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Anomaly Collapse

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

Command a squad of adorably fierce warriors in Anomaly Collapse, a turn-based Roguelite strategy game that offers a fresh twist to an old formula! Face off against otherworldly beings and uncover the dark secrets of supernatural calamities. Immerse yourself in a story where every move counts!

What works
  • Engaging tactical combat with positioning and resource management
  • Varied characters with unique playstyles
  • Strong metaprogression system
  • Cooperative party mechanics and synergy
  • High replayability and build variety
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited story and character interaction
  • Some ui and information clarity issues
  • Randomness can cause frustrating losses
  • Runs can be long and repetitive
  • Difficulty spikes and balance issues reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Lords of Xulima

  • Star Renegades

  • Age of Reforging: The Freelands

  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

  • Solasta: Crown of the Magister

  • Rencounter

  • Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation

  • Vagrus - The Riven Realms

  • SteamWorld Heist
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Rencounter

  • Shardpunk

  • Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Strategy

    Solasta: Crown of the Magister
  • Autonomy

    Doom & Destiny
  • Competence

    Halfway

Similarity map

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Anomaly Collapse: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fellowship, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players can customize character builds freely by choosing skills and distributing stat points, shaping their own playstyle."

    Capsule for Doom & Destiny Doom & Destiny

    "Players can customize character builds with active and passive abnormalities and choose their own strategies in combat, though some builds are more optimal."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and strategic use of abilities."

    Capsule for Halfway Halfway

    "The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring positioning, resource management, and adaptation to modifiers; players improve through metaprogression."

  • Competition

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    -3

    "Focus is on individual runs and personal progression rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Have a Nice Death Have a Nice Death

    "Focus is on individual runs and personal progression rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Many players report addictive gameplay with a 'one more run' feeling and frequent replay, though some note the game can feel repetitive and short."

    Capsule for Mana Spark Mana Spark

    "Players report addictive gameplay with a "just one more run" feeling, though some find it repetitive after many hours."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on squad-based gameplay, teamwork, and coordinated attacks to capture objectives."

    Capsule for Tannenberg Tannenberg

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork and cooperative attacks between party members to maximize damage and survivability."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players experiment with different characters, spells, and item combinations to create unique builds."

    Capsule for The Legend of Bum-Bo The Legend of Bum-Bo

    "Players can experiment with many item and skill combinations to create unique builds, though some characters have dominant optimal builds."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    Capsule for Parkitect Parkitect

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, engaging distraction with immersive tactical battles and strategic gameplay."

    Capsule for Final Theory Final Theory

    "Players use the game for engaging tactical challenge and distraction, though story and immersion are minimal."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    4

    "Game encourages trying different builds, strategies, and adapting to complex mechanics."

    Capsule for Stoneshard Stoneshard

    "The game encourages trying different builds, strategies, and adapting to modifiers for varied gameplay."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    2

    "Some exploration of different maps and bosses, but limited number of maps and some repetition noted."

    Capsule for The King is Watching The King is Watching

    "Some exploration of different bosses and modifiers per run, but limited map variety and mostly linear progression."

  • Expression

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    3

    "Players customize characters with equipment and upgrades, expressing playstyle preferences."

    Capsule for Rollers of the Realm Rollers of the Realm

    "Players customize characters with different abnormalities and builds, expressing playstyle preferences."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "Anthropomorphic characters in a futuristic dystopia with imaginative elements and narrative twists."

    Capsule for BROK the InvestiGator BROK the InvestiGator

    "Features anthropomorphic characters and sci-fi/fantasy elements with anomalies and eldritch themes."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -2

    "Primarily single-player experience with limited social or community interaction."

    Capsule for Summer Memories Summer Memories

    "Primarily single-player experience with minimal social interaction or community features."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Strong metaprogression system encourages learning, skill improvement, and unlocking new abilities."

    Capsule for 33 Immortals 33 Immortals

    "Strong metaprogression system encourages learning, skill acquisition, and character development over multiple runs."

  • Health

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    -4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite 4 Sniper Elite 4

    "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Runs require focused attention and strategic planning; not designed for background or idle play."

    Capsule for As We Descend As We Descend

    "Runs require continuous attention and strategic thinking; not suitable for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and functional."

    Capsule for Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail

    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and functional."

  • Leadership

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    2

    "Players lead their party and make strategic decisions, but no multiplayer leadership roles are present."

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    "Players lead a party of three characters with some strategic control, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

  • Progression

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    "Clear progression through leveling, gear upgrades, and unlocking abilities."

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    "Clear progression through unlocking items, character skills, and meta upgrades across runs."

  • Relaxation

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    -2

    "Gameplay is challenging and sometimes frustrating, requiring focus and causing tension."

    Capsule for Fortune Summoners Fortune Summoners

    "Gameplay is challenging and requires focus, with tension from managing multiple mechanics and modifiers."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable art, music, and animations provide sensory stimulation, though not highly intense."

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    "Enjoyable art, animations, and music provide sensory stimulation, though not highly intense."

  • Status

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    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual achievement."

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual achievement."

  • Story

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    0

    "Minimal story and lore present; narrative is light and not a major focus."

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    "Minimal story with some lore and character background, but narrative is not a strong focus."

  • Strategy

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    5

    "Highly strategic turn-based combat requiring planning, positioning, and resource management."

    Capsule for Solasta: Crown of the Magister Solasta: Crown of the Magister

    "Highly strategic turn-based combat requiring positioning, resource management, and planning."

  • Thrill

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    "Some tension and challenge in higher difficulties and boss fights, but generally controlled gameplay."

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  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for time spent due to engaging gameplay and replayability."

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    "Players feel they get good value for time spent due to replayability and engaging mechanics."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with various offensive abilities."

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    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with various abilities and effects."

  • Survival

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    "Players must manage health, positioning, and resources to survive challenging encounters."

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