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SurrounDead

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

SurrounDead is an open world survival game. Taking place in a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe. The dead reign free and will stop at nothing to kill you.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Engaging loot and combat loop
    • Frequent developer updates
    • Large explorable map
    • Base building and customization
    • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay

    Cons

    • Lack of multiplayer/co-op
    • Early access bugs and missing content
    • Inventory exploits (infinite bag stacking)
    • Limited story and quests
    • Some clunky melee and vehicle controls

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, build bases anywhere, customize difficulty and character builds, and adjust game settings extensively."

      Capsule for Night of the Dead Night of the Dead

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat involves skillful melee combos, timing, and use of special weapons; some players find it challenging and rewarding."

      Capsule for Zeno Clash 2 Zeno Clash 2

      "Combat involves skillful melee timing, shooting, dodging; inventory and resource management require attention; some challenge in survival mechanics."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "Single-player focused with no PvP or ranked modes; emphasis on personal mastery and progression."

      Capsule for Erannorth Reborn Erannorth Reborn

      "Currently single-player focused with no PvP or ranked modes; emphasis on personal survival and exploration without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report addictive gameplay loops and long play sessions despite early access state."

      Capsule for Chef RPG Chef RPG

      "Many players report long sessions, repeated restarts, and habitual play; game loop is engaging despite early access state."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Currently single-player only; some players express desire for co-op but no multiplayer yet."

      Capsule for Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure

      "No multiplayer yet; players engage independently; some desire for future co-op but current experience is solo."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on creative build crafting, inventory arrangement, and weapon customization."

      Capsule for Sephiria Sephiria

      "Base building, weapon customization, and inventory management allow creative expression and personal playstyle."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solo and cooperative."

      Capsule for Othercide Othercide

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is cooperative or solo survival without power dynamics or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, immersing themselves in zombie survival scenarios."

      Capsule for Containment Initiative Containment Initiative

      "Players use the game to relax, escape competitive stress, and immerse in a chill zombie survival world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no obligation or external pressure reported."

      Capsule for Viewfinder Viewfinder

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no obligation or external pressure reported."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore new areas, try different combat tactics, experiment with building and taming; some routines but also novelty."

      Capsule for Smalland: Survive the Wilds Smalland: Survive the Wilds

      "Players try different weapons, base building, looting strategies, and explore new map areas; some routine but also novelty."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large, detailed maps with many locations and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

      Capsule for To Pixelia To Pixelia

      "Large map with many areas, bunkers, towns to discover; players motivated by curiosity and loot hunting."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character and weapon customization options allow for some personal expression."

      Capsule for Cinderwake Cinderwake

      "Character customization and weapon modding allow personal expression; some presets but also options to modify."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "Post-apocalyptic zombie setting with some fictional elements, but grounded in survival realism."

      Capsule for 7 Days to Die 7 Days to Die

      "Post-apocalyptic zombie survival setting with some fictional elements; grounded in survival realism but imaginative."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social connection; community exists but gameplay is individual."

      Capsule for Megabonk Megabonk

      "Currently solo play with minimal social interaction; community exists but gameplay is individual."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn combat systems, status effects, and platforming skills; some grinding and strategic development involved."

      Capsule for Hylics 2 Hylics 2

      "Players learn combat timing, inventory management, and survival strategies; leveling system under development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; focus on screen-based survival."

      Capsule for Sons Of The Forest Sons Of The Forest

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; focus on screen-based survival mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention for looting, combat, and building; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for DeadPoly DeadPoly

      "Requires continuous attention to combat, looting, and survival; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

      Capsule for HyperRogue HyperRogue

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership roles or group management; purely individual survival."

      Capsule for Bootstrap Island Bootstrap Island

      "No leadership roles or group management; solo survival focus."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and skill points; clear sense of progression through leveling and items."

      Capsule for BLADECHIMERA BLADECHIMERA

      "Players accumulate weapons, gear, base upgrades, and inventory items; clear sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players describe the gameplay as chill, relaxing, and satisfying, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition Crypto Miner Tycoon Simulator Starter Edition

      "Described as chill and relaxing by players; balanced challenge with enjoyable gameplay flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Engaging sound design and atmospheric visuals provide sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Half-Life Half-Life

      "Engaging visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects provide sensory stimulation and immersion."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

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

      Capsule for The Chef's Shift The Chef's Shift

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay is mostly context-free challenges and open-world exploration."

      Capsule for Steep™ Steep™

      "No strong narrative or quests yet; gameplay is mostly context-free survival and exploration."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in planning base layouts, resource management, and combat tactics."

      Capsule for No Man's Sky No Man's Sky

      "Players plan combat tactics, resource management, and base building; some problem solving involved."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Survival tension, zombie encounters, and unpredictable threats create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for HumanitZ HumanitZ

      "Zombie encounters and survival create suspense and tension; risk of death adds thrill."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price with frequent updates and content."

      Capsule for Odd Realm Odd Realm

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price given content and frequent updates."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat against zombies with weapons and melee attacks is a core gameplay element."

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      "Combat against zombies with guns and melee weapons; destruction and killing are core gameplay."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Strong survival elements including managing hunger, thirst, stress, and avoiding death."

      Capsule for My Summer Car My Summer Car

      "Strong survival elements with hunger, thirst, radiation, and threat management."

    Analysis

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