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Vampire Survivors
The game that sparked the debate! Not the first, but the most influential. Detailed review notes are available for each ranked title! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
9.9
Combined Ranking Score
1/72
Ranking Position
1595/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
98%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
205178
Steam Reviews
395/400
Review Points
|
10.0
Similarity Score
100%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1200/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
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100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
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100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
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100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
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100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
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100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
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100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
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100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 10/10
vibe
vibe
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Return to AbyssUnderworldly anime styled mowing game with some cute character designs. I like the vibe and gameplay a fair amount so far but localization isn't quite there yet, with some text layout bugs and confusing explanations. You can save game mid run to quit out, which I appreciate as a steam deck player. Overall I'm hoping to come back to this one later and find it a bit easier to navigate. It's certainly very similar to Vampire Survivors (except for the hub world) but it may not be the most notable survivors-like on the list, currently with about a 7.5 on the review. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Hack and Slash Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.3
Combined Ranking Score
15/72
Ranking Position
1472/1600
Total Points
|
7.4
Final Review
80%
Steam
7.1
Scale
7.0
Vibes
811
Steam Reviews
321/400
Review Points
|
9.2
Similarity Score
96%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1151/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
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94%
Simple Controls 6.2/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
98%
Stage Features 6.7/7
stage
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97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 3.9/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Halls of TormentAn action RPG inspired survivors-like commonly recommended if you like things a little more slower and challenging or just isometric with a Diablo 1 vibe. Feels more like VS when you enable Auto-Aim and Auto-Attack, but you might enjoy more control. The quick toggle option is appreciated. Crazy amount going on for Early Access. Darker vibe may appeal to you. This is one of the most popular and highly regarded titles on the list and I agree with that prestige. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Enemy Hell Hack and Slash Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
9.3
Combined Ranking Score
2/72
Ranking Position
1526/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.8
Scale
9.3
Vibes
16395
Steam Reviews
387/400
Review Points
|
9.0
Similarity Score
95%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1139/1200
Comparison Points
|
98%
Genre 7.7/8
genre
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94%
Simple Controls 6.2/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
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100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
90%
Buildcrafting Depth 4/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 8/9
stuff
|
94%
Aesthetics 5.3/6
style
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99%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.7/10
vibe
vibe
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Scarlet TowerPerhaps the most thematically and directly inspired (non-shovelware) I've played so far, especially with regards to weapons. It tries to do a lot but comes off with the impression a lot of surface level complexity (and annoying if pretty UI) covers for less actual depth / impactful feeling gameplay. Control-wise, it has toggle-able auto-aim and auto-fire and a dash, so that bumps it down a little in the ranking despite it feeling more like VS than almost any other game on the list. Pretty, but felt too derivative vibe-wise to me. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
18/72
Ranking Position
1463/1600
Total Points
|
7.5
Final Review
86%
Steam
6.9
Scale
6.9
Vibes
799
Steam Reviews
324/400
Review Points
|
9.0
Similarity Score
95%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1139/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.8/8
genre
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88%
Simple Controls 5.3/7
move
|
100%
Survival Modes 4/4
modes
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100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
93%
Content Breadth 7.8/9
stuff
|
85%
Aesthetics 4.2/6
style
|
92%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.4/10
vibe
vibe
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SwarmcadeNote: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
9.2
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.4
Final Review
94%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
19
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
8.9
Similarity Score
95%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1135/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
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94%
Power Progression 3.5/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
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82%
Stage Features 4.5/7
stage
|
92%
Content Breadth 7.5/9
stuff
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96%
Aesthetics 5.5/6
style
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98%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.5/10
vibe
vibe
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Elemental SurvivorsA "party based" jrpg styled survivors-like with togglable auto-aim. Some have noted this is a more chill survivors-like in Steam reviews, and it does seem less horror themed at least. My concern is it might be too easy at the start and I'm rarely forced to make a wacky useless build. I don't prefer an easy early game in this genre, but some on steam specifically say they like it because it's "more forgiving". If you find VS a little too stressful, this might be a great pick for you. Looking forward to checking back in on it during EA. Meta notes via dev! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Hack and Slash Horde Survival JRPG Mowing Game Party Based Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.7
Combined Ranking Score
8/72
Ranking Position
1484/1600
Total Points
|
8.6
Final Review
89%
Steam
9.1
Scale
7.7
Vibes
53
Steam Reviews
357/400
Review Points
|
8.8
Similarity Score
94%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1127/1200
Comparison Points
|
99%
Genre 7.9/8
genre
|
95%
Simple Controls 6.3/7
move
|
84%
Survival Modes 2.7/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
86%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.6/5
build
|
96%
Stage Features 6.5/7
stage
|
88%
Content Breadth 6.9/9
stuff
|
95%
Aesthetics 5.4/6
style
|
96%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Nomad SurvivalOne of the earlier survivors-likes on the market and one of the most directly inspired, with full scores on move-only controls (except for one class). It has some twists on build crafting and deep stats. Put together and functional, would be plenty of fun for a couple dozen hours. Problem is it doesn't stand out much now. I don't see it recommended as much this year, but I do love the no-downside 3x speed option to bust through unlocks. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Mowing Game Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Survival |
8.3
Combined Ranking Score
16/72
Ranking Position
1462/1600
Total Points
|
7.9
Final Review
89%
Steam
7.2
Scale
7.7
Vibes
1440
Steam Reviews
338/400
Review Points
|
8.7
Similarity Score
94%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1124/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.3/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
87%
Aesthetics 4.4/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.9/10
vibe
vibe
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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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Orc SurvivorNot to be confused with "Orc Survivors" with an "s." Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Wave Survival |
-
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
-
Final Review
-%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
0
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
8.7
Similarity Score
93%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1120/1200
Comparison Points
|
98%
Genre 7.6/8
genre
|
100%
Simple Controls 7/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
97%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.7/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
72%
Content Breadth 4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
100%
Gameplay Vibe Check 10/10
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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