparison Points Rogue-lite 1/1 Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle -1/1 Real Time 1/1 Top Down or Isometric -1/1 Direct Control of Single Avatar 1/1 Arcade Style 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.5/1 Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -1/1 One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1 Move Only -1/1 No Dash -1/1 No Trigger -1/1 No Special Move -1/1 No Aiming -1/1 No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0.2/1 Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1 Endless Mode 0.5/1 Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.1/1 High Enemy Count (Horde) 0/1 Level Up on XP Gain Event 0/1 Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) -0.5/1 Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1 Build Crafting 0.8/1 1/1 Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.2/1 Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.8/1 Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1 Explorable Map 1/1 BIG Maps 0.4/1 XP on Ground 0.8/1 Health on Ground 1/1 Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1 Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1 Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1 Enemy Variety 1/1 Bosses / Elites 1/1 Many Interesting Characters 1/1 Many Challenges 1/1 Multiple Stages 1/1 Difficulty Modifiers ?/1 Bestiary / Lore ?/1 Achievements 1/1 Secrets 1/1 Retro / Pixel Art -0.1/1 Damage Numbers 1/1 Lofi Charm 0.1/1 Bumpin Music 0/1 Fun Writing 0/1 Subtle Humor 0.5/1 Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1 Over the Top 0/1 "One More Run" / Short Runs 0.5/1 Difficulty Ramp 1/1 Fun Ramp 1/1 Low Price 0/1 Technical Check 0.9/1 Controls Check 0.8/1 Fun Check 1/1 Feels like VS -0.5/1 Gunfire Reborn Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 8.5 Final Review 93% Positive Steam Reviews 91541 Steam Reviews 8 Pure Vibes 8.1 Review Scale 354/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.9/1 Not Janky 0.8/1 Good UI 0.8/1 Controller and Deck 1/1 Lots of Content 0.9/1 Good Theme 0.8/1 Good Graphics and Sound 0.7/1 Fun Feel 0.7/1 Unique Twists 0.8/1 Vibe Check 0.7/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 7.5 Converted 10 Point Score 10 Number of Critic Reviews User 7.2 User Review Average 18 Number of User Reviews Average 7.4 Direct Average 7.3 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Gunfire Reborn Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCDLCReleased Sorting Categories Very DifferentRanking in Progress Genre and Control Style Tags Action RPGDungeon CrawlerFirst Person ShooterLooter ShooterRogue-lite Aesthetic Tags CartoonCell ShadedLow Poly Setting / Story Tags DungeonsFantasyFurryXianxia Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Level BasedLong TutorialProcedurally GeneratedUnskippable TutorialUnknown Features and Extras Unknown Dev/Publisher Unknown Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/gunfire-reborn Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#gunfire-reborn Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 154 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/1217060/gunfire_reborn Steam Price: ? (USD) Release Date: ? Developer: Unknown Publisher: Unknown Fully Released? ? Recent Updates? Yes Steam Compatibility Windows: ? Mac: ? Linux: ? Steam Deck: ? Other Platforms ? Community & Social Links Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: ? Online: ? Player Count: ? Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: ? Steam Achievements: ? Steam Leaderboards: ? Steam Workshop: ? Steam Trading Cards: ? Extras, Etc. NSFW: ? Demo Available: ? DLC Available: ? Soundtrack Available: ? Critic Review Excerpt - + Here's another perspective to evaluate the game. "Gunfire Reborn is not 'game changing' in any way like many other roguelite dungeon crawlers though. As you fight your way through themed levels and acts then fight a boss that fits said theme at the end of each, although each section in the levels can get pretty repetitive since there is not much differentiation until you get to the next act in the story." "Gunfire Reborn was fun to play alone, but it shined when I was playing with someone, almost as if it really was meant to be played alongside with a friend. It is definitely worth a try if you have Xbox Game Pass, especially if you can get someone else to join you. It may not be game changing, but with smooth satisfying gunplay and an expansive build system, there is a lot to explore in Gunfire Reborn." - Ayden Heilman at Xbox Addict Read More Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop." "Every level is random; each new restart is a brand-new experience. You will meet different heroes and experience new weapons, items, checkpoints, and unique combat rhythms throughout the game." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + It's a pretty typical first person shooter, though it has a dash style move instead of sprint and many weapons have alternate fire instead of aim. There's jumping, but it's not particularly vertically oriented (unlike Destiny, for example.) Automated Features None Supported Controls Controller: Yes Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: No Mouse Only: No Keyboard Only: No Keyboard One Handed: No Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: Unknown Run Time Notes ? Speed Settings ?
