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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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The Binding of Isaac: RebirthVery Different. An earlier style of game if you want a difficult rogue-lite that feels close to a real time rogue-like, focused on room based exploration. Greed mode, however, introduced in Afterbirth, is a wave survival mode, with an endless mode possible. No currency unlocks, more a bullet hell than bullet haven, and other aspects make this a very different kind of game, despite how it gets recommended often to Vampire Survivor Fans. Knocks it out of the park in terms of content breadth and replayability. I'm fucking terrible at it. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
7.5
Combined Ranking Score
35/72
Ranking Position
1310/1600
Total Points
|
9.5
Final Review
97%
Steam
9.8
Scale
8.9
Vibes
230286
Steam Reviews
384/400
Review Points
|
5.4
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
926/1200
Comparison Points
|
70%
Genre 3.2/8
genre
|
26%
Simple Controls -3.3/7
move
|
70%
Survival Modes 1.6/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
86%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.6/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
91%
Aesthetics 4.9/6
style
|
88%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Reality BreakVery Different. An option if you'd like to aim and pull the trigger in space, want more exploration aspects, and enjoy inventory/equipment management. Also more story. It has wave survival often, but it's not a horde movement/zen game. It's an isometric looter shooter ARPG, kind of like Diablo, with some Rogue-lite inspired elements but not your expected permadeath style. Lots going for it at this early stage of development! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Looter Shooter Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
7.4
Combined Ranking Score
36/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
8.8
Final Review
-%
Steam
9.6
Scale
7.9
Vibes
0
Steam Reviews
275/400
Review Points
|
6.1
Similarity Score
81%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
967/1200
Comparison Points
|
73%
Genre 3.6/8
genre
|
46%
Simple Controls -0.5/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
98%
Power Progression 3.8/4
level
|
89%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.9/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
84%
Content Breadth 6.2/9
stuff
|
82%
Aesthetics 3.8/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.3/10
vibe
vibe
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Risk of Rain 2Very Different. An action focused rogue-lite third-person shooter with tons of enemies. Often recommended on reddit to fans of over the top builds, but high focus on reaction speed and aiming makes this very different from VS. It's also notable for an active multiplayer player base. No currency based meta progression, so very highly dependent on player skill. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Horde Survival Roguelite Third-Person Shooter Wave Survival |
7.2
Combined Ranking Score
38/72
Ranking Position
1294/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
96%
Steam
8.5
Scale
8.9
Vibes
166251
Steam Reviews
370/400
Review Points
|
5.4
Similarity Score
77%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
924/1200
Comparison Points
|
69%
Genre 3/8
genre
|
12%
Simple Controls -5.3/7
move
|
84%
Survival Modes 2.7/4
modes
|
69%
Power Progression 1.5/4
level
|
88%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.8/5
build
|
88%
Stage Features 5.3/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
90%
Aesthetics 4.8/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.1/10
vibe
vibe
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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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HadesVery Different. Perhaps you want a 30m run isometric rogue-lite but with more hands on hack & slash action, no horde survival, no bullet heaven and need a full story. Very different! One of 10 games Included to test the scale (see FAQ) with a commonly seen recommendation that does share some mechanics but differs widely on others. This is game came out to universal critical acclaim and has received some fun updates since. As shown here, a game that's very different but extremely highly regarded might still be able to get around a 7 on our ranking - it may still be worth trying! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Roguelike Content Rich Dating Sim Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric |
7.1
Combined Ranking Score
40/72
Ranking Position
1256/1600
Total Points
|
9.8
Final Review
98%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.5
Vibes
216232
Steam Reviews
393/400
Review Points
|
4.4
Similarity Score
72%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
863/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
31%
Survival Modes -1.5/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
