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VoidigoVery Different. Closer to Isaac or Gungeon. Scaling and review mostly by Adorn on discord: "A top down twin stick shooter dungeon crawling action roguelike with a chaotic spin on traditional mechanics. It revolves around running through the map activating "beacons" which will unlock a portion of the level's boss, who will start chasing the player in a cat-and-mouse style rampage. This sequence feels very similar to Monster Hunter where you will need to chase or be chased by the boss as you gather powerups and weapons to upgrade yourself. Each powerup is also likely to have lots of synergy with other powerups leading to very chaotic gameplay where your bullets fill the screen. It's a movement focused game with aiming elements and sprint/dodge mechanics." No hordes, but lots of rogue-lite elements that may appeal to you. See to the right for very detailed notes! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler Female Protagonist Roguelike Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
7.1
Combined Ranking Score
39/72
Ranking Position
1270/1600
Total Points
|
9.4
Final Review
97%
Steam
9.0
Scale
9.5
Vibes
2197
Steam Reviews
382/400
Review Points
|
4.8
Similarity Score
74%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
888/1200
Comparison Points
|
78%
Genre 4.4/8
genre
|
12%
Simple Controls -5.3/7
move
|
41%
Survival Modes -0.7/4
modes
|
75%
Power Progression 2/4
level
|
83%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.3/5
build
|
96%
Stage Features 6.5/7
stage
|
90%
Content Breadth 7.2/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10
vibe
vibe
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Elewar: Fused SurvivorsNote: Feature comparison score based on dev submitted scorecard. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.8
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
33
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
8.2
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1092/1200
Comparison Points
|
95%
Genre 7.2/8
genre
|
95%
Simple Controls 6.3/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
79%
Stage Features 4/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 8/9
stuff
|
77%
Aesthetics 3.2/6
style
|
97%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.4/10
vibe
vibe
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Fantasy SurvivorsNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard. All other meta / additional notes via Daemonbound from Discord. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.4
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
46
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
7.5
Similarity Score
87%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1048/1200
Comparison Points
|
95%
Genre 7.2/8
genre
|
99%
Simple Controls 6.8/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
71%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.1/5
build
|
87%
Stage Features 5.2/7
stage
|
83%
Content Breadth 6/9
stuff
|
73%
Aesthetics 2.7/6
style
|
89%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.8/10
vibe
vibe
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MutagenicBullet heaven with pretty deep potential builds, currently in development. "A mashup of survivors and Path of Exile style systems." Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
7.0
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
33
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
4.7
Similarity Score
73%
Diagnosis:
Similar
879/1200
Comparison Points
|
80%
Genre 4.8/8
genre
|
70%
Simple Controls 2.8/7
move
|
75%
Survival Modes 2/4
modes
|
71%
Power Progression 1.7/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
66%
Stage Features 2.2/7
stage
|
67%
Content Breadth 3/9
stuff
|
56%
Aesthetics 0.7/6
style
|
76%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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CrimsonlandA Little Different. This classic wave shooter is credited with being highly influential on the survivors-like genre. We got some survey data from the dev, who tagged it as a survivors-like themselves! Dev: "The game is old! It was originally released in 2002 (freeware), then 2003 (shareware), then 2014 (remastered with very little gameplay changes)!" Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Score Attack Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.7
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
1868
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
4.1
Similarity Score
71%
Diagnosis:
A Little Different
848/1200
Comparison Points
|
71%
Genre 3.4/8
genre
|
60%
Simple Controls 1.4/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
74%
Power Progression 1.9/4
level
|
68%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.8/5
build
|
62%
Stage Features 1.7/7
stage
|
75%
Content Breadth 4.5/9
stuff
|
55%
Aesthetics 0.6/6
style
|
79%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Shotgun King: The Final CheckmateVery Different. Action chess roguelite Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
3809
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Very Different
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Sky RogueExtremely Different. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Pilot Game Roguelite |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
886
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Extremely Different
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Neophyte
Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
527
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Tormentor X PunisherVery Different. Top down twitch arena shooter Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
285
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Very Different
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Algor PEW PEW
Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Madville+
Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
[edit]
Cosmo Rider
Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Rift Rangers
Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
15
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
|
-
Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
|
-
Stage Features -/7
stage
|
-
Content Breadth -/9
stuff
|
-
Aesthetics -/6
style
|
-
Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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HoloCure - Save the Fans!Very commonly recommended free game for if you want something tight to the Vampire Survivors formula and just as fun. Technically a fan game for Hololive, it's a feature rich game anyone can enjoy. Some features, including fishing, are tucked into a little life sim menu mode. Has aiming and special moves but they can be ignored and still play ok. Many meta notes via Joske and Genki on Discord! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Female Protagonist Fishing Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
9.0
Combined Ranking Score
3/72
Ranking Position
1501/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
99%
Steam
9.7
Scale
8.3
Vibes
21125
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
8.7
Similarity Score
94%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1122/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
