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Necrosmith

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Innovative and creative unit customization
    • Engaging progression and meta-upgrades
    • Good value for low price
    • Addictive gameplay loop
    • Active developer support and updates

    Cons

    • Frustrating ai and limited unit control
    • Repetitive gameplay in mid to late game
    • Lack of minimap and quality of life features
    • Limited social or multiplayer elements
    • Some balance and pacing issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can customize units extensively via Ark skills and builds, allowing personal freedom in playstyle and strategy."

      Capsule for LAST CLOUDIA LAST CLOUDIA

      "Players have freedom to create and customize undead units from various body parts, mixing and matching to form unique creatures, showing high autonomy in unit creation and strategic decisions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves tactical challenges, skillful positioning, and strategic resource management, though some AI limitations reduce challenge."

      Capsule for Disciples III: Reincarnation Disciples III: Reincarnation

      "Players engage in overcoming challenges such as managing limited unit control, balancing exploration and defense, and optimizing unit builds, though AI limitations reduce some skill expression."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and meta upgrades rather than direct player-vs-player competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Scarlet Tower Scarlet Tower

      "Focus is on personal progression and meta-upgrades with no evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition; gameplay centers on individual runs and self-improvement."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report habitual play, grinding for upgrades, and repeated runs with meta progression encouraging continued engagement."

      Capsule for Project Lazarus Project Lazarus

      "Game encourages repeated runs with meta-progression and upgrades, motivating players to keep playing to improve and explore further despite some frustrations."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is single-player focused with AI-controlled party members; no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork with other players."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player with limited collaboration; players control one unit at a time and AI-controlled units act independently without cooperative multiplayer."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on creating custom undead units by combining various body parts and experimenting with combinations."

      Capsule for Necrosmith 2 Necrosmith 2

      "Strong emphasis on creativity through assembling undead from diverse body parts with unique abilities, allowing players to experiment with countless combinations."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and respectful."

      Capsule for Progressbar95 Progressbar95

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and balanced without social dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the fantasy setting and engaging gameplay."

      Capsule for Dungeon Defenders Dungeon Defenders

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with its fantasy setting and engaging gameplay loop, providing escape from real-life concerns."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for VTOL VR VTOL VR

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "High experimentation encouraged by diverse pieces and army compositions; players enjoy testing new strategies."

      Capsule for Chess Evolved Online Chess Evolved Online

      "High experimentation encouraged by trying new body part combinations, testing unit builds, and exploring different strategies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Random map generation and dungeon exploration encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

      Capsule for Deity Empires Deity Empires

      "Players explore randomly generated maps, uncover new areas, and discover resources and enemy lairs, driven by curiosity and progression."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Extensive character creator and customization options allow players to express themselves through unique avatars."

      Capsule for LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2 LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2

      "Players express themselves by customizing undead units with different body parts and abilities, creating unique visual and functional avatars."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with necromancy, undead armies, magic, and imaginative settings."

      Capsule for Monsters Domain: Prologue Monsters Domain: Prologue

      "Strong fantasy theme centered on necromancy, undead armies, and magical elements, immersing players in an imaginative fictional world."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "No social or community gameplay features; mostly solo play with minimal social interaction."

      Capsule for Demon Hunt Demon Hunt

      "No significant social or community aspects reported; gameplay is solo with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players experience learning through build optimization, skill mastery, and gear progression; meta progression supports personal development."

      Capsule for R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program

      "Players experience learning and personal development through mastering unit combinations, strategic play, and meta-progression upgrades."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Overdungeon Overdungeon

      "Game involves sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      3

      "Game supports some idle automation but also requires player attention and interaction."

      Capsule for Outpath: First Journey Outpath: First Journey

      "Some idle elements present as players can let units act autonomously and use the game as a background activity, though some active control is needed."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

      Capsule for Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional social interactions within the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "No complex leadership or group management; players can control single units but no evidence of leading groups strategically."

      Capsule for Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator

      "Players manage units but lack direct group leadership mechanics; control is limited to single units with no commanding of groups."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating gold, unlocking classes, upgrading skills, and gaining power through persistent progression."

      Capsule for Immortal Redneck Immortal Redneck

      "Strong sense of progression through accumulating gold, unlocking upgrades, and improving units and base across runs."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, but micromanagement and AI challenge can create tension."

      Capsule for Master of Orion 2 Master of Orion 2

      "Game provides moments of flow and fun, but some frustration from AI and micromanagement issues reduce full relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for CrossCode CrossCode

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

      "No social recognition or status systems present; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal story and lore present but not a major focus; mostly context for gameplay."

      Capsule for Kill The Crows Kill The Crows

      "Basic narrative and lore present but not a major focus; story is minimal and mostly context for gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in tactical planning, unit composition, and battlefield positioning, though orders are limited and AI is basic."

      Capsule for Total Tank Simulator Total Tank Simulator

      "Players engage in strategic decisions about unit composition, resource management, and defense tactics, though limited by AI and control constraints."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense from dangerous enemies and exploration, but overall moderate tension."

      Capsule for Primal Planet Primal Planet

      "Some suspense and challenge from defending the base and managing waves of enemies, but overall moderate tension."

    • Value

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      5

      "Players perceive excellent value for money given quality, content, and price."

      Capsule for Zortch Zortch

      "Players perceive excellent value for money given the low price and amount of gameplay and content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with many units attacking enemies."

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      "Combat and destruction of enemies are core gameplay elements, with undead units fighting and destroying enemy bases."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must prevent enemies from reaching the base, managing resources and defenses to survive waves."

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      "Players must avoid failure by defending their base and managing resources and units to survive enemy waves."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Expression, Creativity.

    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