Spooky Survivors

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Spooky Survivors is a single player action game. It was developed by Aligned Games and was released on April 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Spooky Survivors is a fast-paced rogue lite meets survivor like that combines humor, strategy, and supernatural chaos. Play as Van Hobo, an eccentric monster hunter with a knack for survival, as you battle relentless hordes of ghastly foes in a haunted realm. Features: All Unlocks from the Start: Begin with every upgrade at your fingertips, but the power is in your choices—level up strate…

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Spooky Survivors features a unique hand-drawn art style that adds personality to the game and enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay loop is fast-paced and engaging, with a focus on immediate action and strategic decision-making that keeps players coming back for more.
The game offers a solid performance with responsive controls, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

The game has been criticized for its lack of originality, being seen as a poor imitation of Vampire Survivors with minimal effort put into its development.
Visual quality is notably low, with many assets appearing as if they were hastily created, detracting from the overall presentation.
There are concerns about the game's long-term replayability and depth, as it lacks a narrative progression and extensive customization options.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some users criticizing the visuals as low-quality, resembling hastily created MS Paint sprites that detract from the overall experience. In contrast, others appreciate the unique hand-drawn art style, which effectively balances spooky themes with a playful tone, contributing positively to the game's identity and gameplay. Overall, while some find the visuals lacking, others celebrate the artistic effort and charm that enhance the game's appeal.
- “The aesthetic balances spooky themes with exaggerated, almost cartoonish designs, creating a tone that feels playful rather than oppressive.”
- “The art style contributes significantly to the game’s identity, helping it stand out among the crowded field of survival roguelites.”
- “It combines fast-paced survivor gameplay with a really unique, hand-drawn art style that makes everything feel alive.”
- “The visuals in this game are a complete joke; it's seriously just a bunch of MS Paint sprites/images that look like they were lazily scrawled out over the space of a couple of hours.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by challenging boss encounters that test players' skills and builds, alongside a unique prayer-based power system. While the experience is primarily focused on gameplay rather than narrative or extensive customization, it offers a satisfying loop and combines fast-paced mechanics with a distinctive hand-drawn art style that enhances the overall experience.
- “It combines fast-paced survivor gameplay with a really unique, hand-drawn art style that makes everything feel alive.”
- “There is little in the way of narrative progression or long-term meta systems, and players seeking deep story content or extensive customization may find the experience focused almost entirely on gameplay.”
- “Boss encounters punctuate these waves, adding spikes in difficulty that test both mechanical skill and the effectiveness of the player’s chosen build.”
- “A standout mechanic within Spooky Survivors is its prayer-based power system.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its energetic yet non-overwhelming pace, effectively complementing the action while maintaining a light atmosphere. Players appreciate the hand-drawn quality of the music and its fun Halloween rock vibe, with sound effects that quickly become enjoyable. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's cute aesthetic and engaging experience.
- “Music maintains an energetic pace without becoming overwhelming, supporting the frantic action while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.”
- “The music has a fun Halloween rock vibe, and the sound effects grew on me quickly.”
- “The music is nice, and I think it's cool that it's all hand-drawn; that's really fun!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by an energetic and engaging musical score that complements the frantic action without becoming overwhelming, creating a light and immersive experience for players.
- “The music maintains an energetic pace without becoming overwhelming, supporting the frantic action while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging.”
- “The game's environment is richly detailed, immersing players in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
- “The atmospheric effects, from the lighting to the sound design, create a hauntingly beautiful experience that draws you in.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, lacking significant narrative progression or long-term meta systems, which may disappoint players looking for deep storytelling or extensive customization, as the experience is primarily centered on gameplay.
- “There is little in the way of narrative progression or long-term meta systems, and players seeking deep story content or extensive customization may find the experience focused almost entirely on gameplay.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it difficult to become emotionally invested in the characters or their journeys.”
- “Character development is minimal, and the plot twists are predictable, leaving little room for surprise or engagement.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's focus on fast-paced action and decision-making, highlighting that it provides an engaging experience without the need for heavy grinding, making it suitable for those who prefer replay-driven mastery.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to progress, which really dampened my enjoyment.”
- “The amount of grinding required to level up is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent stability, running smoothly without issues, and is also noted for its ease of learning, making it accessible for players.
- “The game runs great and is easy to learn.”
- “This old school classic offers impressive stability, making it a joy to play.”
- “I appreciate how smoothly everything operates; it really enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's flexibility and lack of a universally dominant strategy enhance its replayability, encouraging players to experiment with different approaches. This design choice keeps sessions concise and engaging, avoiding unnecessary complexity that could detract from the experience.
- “This flexibility gives spooky survivors strong replay value, as no single strategy feels universally dominant and each run invites experimentation.”
- “However, this restraint works in the game’s favor, keeping sessions concise and replayable rather than bloated with unnecessary systems.”
optimization
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The game is praised for its solid performance and smooth optimization, offering a variety of settings options that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the clear difficulty progression, which keeps them engaged as they navigate the charmingly chaotic gameplay.
- “A charmingly chaotic survivor game with a unique style, solid performance, and just the right amount of madness!”
- “Performance is smooth with good settings options, and while the game starts off easy, there’s a clear difficulty progression that makes me want to keep pushing higher.”