SYNTHETIK 2 similar games & best alternatives
SYNTHETIK 2
2021
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Quick resume
SYNTHETIK 2 is a bold continuation of SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising. Fight a world overrun by the relentless Machine Legion. Experience the next level in gun-play and upgrade yourself beyond measure to rival their Gods. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?
Global score
80/100
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access, Shooter
Similar games
Pros
- Deep and satisfying gunplay
- Diverse classes and builds
- Active developer support and frequent updates
- Robust modding tools
- Engaging multiplayer co-op
Cons
- Early access bugs and performance issues
- Ui and menu navigation can be confusing
- Some visual clutter and overwhelming effects
- Lack of narrative depth
- Optimization could be improved
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have freedom to choose classes, customize builds, freely allocate stat points, and select weapons regardless of class, enabling diverse playstyles and personal control."
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
"Players have freedom to choose classes, weapons, and build their own playstyle with many options and modding support."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
4"The game demands skillful combat, timing, and strategy to overcome challenging enemies and bosses, rewarding mastery."
Mother Russia Bleeds
"Game demands skillful aiming, tactical positioning, and mastery of class abilities; players feel rewarded by overcoming challenging enemies and bosses."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-3"Focus is mostly on single-player or cooperative play with friends; no strong evidence of ranked or leaderboard competition."
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
"Focus is mostly on solo or cooperative play with friends; no strong emphasis on ranked or leaderboard competition yet."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Many players report long play sessions, addictive gameplay, and repeated runs with unlockables encouraging habitual play."
Windowkill
"Players report long sessions, addictive gameplay loops, and repeated runs with progression and unlocks encouraging habitual play."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
4"Supports up to 4-player co-op with item sharing and synergy strategies; multiplayer praised as a highlight."
Rogue Glitch Ultra
"Supports up to 4-player co-op; cooperative gameplay and synergy between players is a key feature."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
3"Players can customize characters, skill builds, and pets; modding and game editor allow creation of new content and modifications."
Torchlight
"Players can customize classes, weapons, and builds; modding tools allow creation of new content."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-2"Interactions emphasize shared team play and mutual support rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
"Interactions emphasize shared team play and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Immersive sci-fi setting and challenging gameplay provide engaging distraction and stress relief."
Risk of Rain (2013)
"Game offers immersive, fast-paced action and a sci-fi setting that provides distraction and stress relief."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."
Scythe: Digital Edition
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
4"Encourages trying new builds, experimenting with crafting, combat tactics, and modding to tailor experience."
Thea 2: The Shattering
"Players try different classes, weapons, upgrades, and builds; modding encourages exploration of new mechanics."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Levels contain secrets and lore to discover, encouraging some exploration beyond straightforward paths."
Dark Deception
"Levels are larger and more detailed than predecessor; some exploration of environments and secrets."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
2"Some customization through character choice and modding; limited cosmetic personalization noted."
Meme Mayhem
"Some character customization and class variants; modding allows further personalization."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Set in a fictional digital world with robots and imaginative combat mechanics."
Megabyte Punch
"Set in a sci-fi world with androids and robots; players experience imaginative fiction and combat."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
3"Community is friendly and helpful, with multiplayer and co-op fostering social connection."
Card Hunter
"Community is active and engaged; multiplayer co-op and modding foster social connections."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
4"Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and unlock upgrades over time."
Runestone Keeper
"Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and unlock new classes and upgrades over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."
Watch_Dogs™
"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires active attention and continuous engagement during runs; not suited for background play."
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not suited for background play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
1"Some social interaction in co-op and community but limited emotional sharing or close relationships."
Lenna's Inception
"Some social interaction in co-op and community but limited emotional sharing or close relationships."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-1"Players mostly participate equally in co-op without strong emphasis on leadership or authority roles."
Dead Effect 2 VR
"Players mostly participate equally in co-op; no strong leadership or authoritative roles emphasized."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlockables through gameplay."
OTXO
"Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlocks; meta-progression and in-run upgrades are core features."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
-2"Gameplay is intense and challenging, with sustained tension rather than relaxation or flow."
Bright Memory
"Gameplay is intense and challenging with sustained tension rather than purely relaxing flow."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
4"Strong sensory stimulation through impactful gun sounds, gore effects, and atmospheric visuals and music."
CULTIC
"Strong sensory stimulation from gunfire sounds, visual effects, and fast-paced action."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-2"Focus is on personal and cooperative achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."
REMNANT II®
"Focus is on personal and cooperative achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-3"Minimal narrative or plot; focus is on gameplay rather than story immersion."
Dungeon Journey
"Minimal narrative immersion; gameplay is context-light and focused on action rather than plot."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
4"Players must plan and coordinate tactics, manage resources, and adapt strategies to succeed."
PAYDAY™ The Heist
"Players must plan tactics, manage resources, and make strategic decisions to succeed."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
4"High suspense and thrill from challenging combat, fast pace, and intense enemy encounters."
DOOM
"High suspense and thrill from intense combat, risk of death, and challenging encounters."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players perceive good return on investment with engaging gameplay and frequent updates."
Boat Crew
"Players perceive good return on investment with frequent updates, modding, and long-term engagement."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
5"Core gameplay centers on violent combat, destruction of enemies and environments, and explosive action."
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair
"Core gameplay centers on combat, destruction, and ultra-violent gunplay."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
4"Players must avoid death, manage resources, and overcome threats to progress."
Slasher's Keep
"Players must avoid death, manage resources, and overcome threats to progress."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation.
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.
Last update: 30/04/2026