87%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.7/5
build
|
75%
Stage Features 3.5/7
stage
|
93%
Content Breadth 7.8/9
stuff
|
86%
Aesthetics 4.3/6
style
|
89%
Gameplay Vibe Check 7.7/10
vibe
vibe
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Risk of RainVery Different. Sidescrolling metroidvania style shooter often recommended on reddit to fans of over the top builds. But it's very reliant on action controls with many buttons and doesn't have a bullet heaven vibe right away. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Platformer Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Roguevania Sidescroller Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.9
Combined Ranking Score
44/72
Ranking Position
1268/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
93%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
20147
Steam Reviews
361/400
Review Points
|
5.1
Similarity Score
76%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
907/1200
Comparison Points
|
67%
Genre 2.7/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
84%
Survival Modes 2.7/4
modes
|
71%
Power Progression 1.7/4
level
|
68%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.8/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
91%
Gameplay Vibe Check 8.2/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Dead CellsVery Different. Metroidvania Sidescroller Rouge-lite with Souls inspired combat, it shares some elements with other Rogue-lites. Perhaps you want to jump and slash and don't like currency based meta power creep, preferring to develop your skills and find in-game discoveries to progress. Very Hard! Want it to feel more like Vampire Survivors? Get the Castlevania crossover DLC. That kind of makes it worth including. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Metroidvania Roguelite Roguevania Sidescroller |
6.8
Combined Ranking Score
45/72
Ranking Position
1223/1600
Total Points
|
9.6
Final Review
97%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.1
Vibes
119571
Steam Reviews
388/400
Review Points
|
3.9
Similarity Score
70%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
835/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.6/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
26%
Survival Modes -1.9/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
71%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.1/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
96%
Content Breadth 8.2/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
85%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.9/10
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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The RiftbreakerVery Different. A top down shooter horde survival game, but in the long term resource gathering sense in the main campaign mode. Build a base, or rather multiple bases, as you attempt to survive on an alien planet. Relevant to this sheet is the timed survival mode. It recently came on sale on steam so I decided to see how it matches up on this scale considering it shares some elements. It may be an interesting one to check out if you enjoyed the horde and exploration aspects of the genre but wished for a long game with persistent progression instead of short runs. Technically, though, with a hardcore mode enabling permadeath it's optionally rogueish. I wouldn't say it's similar to Vampire Survivors, but it is a horde survival game for sure! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Base Building Content Rich Horde Survival Roguelite Sandbox Story Rich Survival Craft Top Down or Isometric Tower Defense Twin Stick Shooter Wave Survival |
6.3
Combined Ranking Score
48/72
Ranking Position
1182/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
91%
Steam
9.4
Scale
8.5
Vibes
13901
Steam Reviews
370/400
Review Points
|
3.5
Similarity Score
68%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
812/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.8/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
85%
Survival Modes 2.8/4
modes
|
38%
Power Progression -1/4
level
|
80%
Buildcrafting Depth 3/5
build
|
82%
Stage Features 4.5/7
stage
|
95%
Content Breadth 8.1/9
stuff
|
69%
Aesthetics 2.3/6
style
|
75%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5/10
vibe
vibe
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Path of ExileVery Different. Sometimes you just want to slowly craft one build. Forever. An isometric MMO Action RPG sometimes recommended on reddit to fans of over the top screenwiping builds. No short runs - you can play the same character and slowly buildcraft for 100s of hours. Included to test the scale. Games above 5.0 on our ranking might satisfy your urges from Vampire Survivors, but the higher up ones are generally more likely to do so. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Bullet Heaven Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Mowing Game Spell Crafting Story Rich Top Down or Isometric |
6.2
Combined Ranking Score
50/72
Ranking Position
1175/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
88%
Steam
