The Scale

The Monstergirl Scale

For determining if a game is like Vampire Survivors

-1 to 1 in 60 categories

Genre

1. Rogue-Lite 2. Auto-Shooter / Auto-Battler 3. Real Time 4. Top-Down or Isometric 5. Direct Control of Single Avatar Camera Usually Centered on Player 6. Arcade Style (Little Plot) 7. Bullet Heaven A Many Player Shots 8. Bullet Heaven B Few Enemy Shots / Damage on Touch Focus

Simple Movement Focused Controls

9. One Handed Play (With Controller) 10. Move Only 11. No Dash / Dodge 12. No Trigger 13. No Special Move Button 14. No Aiming 15. No On Attack / On Aim Movement Penalty

Survival Game Modes

16. Timed Survival / Boss Mode 17. Endless Mode 18. Unannounced & Organic Waves 19. High Enemy Count / "Horde"

Power Progression

20. Level on XP Gain Run Event 21. Streamlined Level Choices 22. Currency Based Meta Unlocks 23. Goal Based / Find Based Meta Unlocks

Depth of Buildcrafting

24. Build Crafting 25. Impactful Level / Item Options 26. Weapon Combination / Evolution 27. Interesting Weapon, Item & Ability Synergy 28. Invincible / Broken Builds Possible

Map / Level Features

29. Explorable Map 30. BIG Maps 31. XP / Currency on Ground 32. Health on Ground 33. Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 34. Treasure Chests / Loot Events 35. Vendors on Map / Run

Depth and Breadth of Content

36. Enemy Variety 37. Elites & Bosses 38. Many and /or Interesting Characters 39. Many Challenges 40. Multiple Stages 41. Difficulty Modifiers 42. Bestiary / Lore 43. Achievements 44. Secrets

Aesthetics

45. Retro / Pixel Art Style 46. Damage Numbers 47. Lo-Fi Charm 48. Bumpin' Music 49. Unique / Fun Names / Writing 50. Subtle Humor

Gameplay Vibe Check

51. Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 52. Over The Top 53. "One More Run" / Short Runs 54. Difficulty Ramp 55. Fun Ramp 56. Low Price 57. Technical Check / Functional Polish 58. Controls Check 59. Fun Check 60. Feels like VS

How to Tally

-1 to 1 in 60 Categories
Scoring in 10ths
(example: -.4 or .8)

1: Feature Fully Present
0: Feature Missing
-1: Critical Difference

Tip:

Rely Heavily on Vibes!

Report as number out of 60,
Or Convert into 10 Point Score.

The scale "assumes you're
ranking a very "similar game.
In theory a final score can be negative.

See Definitions for a full explanation of every category on the similarity and review scales. See scoring guide for detailed examples.

Comparison Scale Examples:

Vampire Survivors

10.0 | 60

Halls of Torment

9.0 | 53.9

Chess Survivors

8.0 | 48.0

20 Minutes Till Dawn

6.8 | 40.8

Risk of Rain

5.1 | 30.7

Hades

4.4 | 26.3

Returnal

3.2 | 19.4

Rogue

1.0 | 6.1

Elden Ring

-1.9 | -11.3

Call of Duty 2

-3.8 | -22.9

Fun at Home!

Score games yourself with The Scorecard!

Argue about it on the playground!

Patch Notes Archive

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Patch notes are imported from steam. There may be errors. This mostly exists so I can stay on top of them to update the features in our tags and scoring categories (which I do manually), but since many of you liked the idea of staying up to date with all the games in one place I'm working on making this data automated (right now I manually hit it every couple days) with better info and linking in with the game views.

There will be more data and proper atribution here (original author, steam link, original post date, etc) real soon, I promise. This is just like a technical test to see if they're coming in ok at all.

SuperTotalCarnage! » SuperTotalCarnage! Online Multiplayer Update


Get ready for a treat as the newest update for SuperTotalCarnage! is finally here. After facing unexpected hurdles that forced us to halt updates, we are now back with a vengeance, bringing an exhilarating online multiplayer feature to the game.

In December, we faced some problems that abruptly halted our progress and left our dedicated community in the dark. We are unable to delve into the specifics of the issue, but we want to express our sincere apologies to players for the sudden interruption and lack of communication during this challenging time.

Despite the hardships, our commitment to the game and its community never wavered. Now, we are thrilled to announce the release of our most significant update to date. The addition of online multiplayer brings a whole new level of excitement and competition to the action-packed world of SuperTotalCarnage!

The Online Multiplayer mode allows players to engage in thrilling PVP battles. Choosing their favorite hero, players will embark on a standard level, where each monster slain by a player will be transferred to their opponent’s stage. The objective is simple: overpower the enemy with an onslaught of monsters and emerge victorious. This exciting new feature promises adrenaline-pumping matches filled with strategic gameplay and intense action.

While the update is still in its early stages, we acknowledge that a few issues may arise. However, we are eager for players to experience the new mode firsthand and provide valuable feedback. By actively engaging with the community we aim to refine and enhance the online multiplayer feature based on player suggestions and bug reports.

Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled battle like never before, as SuperTotalCarnage! returns to reclaim its place among the gaming elite. Join the fight, test your skills, and help shape the future of this remarkable game. The action begins now!


You might also want to try playing with your friends during this weekend, since they may try it out for FREE (including the new Online Feature) by grabbing it from IndieGala (from the site or client, and yes, you will be able to play together. Click here to visit the page and claim the game.