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"Sun Down Survivors" is a defense game set in an alternate timeline of Sun Haven where Dynus, the Moon Dragon, has conquered the lands. As a hero, defend your home against quirky but dangerous monsters using a variety of weapons, spells, abilities, and pets. Upgrade your skills and abilities to wage a heroic last stand against the monsters, all while completing objectives, befriending neighbors, and even getting married.

Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
Sun Down Survivors screenshot
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53%
Audience ScoreBased on 274 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding50 negative mentions

  • The game has a good spread of abilities and towers, providing plenty of options for upgrades and playstyles.
  • The art style is cute and charming, with enjoyable character designs and engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • The game offers a unique blend of farming and survival elements, making it an interesting twist on the roguelike genre.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including frequent crashes and issues with the character selection screen, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many upgrades feel ineffective, leading to a lack of meaningful progression and making runs feel repetitive and unbalanced.
  • The game lacks a tutorial or clear instructions, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • grinding
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it excessively tedious and unbalanced, particularly due to lag issues and a lack of clear tutorials. While some enjoy the mindless grinding and the blend of farming and combat elements, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable than traditional farming sims. Overall, the game is seen as a grind-heavy experience that may appeal to fans of relentless resource gathering and action, but it may not satisfy those seeking a relaxing farming simulation.

    • “Art assets seem oddly less detailed for half of the sprites in the game, and nasty lag/client freeze issues make this game more grindy than it should be.”
    • “It was released in an alpha state and while 1.1 was quickly released after, it's still incredibly unbalanced and generally just grinding - nothing really 'fun' about it.”
    • “There isn't a tutorial to introduce you to the materials needed to build the turrets that will aid in a successful run (which I've yet to accomplish after 3 hours of grinding). This 'action roguelike' is a terrible grind thus far.”
  • gameplay
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it thrilling and addictive, while others criticize the lack of meaningful upgrades and rough progression mechanics. Many feel that the game requires more polish, including quality-of-life features and better integration of its systems, as well as a need for increased challenge and replayability. Despite these issues, the core combat mechanics are appreciated, and there is potential for improvement if the developers address the feedback.

    • “Sooo much fun to play - I love the ideas in the game; the gameplay is thrilling, enjoyable, and wildly addictive.”
    • “Cool take on vampire survivors type gameplay.”
    • “I really love the combat mechanics in this game.”
    • “80% of my runs are getting worthless upgrades that do little to actually help with the core mechanic of killing enemies.”
    • “Gameplay and progression just feels too rough.”
    • “As a lot of other reviewers said, this should be in early access, but in reality, it feels more like a test bed for path-finding and the fighting mechanics for the much better game, Sun Haven.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a minimal and light-hearted story, primarily serving as a backdrop for its cute characters and companion pets rather than a focal point. Players should not expect a deep narrative, as the simplicity of the plot is seen as a positive aspect that prevents frustration. Overall, the story is not a significant draw, and the game is more about the experience and interactions than a compelling storyline.

    • “The story is kept light but it's not to its detriment - I think if it were more plot-oriented, I'd get really frustrated and give up seeing as I can only make it to day 34.”
    • “The graphics and even the simple plot are well done.”
    • “Oh right, it also mentions how this is some story where the moon dragon won or something and is sending enemies at you?”
    • “If you're looking for a story-heavy game, this one isn't for you.”
    • “Don't go into this expecting an in-depth story or characters.”
    • “There's no story.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as issues with the character selection screen and unresponsive controls. Despite its addictive nature, these technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in the game's functionality. Many users express a strong desire for updates to address these persistent bugs.

    • “The game is quite addicting; however, since one of the latest updates, the game constantly freezes, lags, and ultimately stops responding.”
    • “The amount of times I have died on a run early on because the game freezes up after collecting a chest, which causes you to level up, is just insane.”
    • “It's too buggy and lackluster; I've experienced a lot of game engine pauses, like the game thinks you're in an upgrade menu but you can't do anything at all except rotate your character's facing south/north/west/east. The only solution is to close the game and restart.”
  • graphics
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute art style and neat design, with particular appreciation for charming elements like bunny carrot turrets and adorable enemies. However, some users criticize the lack of polish and the absence of significant visual changes with the seasons, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the aesthetics and character designs enjoyable, especially for fans of similar games like Sun Haven.

    • “The graphics and the pace of the game are nice.”
    • “Cute art style of Sun Haven plus Vampire Survivors-like play!”
    • “Graphics are neat; I like the bunny carrot turrets the best, and the enemies are pretty adorable.”
    • “I'm a person of the 'shorter games, worse graphics' persuasion, but that doesn't stop me from looking at this unfinished, unpolished mess and saying 'eight dollars?'”
    • “I'd hardly say your farm is ever 'thriving' in this, and the 'four changing seasons' just refers to the top right corner of the screen since there's no graphical change to the game as seasons progress (which is a shame since there's a lot of this in Sun Haven).”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the rhythm while transitioning between different activities. However, there is criticism regarding the lack of sound effects and feedback for abilities and item interactions, which detracts from the overall auditory experience.

    • “The music is great, the gameplay loop is solid, but all the details surrounding it are so early access without the title.”
    • “You definitely feel yourself zoning into the rhythm of the music and switching gears from farming to defending.”
    • “The music is killer but there's not a lot of effects or feedback for the abilities that make them feel unique, or a lot of fun sound feedback for picking up items or buying them.”
    • “The music is killer, but there's not a lot of effects or feedback for the abilities that make them feel unique, or a lot of fun sound feedback for picking up items or buying them.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally praised, allowing players to complete runs without significant issues. However, there is a desire for further improvements, as some users hope for future updates to enhance performance.

    • “It's optimized, and I can actually complete a run.”
    • “I know they haven't worked on this one in a while, but hopefully it gets revisited and optimized a bit.”
    • “I know they have not worked on this one in a while, but hopefully it gets revisited and optimized a bit.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to the diverse perk selection available each time players level up, ensuring a unique experience with every playthrough. This variability keeps gameplay fresh and engaging, making it a key aspect that enhances overall enjoyment.

    • “It has high replayability due to the fact that each time you level up, you’re able to select a perk from a variety of options, and they're different each time. You never know what skills you're going to end up with as you're fighting for your survival while trying to collect resources.”
    • “Replayability is a factor that all games should have in some way or another (whether it's the main gameplay or DLCs) because you'll never get bored of playing, and that's the best part of a game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users expressing a strong appreciation for its epic quality, particularly noting its connection to the beloved ambiance of "Sun Haven."

    • “I love games like this, and the fact that it comes from the Sun Haven atmosphere is just epic.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, leaving players disappointed and expecting more value for their investment.

    • “Expected better than a cash grab like this.”
    • “Expected better than a cash grab like this.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its relatable and self-referential qualities, with players finding amusement in shared experiences and critiques of the game's early access phase.

    • “This is funny because it was also my first critique of Sun Haven in early access!”

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3h Median play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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