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RankingSimilarity & Review |
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SimilarityCompared to VS. Not a review! |
Similarity ScalePercentage of possible points earned scored -1 to 1 in tenths in 60 categories Genre Controls Modes Progress Builds Stages Content Aesthetic Vibe |
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Void ScrappersA fan loved tightly designed little space survivors-like with a really jammin soundtrack that seals the deal. One handed play possible if you map the boost. Definitely faster and much harder than most games here start off. There's a lot of competition among the space games, this is one of the better ones. It manages to straddle the line of simple and complex in many ways, never seeming to suffer from the lack of trappings in some other games, but also hiding a bit of its depth under arcade stylings and unclear unlocks. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Enemy Hell Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.8
Combined Ranking Score
7/72
Ranking Position
1471/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
91%
Steam
9.6
Scale
9.3
Vibes
404
Steam Reviews
380/400
Review Points
|
8.2
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1091/1200
Comparison Points
|
94%
Genre 7.1/8
genre
|
87%
Simple Controls 5.2/7
move
|
99%
Survival Modes 3.9/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
79%
Stage Features 4.1/7
stage
|
74%
Content Breadth 4.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
99%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.7/10
vibe
vibe
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Spellbook DemonslayersThe vibe of this one is great, from the complex system of interactions to the metal soundtrack. Has a dodge button, though, and aiming, which is useful early on but a quick toggle allows you to switch to automatic. It's a smaller arena based shooter, I think my biggest simple desire for it would be more exploration aspects and some characters/ skins to mix it up. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Female Protagonist Horde Survival LGBTQ Mowing Game Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.5
Combined Ranking Score
12/72
Ranking Position
1460/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
84%
Steam
9.2
Scale
8.4
Vibes
1014
Steam Reviews
360/400
Review Points
|
8.3
Similarity Score
92%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1100/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
83%
Simple Controls 4.6/7
move
|
99%
Survival Modes 3.9/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
98%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.8/5
build
|
71%
Stage Features 2.9/7
stage
|
84%
Content Breadth 6.1/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.9/10
vibe
vibe
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Bio PrototypeThis bioengineering themed arena wave survival game might be my favorite of the Brotato-style auto shooters so far. The logic puzzle style chaining of abilities from your "brain" gives me something enjoyable to look forward to on each round end and within the rounds the movement-only wave survival is quite enjoyable. I also dig the ugly-cute aesthetic and overall vibe, making this a title I'm looking forward to putting more time into. I think if you like Brotato and want to really think through strategy between rounds, this is a good choice. If you like "spellcrafting" games this could be considered similar. It even lets you test your build before going to the next wave! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Spell Crafting Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.5
Combined Ranking Score
13/72
Ranking Position
1436/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
92%
Steam
9.9
Scale
8.8
Vibes
2041
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1057/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
56%
Power Progression 0.5/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
54%
Stage Features 0.6/7
stage
|
86%
Content Breadth 6.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
98%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.5/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Time WastersA commonly suggested survivors-like made even better if you'd rather aim and dodge boost in space. With a cute vibe, anime gal characters and satisfying gameplay, this one sucked me in. I spent a ton of time with this one, only reason it's not highly recommended is enemy and map variety is lacking, despite some fun map tower defense style features. Much zippier gameplay from the start compared to some games. It's easy to jump into your next run. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Rogue-lite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.4
Combined Ranking Score
14/72
Ranking Position
1432/1600
Total Points
|
9.2
Final Review
90%
Steam
9.2
Scale
9.3
Vibes
1677
Steam Reviews
375/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1057/1200
Comparison Points
|
96%
Genre 7.3/8
genre
|
70%
Simple Controls 2.8/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
77%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.7/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
76%
Content Breadth 4.6/9
stuff
|
89%
Aesthetics 4.7/6
style
|
97%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Nomad SurvivalOne of the earlier survivors-likes on the market and one of the most directly inspired, with full scores on move-only controls (except for one class). It has some twists on build crafting and deep stats. Put together and functional, would be plenty of fun for a couple dozen hours. Problem is it doesn't stand out much now. I don't see it recommended as much this year, but I do love the no-downside 3x speed option to bust through unlocks. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.3
