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Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD

Free Available Upcoming

Tower defense inspired. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Tower Defense Wave Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
6.2 Similarity Score
81% Diagnosis:
Similar
969/1200 Comparison Points
90% Genre 6.4/8 genre
64% Simple Controls 1.9/7 move
88% Survival Modes 3/4 modes
91% Power Progression 3.3/4 level
93% Buildcrafting Depth 4.3/5 build
54% Stage Features 0.6/7 stage
85% Content Breadth 6.3/9 stuff
77% Aesthetics 3.2/6 style
88% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.5/10 vibe vibe

Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/6/2023

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.

Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

6.2 Similarity Score
81% Diagnosis:
969/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.8/1
Auto-Fire / Auto-Battle 0.7/1
Real Time 1/1
Top Down or Isometric 1/1
Direct Control of Single Avatar 0.5/1
Arcade Style 1/1
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.7/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.7/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.6/1
Move Only -1/1
No Dash 0.9/1
No Trigger 0/1
No Special Move 0/1
No Aiming 0.4/1
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) 1/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 0.5/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0.8/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Build Crafting 1/1
0.7/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.6/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps -1/1
XP on Ground 0/1
Health on Ground 0.3/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.3/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1
Enemy Variety 0.5/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.6/1
Many Challenges 0.8/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.6/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0.5/1
Damage Numbers 0.8/1
Lofi Charm 1/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0.8/1
Subtle Humor 0.1/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.8/1
Over the Top 0.2/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.8/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 1/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.9/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.7/1
Feels like VS 0.5/1

Towerful Defense: A Rogue TD Tag Cloud

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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

AndroidiOSLinuxMacSteam DeckWindows PCXboxFree AvailableUpcoming

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Auto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTower DefenseWave ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

Mini Fun Games

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: No

Marketing Blurb

- +

Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"A roguelite horde survival game with a tower defense theme and a twist: you don't have to move to avoid enemies but must use skills actively. Pick your tower, equip up to 4 skills, and choose from a variety of traits and items to craft unique builds that can survive waves of hostile aliens."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

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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.)

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

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Scaling and Review Notes

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

stella-from_artifact-seeker-legend-of-aurorium.webpScale 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.

Artifact Seeker: Legend of Aurorium Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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

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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

Similar

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

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

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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."

Control Style Notes

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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

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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

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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

?

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Power Fantasy

EA Free Available

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game (Currently adjusting.)

Hack and Slash Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.9 Similarity Score
80% Diagnosis:
Similar
956/1200 Comparison Points
68% Genre 2.8/8 genre
43% Simple Controls -1/7 move
94% Survival Modes 3.5/4 modes
100% Power Progression 4/4 level
86% Buildcrafting Depth 3.6/5 build
89% Stage Features 5.5/7 stage
81% Content Breadth 5.5/9 stuff
88% Aesthetics 4.5/6 style
85% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10 vibe vibe

Power Fantasy Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/9/2023

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: "Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization. Still in Early Access, but the community is growing and giving great feedback. There is much to come (meta progression, other game modes and 50+ unique heroes), but the core gameplay is already here, with over 50 achievements already."

Power Fantasy Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.9 Similarity Score
80% Diagnosis:
956/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.7/1
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 0/1
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.6/1
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 1/1
No Aiming -1/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty -1/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1
Endless Mode 0.5/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 1/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 1/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.6/1
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 0/1
Enemy Variety 0.8/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 1/1
Many Challenges 0.9/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0.7/1
Bumpin Music 1/1
Fun Writing 0.8/1
Subtle Humor 0/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1
Over the Top 0.5/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 0.5/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.5/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.9/1
Feels like VS 0.3/1

Power Fantasy Tag Cloud

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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 PCEAFree Available

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Hack and SlashHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown15m

Features and Extras

Steam Achievements

Dev/Publisher

Lava Lamb

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: 56
  • Steam Leaderboards: No
  • Steam Workshop: No
  • Steam Trading Cards: No

Extras, Etc.

  • NSFW: No
  • Demo Available: Free
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

- +

Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization."

Run Times & Speedups

- +

Average Run Time: 15m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Path of Survivors

Free Available Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Auto-Battler Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.9 Similarity Score
80% Diagnosis:
Similar
955/1200 Comparison Points
94% Genre 7/8 genre
32% Simple Controls -2.5/7 move
100% Survival Modes 4/4 modes
88% Power Progression 3/4 level
90% Buildcrafting Depth 4/5 build
64% Stage Features 2/7 stage
83% Content Breadth 6/9 stuff
75% Aesthetics 3/6 style
90% Gameplay Vibe Check 8/10 vibe vibe

Path of Survivors Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/6/2023

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.

Note: The game makes use of open source assets from Duelyst

Dev Notes: "My goal with Path of Survivors is to bring build complexity by incorporating Path of Exile mechanics. Another goal was to be able to build a team of characters that all play at once in the map (up to 6 player units all going off). The last goal was to make everything fully idle if the player wants to idle the game for farming, etc."

"I hope that I am on the path to make a game well received by the fans of survivors-likes."