9.1
Scale
9.0
Vibes
208558
Steam Reviews
369/400
Review Points
|
3.4
Similarity Score
67%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
806/1200
Comparison Points
|
59%
Genre 1.5/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
44%
Survival Modes -0.5/4
modes
|
31%
Power Progression -1.5/4
level
|
95%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.5/5
build
|
93%
Stage Features 6/7
stage
|
97%
Content Breadth 8.5/9
stuff
|
67%
Aesthetics 2/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.3/10
vibe
vibe
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ReturnalVery Different. Perhaps you want a lot more action challenge and AAA graphics. Third-Person Shooter Rogue-Lite, might scratch some of the same itches but very bullet hell compared to heaven. You see it mentioned on reddit an it's not an out of the line recommendation, because it does really pull you into another short run and you can certainly see a lot of bullets on screen at once. It's a great game, but not particularly similar at all in the movement categories. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Roguevania Story Rich Third-Person Shooter |
6.2
Combined Ranking Score
51/72
Ranking Position
1170/1600
Total Points
|
9.2
Final Review
81%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.5
Vibes
3116
Steam Reviews
376/400
Review Points
|
3.2
Similarity Score
66%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
794/1200
Comparison Points
|
55%
Genre 0.8/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
50%
Survival Modes 0/4
modes
|
60%
Power Progression 0.8/4
level
|
64%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.4/5
build
|
100%
Stage Features 7/7
stage
|
92%
Content Breadth 7.5/9
stuff
|
68%
Aesthetics 2.2/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
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Rogue LegacyVery Different. Popular rogue-lite sidescroller Included to test the scale. Rogue Legacy 2 Is similar enough to not require a seperate ranking, since neither is really a VS-like. Not a bullet heaven! Great games though. Perhaps you're tired of top down auto shooters want a hack and slash sidescroller rogue-lite with similar currency based power creep. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Metroidvania Roguelite Roguevania Sidescroller |
6.2
Combined Ranking Score
52/72
Ranking Position
1164/1600
Total Points
|
9.4
Final Review
92%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.0
Vibes
15253
Steam Reviews
382/400
Review Points
|
3.0
Similarity Score
65%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
782/1200
Comparison Points
|
50%
Genre 0/8
genre
|
21%
Simple Controls -4/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
59%
Power Progression 0.7/4
level
|
52%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.2/5
build
|
89%
Stage Features 5.5/7
stage
|
86%
Content Breadth 6.4/9
stuff
|
100%
Aesthetics 6/6
style
|
84%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.8/10
vibe
vibe
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Cult of the LambVery Different. An action controls hash and slash game more similar to Hades than Vampire Survivors, with additional town building element between runs. It's isometric and rogue-lite, a great game, but likely can't get very zen. If you want more Hades, there's Cult of the Lamb. But I'm sure diehards will have a giant chart to tell me why those are very different some day. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action Roguelike Colony Sim Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Story Rich Top Down or Isometric |
6.2
Combined Ranking Score
53/72
Ranking Position
1156/1600
Total Points
|
9.5
Final Review
94%
Steam
10.0
Scale
9.0
Vibes
51985
Steam Reviews
384/400
Review Points
|
2.9
Similarity Score
64%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
772/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.5/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
|
29%
Survival Modes -1.7/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
66%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.6/5
build
|
68%
Stage Features 2.5/7
stage
|
82%
Content Breadth 5.8/9
stuff
|
79%
Aesthetics 3.5/6
style
|
83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.5/10
vibe
vibe
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City of BeatsVery Different. A dungeon crawl style twin stick shooter with each run consisting of branching paths, the noteworthy mechanic here is that your shots are notes to the beat and overall it's just very plugged in to the music. In a great way! The action takes place on cloudy cyberpunk rooftops and not in dank cellars, but it may remind you of games like Hades. While we're reviewing it due to being in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest, it's not a survivors-like and not sure it's a bullet heaven either. Seems like a classic twin stick shooter! Since it's not on topic, I probably won't put as many hours into this one, but will attempt some review. More difficult in a hands on way than most survivors-like fans may be looking for. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
