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Battle Bruise

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Stay atop a mountain of corpses! Fight numerous swarms of enemies, while dealing with the changing terrain.This game isn't messy. It's MESS ITSELF!

What works
  • Unique terrain deformation mechanic
  • Affordable price
  • Fast-paced and fun gameplay
  • Dynamic music and art style
  • Weapon upgrades and tactical depth
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Limited multiplayer or cooperative features
  • Some repetitive wave-based gameplay
  • Minor bugs and lack of options
  • Car defense mode considered frustrating by some

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Nomad Survival

  • Neon Sundown

  • Dandy Ace

  • Shootout on Cash Island

  • Rhythm Witch: Beat Death

  • Neophyte

  • Pinball Storm: Lokanta

  • Soulstone Survivors: Prologue

  • Call of Tomsk-7
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Neon Sundown

  • Shootout on Cash Island

  • Rhythm Witch: Beat Death
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Battle Bruise: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration, Continuation.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players use the game as stress relief and to immerse in over-the-top action and stylized violence."

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  • Exploration

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