Path of Survivors Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.9 Similarity Score
80% Diagnosis:
955/1200 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) 1/1
Move Only -0.5/1
No Dash -1/1
No Trigger -1/1
No Special Move -1/1
No Aiming 1/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty -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) 1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps 1/1
XP on Ground 1/1
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 1/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 0/1
Many Challenges 1/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 1/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 1/1
Subtle Humor 0/1
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 1/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 1/1
Feels like VS 1/1

Path of Survivors 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

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Auto-BattlerAuto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or Isometric

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam Leaderboards

Dev/Publisher

Limited Input

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: 34
  • Steam Leaderboards: Yes
  • 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.

"Path of Survivors is a multi-class auto-battler survival game with roguelite elements. Plan your path in the 1000+ nodes passive tree and craft gear to help your battlers survive in this world. You can have up to six units on your team auto-battling their way through hundreds of mobs on the screen."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "There is no must end at X time. There is a mechanic in the game (Sanity Time) that if you play well, the runs goes on for at least 30 minutes and if you play bad then it could be fairly short like 5 minutes."

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Need for Cheese

EA Free Available

Different: A lot is similar but the game goes through dungeons instead of waves and plays more like an ARPG according to the devs. Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard.

Bullet Heaven Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.9 Similarity Score
79% Diagnosis:
Similar
951/1200 Comparison Points
77% Genre 4.3/8 genre
29% Simple Controls -3/7 move
76% Survival Modes 2.1/4 modes
91% Power Progression 3.3/4 level
99% Buildcrafting Depth 4.9/5 build
93% Stage Features 6/7 stage
90% Content Breadth 7.2/9 stuff
81% Aesthetics 3.7/6 style
85% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10 vibe vibe

Need for Cheese Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/1/2023

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.

A game we checked out for being in the Steam Bullet Heaven fest - not a survivors-like but some similar features!

Dev Convo: "We plan on having endgame game modes, one which will be a wavelike (similar to Brotato model i.e.) where you defeat waves and choose upgrades for each one, and another which will be more roguelite (similar to hades i.e.) where you go through limited or endless strain of dungeons. In both you choose upgrades which work only in that specific run - but they add up and count on top of your char's build which you already have."

"So imagine if you played Diablo to a certain degree, lets say lvl 75. Then the endgame unlocks, and you can play a bullet heaven / survivor like game with that character over and over again, and unlock new stuff."

Need for Cheese Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.9 Similarity Score
79% Diagnosis:
951/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.5/1
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 0.3/1
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.8/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -0.3/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -0.5/1
Move Only 0/1
No Dash -0.5/1
No Trigger -0.5/1
No Special Move -0.5/1
No Aiming -0.5/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty -0.5/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0.5/1
Endless Mode 0.5/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.6/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 0.3/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.9/1
Explorable Map 1/1
BIG Maps 0.7/1
XP on Ground 0.7/1
Health on Ground 0.8/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.8/1
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 0.8/1
Many Challenges 0.8/1
Multiple Stages 0.8/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1
Bestiary / Lore 0.9/1
Achievements 0.6/1
Secrets 0.5/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0.5/1
Damage Numbers 0.9/1
Lofi Charm 0.3/1
Bumpin Music 0.9/1
Fun Writing 0.7/1
Subtle Humor 0.4/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.7/1
Over the Top 0.4/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.7/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.8/1
Fun Ramp 0.8/1
Low Price 0.5/1
Technical Check 0.8/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.8/1
Feels like VS 0.1/1

Need for Cheese Tag Cloud

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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 PCEAFree Available

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Bullet HeavenDungeon CrawlerHack and SlashMowing GameRogueliteSingle Stick ShooterTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown30m

Features and Extras

SoundtrackSteam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

Green Goo Games

Game Features

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Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: 100
  • Steam Leaderboards: No
  • Steam Workshop: No
  • Steam Trading Cards: No

Extras, Etc.

  • NSFW: No
  • Demo Available: Yes
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: Steam YouTube

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Crawl through countless dungeons, fighting hordes of monsters in this unique, fast-paced Action RPG. Class-up, mutate, and survive as you loot, shoot, upgrade, and repeat. Descend into the depths of a strange and dark world filled with mysteries and uncover its secrets"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

Quotes from Dev convo: "Our game plays like an arpg , or diablo-like.. (so upgrading your character leveling up is your metaprogression) - so if we count dungeons as a single run then depending on the difficulty they last around 15-30 minutes"

Speed Settings

?

