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For The Warp

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

A roguelike deckbuilding game in space! Explore randomly generated systems, enemies and strange encounters. Build your deck, survive and reach For The Warp gate!

Global score

72/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Engaging deckbuilding mechanics
    • Unique blend of ftl and slay the spire
    • Variety of ships and cards
    • Appealing pixel art and music
    • Open exploration with strategic choices

    Cons

    • Balance issues and exploits
    • Limited meta progression
    • Some repetitive and grindy gameplay
    • Minimal narrative and event variety
    • Bugs and occasional ui/ux frustrations

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players make meaningful, strategic choices about deck building, card selection, and path navigation, reflecting high control over their actions."

      Capsule for Slay the Spire Slay the Spire

      "Players can freely explore sectors, choose routes, and decide on card acquisitions and deck building strategies, indicating high control over actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves skillful deck optimization and strategic planning, though some repetitive enemy scaling and imbalance limit challenge variety."

      Capsule for Heretic's Fork Heretic's Fork

      "Game involves strategic deck building, managing resources like fuel and shields, and overcoming enemies, though some balance issues reduce challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on solo play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for Stoneshard Stoneshard

      "Focus is on solo play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, though some find it repetitive after several runs."

      Capsule for Another Farm Roguelike Another Farm Roguelike

      "Many players report long play sessions and repeated runs, though some find the game grindy or repetitive over time."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players create and customize decks, party builds, and tactical approaches with equipment and character choices."

      Capsule for Banners of Ruin Banners of Ruin

      "Players create and customize decks and equipment loadouts, experimenting with card synergies and ship builds."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational socially."

      Capsule for Magicmaker Magicmaker

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational socially."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the sci-fi setting and intense gameplay to escape real-life stress and immerse in space combat."

      Capsule for Space Crew: Legendary Edition Space Crew: Legendary Edition

      "Players use the sci-fi setting and roguelike mechanics to immerse and escape into a space exploration and deckbuilding experience."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Prison Architect Prison Architect

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try different ships, modules, crew setups, and tactics to overcome challenges."

      Capsule for Shortest Trip to Earth Shortest Trip to Earth

      "Players try different ships, card combinations, and strategies, exploring mechanics and deck building possibilities."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Game features large maps with secrets and collectibles encouraging exploration and discovery."

      Capsule for BONEWORKS BONEWORKS

      "Game features open sector maps with random encounters and events encouraging discovery and route choice."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some avatar/ship customization with skins and upgrades, but limited visual personalization."

      Capsule for Gangs of Space Gangs of Space

      "Some customization through ship selection and equipment, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong sci-fi theme with imaginative space combat and roleplaying elements."

      Capsule for Quintet Quintet

      "Strong sci-fi fantasy theme with imaginative space combat and fictional settings."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; strictly single-player."

      Capsule for Curse of the Dead Gods Curse of the Dead Gods

      "No social or community gameplay elements; strictly single-player."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in combat, resource management, and teamwork, with meta progression unlocking new ships."

      Capsule for Darkwater Darkwater

      "Players learn card synergies, improve strategies, and unlock ships, though meta progression is limited."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY® WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solo experience."

      Capsule for Shepherd of Light Shepherd of Light

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solo experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual gameplay only."

      Capsule for Hotline Miami Hotline Miami

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual gameplay only."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, unlock extras, and progress through levels with increasing difficulty."

      Capsule for Ms. Splosion Man Ms. Splosion Man

      "Players accumulate cards, equipment, and unlock ships, progressing through sectors and difficulty levels."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, but difficulty spikes and RNG can cause frustration and tension."

      Capsule for Etherlords II Etherlords II

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others note grind and RNG frustration causing tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable pixel art and soundtrack provide sensory stimulation but not intense excitement."

      Capsule for The Dungeon Beneath The Dungeon Beneath

      "Enjoyable pixel art, music, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation but not intense excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

      Capsule for The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™ The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative or lore; focus is on gameplay and social experience rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for Cards & Tankards Cards & Tankards

      "Minimal narrative or lore; focus is on gameplay and exploration rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on strategic deckbuilding, resource management, and tactical combat."

      Capsule for 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon) 月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)

      "Strong emphasis on strategic deck building, resource management, and tactical combat decisions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense from challenging battles and RNG elements, but overall controlled and predictable."

      Capsule for Siralim 3 Siralim 3

      "Some suspense from RNG and combat outcomes, but overall moderate risk and predictable mechanics."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; offers many hours of gameplay and replayability."

      Capsule for Hellslave Hellslave

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; offers hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat involves defeating enemies in battles, but violence is stylized and abstract rather than graphic or destructive."

      Capsule for Everhood Everhood

      "Combat involves attacking enemy ships and drones, but violence is abstract and stylized."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players manage shields and hull health to avoid death, requiring strategic defense and evasion."

      Capsule for Star Saviors Star Saviors

      "Players manage shields, hull, and resources to survive encounters and progress through sectors."

    Analysis

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

    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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    Last update: 30/04/2026