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Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2023

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Quick resume

Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, Music, Arcade

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Outsiders

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If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Escapism

    Valfaris
  • Competition

    Mana Spark
  • Cooperation

    SLUDGE LIFE 2

Pros

  • Outstanding heavy metal soundtrack
  • Unique and striking visual style
  • Challenging but fair boss fights
  • Meaningful weapon and upgrade customization
  • Generous checkpoint system

Cons

  • Short main campaign length
  • Some camera angles and visual clutter can hinder visibility
  • Limited melee weapon range and feel
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Lack of cloud saves

Analysis

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

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.

  • Purple star: the game you are viewing on this page.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
  • Hover a dot for a quick preview; click to compare it in the panel on the right.
  • 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.

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    No nearest game available

  • Competence
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on individual progression and personal skill improvement; no mention of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

    Capsule for Mana Spark Mana Spark

    "Focus is on individual progression and personal skill improvement; no mention of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation
    3

    No nearest game available

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements mentioned."

    Capsule for SLUDGE LIFE 2 SLUDGE LIFE 2

    "The game is a single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements mentioned."

  • Creativity
    3

    No nearest game available

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is solo and non-competitive."

    Capsule for Chicken Assassin: Reloaded Chicken Assassin: Reloaded

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; gameplay is focused on solo progression."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Heavy metal aesthetic, intense combat, and immersive atmosphere provide strong escape from real life."

    Capsule for Valfaris Valfaris

    "The heavy metal aesthetic, immersive visuals, and intense gameplay provide a strong escape from real-life stress."

  • Expectation
    -4

    No nearest game available

  • Experimenting
    3

    No nearest game available

  • Exploration
    2

    No nearest game available

  • Expression
    1

    No nearest game available

  • Fantasy
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Fellowship
    -4

    No nearest game available

  • Growth
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Health
    -5

    No nearest game available

  • Idle
    -4

    No nearest game available

  • Intimacy
    -5

    No nearest game available

  • Leadership
    -5

    No nearest game available

  • Progression
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Relaxation
    -2

    No nearest game available

  • Sensation
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Status
    -4

    No nearest game available

  • Story
    2

    No nearest game available

  • Strategy
    3

    No nearest game available

  • Thrill
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Value
    2

    No nearest game available

  • Violence
    4

    No nearest game available

  • Survival
    3

    No nearest game available

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Last update: 23/05/2026