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Boons and Burdens

Upcoming

Upcoming action rogue-like from the Gunlocked dev, includes an optional single stick mode. The dev calls it "brotato-style."" Scores were weighted toward the twin-stick mode because it is the primary mode, but there is a single stick mode with full auto-aim. Most abilities in both modes auto-aim, regardless." Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard

Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.9 Similarity Score
79% Diagnosis:
Similar
951/1200 Comparison Points
94% Genre 7.1/8 genre
51% Simple Controls 0.1/7 move
75% Survival Modes 2/4 modes
50% Power Progression 0/4 level
88% Buildcrafting Depth 3.8/5 build
71% Stage Features 3/7 stage
85% Content Breadth 6.3/9 stuff
87% Aesthetics 4.4/6 style
93% Gameplay Vibe Check 8.5/10 vibe vibe

Boons and Burdens Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/4/2023

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: "Certain features won't be implemented at launch (secrets, endless mode, leaderboards, for instance), but are planned. Other planned features MIGHT not make it in by Early Access but are currently planned for it (Bestiary)."

"May need to update closer to launch. Scores were weighted toward the twin-stick mode because it is the primary mode, but there is a single stick mode with full auto-aim. Most abilities in both modes auto-aim, regardless."

Boons and Burdens Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.9 Similarity Score
79% Diagnosis:
951/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.8/1
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 1/1
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.8/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.5/1
Move Only -1/1
No Dash -0.5/1
No Trigger 0.5/1
No Special Move -1/1
No Aiming 0.8/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0.8/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0/1
Endless Mode Planned/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) 0/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.8/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps -1/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 1/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 1/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.3/1
Many Challenges 1/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 1/1
Bestiary / Lore Planned/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets Planned/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 0.3/1
Lofi Charm 0.6/1
Bumpin Music 1/1
Fun Writing 1/1
Subtle Humor 0.5/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.8/1
Over the Top 1/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.8/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 1/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.5/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.9/1
Feels like VS 0.4/1

Boons and Burdens Tag Cloud

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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 PCUpcoming

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Brotato-styleBullet HeavenRogueliteSingle Stick ShooterSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

FromLefcourt

Game Features

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Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: 20
  • 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

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Boons & Burdens is a single player action-roguelike set in the depths of hell. Battle hordes of demons through 13 levels, collect gems to purchase powerful boons, and choose from deadly burdens that alter the game's difficulty. Will you be the paragon of power or the architect of your own defeat?"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "Less than 30 minutes on average. 13 levels that take roughly 2 minutes each, but can take more or less time depending on randomized game elements and player skill."

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Test Lab Inc.

EA Free Available

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.4 Similarity Score
77% Diagnosis:
Similar
922/1200 Comparison Points
94% Genre 7/8 genre
79% Simple Controls 4/7 move
69% Survival Modes 1.5/4 modes
69% Power Progression 1.5/4 level
98% Buildcrafting Depth 4.8/5 build
84% Stage Features 4.7/7 stage
58% Content Breadth 1.5/9 stuff
60% Aesthetics 1.2/6 style
80% Gameplay Vibe Check 6/10 vibe vibe

Test Lab Inc. Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/13/2023

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.

Test Lab Inc. Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.4 Similarity Score
77% Diagnosis:
922/1200 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) 0.5/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.5/1
Move Only 0.5/1
No Dash -1/1
No Trigger 1/1
No Special Move 1/1
No Aiming 1/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0.5/1
Endless Mode 0/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.5/1
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 0/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.8/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps 0.2/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 1/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0.5/1
Enemy Variety 0.3/1
Bosses / Elites 0.4/1
Many Interesting Characters 0/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.5/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 0.3/1
Secrets 0/1
Retro / Pixel Art -0.1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 0.3/1
Fun Writing 0/1
Subtle Humor 0/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1
Over the Top 1/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.5/1
Fun Ramp 0.5/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 1/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.5/1
Feels like VS 0/1

Test Lab Inc. Tag Cloud

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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 PCEAFree Available

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Auto-ShooterBullet HeavenRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or Isometric

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Branching PathsDungeon Crawl30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

Zaru

Game Features

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Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: 11
  • 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

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Customize your skills and rain hell upon the endless hordes of robots. Test Lab Inc. is a fast-paced game where you'll be constantly tweaking your abilities until you become the ultimate weapon of mass destruction and crush all the puny robots that dare cross your path."

Game Modes

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Branching Paths, Dungeon Crawl

Game Mode Notes

"we have a progression style similar to Slay the Spire where you have you have a map with combat and other types of nodes"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "A Run is composed of multiple maps, a single map usually won't be longer than 5 minutes, and a full run will usually last 30 minutes."

"The normal combat nodes usually don't last longer than 5 minutes, the boss at the end of the run will vary with the difficulty you're currently running and how much dps you can do with your build, but we've seen it last between 2-10 minutes, and a full run will vary a lot as you can choose shorter paths, skip combat options, and your build and how fast you can clear will impact on your timer, but what we aimed for was 30 minutes runs."

Speed Settings

None

[edit]

Kritter

Free Available Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Base Defense Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.4 Similarity Score
77% Diagnosis:
Similar
925/1200 Comparison Points
75% Genre 4/8 genre
43% Simple Controls -1/7 move
78% Survival Modes 2.2/4 modes
56% Power Progression 0.5/4 level
85% Buildcrafting Depth 3.5/5 build
96% Stage Features 6.5/7 stage
82% Content Breadth 5.8/9 stuff
83% Aesthetics 4/6 style
89% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.8/10 vibe vibe

Kritter Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/9/2023

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.