6.0
Combined Ranking Score
54/72
Ranking Position
1158/1600
Total Points
|
8.7
Final Review
94%
Steam
8.8
Scale
8.0
Vibes
39
Steam Reviews
362/400
Review Points
|
3.3
Similarity Score
66%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
796/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
|
29%
Survival Modes -1.7/4
modes
|
88%
Power Progression 3/4
level
|
64%
Buildcrafting Depth 1.4/5
build
|
76%
Stage Features 3.7/7
stage
|
76%
Content Breadth 4.7/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.5/10
vibe
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Enter the GungeonVery Different. On the surface similar, this dungeon crawling twin stick shooter has high action complexity. It's a rogue-lite bullet hell shooter with heavy emphasis on trigger pulling and dungeon exploration instead of horde waves. It's much more tactical and requires careful aiming. I get why people might recommend it since it's popular and also a rogue-lite but personally I don't think it has what interests me about this particular subgenre, ditching obvious build crafting for reflexes. Instead of heavy emphasis on distilling to the basic controls it adds FPS style reload and trigger controls to twin stick shooters, which is making it more complicated. It's a highly regarded game, just attempting to do very different things. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Content Rich Dungeon Crawler Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
6.0
Combined Ranking Score
55/72
Ranking Position
1153/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
95%
Steam
8.9
Scale
8.5
Vibes
67389
Steam Reviews
369/400
Review Points
|
3.1
Similarity Score
65%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
784/1200
Comparison Points
|
70%
Genre 3.2/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5.1/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
63%
Power Progression 1/4
level
|
60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
|
72%
Stage Features 3.1/7
stage
|
100%
Content Breadth 9/9
stuff
|
83%
Aesthetics 4/6
style
|
77%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.3/10
vibe
vibe
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AsteroguesVery Different. More Enter the Gungeon style than survivors-like. Was in the steam "Bullet Heaven" sale but while it has an interesting mechanic where you gather enemies shots and send back at them, I'm not sure it really is one. It seems to be entirely in a dungeon crawl format Hades style, not sure yet how a lot of mechanics work for sure. Making notes. Doesn't seem to have survival modes, probably not what you're looking for if you're looking for a survivors-like, but maybe for a dungeon crawl. Still in development! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Roguelite Top Down or Isometric Twin Stick Shooter |
5.9
Combined Ranking Score
56/72
Ranking Position
1141/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
100%
Steam
8.7
Scale
8.2
Vibes
28
Steam Reviews
369/400
Review Points
|
2.9
Similarity Score
64%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
772/1200
Comparison Points
|
71%
Genre 3.3/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
63%
Power Progression 1/4
level
|
60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
|
85%
Stage Features 4.9/7
stage
|
87%
Content Breadth 6.6/9
stuff
|
88%
Aesthetics 4.5/6
style
|
73%
Gameplay Vibe Check 4.5/10
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
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Jetboard JoustVery Different. A sidescrolling shmup with some rogue-lite elements it probably will appeal much more to people looking for a Joust and Defender inspired game instead of a survivors-like. It's got a bit of a dungeon crawl choose-your-path structure to it and item find and between level upgrades to create your build. Still, with very action focused controls it remains more of an action arcade game than any sort of auto-battler buildcrafter. Ranked for comparison since it was in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest sale. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Dungeon Crawler Shoot 'Em Up Sidescrolling Shmup |
5.2
Combined Ranking Score
58/72
Ranking Position
1088/1600
Total Points
|
8.0
Final Review
81%
Steam
8.5
Scale
7.5
Vibes
44
Steam Reviews
341/400
Review Points
|
2.5
Similarity Score
62%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
747/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.6/8
genre
|
19%
Simple Controls -4.4/7
move
|
26%
Survival Modes -1.9/4
modes
|
55%
Power Progression 0.4/4
level
|
60%
Buildcrafting Depth 1/5
build
|
80%
Stage Features 4.2/7
stage
|
72%
Content Breadth 4/9
stuff
|
84%
Aesthetics 4.1/6
style
|
79%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.7/10
vibe
