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The Crackpet Show

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

The Crackpet Show is an action-packed rogue-lite shoot’em-up about mutated animals that fight in a bizarre TV show, crushing their opponents with a variety of weapons. Choose your beastie, gear ‘em up, and go kill your enemies in the name of fame and sweet sponsorship deals!

What works
  • Engaging and addictive gameplay
  • Unique art style with humor
  • Variety of weapons, perks, and characters
  • Local co-op and remote play support
  • Good replay value with roguelite mechanics
Things to keep in mind
  • Auto-aim and inability to move while shooting frustrate some players
  • Lack of true online multiplayer
  • Some balancing and difficulty issues
  • Repetitive environments and enemies
  • Technical issues and clunky controls reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • SWORN

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  • Heroes of Hammerwatch

  • The Ascent

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  • Neon Chrome

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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The Crackpet Show: 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 Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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