Kritter Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.4 Similarity Score
77% Diagnosis:
925/1200 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 0/1
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 -1/1
No Trigger 0.5/1
No Special Move 0/1
No Aiming -0.5/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 0/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1
Endless Mode 0.5/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.7/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 0/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) -1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.5/1
Build Crafting 1/1
0.8/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.5/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.5/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.7/1
Explorable Map 1/1
BIG Maps 0.5/1
XP on Ground 1/1
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 0.7/1
Bosses / Elites 0.6/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.4/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.7/1
Bestiary / Lore 0.7/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.7/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0.4/1
Bumpin Music 0.8/1
Fun Writing 0.8/1
Subtle Humor 1/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 1/1
Over the Top 0.7/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.8/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.8/1
Fun Ramp 0.5/1
Low Price 0.5/1
Technical Check 0.8/1
Controls Check 0.9/1
Fun Check 0.8/1
Feels like VS 0.2/1

Kritter Tag Cloud

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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 PCFree AvailableUpcoming

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Base DefenseBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown15m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam Leaderboards

Dev/Publisher

LJF Games

Game Features

- +

Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: Co-Op
  • Player Count: 4
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: Planned
  • Steam Leaderboards: Yes
  • 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.

""Your spaceship crashed on a hostile planet. Monsters are flooding towards you. There is no hope. Unless... you miraculously landed on a mysterious time warp zone. Fight hordes of monsters. Rewind time. Repair your ship. Rewind time. Play solo. Rewind time. Player with your friends! Be a Kritter in this explosive-colorful-friendship-killer roguelite game!""

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 15m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Psychofinger

Upcoming

An FPS survivors-like! Looks fun. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven First Person Shooter Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
5.1 Similarity Score
76% Diagnosis:
Similar
906/1200 Comparison Points
65% Genre 2.4/8 genre
25% Simple Controls -3.5/7 move
81% Survival Modes 2.5/4 modes
100% Power Progression 4/4 level
95% Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5 build
71% Stage Features 2.9/7 stage
90% Content Breadth 7.2/9 stuff
86% Aesthetics 4.3/6 style
86% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.1/10 vibe vibe

Psychofinger Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/6/2023

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.

Psychofinger Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

5.1 Similarity Score
76% Diagnosis:
906/1200 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
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 1/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.4/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -0.5/1
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 0/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1
Endless Mode 0/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 1/1
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
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.5/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps -1/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 1/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.9/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 1/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.7/1
Many Challenges 1/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 1/1
Bestiary / Lore 1/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.5/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0.5/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0.3/1
Bumpin Music 0.5/1
Fun Writing 1/1
Subtle Humor 1/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.1/1
Over the Top 0.5/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 0.5/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.5/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.5/1
Feels like VS 0.2/1

Psychofinger Tag Cloud

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Windows PCUpcoming

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterBullet HeavenFirst Person ShooterHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-like

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown20m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

martingor

Game Features

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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: No
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Survive hordes of ghosts in this FPS-roguelite. Become an agent at the Department of Metaphysical Investigations and unveil the mystery of an old church. Choose Aberrant Items that will upgrade your character, fight bosses and unlock new hand gestures."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 20m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

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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.

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

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Scaling and Review Notes

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

gyrocopter-from_bore-blasters.gifScale 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.

BORE BLASTERS Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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

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LinuxMacSteam DeckSwitchWindows PCUpcoming

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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

Game Features

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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

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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."

Game Modes

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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

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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]

M.O.O.D.S.

Free Available Upcoming

An action focused shooter with more visceral gunplay, it still has roguelite elements that may be of interest to survivors-likes fans! Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Roguelite Top Down or Isometric
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.5 Similarity Score
73% Diagnosis:
Similar
871/1200 Comparison Points
71% Genre 3.3/8 genre
21% Simple Controls -4/7 move
60% Survival Modes 0.8/4 modes
94% Power Progression 3.5/4 level
90% Buildcrafting Depth 4/5 build
71% Stage Features 3/7 stage
100% Content Breadth 9/9 stuff
70% Aesthetics 2.4/6 style
79% Gameplay Vibe Check 5.7/10 vibe vibe

M.O.O.D.S. Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/1/2023

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.

M.O.O.D.S. Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

4.5 Similarity Score
73% Diagnosis:
871/1200 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) 0.8/1
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 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
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.3/1
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 0/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 1/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps 0/1
XP on Ground 0.5/1
Health on Ground 0/1
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 1/1
Many Challenges 1/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 1/1
Bestiary / Lore 1/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 1/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0.7/1
Subtle Humor 0.7/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1
Over the Top 0.5/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.5/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.7/1
Fun Ramp 1/1
Low Price 0/1
Technical Check 0.7/1
Controls Check 0.7/1
Fun Check 0.9/1
Feels like VS 0.1/1

M.O.O.D.S. Tag Cloud

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Windows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterBullet HeavenRogueliteTop Down or Isometric

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown45m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

StickyStoneStudio GmbH

Game Features

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Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: Co-Op
  • Online: Co-Op
  • Player Count: 4
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: Yes
  • 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.