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PeglinVery Different. Perhaps you want an entirely different turn based Peggle-type puzzle game that somehow gets recommended to VS fans. Not saying it's a terrible recommendation if you like runs and upgrades and complex games that appeal to casual players. It's absolutely a rogue-lite and a cute game. But in many ways it is extremely different - Included to test the scale. Very different but good games might get around a 5.0. Anything under 5.0 could be thought of as "less recommended" to fans of Vampire Survivors. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Pachinko Peggle-like Puzzle Roguelite |
5.2
Combined Ranking Score
59/72
Ranking Position
1079/1600
Total Points
|
8.3
Final Review
81%
Steam
8.9
Scale
8.0
Vibes
8901
Steam Reviews
350/400
Review Points
|
2.2
Similarity Score
61%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
729/1200
Comparison Points
|
38%
Genre -2/8
genre
|
46%
Simple Controls -0.5/7
move
|
25%
Survival Modes -2/4
modes
|
73%
Power Progression 1.8/4
level
|
71%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.1/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
79%
Content Breadth 5.2/9
stuff
|
94%
Aesthetics 5.3/6
style
|
78%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.5/10
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
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Hero Siege (2.0)Very Different. Recent reviews are very negative, a 1.9, likely due to shift to paid unlockables. It used to be more like a Rogue-Lite. An interesting one - inspired by the same classics and with a similar retro pixel vibe, instead of distilling and extrapolating from the ARPG gameplay into tight Rogue-lite runs, it shows what happens if you bog down a little game with complex Diablo style systems and clog the menu with transactions. No quick in and out - it does not scratch the Survivors itch. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Top Down or Isometric |
4.8
Combined Ranking Score
63/72
Ranking Position
1095/1600
Total Points
|
6.2
Final Review
72%
Steam
6.5
Scale
4.8
Vibes
28687
Steam Reviews
285/400
Review Points
|
3.5
Similarity Score
68%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
810/1200
Comparison Points
|
60%
Genre 1.6/8
genre
|
11%
Simple Controls -5.5/7
move
|
38%
Survival Modes -1/4
modes
|
63%
Power Progression 1/4
level
|
90%
Buildcrafting Depth 4/5
build
|
96%
Stage Features 6.5/7
stage
|
94%
Content Breadth 8/9
stuff
|
85%
Aesthetics 4.2/6
style
|
64%
Gameplay Vibe Check 2.8/10
vibe
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Beat Hazard 3Very Different. A top down twin stick shooter that uses "your music" (or at least your spotify) to generate arcade style levels. Or at least effects. Certainly over the top and similar in that it's top down and a shooter, perhaps if you're looking for more top down shooters it's an interesting option. Reviewed because it was in the Steam Bullet Heaven festival. It's not really a typical bullet heaven, more like a typical top down shmup. Which makes sense as the Beat Hazard series has existed since long before the term bullet heaven did. Perhaps will appeal to some of the same impulses but it's generally very different and not a survivors-like. Low review almost entirely due to UI and illegibility in both menus and gameplay. May improve! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Isometric or Top Down Music Twin Stick Shooter |
4.7
Combined Ranking Score
64/72
Ranking Position
1053/1600
Total Points
|
7.1
Final Review
92%
Steam
6.1
Scale
6.0
Vibes
280
Steam Reviews
313/400
Review Points
|
2.3
Similarity Score
62%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
740/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.9/8
genre
|
29%
Simple Controls -3/7
move
|
65%
Survival Modes 1.2/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
54%
Buildcrafting Depth 0.4/5
build
|
50%
Stage Features 0/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
58%
Aesthetics 1/6
style
|
74%
Gameplay Vibe Check 4.7/10
vibe
vibe
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GROSSVery Different. FPS / Tower Defense Hybrid. This zombie shooter was in the Steam Bullet Heaven Fest so we checked it out. It's definitely not a survivors-like or a bullet heaven. It's a more oldschool wave defense game, with a really frustratingly obscure and tutorialized set of features instead of a way to easily drop into action. It probably won't satisfy survivors-likes fans, but you could check it out if you liked older games like Orcs Must Die. I had a lot of quibbles around this one that kept me from putting more time in, but I think it's ok since it's not as related as other games anyway. Correct me if I missed any features! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Base Building First Person Shooter Story Rich Tower Defense Wave Survival |
1.8
Combined Ranking Score
70/72
Ranking Position
775/1600
Total Points
|
4.5
Final Review
85%
Steam
2.1
Scale
3.0
Vibes
131
Steam Reviews
236/400
Review Points
|
-1.0
Similarity Score
45%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
539/1200
Comparison Points
|
50%
Genre 0/8
genre
|
7%
Simple Controls -6/7
move
|
69%
Survival Modes 1.5/4
modes
|
25%
Power Progression -2/4
level
|
47%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.3/5