	[edit] Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Released I played a lot of this classic back in the day on xbox. A huge number of contemporary wave survival games on rogue-lite are directly influenced by it - or they both share inspiration. 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	8.8 Final Review 90% Steam 9.3 Scale 8.0 Vibes 842 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
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Personal Hours Played: 4.0 Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/21/2023 Scoring in progress Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 8.8 Final Review 90% Positive Steam Reviews 842 Steam Reviews 8.0 Pure Vibes 9.3 Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.9/1 Not Janky 0.8/1 Good UI 0.8/1 Controller and Deck 1/1 Lots of Content 1/1 Good Theme 1/1 Good Graphics and Sound 1/1 Fun Feel 1/1 Unique Twists 0.8/1 Vibe Check 1/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 7.6 Converted 10 Point Score 7 Number of Critic Reviews User 8.1 User Review Average 44 Number of User Reviews Average 7.9 Direct Average 8.0 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Steam DeckWindows PCXboxXbox 360Released Sorting Categories SimilarRanking in Progress Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Level BasedUnknown Features and Extras Soundtrack Dev/Publisher ActivisionBizarre Creations Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/geometry-wars-retro-evolved Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#geometry-wars-retro-evolved Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 158 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/8400/geometry_wars_retro_evolved Steam Price: 3.99 (USD) Release Date: Original Xbox 11/17/2003 Xbox 360 11/22/2005 Steam 3/2/2007 Developer: Bizarre Creations Publisher: Activision Fully Released? Yes Recent Updates? No Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: No Linux: No Steam Deck: Verified Other Platforms Xbox Xbox 360 Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: No Online: No Player Count: 1 Leaderboards: ? Steam Features Steam Cloud: No Steam Achievements: No Steam Leaderboards: No Steam Workshop: No Steam Trading Cards: No Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: No DLC Available: No Soundtrack Available: YouTube Marketing Blurb - + Some description of the game and its features from the creators. "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsors." More info and fan reviews on steam Control Style Notes - + Twin Stick Shooter Automated Features No Supported Controls Controller: Full Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: ? Mouse Only: ? Keyboard Only: ? Keyboard One Handed: ? Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: Unknown Run Time Notes ? Speed Settings ?
	[edit] Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved Released Review 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
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved Ranking Notes - + Scaling and Review Notes Personal Hours Played: 1500 (ComplexPlane97) Review Disclaimer Every game ranked was played, but also scaled based on research, talking to developers & your feedback. The priority with the scale's initial design was to compare similarity on relatively objective features - so it doesn't claim to include reviews of the depth and clarity you'd get at a games journalism site, nor the intensive time played you might get from player reviews on steam. We try to incorporate and link all of that along with a 'review scale' that checks for bugs. See the heatmap and breakdown! Time played noted so you can take any notes with a big grain of salt! I can't get to high level gameplay in 850+ games so I heavily research every game. Over 80 game creators let me interview or survey them! I Hope to go back and refine. Please argue or submit your own scores and reviews to be incorporated with credit into the notes and score numbers. Added or last checked on 11/23/23 Scale scoring from scorecard submitted by player reviewer. Once evaluated after a couple hours play and some research, will be adjusted and moved up into the ranking proper. Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved Review Scale Heatmap - + The review scale is judged from -1 to 1 in 10 categories, with 200 possible "points" earned. Steam review positive percentage is worth another 100 points, and a "ten point" pure vibe review number adds extra subjectivity. Converted into points, that's 400 points total. The points aren't used directly in the ranking, though, which averages the three number scores for the final review score listed in the game line above. 8.3 Final Review 90% Positive Steam Reviews 1141 Steam Reviews 8.5 Pure Vibes 7.4 Review Scale -/400 Review Points Not Buggy 0.8/1 Not Janky 0.5/1 Good UI 0.5/1 Controller and Deck ?/1 Lots of Content 1/1 Good Theme 1/1 Good Graphics and Sound 0.8/1 Fun Feel 1/1 Unique Twists 0.8/1 Vibe Check 1/1 Metacritic Scores - + This title has metacritic data! The "fuck the man" score is adjusted so each person's review is equally weighted, regardless of critic or fan status. Critic 8.5 Converted 10 Point Score 3 Number of Critic Reviews User 8.2 User Review Average 22 Number of User Reviews Average 8.4 Direct Average 8.2 "Fuck The Man" Combined Mean Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved Tag Cloud - + More sortable taxonomies and categories associated with the game (genre tags are available in the main game table line!) We've just started adding tags to enable more sorting options, this section will get more filled out as we go! Release Tags Windows PCReleased Sorting Categories SimilarRanking in Progress Genre and Control Style Tags ArcadeTwin Stick Shooter Aesthetic Tags Unknown Setting / Story Tags Unknown Control Styles Controller Game Mode Tags Level Based5m Features and Extras Steam Leaderboards Dev/Publisher Unknown Release Info & Community Links - + Direct Permalink: survivorslikes.com/videogame/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved Contextual Table Link: survivorslikes.com/#geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved Google Sheet Edit Link: edit.survivorslikes.com row 160 Steam Link: steampowered.com/app/310790/geometry_wars_3_dimensions_evolved Steam Price: ? (USD) Release Date: ? Developer: Unknown Publisher: Unknown Fully Released? ? Recent Updates? No Steam Compatibility Windows: Yes Mac: ? Linux: ? Steam Deck: ? Other Platforms ? Community & Social Links Discord Game Features - + Listing various features we've got info on. Multiplayer Local: ? Online: ? Player Count: ? Leaderboards: Yes Steam Features Steam Cloud: ? Steam Achievements: ? Steam Leaderboards: Yes Steam Workshop: ? Steam Trading Cards: ? Extras, Etc. NSFW: No Demo Available: ? DLC Available: ? Soundtrack Available: ? Control Style Notes - + "Twin Stick Shooter, analog stick movement and firing" Automated Features No Supported Controls Controller: ? Controller Move Only: No Controller One Handed: ? Mouse Only: ? Keyboard Only: ? Keyboard One Handed: ? Run Times & Speedups - + Average Run Time: 5m Run Time Notes ? Speed Settings ? Content By The Numbers - + "There are 120ish stages, each with their own leaderboard" In Game Lore & Extras ?

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