This Means Warp similar games & best alternatives

This Means Warp

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2023

Should you play it?

It’s co-op space survival fun, Jim, but not as we know it. This Means Warp is an intense spaceship management roguelite experience for 1-4 players. Explore a procedurally generated universe, upgrade your ship, battle dangerous enemies and adapt your strategies to survive in a hostile galaxy.

What works
  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer gameplay
  • Challenging and strategic combat and repair mechanics
  • Good replayability with roguelite elements and unlocks
  • Active and responsive developer community
  • Accessible and fun with friends locally or online
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited content and ship variety at launch
  • Ai teammates are often ineffective or problematic
  • Some repetitiveness in events and enemy designs
  • Controls can feel clunky, especially for solo play
  • Balance issues and difficulty spikes reported

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Jump Space

  • Heavenly Bodies

  • The Last Federation

  • Outworld Station

  • Darkwater

  • StarRupture

  • LORT

  • R.E.P.O.

  • Ship of Fools
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Tonight We Riot

  • MetaPhysical

  • Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Cooperation

    RUNNING WITH RIFLES
  • Autonomy

    Angels Fall First
  • Competence

    SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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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 (hidden on purpose).

This Means Warp: 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 Cooperation, Leadership, Survival.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "Game offers challenging tactical combat and repair tasks requiring skill and coordination, with difficulty ramping up and player learning evident."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on cooperative and roleplay gameplay rather than ranked or leaderboard competition."

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  • Continuation

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    "Players report multiple hours of play, replayability through roguelite runs and unlocks, and desire to keep playing with friends."

  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on teamwork, squad command, coordinated attacks, and multiplayer cooperation against AI or other players."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players customize fleets and weapon loadouts, experimenting with ship combinations and tactics, though within predefined frameworks."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players describe the game as a fun, chaotic, and cathartic experience that provides stress relief and distraction."

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  • Expectation

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

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Limited map variety and fixed ship layouts reduce exploration, but players discover environmental features and enemy paths."

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  • Expression

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    "Limited character customization through abilities and upgrades, but no deep avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong community aspect with cooperative play, shared goals, and active developer communication; players enjoy social connections."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and unlock upgrades through progression."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not a background or idle game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Players form social bonds and friendships through cooperative play, though not deeply emotional."

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  • Leadership

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Some narrative elements and lore exist, but gameplay is mostly focused on action and survival rather than deep story."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

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    "Combat involves defeating enemies with attacks and cards; cartoonish violence is a core gameplay element."

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    "Players must avoid damage, manage resources, and overcome threats to survive runs and progress."

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