build
|
61%
Stage Features 1.6/7
stage
|
61%
Content Breadth 1.9/9
stuff
|
47%
Aesthetics -0.4/6
style
|
42%
Gameplay Vibe Check -1.6/10
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
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Beach Invasion 1944Very Different. First person wave shooter where you play as the wrong side at the battle of Normandy. WARNING I got the code for this game to review as part of a press package for many games in a sale and didn't realize what it was. This game will put n-zi Medals on your profile earning a previously unconceived -1 in achievements due to the unique gameplay loop of panicking and contacting support to remove them. Much more detail in notes. Probably don't try this one. I feel dirty sharing the link even for academic purposes. I didn't originally expect games to really go below 0, but I guess it's useful to have some outlier examples for a scoring guide. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
First Person Shooter Malware Tower Defense Wave Shooter |
-0.4
Combined Ranking Score
72/72
Ranking Position
562/1600
Total Points
|
2.9
Final Review
86%
Steam
0.2
Scale
0.0
Vibes
568
Steam Reviews
188/400
Review Points
|
-3.8
Similarity Score
31%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
374/1200
Comparison Points
|
41%
Genre -1.5/8
genre
|
22%
Simple Controls -3.9/7
move
|
61%
Survival Modes 0.9/4
modes
|
18%
Power Progression -2.6/4
level
|
30%
Buildcrafting Depth -2/5
build
|
55%
Stage Features 0.7/7
stage
|
37%
Content Breadth -2.4/9
stuff
|
10%
Aesthetics -4.8/6
style
|
15%
Gameplay Vibe Check -7/10
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
|
Dev Scores Submitted via Score Card (Released)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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Missiles AwayVery Different. First Person helicopter spin on the survivors-like formula? 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] |
Arena Shooter Bullet Heaven First Person Shooter Survivors-like Twin Stick Shooter Wave Shooter Wave Survival |
6.3
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
10.0
Final Review
100%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
22
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
2.5
Similarity Score
63%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
750/1200
Comparison Points
|
74%
Genre 3.8/8
genre
|
14%
Simple Controls -5/7
move
|
81%
Survival Modes 2.5/4
modes
|
69%
Power Progression 1.5/4
level
|
78%
Buildcrafting Depth 2.8/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
58%
Content Breadth 1.5/9
stuff
|
76%
Aesthetics 3.1/6
style
|
78%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.6/10
vibe
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TYPECASTVery Different. Like Mavis Beacon Teaches Bullet Heaven. Probably you're too young to get that. What I mean is you have to type to fight in this one, making it pretty unique. May not be intended to be a Survivors-like but perhaps worth checking out if you want a change of pace and still enjoy some other elements. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Bullet Heaven Top Down or Isometric Typing Wave Survival |
6.1
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
10.0
Final Review
100%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
27
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
2.3
Similarity Score
61%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
735/1200
Comparison Points
|
75%
Genre 4/8
genre
|
39%
Simple Controls -1.5/7
move
|
88%
Survival Modes 3/4
modes
|
0%
Power Progression -4/4
level
|
30%
Buildcrafting Depth -2/5
build
|
43%
Stage Features -1/7
stage
|
69%
Content Breadth 3.5/9
stuff
|
71%
Aesthetics 2.5/6
style
|
95%
Gameplay Vibe Check 9/10
vibe
vibe
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Soundodger+Very Different. A movement focused game but about dodging sound synced bullet hells. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard (Currently adjusting.) There aren't a lot of single stick shooters out there and the dodge em up subgenre is an interesting one. This game came out a little while ago but I think is a good example. Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arena Shooter Bullet Hell Dodge Em Up Music Game Pacifist Single Stick Shooter Top Down or Isometric |
5.2
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
90%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
662
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
1.5
Similarity Score
57%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
687/1200
Comparison Points
|
50%
Genre 0/8
genre
|
89%
Simple Controls 5.5/7
move
|
56%
Survival Modes 0.5/4
modes
|
55%
Power Progression 0.4/4
level
|
40%
Buildcrafting Depth -1/5
build
|
36%
Stage Features -2/7
stage
|
56%
Content Breadth 1/9
stuff
|
63%
Aesthetics 1.5/6
style
|
70%
Gameplay Vibe Check 3.9/10
vibe
