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Soulash

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Eat the villagers, murder bunnies, milk cows, or exterminate gods! Soulash is a traditional, turn-based roguelike where your goal is to consume the souls of the living, conquer the vast fantasy world and decide its fate.

Global score

71/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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    Pros

    • Deep and challenging roguelike gameplay
    • Strong dark fantasy theme with evil protagonist
    • Large handcrafted world with secrets and exploration
    • Extensive character customization and class combinations
    • Addictive progression and replayability
    • Active developer and modding support
    • Unique necromancer playstyle with unlimited summons
    • Engaging narrative and atmospheric music

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and sometimes unclear mechanics
    • Early game difficulty and limited retreat options frustrate some players
    • Weapon and item durability can feel punishing
    • User interface and quality of life features need improvement
    • Ai behavior can feel repetitive and overly aggressive
    • Some players find world interactions limited
    • Graphics and animations are simple and may not appeal to all

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to customize characters, make moral choices affecting story and companions, and direct their own playstyle."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™

      "Players praise freedom in character choice, class combinations, and playstyle including being evil or necromancer."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Challenging combat requiring skillful dodging, ability combos, and strategic upgrades; players report satisfaction from mastering mechanics."

      Capsule for Flamebreak Flamebreak

      "Users mention mastering mechanics, overcoming tough enemies, and feeling powerful as they progress."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards exist and some players compete for high scores, but competition is light and not central."

      Capsule for Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online

      "There is a leaderboard and scoring system mentioned, but competition is not a primary focus."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many reviews mention long play sessions, replayability, and addiction to the game."

      Capsule for Stranded: Alien Dawn Stranded: Alien Dawn

      "Many reviews mention addiction, long play sessions, and replayability with different builds."

    • Cooperation
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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Extensive skill tree and gear combinations allow creative build customization; crafting system adds creative element."

      Capsule for Gatewalkers (Alpha) Gatewalkers (Alpha)

      "Crafting, modding, and skill combinations allow creative approaches."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      3

      "Players can conquer territories, command armies, and impose control over others in the game world."

      Capsule for Mount & Blade Mount & Blade

      "Playing as an evil god, raising zombie armies, and destroying towns satisfies domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and dark humor as a villain, escaping real life."

      Capsule for Overlord II Overlord II

      "Players enjoy escaping into a dark fantasy world and power fantasy of being a villain."

    • Expectation
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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Multiple classes, skill builds, and faction choices encourage experimentation."

      Capsule for Geneforge 1 Geneforge 1

      "Trying different races, classes, skills, and modding encourages experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large handcrafted world with many secrets, dungeons, and hidden treasures encourages discovery."

      Capsule for IfSunSets IfSunSets

      "Large handcrafted world with secrets and diverse locations praised by players."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization and modding allow for self-expression and personalization."

      Capsule for House Party House Party

      "Character customization and modding support allow personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with necromancy, undead armies, and gothic dark magic."

      Capsule for Be My Horde Be My Horde

      "Strong dark fantasy theme with necromancers, gods, undead, and evil protagonists."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Active community on Discord and multiplayer modes foster some social connection."

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      "Active Discord community and modding scene provide some social connection."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Skill acquisition, character development, and learning game mechanics are key motivations."

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      "Learning game mechanics and improving over runs is a key motivation."

    • Health
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    • Idle
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    • Intimacy
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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead and command a zombie horde with simple orders, exercising basic leadership within the game."

      Capsule for I, Zombie I, Zombie

      "Leading zombie hordes and commanding summons reflects leadership motivation."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling, acquiring gear, crafting, and unlocking abilities"

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      "Leveling up, acquiring skills, crafting, and upgrading gear are core elements."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game challenging but also enjoyable and engaging, balancing tension and flow."

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      "Some players find enjoyment and flow, but game is generally challenging and punishing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric visuals, music, and intense combat provide emotional stimulation and sensory engagement."

      Capsule for DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

      "Atmosphere, music, and combat provide sensory and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards provide some recognition; no strong social status or popularity mechanisms."

      Capsule for Good Robot Good Robot

      "Leaderboard and recognition exist but are not heavily emphasized."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative and character dialogues provide immersion and emotional engagement."

      Capsule for Dead In Bermuda Dead In Bermuda

      "Narrative through dialogue and world events adds immersion and motivation."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Combat and resource management require strategic thinking and planning."

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      "Resource management, combat tactics, and skill choices require strategic thinking."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Permadeath and challenging encounters create suspense and tension with relief upon success."

      Capsule for Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

      "Permadeath and challenging encounters create suspense and tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price and time with replayability and content."

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      "Many players feel the game offers good value for price and replay time."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with graphic gore, explosions, and satisfying kills."

      Capsule for Project Warlock II Project Warlock II

      "Enjoyment of combat, destruction, and killing as the evil protagonist is central."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Resource management and survival against threats are important gameplay aspects."

      Capsule for Prey Prey

      "Survival mechanics and managing resources under threat are important gameplay aspects."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, 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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