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RankingSimilarity & Review |
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SimilarityCompared to VS. Not a review! |
Similarity ScalePercentage of possible points earned scored -1 to 1 in tenths in 60 categories Genre Controls Modes Progress Builds Stages Content Aesthetic Vibe |
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Nova DriftDifferent. A great pick if you you want to pull the trigger in space. Despite not sharing all the features, it can really scratch the "over the top" survivors-like itch with beautiful neon screenwipes. More asteroids influenced than "twin stick" influenced. I personally find the drift physics quite engaging once I've gotten going. Really fun game. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Asteroids-like Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Content Rich Mowing Game Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
8.2
Combined Ranking Score
21/72
Ranking Position
1386/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.7
Scale
10.0
Vibes
9217
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
|
6.6
Similarity Score
83%
Diagnosis:
Different
993/1200
Comparison Points
|
88%
Genre 6.1/8
genre
|
54%
Simple Controls 0.5/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
100%
Buildcrafting Depth 5/5
build
|
57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
|
91%
Content Breadth 7.3/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
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GoobiesA cute goo busting survivors-like with pretty straightforward single stick shooter gameplay. In my first impressions, it's a pretty straight up Vampire Survivors clone gameplay style. While I kind of appreciate the art style, it was a little unclear in action sometimes and eventually overall it felt a little lacking to me. Not as much depth, not as much over the top aspects, no exploration. Endless mode only afaik, but that ends up with me never feeling like I've "won". It could benefit from clear specific build related challenges. If it was the only game available, I could play a lot of it, but otherwise it feels like I'm grinding a lot of time for less payoff in terms of wacky mechanics. Many love it, try the demo! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Horde Survival Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
8.0
Combined Ranking Score
24/72
Ranking Position
1413/1600
Total Points
|
8.1
Final Review
92%
Steam
7.7
Scale
7.5
Vibes
1131
Steam Reviews
344/400
Review Points
|
7.8
Similarity Score
89%
Diagnosis:
Similar
1069/1200
Comparison Points
|
100%
Genre 8/8
genre
|
99%
Simple Controls 6.9/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
82%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.2/5
build
|
65%
Stage Features 2.1/7
stage
|
85%
Content Breadth 6.3/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
96%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.2/10
vibe
vibe
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Shape Shifter: FormationsA game that applies all of the survivors-like lessons to a classic abstract arena shooter format, so far seems to be very good at both. Vibes of Geometry Wars or the vintage vector shooters both are based on. I've been playing mostly with auto aim / auto shoot which I think works pretty well and makes it feel a lot more survivors-like in a way my sore hands enjoy. Build depth is pretty good for a more arcade-style title and while there isn't much setting/stage variety I don't spend much time thinking about it. I admit I'd love if there was at least an unlockable boss-free mode, since it feels full on bullet hell with them. Great vibe overall, looking forward to more content. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Auto-Shooter Bullet Heaven Bullet Hell Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter |
7.9
Combined Ranking Score
26/72
Ranking Position
1357/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.5
Scale
9.2
Vibes
62
Steam Reviews
387/400
Review Points
|
6.2
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Similar
970/1200
Comparison Points
|
95%
Genre 7.2/8
genre
|
72%
Simple Controls 3.1/7
move
|
83%
Survival Modes 2.6/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
69%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.9/5
build
|
50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
|
78%
Content Breadth 5.1/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
93%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Forest FireA Little Different. A fucked up arcade rogue-lite about setting little pixel people and hosptials on fire. Feels esepcially fucked right now but it's just so cute! Maybe this is climate change activism? Interesting twist, not a bullet heaven and perhaps not a horde survival game, but very similar enemy hell with movement focus and how it plays. It's a pretty creative and satisfying arcade game and would have been a huge hit when I was a child in an actual arcade. If you like the dodging, it could be your zone out game. However, without real build depth I feel it's likely most people will enjoy it for a few hours and not a few dozen, unless they just find it comforting. Also feel my money was well spent though. Also feel a little dirty. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Dodge Em Up Enemy Hell Roguelite Single Stick Shooter |
7.8
Combined Ranking Score
28/72
Ranking Position
1366/1600
Total Points
|
8.8
Final Review
88%
Steam
9.2
Scale
8.5
Vibes
53
Steam Reviews
365/400
Review Points
|
6.7
Similarity Score
83%
Diagnosis:
A Little Different
1001/1200
Comparison Points
|
89%
Genre 6.2/8
genre
|
84%
Simple Controls 4.7/7
move
|
90%
Survival Modes 3.2/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
59%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.9/5
build
|
81%
Stage Features 4.4/7
stage
|
73%
Content Breadth 4.1/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
90%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8/10
vibe
vibe