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Shoot 1UPVery Different. Vertical Scrolling Bullet Heaven. This game is included alongside the others here for being a bullet heaven that might appeal to many survivors-likes players. It's also an interesting example of how a game can be a bullet heaven and not a survivors-like! It shares the Bullet Heaven Fest with many survivors inspired games but also came out much earlier. Note: Feature comparison score and metadata reported based on dev submitted scorecard Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Bullet Heaven Shoot 'Em Up Vertical Scrolling Shmup |
4.8
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
-/1600
Total Points
|
7.7
Final Review
77%
Steam
-
Scale
-
Vibes
107
Steam Reviews
-/400
Review Points
|
2.0
Similarity Score
60%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
717/1200
Comparison Points
|
68%
Genre 2.9/8
genre
|
29%
Simple Controls -2.9/7
move
|
54%
Survival Modes 0.3/4
modes
|
50%
Power Progression 0/4
level
|
50%
Buildcrafting Depth 0/5
build
|
56%
Stage Features 0.8/7
stage
|
62%
Content Breadth 2.2/9
stuff
|
78%
Aesthetics 3.4/6
style
|
82%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.4/10
vibe
vibe
|
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AppendVery Different. Arena shooter from steam bullet heaven sale. 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] |
Arena Shooter 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
|
1.4
Similarity Score
57%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
683/1200
Comparison Points
|
66%
Genre 2.5/8
genre
|
31%
Simple Controls -2.7/7
move
|
55%
Survival Modes 0.4/4
modes
|
33%
Power Progression -1.4/4
level
|
91%
Buildcrafting Depth 4.1/5
build
|
66%
Stage Features 2.3/7
stage
|
44%
Content Breadth -1/9
stuff
|
69%
Aesthetics 2.3/6
style
|
64%
Gameplay Vibe Check 2.8/10
vibe
vibe
|
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Raptor: Call of the ShadowsVery Different. This classic vertically scrolling dos shooter has a little more in common with today's shmup rogue-lites than modern bullet hells. You gather a currency during runs, there are meta upgrades available between repeatable stages and while there's a lot of dodging it's not a danmaku game. This entry refers to both the 2015 steam port and the original DOS 1994 Classic Edition available. The reviews on the 2015 port on steam are low due to people, IMHO, nitpicking on details a new player wouldn't notice and recommending the original game emulated in DOSBox. Thus we're using the original game review score. This was one of my favs as a kid, so I was curious to see how it compares to the shooting games I play today, since it's on steam! Note: This game is currently being compared on the scale and notes will likely be in flux! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Arcade Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up Vertical Scrolling Shmup |
6.4
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1193/1600
Total Points
|
9.0
Final Review
93%
Steam
9.1
Scale
8.5
Vibes
146
Steam Reviews
369/400
Review Points
|
3.7
Similarity Score
69%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
824/1200
Comparison Points
|
78%
Genre 4.4/8
genre
|
44%
Simple Controls -0.9/7
move
|
58%
Survival Modes 0.6/4
modes
|
75%
Power Progression 2/4
level
|
42%
Buildcrafting Depth -0.8/5
build
|
60%
Stage Features 1.4/7
stage
|
82%
Content Breadth 5.8/9
stuff
|
78%
Aesthetics 3.4/6
style
|
83%
Gameplay Vibe Check 6.6/10
vibe
vibe
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Gunfire RebornVery Different. Popular first person shooter rogue-lite, though it's level based and many other differences it often comes up when people say they want a "rogue-lite game but first person" after playing all the top down ones. First Impressions: Personally, it feels like a good choice if I'm totally out of Borderlands to play (I'm not) or want more Risk of Rain style multiplayer options. I don't think it's really very survivors-like, even among the first person rogue-lites. If you want a horde shooter, this may not be your top pick. Note: This game is currently being compared on the scale and notes will likely be in flux! Dev? Experienced player? Help us rank this game! [Submit Feature Survey] [Submit Review] |
Action RPG Dungeon Crawler First Person Shooter Looter Shooter Rogue-lite |
5.9
Combined Ranking Score
-/72
Ranking Position
1159/1600
Total Points
|
8.5
Final Review
93%
Steam
8.1
Scale
8
Vibes
91541
Steam Reviews
354/400
Review Points
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3.4
Similarity Score
67%
Diagnosis:
Very Different
805/1200
Comparison Points
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56%
Genre 1/8
genre
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9%
Simple Controls -5.8/7
move
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58%
Survival Modes 0.6/4
modes
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69%
Power Progression 1.5/4
level
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88%
Buildcrafting Depth 3.8/5
build
|
94%
Stage Features 6.2/7
stage
|
89%
Content Breadth 7/9
stuff
|
63%
Aesthetics 1.5/6
style
|
79%
Gameplay Vibe Check 5.7/10
vibe
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