"Blast robots to bits in this action rogue-lite shooter which focuses on satisfying gunplay and thousands of fun builds! Modify your weapon, find armor parts and try to survive the endless onslaught of hostile mechs!"

Run Times & Speedups

- +

Average Run Time: 45m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "I would say 5-60 minutes for the Early Access."

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

BeatPunk!

Free Available Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard and follow up interview.

Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Music Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.5 Similarity Score
72% Diagnosis:
Similar
867/1200 Comparison Points
85% Genre 5.6/8 genre
74% Simple Controls 3.4/7 move
76% Survival Modes 2.1/4 modes
83% Power Progression 2.6/4 level
79% Buildcrafting Depth 2.9/5 build
69% Stage Features 2.6/7 stage
49% Content Breadth -0.1/9 stuff
73% Aesthetics 2.8/6 style
72% Gameplay Vibe Check 4.3/10 vibe vibe

BeatPunk! Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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.

BeatPunk! Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

4.5 Similarity Score
72% Diagnosis:
867/1200 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) 0.6/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -0.5/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 0.4/1
Move Only 0.6/1
No Dash 0.2/1
No Trigger 0.8/1
No Special Move 1/1
No Aiming -0.6/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1
Endless Mode 0/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.4/1
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 0.3/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.3/1
Build Crafting 0.5/1
0.8/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.8/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.3/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.5/1
Explorable Map -0.7/1
BIG Maps -0.5/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 0.8/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1
Enemy Variety 0.3/1
Bosses / Elites 0.3/1
Many Interesting Characters -0.7/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 0/1
Secrets 0/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 1/1
Fun Writing 0.8/1
Subtle Humor 0/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.4/1
Over the Top 0.3/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.6/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.7/1
Fun Ramp 0.8/1
Low Price 0/1
Technical Check 0/1
Controls Check 0.8/1
Fun Check 0.7/1
Feels like VS 0.5/1

BeatPunk! Tag Cloud

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MacWindows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

Sorting Categories

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterAuto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalMusicRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown10m

Features and Extras

Dev/Publisher

Digi GamesReçel Games

Game Features

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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: Yes
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"BeatPunk! is a top-down arena shooter roguelike where you play as a musician trying to survive a horde of robots by composing deadly songs. Choose from a variety of weapons, traits and sounds where each choice results in a different song and playstyle, making each playthrough unique."

Dev Scorecard Note: "The player gets to create their own gameplay soundtrack in each run with 16 different instruments!"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 10m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Cozy Space Survivors

Free Available Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Auto-Shooter Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.3 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
Similar
857/1200 Comparison Points
89% Genre 6.2/8 genre
75% Simple Controls 3.5/7 move
66% Survival Modes 1.3/4 modes
88% Power Progression 3/4 level
56% Buildcrafting Depth 0.6/5 build
79% Stage Features 4/7 stage
55% Content Breadth 0.9/9 stuff
67% Aesthetics 2/6 style
72% Gameplay Vibe Check 4.3/10 vibe vibe

Cozy Space Survivors Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 Scorecard Notes: "Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A short experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games."

Cozy Space Survivors Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

4.3 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
857/1200 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) 0.2/1
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 0/1
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 0/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.3/1
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 0/1
Build Crafting 0/1
0.2/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.2/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.2/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0/1
Explorable Map 1/1
BIG Maps 0/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 1/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 0.5/1
Bosses / Elites 0/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.3/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 0/1
Secrets 0.1/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 0/1
Lofi Charm 0.2/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0.4/1
Subtle Humor 0.4/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1
Over the Top 0.1/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 1/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.4/1
Fun Ramp 0/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.4/1
Controls Check 0.5/1
Fun Check 0.5/1
Feels like VS 0.3/1

Cozy Space Survivors Tag Cloud

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Browseritch.ioMacWindows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Auto-ShooterRogueliteSingle Stick ShooterSurvivors-likeTop Down or Isometric

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown10m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

simonschreibt

Game Features

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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

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"A cozy time survival roguelite in space. You steer the shippy while the shooting happens automatically. Meet cute NPCs, solve small quests, and fight quirky enemies with satisfying weapons. A short experience for people who don't have much time but love playing (and finishing) games."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 10m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "10 minutes per run, aimed to be fun so that people want to play at least 3x"

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Midnight At The Disco

Free Available Upcoming

Intense action movement mechanics make it fairly different, but it might be just what you're looking for! Perhaps if you like the difficulty of Binding of Isaac! Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard and interview.

Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.2 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
Similar
853/1200 Comparison Points
84% Genre 5.4/8 genre
25% Simple Controls -3.5/7 move
63% Survival Modes 1/4 modes
85% Power Progression 2.8/4 level
84% Buildcrafting Depth 3.4/5 build
74% Stage Features 3.3/7 stage
74% Content Breadth 4.3/9 stuff
83% Aesthetics 3.9/6 style
78% Gameplay Vibe Check 5.5/10 vibe vibe

Midnight At The Disco Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 10/29/2023

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.