74%
Simple Controls 3.3/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.4/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 8/9
stuff
|
99%
Aesthetics 5.9/6
style
|
99%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Rogue: GenesiaFor me personally this is a game that very much scratches the VS itch, but has its own twist on the graphics, gameplay modes, and tons of interesting challenges. Ramps up a little slower. Does have manual dodge / special moves, but can get closer to one handed play either with the mouse or by turning on auto-aim. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
8.9
Combined Ranking Score
4/72
Ranking Position
1493/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
93%
Steam
9.6
Scale
9.0
Vibes
4480
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
8.6
Similarity Score
93%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1114/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
|
70%
Simple Controls 2.8/7
move
|
98%
Survival Modes 3.8/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
87%
Stage Features 5.2/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Void ScrappersA fan loved tightly designed little space survivors-like with a really jammin soundtrack that seals the deal. One handed play possible if you map the boost. Definitely faster and much harder than most games here start off. There's a lot of competition among the space games, this is one of the better ones. It manages to straddle the line of simple and complex in many ways, never seeming to suffer from the lack of trappings in some other games, but also hiding a bit of its depth under arcade stylings and unclear unlocks. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Enemy Hell Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric |
8.8
Combined Ranking Score
7/72
Ranking Position
1471/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
91%
Steam
9.6
Scale
9.3
Vibes
404
Steam Reviews
380/400
Review Points
|
8.2
Similarity Score
91%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1091/1200
Comparison Points
|
94%
Genre 7.1/8
genre
|
87%
Simple Controls 5.2/7
move
|
99%
Survival Modes 3.9/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
79%
Stage Features 4.1/7
stage
|
74%
Content Breadth 4.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
99%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.7/10
vibe
vibe
|
|
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Bio PrototypeThis bioengineering themed arena wave survival game might be my favorite of the Brotato-style auto shooters so far. The logic puzzle style chaining of abilities from your "brain" gives me something enjoyable to look forward to on each round end and within the rounds the movement-only wave survival is quite enjoyable. I also dig the ugly-cute aesthetic and overall vibe, making this a title I'm looking forward to putting more time into. I think if you like Brotato and want to really think through strategy between rounds, this is a good choice. If you like "spellcrafting" games this could be considered similar. It even lets you test your build before going to the next wave! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Spell Crafting Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.5
Combined Ranking Score
13/72
Ranking Position
1436/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
92%
Steam
9.9
Scale
8.8
Vibes
2041
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
7.6
Similarity Score
88%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1057/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
56%
Power Progression 0.5/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
54%
Stage Features 0.6/7
stage
|
86%
Content Breadth 6.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
98%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.5/10
vibe
vibe
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Crypt of the NecrodancerExtremely Different. Rogue style short runs in a horror fantasy setting with pixel graphics, but rhythm based gameplay without bullet heaven elements. Used to come up more in recommendation threads on reddit. Fan comparison scores via Necrodancer discord. Maqua: "A rhythm turn-based roguelike that lets you perform beat downs to the beat. Less like Vampire Survivors due to fundamental differences in design, but the variety of characters as well as in-game leaderboards allows you to get a lot of replay value even after you master the mechanics." Tufwfo: "Extremely difficult roguelike where all inputs are done to the beat of the music. Learning the patterns of all the enemies leads to mastering the game which is incredibly satisfying after hundreds of hours." Movement focus, but feels very different! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Content Rich Grid-Based Movement Rhythm Game Roguelike Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Turn Based Hybrid |
6.5
Combined Ranking Score
47/72
Ranking Position
1200/1600
Total Points
|
9.3
Final Review
95%
Steam
9.4
Scale
9.0
Vibes
20594
Steam Reviews
379/400
Review Points
|
3.7
Similarity Score
68%
Diagnosis:
Extremely Different
821/1200
Comparison Points
|
61%
Genre 1.7/8
genre
|
69%
Simple Controls 2.7/7
move
|
63%
Survival Modes 1/4
modes
|
38%
Power Progression -1/4
level
|
61%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.1/5
build
|
65%
Stage Features 2.1/7
stage
|
88%
Content Breadth 6.9/9
stuff
|
74%
Aesthetics 2.9/6
style
|
80%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6/10
vibe
vibe
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NebulaNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard and follow up interview. (currently tweaking) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
7.3
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.2
Final Review
92%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
98
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
5.5
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Similar
929/1200
Comparison Points
|
86%
Genre 5.7/8
genre
|
76%
Simple Controls 3.6/7
move
|
68%
Survival Modes 1.4/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
80%
Buildcrafting Depth 3/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.4/7
stage
|
66%
Content Breadth 2.8/9
stuff
|
68%
Aesthetics 2.1/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
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HelldiversTwin Stick Horde Shooter Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Unknown |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.2
Final Review
92%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
19134
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
-
Similarity Score
-
Diagnosis:
Similar
-/1200
Comparison Points
|
-
Genre -/8
genre
|
-
Simple Controls -/7
move
|
-
Survival Modes -/4
modes
|
-
Power Progression -/4
level
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Buildcrafting Depth -/5
build
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Stage Features -/7
stage
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Content Breadth -/9
stuff
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Aesthetics -/6
style
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Gameplay Vibe Check -/10
vibe
vibe
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