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Nobody Saves the World

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

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Quick resume

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative form transformation system
    • Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
    • Colorful hand-drawn art style and catchy music
    • Fun and humorous writing
    • Supports local and online co-op

    Cons

    • Some grind and repetitive quests
    • Limited customization of form quick-select wheel
    • Minor pacing issues and occasional clunky controls
    • Dlc content less well received and poorly integrated
    • Lack of voice acting and deeper story immersion

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose characters, combos, and playstyles with a variety of mechanics and customization options."

      Capsule for Them's Fightin' Herds Them's Fightin' Herds

      "Players can freely choose and switch between many forms and customize abilities, enabling personal freedom in playstyle and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves skillful management, combat, crafting, and progression through quests and building, though some tasks can feel grindy or repetitive."

      Capsule for Sengoku Dynasty Sengoku Dynasty

      "Game involves skillful combat and strategic form/ability combinations; some grind and repetitive quests exist but overall players feel effective and rewarded."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and pacing; no evidence of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for Astronomics Astronomics

      "Focus is on personal progression and quest completion; no evidence of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long play sessions, and desire to keep playing due to progression and unlocks."

      Capsule for Greedland Greedland

      "Many reviews describe addictive gameplay and long play sessions; players enjoy unlocking forms and experimenting with builds over extended time."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports local and online multiplayer co-op; players enjoy playing with friends and AI companions; cooperation is a notable feature."

      Capsule for Wee Tanks! Wee Tanks!

      "Supports local and online co-op play; cooperation is encouraged though some co-op limitations exist; many players enjoy playing with friends."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Core mechanic is creative rewiring of circuits to solve puzzles in multiple ways; level editor encourages player creation."

      Capsule for Gunpoint Gunpoint

      "Core mechanic is mixing and matching abilities across forms, creating unique builds and encouraging experimentation and creative problem solving."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and shared enjoyment; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

      Capsule for vivid/stasis vivid/stasis

      "Interactions emphasize shared experiences and mutual enjoyment; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, humorous escape with colorful fantasy settings and lighthearted story, providing distraction and relaxation."

      Capsule for CastleStorm CastleStorm

      "Players use the game as a fun, humorous escape with colorful world and lighthearted story, providing distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and curiosity; no indication of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Cargo! The Quest for Gravity Cargo! The Quest for Gravity

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and curiosity; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Game encourages trying new builds, movement techniques, and strategies; experimentation is core to progression."

      Capsule for Out of Action Out of Action

      "Game strongly encourages trying new forms, abilities, and builds; experimentation is central to progression and enjoyment."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore handcrafted dungeon maps with traps, secrets, and loot; no procedural generation but some discovery involved."

      Capsule for Dark Quest 2 Dark Quest 2

      "Players explore a large world with dungeons and secrets; some procedural generation adds variety, though main areas are handcrafted."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization of characters and some cosmetic options exist; players express themselves through gameplay style."

      Capsule for The Break-In The Break-In

      "Players customize characters by mixing abilities and forms, expressing personal playstyle though no cosmetic customization noted."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Game features anthropomorphic characters, magical elements, and romantic fantasy narratives."

      Capsule for Dandelion - Wishes brought to you - Dandelion - Wishes brought to you -

      "Game features imaginative fantasy elements, shapeshifting forms, magic, and whimsical story and characters."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and co-op play foster social connection, though some players also enjoy solo play."

      Capsule for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

      "Community and co-op play foster social connection; players share experiences and collaborate though solo play is also common."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn skills, build decks, and improve through quests and progression systems."

      Capsule for FORCED SHOWDOWN FORCED SHOWDOWN

      "Players develop skills, learn form synergies, and improve through quests and challenges; progression is rewarding and educational."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for My Little Universe My Little Universe

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Gensokyo Night Festival Gensokyo Night Festival

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction in co-op and community, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

      Capsule for It's Only Money It's Only Money

      "Some social interaction in co-op and community, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players mostly engage in individual or cooperative roles without explicit leadership or authoritative control."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "Players mostly engage individually or cooperatively without clear leadership or authoritative roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, skills, and upgrades throughout gameplay."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, unlocking new forms, abilities, and upgrades; progression drives gameplay."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Generally fun and enjoyable with some challenge; some tension in difficult levels but overall balanced."

      Capsule for Cows VS Vikings Cows VS Vikings

      "Generally described as fun and engaging with balanced challenge; some tension in dungeons but overall enjoyable flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful visuals, engaging music, and humorous writing provide sensory and emotional enjoyment."

      Capsule for Nexomon: Extinction Nexomon: Extinction

      "Colorful art, catchy music, and humorous writing provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual achievement and personal mastery."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal achievement and exploration."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Narrative is present but light; story supports gameplay without heavy immersion."

      Capsule for Wildfire Wildfire

      "Story is light, humorous, and minimal but present; narrative supports gameplay without heavy immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players plan builds, manage resources, and adapt tactics to enemy patterns; strategic thinking is rewarded."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "Players must plan form and ability combinations to overcome dungeon challenges and enemy wards; strategic thinking rewarded."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in timed levels and boss fights, but overall a lighthearted experience."

      Capsule for Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy

      "Some challenge and tension in dungeons and boss fights, but overall experience is lighthearted and not highly suspenseful."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with 20-30 hours of content and replayability."

      Capsule for Ikenfell Ikenfell

      "Players report good value for time and money with 20-40+ hours of content and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat involves fighting enemies with melee and ranged attacks; violence is cartoonish and not graphic."

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      "Combat involves defeating enemies with attacks and abilities; violence is cartoonish and not graphic or central to gameplay."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Players must avoid damage and survive enemy attacks, but death has minimal penalty and respawn is immediate."

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      "Players must avoid damage and defeat enemies, but game is forgiving with fast respawns and moderate difficulty."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Experimenting. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

    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