Nerd Survivors

About

In "Nerd Survivors," up to four players are transported to a fantastical realm filled with bizarre monsters. Armed with unconventional weapons like pizza grenades and enchanted fidget spinners, players must repel endless hordes, craft custom weapons, and endure 20 minutes of chaotic action to return to their gaming night. This is a bullet-heaven rogue-lite survivor adventure set in the "Doom & Destiny Worlds" universe.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a quirky sense of humor and colorful pixel art.
Offers a variety of unlockable characters and weapons, along with a customization feature through the Forge.
Provides a satisfying progression system that keeps players coming back for more.

Feels incomplete with a lack of map variety and some balance issues, particularly with character abilities and weapon choices.
Experiences bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as enemies stopping spawning and loss of progress.
The difficulty curve can be steep, making early gameplay frustrating for new players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is engaging and well-crafted, featuring a unique forge mechanic and a variety of brutal stages filled with hidden items, adhering closely to the horde survival formula. Players appreciate the fun, chaotic action reminiscent of bullet hell games, though some feel the absence of a dash mechanic limits the experience. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the genre looking for enjoyable, screen-destroying gameplay.
- “There's a mechanic in the game that I actually really like, called the forge.”
- “Brutal but fun and varied stages with hidden items and mechanics.”
- “Definitely recommend adding this to your bullet hell library for a bit of fun, destroy the screen gameplay!”
- “Gameplay doesn’t stray away from the horde survival formula.”
- “My only real gripe is the lack of a dash mechanic, which I feel the game could benefit greatly from.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of cheesy jokes and stale memes, often relying on crude references like fart jokes and dick-size humor, which some players find unoriginal. However, others appreciate its funny and addictive nature, particularly if they enjoy pixel graphics and lighthearted survivor themes. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone, it offers some entertaining twists for those who appreciate its style.
- “A good sense of humor and some interesting takes on progressing abilities and unlocking characters.”
- “Really funny and addictive game, has some nice twists on the original.”
- “If you like pixel graphics, cheesy humor and survivor games, this is for you.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are praised for their pixel art style and overall aesthetic, which many players find appealing and well-executed. While the visuals contribute positively to the game's theme and atmosphere, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, overshadowing the graphical experience. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature in the roguelite genre.
- “However, I loved the theme, the graphics, the music... pretty much everything about the game.”
- “Great artwork too.”
- “The aesthetic is by far the best part for a survivors roguelite.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its suitability and enhancement of the overall experience, complementing the theme and graphics effectively. Players find it engaging and enjoyable, contributing positively to the fun and challenge of the gameplay.
- “However, I loved the theme, the graphics, the music... pretty much everything about the game.”
- “As a hoard shooter game, I found the music, power-ups, and level of challenge to be genuinely fun.”
- “Music is cool and suits the game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that progression relies too heavily on repetitive tasks to unlock abilities. While the game's aesthetic is praised, the lack of balance in gameplay leads to a slog in later stages, diminishing overall enjoyment.
- “The aesthetic is by far the best part for a survivors roguelite. Nothing is too unique, and there is a lot to unlock, but it really feels like in most scenarios it's either you can one-shot everything or you will be one-shot yourself. There's not much play around, so beating the later stages becomes a grinding slog to unlock the rest of your ability upgrades outside of the game.”
- “After grinding this game for a minute, I kind of hate this game, I think.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences occasional stability issues, including glitches that can prevent boss spawns and result in endless levels, impacting overall gameplay.
- “Occasional glitches that stop boss spawns and make levels endless.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around defeating bosses in initial missions, which unlocks new weapons that players can customize in the forge, adding a layer of progression and personalization to the gameplay experience.