Pixel Survivors: Roguelike

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Pixel Survivors: Roguelike is a single player survival role playing game. It was developed by Amrita and was released on February 24, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pixel Survivors: Roguelike" is a challenging roguelike game set in a pixelated, post-apocalyptic world. You must lead a group of survivors, navigating through randomly generated levels filled with dangerous enemies and scarce resources. Each playthrough offers a unique experience, with permadeath and permanent equipment upgrades adding to the game's replayability and difficulty. Fight, strategize, and survive to rebuild society in this retro-style survival game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is simple, addictive, and provides a fun experience for casual play.
It features a variety of characters and abilities, allowing for diverse gameplay and strategies.
The developer is actively updating the game, adding new content and improvements regularly.

The game suffers from balance issues, with some abilities being overpowered while others are nearly useless.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including frame rate drops and unresponsive controls.
Many players feel it lacks originality and depth, often comparing it unfavorably to other games in the genre like Vampire Survivors.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mix of survival mechanics and roguelike elements, offering a captivating experience that can be both challenging and rewarding. However, some players find it clunky and repetitive after a certain point, with suggestions for improvement noted, especially regarding character upgrades and overall balance. Despite these criticisms, the game features addictive gameplay and unique mechanics that set it apart from similar titles.
- “This game seamlessly combines survival mechanics with the thrill of a roguelike, creating a captivating world that kept me hooked for hours on end.”
- “The gameplay is both challenging and rewarding, with a diverse range of characters to choose from and a constant stream of surprises to keep you engaged.”
- “Pretty good game that is like Vampire Survivors but has some unique mechanics that differentiate it from VS.”
- “The game itself feels clunky and the gameplay loop is quite boring.”
- “Music feels lifeless and the gameplay is tedious.”
- “Probably 20 hours of gameplay before it becomes too repetitive.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The graphics of the game are characterized by impressive pixel art that effectively immerses players in its post-apocalyptic world, though some reviewers find the overall art style unambitious and reminiscent of assets from other titles. While the attention to detail is praised, there are mixed feelings about the game's visual execution, with some players describing it as underwhelming and lacking innovation. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed reception, balancing charm with a sense of familiarity.
- “The attention to detail in the pixel art style is impressive, immersing players in a post-apocalyptic setting like no other.”
- “Pros: nice art style.”
- “There is a charm if you like vamp-likes, offers nothing really different other than a more appealing art style in my opinion.”
- “It had the worst graphics, game-breaking functions like super OP skills, yet somehow feels underwhelming, and the 'ability to change the time' is a total joke; you might as well play at x2 speed because the game is too slow.”
- “Unambitious art style; mostly assets you've probably seen before in other games.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is frequently described as buggy and unpolished, with numerous flaws that can detract from the experience. Despite these issues, some players find enjoyment in the gameplay if they are willing to overlook the instability. Overall, it lacks innovation in the auto-attack horde genre and suffers from significant stability problems.
- “This game is buggy as hell.”
- “Overall, this game doesn't really offer anything new to the auto-attack horde genre and is buggy.”
- “A buggy, rather unpolished-looking survivor-like that seems like it doesn't have much on the surface, but does manage to provide a pleasant experience if you're willing to overlook some flaws.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game is generally perceived as lifeless and mediocre, contributing to a tedious gameplay experience. Reviewers noted a lack of impactful sound effects, particularly during combat, and suggested that the music may have been sourced from generic asset packs, further diminishing its quality.
- “Music feels lifeless and the gameplay is tedious.”
- “And the music is really mediocre.”
- “You will instantly notice the lack of sound effects when hitting enemies; there is just some bad music and sound effects for some spells.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is perceived negatively, with users suggesting it feels like a cash grab capitalizing on the popularity of similar titles, rather than offering genuine value or innovation.
- “Cons: kind of feels like a project piece/cash grab.”
- “This is probably just another quick cash grab while the Vampire Survivors craze is going on.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience, with some expressing hope that the effort will eventually lead to satisfying achievements. The music is also described as lifeless, further contributing to the sense of monotony.
- “I hope after grinding... well, waiting for the achievements, I can finally, _finally_ stop.”
- “Music feels lifeless and the gameplay is tedious.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for additional content, such as DLC or a battle pass with daily quests, indicating that they find the story engaging enough to warrant further investment.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Recent updates have improved the game's optimization by refining the user interface and enhancing the engine, alongside the addition of new content, including one map and two characters.
- “The recent updates have refined the UI, optimized the engine, and introduced new content, including one map and two characters.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the game run smoother and enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The optimization efforts have really paid off, as the game feels more responsive and enjoyable to play.”
- “The game still suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play even after recent updates.”
- “Despite some improvements, the optimization is far from satisfactory, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “The UI changes are nice, but they don't address the underlying optimization problems that continue to plague the gameplay experience.”

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22h Average play time

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Pixel Survivors: Roguelike is a survival role playing game.

Pixel Survivors: Roguelike is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

On average players spend around 22 hours playing Pixel Survivors: Roguelike.

Pixel Survivors: Roguelike was released on February 24, 2023.

Pixel Survivors: Roguelike was developed by Amrita.

Pixel Survivors: Roguelike has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Pixel Survivors: Roguelike is a single player game.

Similar games include Army of Ruin, Spellbook Demonslayers, Rogue: Genesia, Nomad Survival, Time Wasters and others.

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