DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition similar games & best alternatives
DX-Ball 2: 20th Anniversary Edition
2018
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Quick resume
The king of breakout games is back in a special 20th Anniversary Edition with high-res boards, new power-ups, online leaderboards, a boardset editor and more!
Global score
96/100
Genres
Casual, Indie
Similar games
Pros
- Nostalgic and faithful remake
- Level editor and steam workshop support
- Smooth and responsive controls
- Extensive content including dlc and community boards
- Engaging soundtrack and retro visuals
Cons
- Some levels can be tedious or frustrating
- Occasional technical issues like lag or mouse cursor escape
- Limited multiplayer and social features
- Dlc content incomplete or delayed
- Graphics and sound effects feel dated
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have freedom to explore levels, use power-ups, and create custom levels with a powerful level editor."
SuperTux
"Players have freedom to choose levels, game modes, and create their own levels with the editor and Steam Workshop support."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Game offers skill-based challenges such as mastering scrubs, whips, and track ruts; AI difficulty adjustable but generally considered easy at highest setting."
MXGP3 - The Official Motocross Videogame
"Game offers skill challenges with precise paddle control, powerup management, and increasingly difficult levels."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
2"Leaderboards and achievement progression encourage comparison, but gameplay is mostly solo and self-paced."
In Death
"Online leaderboards and score chasing encourage comparison with others, but gameplay is mostly solo."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Players report long play sessions, nostalgia driven repeated playthroughs, modding community"
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
"Many players report long play sessions, nostalgia-driven repeated play, and extensive level packs including community content."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-4"Gameplay is primarily single-player with no current multiplayer; cooperation is minimal or absent."
BRUTALISTICK VR
"Gameplay is primarily single-player with limited multiplayer modes; cooperation is minimal or absent."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
4"Features a level editor and Steam Workshop support allowing players to create and share custom content."
Flywrench
"Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support allowing players to create and share custom boards."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-3"Interactions are mostly individual; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."
ODDCORE
"Interactions are mostly individual and friendly; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as a charming, nostalgic distraction with relaxing music and atmosphere, sometimes for stress relief."
Beeny
"Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and casual distraction with relaxing gameplay and music."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or pressure."
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Players explore new levels and experiment with power-ups and level editor features."
SuperTux
"Players experiment with new powerups, different levels, and custom board creation."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
3"Levels contain hidden areas and collectibles encouraging discovery and curiosity."
Bloo Kid 2
"Exploring numerous level packs, including community-created content, encourages discovery."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
3"Customization through level creation and sharing allows player expression."
Eets Munchies
"Customization through level creation and choice of visual styles supports player expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-2"Game is abstract and arcade-style with minimal narrative or fictional roleplaying elements, focusing on realistic arcade action."
Waves 2: Notorious
"Game is a stylized arcade brick breaker with minimal fantasy elements, focusing on abstract gameplay."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
1"Some community interaction through workshop and sharing, but mostly individual play."
Picross Touch
"Some community interaction through Steam Workshop and leaderboards, but mostly individual play."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players develop kayaking skills, improve race times, and learn map layouts; some learning curve in mastering controls and physics."
Kayak VR: Mirage
"Players develop skill in paddle control, powerup use, and level strategies."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
World of Tanks Blitz
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires continuous attention due to physics and controls; not suitable for passive play."
Destination Sol
"Requires continuous attention and focus to control paddle and ball; not suitable for passive play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with limited local co-op and no online multiplayer."
Runers
"Minimal social interaction; mostly solo gameplay with limited social features."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-4"No evidence of player leadership roles; gameplay is individual and cooperative roles are limited."
Buriedbornes2 - Dungeon RPG -
"No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual and cooperative features are limited."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Players accumulate medals, achievements, and unlock DLC content; progression through skill improvement."
Ragnarock
"Players accumulate points, unlock charms, and progress through many levels and DLC packs."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
3"Game is described as relaxing and nostalgic, suitable for casual play and stress relief."
Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
"Gameplay is described as relaxing and nostalgic, suitable for casual play and stress relief."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Enjoyable retro visuals and music create pleasant sensory experience, though not intense stimulation."
Space Pilgrim Episode IV: Sol
"Enjoyable retro visuals and music provide moderate sensory stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
2"Leaderboards provide recognition and social status among players."
Strike Suit Infinity
"Online leaderboards provide recognition and social status among players."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-5"No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and arcade-style."
Knight Squad
"No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and arcade style."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
2"Some puzzle-like elements and planning required for power-up use and level navigation, but mostly reflex-based."
Electronic Super Joy 2
"Some strategic elements in powerup use and level navigation, but largely reflex-based gameplay."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
2"Some tension from dodging enemies and bosses, but overall controlled and predictable arcade action."
Cyberhunt
"Some tension from ball speed and challenging levels, but overall a controlled arcade experience."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
3"Players find good value in gameplay depth and nostalgia for a low price."
Full Spectrum Warrior
"Players perceive good value from nostalgia, extensive content, and workshop support at a low price."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No violent content; gameplay focuses on constructive building and puzzle solving."
7 Wonders: Ancient Alien Makeover
"Gameplay focuses on constructive actions like breaking bricks, no violent content."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
2"Players must avoid losing balls and manage resources like energy and lives, adding survival challenge."
Shatter
"Players must avoid losing lives and manage ball control to survive levels."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story, Fantasy.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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