Remember, a lower similarity score isn't a judgement. This one looks to have much more emphasis on action button presses, according to the dev. Some people want exactly that!

Midnight At The Disco Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

4.2 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
853/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 1/1
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) 0.7/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -0.3/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1
Move Only -1/1
No Dash 0.5/1
No Trigger -1/1
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
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.4/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.6/1
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 0.8/1
Build Crafting 1/1
0.7/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.3/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.4/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps 0/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 0.3/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 1/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 0.5/1
Bosses / Elites 0.7/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.7/1
Many Challenges 0.8/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.4/1
Bestiary / Lore 0.5/1
Achievements 0.6/1
Secrets 0.1/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0.2/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0.6/1
Bumpin Music 0.6/1
Fun Writing 0.7/1
Subtle Humor 0.8/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1
Over the Top 0.8/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.9/1
Difficulty Ramp 0/1
Fun Ramp 0/1
Low Price 0.4/1
Technical Check 0.6/1
Controls Check 0.5/1
Fun Check 1/1
Feels like VS 0/1

Midnight At The Disco Tag Cloud

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Windows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalMowing GameRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick ShooterWave ShooterWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam Cloud

Dev/Publisher

Taphouse Games LLC

Game Features

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Listing various features we've got info on.

Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: No
  • 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: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Annihilate massive hordes of evil alien eyeball monsters as you struggle to survive a full day on the dance floor. Choose from a diverse set of character traits, weapons and upgrades to create unique builds on each run to blast the baddies into oblivion."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Slime Slayer

EA Free Available

Rogue-lite top down dungeon crawler with modular spell building, something which is pretty interesting to me! Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Spell Crafting Top Down or Isometric
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.2 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
Similar
852/1200 Comparison Points
78% Genre 4.4/8 genre
14% Simple Controls -5/7 move
100% Survival Modes 4/4 modes
63% Power Progression 1/4 level
95% Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5 build
75% Stage Features 3.5/7 stage
79% Content Breadth 5.3/9 stuff
66% Aesthetics 1.9/6 style
83% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.6/10 vibe vibe

Slime Slayer Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/15/2023

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.

Rogue-lite dungeon crawler with modular spell building, something which is pretty interesting to me!

Slime Slayer Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

4.2 Similarity Score
71% Diagnosis:
852/1200 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) -0.6/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1
Move Only -1/1
No Dash -1/1
No Trigger 0/1
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 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) 1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Build Crafting 1/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 1/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 1/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.5/1
Explorable Map 0/1
BIG Maps 0.5/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 0/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 1/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1
Enemy Variety 0.7/1
Bosses / Elites 0.8/1
Many Interesting Characters 0/1
Many Challenges 0.5/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 1/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.3/1
Retro / Pixel Art 0/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0.4/1
Subtle Humor 0.5/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1
Over the Top 0.8/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.5/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 0.6/1
Low Price 0.7/1
Technical Check 0.8/1
Controls Check 0.5/1
Fun Check 0.7/1
Feels like VS -0.5/1

Slime Slayer Tag Cloud

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Steam DeckWindows PCEAFree Available

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashRogueliteSpell CraftingTop Down or Isometric

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown50m

Features and Extras

Dev/Publisher

Boosted Bytes

Game Features

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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: Yes
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Slime Slayer is a Modular Spell-Building Action Roguelite focused on the destruction of ALL SLIMES! Craft unique spells and character builds with mechanically and functionally distinct elements and modifier runes to conquer a slime-infested world"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 50m

Run Time Notes

Dev: "A Full run can be consistently completed in 45min-1hr for an experienced player"

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Rift Saviours

EA Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
4.0 Similarity Score
70% Diagnosis:
Similar
840/1200 Comparison Points
89% Genre 6.2/8 genre
54% Simple Controls 0.6/7 move
91% Survival Modes 3.3/4 modes
84% Power Progression 2.7/4 level
63% Buildcrafting Depth 1.3/5 build
72% Stage Features 3.1/7 stage
69% Content Breadth 3.4/9 stuff
63% Aesthetics 1.5/6 style
57% Gameplay Vibe Check 1.3/10 vibe vibe

Rift Saviours Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/16/2023

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.

Rift Saviours 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.

4.0 Similarity Score
70% Diagnosis:
840/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.7/1
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) 0.3/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 1/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 0/1
Move Only -0.3/1
No Dash 0.9/1
No Trigger -0.8/1
No Special Move 1/1
No Aiming 0/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty -0.2/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 1/1
Endless Mode 0.5/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.9/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.9/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0.8/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0.5/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.4/1
Build Crafting 0.5/1
0.3/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.4/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.1/1
Explorable Map 1/1
BIG Maps 0.6/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 0/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0.5/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 0.3/1
Bosses / Elites 0.5/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.1/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages 1/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.5/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music -0.5/1
Fun Writing 0.1/1
Subtle Humor -0.1/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe -0.2/1
Over the Top 0/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs -0.2/1
Difficulty Ramp -0.3/1
Fun Ramp -0.4/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 1/1
Controls Check 0.4/1
Fun Check 0.1/1
Feels like VS 0.5/1

Rift Saviours Tag Cloud

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Windows PCEAUpcoming

Sorting Categories

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Bullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-like

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

UnknownUnknown

Features and Extras

Dev/Publisher

YYakoDev

Game Features

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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.