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DisfigureA survivors-like for horror fans, if you want to pull the trigger in the dark with a flashlight. And considering it's totally free (with an optional tip for the dev DLC) there's little reason not to try it. Especially if you came way from VS looking for more arcade games. Bare bones in some ways, but it gets you quickly into the next run eager to try a totally new build. Minimalist horror vibe is just right. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven Enemy Hell Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
7.8
Combined Ranking Score
29/72
Ranking Position
1352/1600
Total Points
|
9.4
Final Review
96%
Steam
9.5
Scale
9.1
Vibes
1803
Steam Reviews
382/400
Review Points
|
6.2
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Similar
970/1200
Comparison Points
|
93%
Genre 6.8/8
genre
|
56%
Simple Controls 0.9/7
move
|
99%
Survival Modes 3.9/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
98%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.8/5
build
|
50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
|
62%
Content Breadth 2.2/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
99%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9.8/10
vibe
vibe
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Whisker Squadron: SurvivorVery Different. An excellent pick if you want to mix it up with a rogue-lite Star Fox style rail shooter survival with leveling mechanics. Has a ton of control differences but sometimes the differences from most survivors-likes makes a game your next favorite. Main complaint is there just isn't enough content. I want more varied pilots, weapons, maps, more bullet heaven aspects. I hope they bring a lot more during Early Access. Needs more for the price and a greater breadth and depth would skyrocket it up this list. Hate the energy meter firing delay. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
On-Rails Shooter Roguelite Survivors-like |
6.5
Combined Ranking Score
46/72
Ranking Position
1219/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
92%
Steam
8.4
Scale
8.4
Vibes
180
Steam Reviews
360/400
Review Points
|
4.3
Similarity Score
72%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
859/1200
Comparison Points
|
71%
Genre 3.4/8
genre
|
29%
Simple Controls -3/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
|
60%
Stage Features 1.4/7
stage
|
75%
Content Breadth 4.5/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.6/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
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EcstaticVery Different. This little arcade style arena wave shooter has excellent style, with a wriggly spider protagonist and some fresh feeling mechanics. The pointer to target and click to move control scheme works best for me on steam deck. There's no metaprogression and it's more bullet hell than bullet heaven, really. I'm not sure it's really very related to Vampire Survivors and probably won't get as long play times out of people, but I'm glad I tried it in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Wave Survival |
5.4
Combined Ranking Score
57/72
Ranking Position
1056/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.4
Scale
9.5
Vibes
11
Steam Reviews
389/400
Review Points
|
1.1
Similarity Score
56%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
667/1200
Comparison Points
|
59%
Genre 1.5/8
genre
|
36%
Simple Controls -2/7
move
|
71%
Survival Modes 1.7/4
modes
|
13%
Power Progression -3/4
level
|
47%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.3/5
build
|
36%
Stage Features -2/7
stage
|
59%
Content Breadth 1.6/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
81%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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OsmosVery Different. An interesting recommendation with a big genre shift, perhaps if you want a stress/zen combo movement focused arena game with absolutely no shooting or Rogue-lite elements. Extremely different - Included to test the scale but also to demonstrate it's not that far and people should push the boundaries of what these genres mean. It does have procedural generation so gets a partial score there! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Puzzler Arcade Physics-based Puzzle Top Down or Isometric |
5.0
Combined Ranking Score
60/72
Ranking Position
1033/1600
Total Points
|
8.9
Final Review
87%
Steam
9.0
Scale
9.0
Vibes
586
Steam Reviews
367/400
Review Points
|
1.1
Similarity Score
56%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
666/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3.1/8
genre
|
86%
Simple Controls 5/7
move
|
28%
Survival Modes -1.8/4
modes
|
0%
Power Progression -4/4
level
|
10%
Buildcrafting Depth -4/5
build
|
36%
Stage Features -2/7
stage
|
64%
Content Breadth 2.5/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
72%
Gameplay Vibe Check 4.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
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RogueExtremely Different. The original mid-eighties game which named the rogue-like genre. Yes, it's on Steam! For 2.99! Rogue-lites have metaprogression, this game does not. Traditional Rogue-likes are also turn based among many other hotly debated features. Included to test the scale and out of curiosity. Turns out Vampire Survivors is totally a Rogue-lite but Rogue is nothing like a Vampire survivors-like. Well worth checking out if you want to experience videogame history. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Top Down or Isometric Traditional Roguelike |
4.8
Combined Ranking Score
62/72
Ranking Position
1017/1600
Total Points
|
8.5
Final Review
96%
Steam
8.0
Scale
8.0
Vibes
340
Steam Reviews
356/400
Review Points
|
1.0
Similarity Score
55%
Diagnosis:
Extremely Different
661/1200
Comparison Points
|
44%
Genre -0.9/8
genre
|
44%
Simple Controls -0.8/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
38%
Power Progression -1/4
level
|
43%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.7/5
build
|
71%
Stage Features 3/7
stage
|
69%
Content Breadth 3.5/9
stuff
|
73%
Aesthetics 2.7/6
style
|
71%
Gameplay Vibe Check 4.1/10
vibe
vibe
|
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BowerwhelmDifferent. First person bow arena shooter.. honestly more of a game design proposal than an actual game. Gets a 0 in price despite being cheaper because.. the content isn't actually there, like they built part of the engine and half the weapon and then put it up. I would like to see them finish it, but I'm worried they won't. This should be free at least until they fix the bow shooting and hire an artist. Low score is overall due to missing many basic features. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Enemy Hell First Person Shooter Roguelite Survivors-like Wave Survival |