Combined Ranking Score
16/72
Ranking Position
1462/1600
Total Points
|
7.9
Final Review
89%
Steam
7.2
Scale
7.7
Vibes
1440
Steam Reviews
338/400
Review Points
|
8.7
Similarity Score
94%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1124/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.3/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
87%
Aesthetics 4.4/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Yet Another Zombie SurvivorsWhat my partner called "a survivors for the Call of Duty demographic", this zombie slaying take has some of the more complex 3D graphics in this genre, but manages to keep things fast, simple and snappy despite the "realism". While we're a little burnt on zombies and the aesthetic doesn't appeal as much to us and resulted in some quibbles ("taller" and easier to get hit, gems floating so hard to identify position) for some people this likely appeals to you in a way games with pixel graphics simply never will. Could use more content but it's pretty fully developed for Early Access and I'm looking forward to coming back on release. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Party Based Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
19/72
Ranking Position
1431/1600
Total Points
|
8.3
Final Review
90%
Steam
7.8
Scale
8.1
Vibes
4499
Steam Reviews
349/400
Review Points
|
8.0
Similarity Score
90%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1082/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.9/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
99%
Survival Modes 3.9/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
85%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5
build
|
77%
Stage Features 3.8/7
stage
|
84%
Content Breadth 6.1/9
stuff
|
73%
Aesthetics 2.8/6
style
|
97%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.3/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Bing in WonderlandPretty Different. A side perspective rogue-lite hack and slash arena bullet heaven. This one from Wanba Studio in Beijing is among the more notable titles on the list. It takes the best features from many different games while confidently (and at time absurdly) doing its own thing. A vibe like if Binding of Isaac was made by classical Chinese ink wash painters, just impeccable low/high brow ugly/cute vibes throughout. Good music, packed with charm (and content too.) Action focused controls but full auto-aim and button mash friendly design makes it still relatively accessible compared to other sidescrolling rogue-lites. My partner and I both dig this one very much, which is good because I need to rest my hands after a run. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Sidescroller Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
20/72
Ranking Position
1394/1600
Total Points
|
9.7
Final Review
97%
Steam
9.7
Scale
9.8
Vibes
1479
Steam Reviews
392/400
Review Points
|
6.7
Similarity Score
84%
Diagnosis:
Pretty Different
1002/1200
Comparison Points
|
87%
Genre 5.9/8
genre
|
38%
Simple Controls -1.7/7
move
|
69%
Survival Modes 1.5/4
modes
|
85%
Power Progression 2.8/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
71%
Stage Features 3/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
98%
Aesthetics 5.8/6
style
|
100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.9/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Nova DriftDifferent. A great pick if you you want to pull the trigger in space. Despite not sharing all the features, it can really scratch the "over the top" survivors-like itch with beautiful neon screenwipes. More asteroids influenced than "twin stick" influenced. I personally find the drift physics quite engaging once I've gotten going. Really fun game. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Asteroids-like Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Content Rich Mowing Game Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
21/72
Ranking Position
1386/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
9217
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
|
6.6
Similarity Score
83%
Diagnosis:
Different
993/1200
Comparison Points
|
88%
Genre 6.1/8
genre
|
54%
Simple Controls 0.5/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
|
91%
Content Breadth 7.3/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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GreedlandA Crysis meets Starship Troopers meets Crimsonland survivors-like, aka a top down shooter with sci fi tech. It seemed designed to be a twin stick shooter (looks like it) but with auto-aim on it's very much was a survivors-like stuck in a mission based 2010s shooter user interface. Once you get into a run it's solid. It's not a chatty game but actually does have subtle humor sprinkled about it and while it has a dash and special move they are all mapped to the left side of the controller by default. Lots of challenges and an endless mode. It's not AAA graphics but if you want your next survivors-like to be a sci fi wave shooter on land with a 3D engine this might be the best pick I've come across yet. Still developing! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.1
Combined Ranking Score
22/72
Ranking Position
1421/1600
Total Points
|
8.4
Final Review
84%
Steam
8.3
Scale
8.6
Vibes
912
Steam Reviews
353/400
Review Points
|
7.8
Similarity Score
89%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1068/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
83%
Simple Controls 4.6/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
