Favorite "bullet heaven" / auto-shooter / survivor games ranked
This list includes every game I've played wherein the primary objective is to survive an onslaught of enemies in small arenas by constantly upgrading one's abilities. The ranks are mostly determined by my overall enjoyment of each experience and may not perfectly align with my scores.
Be aware that I do not keep up with most of these games and since updates tend to be quite frequent and substantial in this genre, a lot of things may have changed.
Be aware that I do not keep up with most of these games and since updates tend to be quite frequent and substantial in this genre, a lot of things may have changed.
9 Games
- brilliant selection of characters who each offer unique abilities
- very nice presentation
- solid bonus content outside of the main gameplay loop
- very nice presentation
- solid bonus content outside of the main gameplay loop
1
- respectable for bringing the subgenre to mainstream attention
- interesting level progression through secrets
- interesting level progression through secrets
2
- genre-suited, color-coded art style with almost perfect clarity
- distinct upgrade paths and satisfying synergies
- distinct upgrade paths and satisfying synergies
3
- creative character playstyles
- appealing visuals
- appealing visuals
5
- great soundtrack
- competent if uninspired gameplay
- competent if uninspired gameplay
6
- atmospherically dark experience
- satisfying realistic weapons
- satisfying realistic weapons
7
- forgettable aside from the mechanic making you stronger for not getting hit
8
- cute pet and weapon progression system
9