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 44 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Fun and quirky gameplay with a good sense of humor and nostalgic references to nerd culture.
Solid mechanics with a variety of unlockable characters and customizable weapons through the Forge.
Challenging yet rewarding progression that keeps players engaged for extended periods.

Lack of map variety and weapon options, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
Significant balance issues, particularly with certain character builds making the game feel unbalanced.
Technical issues such as enemies stopping spawning and lost progress, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring a well-received forge mechanic and a variety of brutal stages filled with hidden items, adhering closely to the horde survival formula. While it offers fun, screen-destroying action, some players feel the absence of a dash mechanic limits its potential. Overall, it is recommended for fans of the bullet hell genre.
- “There's a mechanic in the game that I actually really like, called the forge.”
- “Has a lot of good mechanics for a survivor-like.”
- “Brutal but fun and varied stages with hidden items and mechanics.”
- “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
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a mixed bag, relying heavily on stale memes and crude jokes, which some players find unoriginal. However, others appreciate its quirky charm and addictive gameplay, noting that it offers some clever twists and a lighthearted tone that appeals to fans of cheesy humor and pixel graphics. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone, it has its moments that can be enjoyable for the right audience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are praised for their appealing pixel art style and overall aesthetic, which enhances the game's theme and humor. While the visuals are a highlight, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, detracting from the overall experience.
- “However, I loved the theme, the graphics, the music... pretty much everything about the game.”
- “Great artwork too.”
- “If you like pixel graphics, cheesy humor, and survivor games, this is for you.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The textures are low resolution, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its suitability and enhancement of the overall experience, contributing to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the gameplay. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's theme and graphics, making it a standout feature.
- “The music is cool and suits the game perfectly.”
- “I loved the theme, the graphics, and 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, as it often leads to a repetitive experience where progression feels tedious. While the aesthetic is praised, the gameplay lacks variety, making later stages a slog to navigate and requiring significant effort to unlock abilities.
- “After grinding this game for a minute, I kind of hate it, I think.”
- “The aesthetic is by far the best part for a survivor's 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 to play around with, so beating the later stages becomes a grinding slog to unlock the rest of your ability upgrades outside of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report experiencing occasional glitches that disrupt boss spawns and result in endless levels, indicating stability issues within the game.
- “Occasional glitches that stop boss spawns and make levels endless.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes during crucial moments, ruining the gameplay experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story involves progressing through missions by defeating bosses, which unlocks new customizable weapons in the forge, adding depth to the gameplay experience.