1.8
Combined Ranking Score
69/72
Ranking Position
811/1600
Total Points
|
3.5
Final Review
80%
Steam
1.6
Scale
0.9
Vibes
11
Steam Reviews
205/400
Review Points
|
0.1
Similarity Score
51%
Diagnosis:
Different
606/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3.1/8
genre
|
23%
Simple Controls -3.8/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
65%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.5/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
39%
Content Breadth -1.9/9
stuff
|
24%
Aesthetics -3.1/6
style
|
40%
Gameplay Vibe Check -2/10
vibe
vibe
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IDIOTIC (The Game)Very Different. Reviewed since it's included in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest, this first person arena shooter with parkour elements shares some features with the genre like power increase choices on level gain and currency based metaprogression between matches but overall won't satisfy most fans. It's not that it's in first person, some excellent related games are, but that it's also more movement than build focused and really lacking in the content area. And very very janky and unfinished feeling. I respect it's a first project from a learning dev, and I think it's technically a survivors-like, but seems very unlikely that this is the game you're looking for in our database. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter First Person Shooter Parkour Survivors-like Wave Survival |
1.6
Combined Ranking Score
71/72
Ranking Position
808/1600
Total Points
|
2.9
Final Review
75%
Steam
0.3
Scale
1.0
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
188/400
Review Points
|
0.3
Similarity Score
52%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
620/1200
Comparison Points
|
63%
Genre 2.1/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
|
70%
Survival Modes 1.6/4
modes
|
100%
Power Progression 4/4
level
|
48%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.2/5
build
|
54%
Stage Features 0.6/7
stage
|
47%
Content Breadth -0.6/9
stuff
|
41%
Aesthetics -1.1/6
style
|
55%
Gameplay Vibe Check 1/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Dev Scores Submitted via Score Card (Reviewing in Progress)This section includes mostly upcoming games where devs themselves submitted a score card or filled the web form. Tags sugggested by devs. They'll be moved up top after I've checked it all over and adjusted the feature scores to be in line with how other games are scored. |
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BloodDome ClassicTotally sick retro styled free arcade shooter, with survivor-like style leveling and oldschool difficulty and trappings. Light on 'extras' but that makes it feel more nostalgic - just one player sprite, one enemy type, one black screen stage. Twin stick mode and auto-aim/fire mode are unlockable. Note: Scored based on submitted scorecard. (Tweaking) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Enemy Hell Horde Survival Roguelite Survivors-like Top Down or Isometric Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
7.1
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1290/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
83%
Steam
8.9
Scale
9.0
Vibes
62
Steam Reviews
362/400
Review Points
|
5.5
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Similar
928/1200
Comparison Points
|
91%
Genre 6.6/8
genre
|
79%
Simple Controls 4/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
85%
Power Progression 2.8/4
level
|
80%
Buildcrafting Depth 3/5
build
|
57%
Stage Features 1/7
stage
|
50%
Content Breadth 0/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
94%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.8/10
vibe
vibe
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Breakout SurvivorsVery Different. Concept mashup with the classic blockbreaker pong-like genre. I dig it. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard about early version of in progress game (Currently adjusting.) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Auto-Shooter Breakout Bullet Heaven Puzzle Roguelite Single Stick Shooter Survivors-like Wave Survival |
7.4
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.1
Final Review
-%
Steam
8.9
Scale
8.5
Vibes
16
Steam Reviews
274/400
Review Points
|
5.6
Similarity Score
78%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
934/1200
Comparison Points
|
93%
Genre 6.8/8
genre
|
99%
Simple Controls 6.8/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
78%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.8/5
build
|
49%
Stage Features -0.2/7
stage
|
57%
Content Breadth 1.3/9
stuff
|
75%
Aesthetics 3/6
style
|
85%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10
vibe
vibe
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GunDeck(100)A Little Different. Twin stick arcade style arena shooter roguelite perhaps a little bit like Brotato meets Nova Drift - notably not auto-fire or auto-aim. Unlocks seem to be for ships, but not currency power progression so it still heavily favors hands on action. Very unique stacking attack and reload mechanic. I'm not very good at it, but working to progress a bit to evaluate. Note: Feature comparison score reported based on dev submitted scorecard. (Currently Tweaking) Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Brotato-style Bullet Heaven Deckbuilding Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.7
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1221/1600
Total Points
|
9.5
Final Review
100%
Steam
9.6
Scale
8.9
Vibes
6
Steam Reviews
385/400
Review Points
|
3.9
Similarity Score
70%
Diagnosis:
A Little Different
836/1200
Comparison Points
|
90%
Genre 6.4/8
genre
|
34%
Simple Controls -2.2/7
move
|
58%
Survival Modes 0.6/4
modes
|
75%
Power Progression 2/4
level
|
72%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.2/5
build
|
36%
Stage Features -2/7
stage
|
72%
Content Breadth 4/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
87%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.4/10
vibe
vibe
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