"Rift Saviours is a bullet heaven type of game, that enhances the genre with survival elements. In this game YOU become the bullet hell by crafting your own build in order to survive the never ending hordes of enemies that appear through the different rifts in the world. Will you become the Saviour?"

Run Times & Speedups

- +

Average Run Time: Unknown

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

[edit]

Saikyo Robots

Free Available Upcoming

RTS hybrid ("pikmin" style). Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard.

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

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Scaling and Review Notes

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.
"

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

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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

Similar

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

Game Features

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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"

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]

Bullet Bunny

Free Available Upcoming

Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard.

Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like 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
3.9 Similarity Score
69% Diagnosis:
Similar
831/1200 Comparison Points
74% Genre 3.8/8 genre
4% Simple Controls -6.5/7 move
86% Survival Modes 2.9/4 modes
88% Power Progression 3/4 level
84% Buildcrafting Depth 3.4/5 build
51% Stage Features 0.1/7 stage
78% Content Breadth 5.1/9 stuff
83% Aesthetics 3.9/6 style
86% Gameplay Vibe Check 7.1/10 vibe vibe

Bullet Bunny Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/1/2023

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.

Bullet Bunny Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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:
831/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 0.7/1
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 0/1
Bullet Heaven A (Many Player Bullets) 0.8/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.3/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -0.7/1
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 -0.8/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0.7/1
Endless Mode 0.9/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 0.5/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.8/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event 1/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 1/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 0.8/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.2/1
Build Crafting 0.7/1
1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.8/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.9/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0/1
Explorable Map -0.8/1
BIG Maps -0.9/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 0/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0.8/1
Enemy Variety 0.9/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters 1/1
Many Challenges 0/1
Multiple Stages -0.4/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0.8/1
Bestiary / Lore 0.3/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.5/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 0/1
Bumpin Music 0.8/1
Fun Writing 0.9/1
Subtle Humor 0.2/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.2/1
Over the Top 0.2/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.9/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.9/1
Fun Ramp 1/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0.8/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.9/1
Feels like VS 0.5/1

Bullet Bunny Tag Cloud

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Release Tags

Steam DeckWindows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricTwin Stick Shooter

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown9m

Features and Extras

Steam Achievements

Dev/Publisher

penusbmic

Game Features

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Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: No
  • Steam Achievements: 30
  • 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

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!"

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 9m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

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Hive Jump Survivors

EA Free Available

Upcoming Game. Available to wishlist. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
0 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
3.3 Similarity Score
67% Diagnosis:
Similar
798/1200 Comparison Points
86% Genre 5.7/8 genre
36% Simple Controls -2/7 move
69% Survival Modes 1.5/4 modes
56% Power Progression 0.5/4 level
67% Buildcrafting Depth 1.7/5 build
74% Stage Features 3.3/7 stage
69% Content Breadth 3.5/9 stuff
75% Aesthetics 3/6 style
61% Gameplay Vibe Check 2.1/10 vibe vibe

Hive Jump Survivors Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 10/29/2023

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.

This game is probably rated a little low - devs can be very conservative when they rate their games! Tweaking in progress.

Dev Scorecard notes: "Hive Jump Survivors is a blend of Vampire Survivors like gameplay set in the Hive Jump universe. The game is in closed beta and is coming soon to Early Access. A free demo will be made available through Itch.IO while development continues on the Steam version. The unique hook for the game shows up through the backpack feature which allows players more mobility than other survivors like games."

Hive Jump Survivors Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

3.3 Similarity Score
67% Diagnosis:
798/1200 Comparison Points
Rogue-lite 1/1
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) 1/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) -0.3/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) 1/1
Move Only -1/1
No Dash 1/1
No Trigger 0/1
No Special Move -1/1
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 0/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.5/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event -1/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 0.5/1
Build Crafting 0.4/1
0.1/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0.5/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0.3/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible 0.4/1
Explorable Map 1/1
BIG Maps 0.5/1
XP on Ground 0.5/1
Health on Ground 0.5/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0.8/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 0/1
Enemy Variety 0.5/1
Bosses / Elites 0.5/1
Many Interesting Characters 0.5/1
Many Challenges 0.5/1
Multiple Stages 0/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0/1
Bestiary / Lore 1/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets -0.5/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 1/1
Lofi Charm 1/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0/1
Subtle Humor 0/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0/1
Over the Top 0/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.2/1
Difficulty Ramp 0.2/1
Fun Ramp 0.2/1
Low Price 1/1
Technical Check 0/1
Controls Check 0/1
Fun Check 0.5/1
Feels like VS 0.5/1

Hive Jump Survivors Tag Cloud

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Release Tags

Windows PCEAFree Available

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Genre and Control Style Tags

Auto-ShooterBullet HeavenHorde SurvivalRogueliteSurvivors-likeTop Down or IsometricWave Survival

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Unknown20m

Features and Extras

Dev/Publisher

Graphite LabJoystickSonamu Games

Game Features

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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: Yes
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

Dev Scorecard Notes: "Game is a spin off from the run and gun shooter Hive Jump which was released in 2017 on Steam and 2019 on XBOX and Nintendo Switch."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 20m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

?