98%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.8/5
build
|
82%
Stage Features 4.5/7
stage
|
83%
Content Breadth 5.9/9
stuff
|
72%
Aesthetics 2.6/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Bounty of OneFull release is out now! Western themed survivors-like worth checking out. Interesting mechanic where you only fire when standing still. Auto Aim is very direct and weapons tend to basically just be guns, so with the dash-stand-dash gameplay it feels kind of like a more tactical Brotato, but I think more fun feeling theme wise. However, it doesn't have the build depth of Brotato at this time. You only get one weapon and they aren't very different for most characters, so it's not as over the top as VS either. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Enemy Hell Rogue-lite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.1
Combined Ranking Score
23/72
Ranking Position
1410/1600
Total Points
|
8.6
Final Review
89%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
1778
Steam Reviews
357/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1053/1200
Comparison Points
|
93%
Genre 6.9/8
genre
|
67%
Simple Controls 2.4/7
move
|
96%
Survival Modes 3.7/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
89%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.9/5
build
|
72%
Stage Features 3.1/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
97%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.4/10
vibe
vibe
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GoobiesA cute goo busting survivors-like with pretty straightforward single stick shooter gameplay. In my first impressions, it's a pretty straight up Vampire Survivors clone gameplay style. While I kind of appreciate the art style, it was a little unclear in action sometimes and eventually overall it felt a little lacking to me. Not as much depth, not as much over the top aspects, no exploration. Endless mode only afaik, but that ends up with me never feeling like I've "won". It could benefit from clear specific build related challenges. If it was the only game available, I could play a lot of it, but otherwise it feels like I'm grinding a lot of time for less payoff in terms of wacky mechanics. Many love it, try the demo! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.0
Combined Ranking Score
24/72
Ranking Position
1413/1600
Total Points
|
8.1
Final Review
92%
Steam
7.7
Scale
7.5
Vibes
1131
Steam Reviews
344/400
Review Points
|
7.8
Similarity Score
89%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1069/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
99%
Simple Controls 6.9/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
82%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.2/5
build
|
65%
Stage Features 2.1/7
stage
|
85%
Content Breadth 6.3/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
96%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Shape Shifter: FormationsA game that applies all of the survivors-like lessons to a classic abstract arena shooter format, so far seems to be very good at both. Vibes of Geometry Wars or the vintage vector shooters both are based on. I've been playing mostly with auto aim / auto shoot which I think works pretty well and makes it feel a lot more survivors-like in a way my sore hands enjoy. Build depth is pretty good for a more arcade-style title and while there isn't much setting/stage variety I don't spend much time thinking about it. I admit I'd love if there was at least an unlockable boss-free mode, since it feels full on bullet hell with them. Great vibe overall, looking forward to more content. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter |
7.9
Combined Ranking Score
26/72
Ranking Position
1357/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.5
Scale
9.2
Vibes
62
Steam Reviews
387/400
Review Points
|
6.2
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Similar
970/1200
Comparison Points
|
95%
Genre 7.2/8
genre
|
72%
Simple Controls 3.1/7
move
|
83%
Survival Modes 2.6/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
69%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.9/5
build
|
50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
|
78%
Content Breadth 5.1/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Soulstone SurvivorsThis is a popular survivors-like many seem to prefer to VS, though it's not my personal favorite. It's got a heavy dash reliance and a more "professional" 3D vibe. it would rank way higher except for aesthetics and small maps. Devs said "a spin on the genre taking itself more seriously." I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for. Personally I like meta-progression to not be spread over so many different views. it has a lot to draw people back, but never gets quite as crazy in a run. Much more focused on avoiding red enemy attack circles. You might agree it feels generic or you might love it! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Hack and Slash Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Wave Survival |
7.8
Combined Ranking Score
27/72
Ranking Position
1389/1600
Total Points
|
8.1
Final Review
90%
Steam
8.2
Scale
7.0
Vibes
13136
Steam Reviews
342/400
Review Points
|
7.5
Similarity Score
87%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1047/1200
Comparison Points
|
98%
Genre 7.7/8
genre
|
81%
Simple Controls 4.3/7
move
|
98%
Survival Modes 3.8/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
89%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.9/5
build
|
66%
Stage Features 2.2/7
stage
|
92%
Content Breadth 7.6/9
stuff
|
67%
Aesthetics 2/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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