Saber Survivors

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Saber Survivors is a single player survival survival game. It was developed by Toge Productions and was released on January 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Saber Survivors puts you in the role of a Space Wizard Samurai fugitive battling to survive against an evil galactic emperor's forces. Using your saber, you deflect and redirect laser beams to defeat enemies while mastering various disciplines for great synergy and power. The game offers fast-paced, stylish action with 80s-inspired art and quick play sessions.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Unique gameplay mechanics focused on parrying and deflecting, offering a fresh take on the roguelite genre.
Challenging and engaging gameplay that escalates with enemy encounters, providing a rewarding experience.
Affordable price point makes it accessible and a good value for players looking for a fun action roguelite.

Limited content with only two levels and repetitive gameplay, leading to a lack of variety in runs.
Grindy progression system where earning currency for upgrades and characters takes a long time.
Lack of build variety and character customization options, making it difficult for players who enjoy planning their strategies.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Saber Survivors offers a unique take on the twin-stick horde survival roguelite genre, featuring engaging mechanics like parrying and deflecting that enhance the challenge and excitement. While the gameplay is smooth and rewarding, particularly against tougher bosses, players note a lack of content and variety in characters and weapons, leading to a reliance on grinding for longevity. Overall, the addictive nature of the gameplay makes it enjoyable despite its limitations.
- “Saber Survivors is a twin-stick horde survival roguelite with somewhat unique gameplay.”
- “Gameplay feels smooth and rewarding, especially against the latter bosses.”
- “The game is light on content, relying on a long economy grind for longevity, but the main mechanics are solid enough to make it feel worth a purchase.”
- “The gameplay feels solid, but I wish there were more characters or more ways to play since there seems to be a pretty limited amount of weapons or talents that you can get by leveling up.”
- “The mechanic of having to parry the bullets makes it more challenging since you have to focus both on positioning and the direction of the defense.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game excessively grindy, requiring significant effort to complete achievements for character unlocks, with limited content and high costs for in-game items. The slow accumulation of gold further exacerbates the grind, making progression feel tedious.
- “You need to complete grindy achievements to unlock the option to purchase most of these characters.”
- “This is a very grindy game.”
- “It is also light on content and grindy.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized as simple, yet they complement the game's addictive and enjoyable mechanics, contributing to an overall fun experience.
- “The graphics are simple, the mechanics are simple, and it's addicting and fun as hell.”