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Pandora

Free Available Upcoming

First Person / VR Arena Shooter. Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game

Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven First Person Shooter Roguelite
- Combined Ranking Score
-/72 Ranking Position
-/1600 Total Points
- Final Review
-% Steam
- Scale
- Vibes
2 Steam Reviews
-/400 Review Points
3.3 Similarity Score
66% Diagnosis:
Similar
795/1200 Comparison Points
69% Genre 3.1/8 genre
43% Simple Controls -1/7 move
91% Survival Modes 3.3/4 modes
63% Power Progression 1/4 level
58% Buildcrafting Depth 0.8/5 build
59% Stage Features 1.2/7 stage
64% Content Breadth 2.6/9 stuff
69% Aesthetics 2.3/6 style
81% Gameplay Vibe Check 6.2/10 vibe vibe

Pandora Ranking Notes

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Scaling and Review Notes

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 11/1/2023

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.

Pandora Similarity Scale Heatmap

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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.

3.3 Similarity Score
66% Diagnosis:
795/1200 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) 0.4/1
Bullet Heaven B (Few Enemy Bullets) 0.7/1
One Handed Play (w Controller) -1/1
Move Only 0/1
No Dash 0/1
No Trigger -1/1
No Special Move 0/1
No Aiming 0/1
No On-Aim / On-Fire Movement Penalty 1/1
Timed / Boss Ended Survival 0.5/1
Endless Mode 1/1
Organic / Unannounced Waves 1/1
High Enemy Count (Horde) 0.8/1
Level Up on XP Gain Event -1/1
Streamlined Level Choices (Simple UI) 0/1
Currency Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Goal Based Meta Unlocks 1/1
Build Crafting 0.5/1
0.8/1
Weapon Combination / "Evolution" 0/1
Interesting Item / Weapon / Ability Synergy 0/1
Broken / Invincible Builds Possible -0.5/1
Explorable Map -0.8/1
BIG Maps -1/1
XP on Ground 1/1
Health on Ground 1/1
Temp Powerups / Items on Ground 0/1
Treasure Chests and/or Loot Events 0/1
Vendor / Merchant on Run 1/1
Enemy Variety 0.8/1
Bosses / Elites 1/1
Many Interesting Characters -0.8/1
Many Challenges 0.8/1
Multiple Stages -0.5/1
Difficulty Modifiers 0/1
Bestiary / Lore 0/1
Achievements 1/1
Secrets 0.3/1
Retro / Pixel Art 1/1
Damage Numbers 0/1
Lofi Charm 0.5/1
Bumpin Music 0/1
Fun Writing 0.5/1
Subtle Humor 0.3/1
Panic & Zen Duo Vibe 0.5/1
Over the Top 0.5/1
"One More Run" / Short Runs 0.5/1
Difficulty Ramp 1/1
Fun Ramp 0.5/1
Low Price 0.5/1
Technical Check 0.8/1
Controls Check 1/1
Fun Check 0.6/1
Feels like VS 0.3/1

Pandora Tag Cloud

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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

MacSteam DeckWindows PCFree AvailableUpcoming

Sorting Categories

Similar

Genre and Control Style Tags

Arena ShooterBullet HeavenFirst Person ShooterRoguelite

Aesthetic Tags

Unknown

Setting / Story Tags

Unknown

Control Styles

Controller

Game Mode Tags

Test ModeTutorialWave Survival30m

Features and Extras

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudSteam Leaderboards

Dev/Publisher

Sucurema GmbH

Game Features

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Multiplayer

  • Local: No
  • Online: No
  • Player Count: 1
  • Leaderboards: ?

Steam Features

  • Steam Cloud: Yes
  • Steam Achievements: 24
  • Steam Leaderboards: Planned
  • Steam Workshop: No
  • Steam Trading Cards: No

Extras, Etc.

  • NSFW: No
  • Demo Available: Yes
  • DLC Available: No
  • Soundtrack Available: No

Marketing Blurb

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Some description of the game and its features from the creators.

"Pandora is an arena shooter with a retro-style gaming experience. Engage in a relentless battle against hordes of demons. Use your magic abilities to defeat enemies and dominate the arena. Collect crystals, ascend to new heights of power and unleash devastating attacks upon your foes."

Game Modes

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Wave Survival

Training Mode

Game Mode Notes

Dev: "Pandora has no alternate game modes but it has something like a training mode. There you can test the different abilities and try them out."

Run Times & Speedups

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Average Run Time: 30m

Run Time Notes

?

Speed Settings

None