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Windblown

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Brave the Vortex and dash your way to greatness in this lightning-fast action roguelite for 1-3 players from the crafters of Dead Cells. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with those Sentinels in search of that perfect run!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Early Access, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Fast and fluid combat
    • Engaging multiplayer co-op
    • Variety of weapons and builds
    • Excellent soundtrack and visuals
    • Responsive controls and progression

    Cons

    • Early access content limited
    • Some balancing issues in solo vs co-op
    • Performance dips on some platforms
    • Lack of deeper story engagement
    • Some repetitive level design

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can freely choose weapons and skills tied to gear, mix and match builds, and explore different playstyles."

      Capsule for Gatewalkers (Alpha) Gatewalkers (Alpha)

      "Players can freely choose weapons, builds, and play styles with many synergies and combos; multiple paths and choices in biomes."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Combat is challenging and skill-based with parrying, dodging, and timing; players feel rewarded for mastering mechanics."

      Capsule for Moonscars Moonscars

      "Combat is challenging but fair; requires skillful dodging and timing; players report feeling rewarded for mastering mechanics."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on cooperative and solo play without ranked modes or leaderboards; emphasis on personal progression and co-op."

      Capsule for Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

      "Focus is on co-op and solo play with no mention of ranked or leaderboard competition; emphasis on personal skill and progression."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report addictive gameplay loops, meta progression, and many unlockables encouraging long play sessions and repeated runs."

      Capsule for Achilles: Survivor Achilles: Survivor

      "Players report addictive gameplay loop and desire to keep playing; progression and unlocks encourage repeated runs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on co-op campaign play; multiplayer co-op praised as a highlight of the game."

      Capsule for Zero Caliber VR Zero Caliber VR

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op; synergy between players and builds; multiplayer praised as a major selling point."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players creatively combine weapons, movement, and combos; experimentation with weapon interactions and level secrets encourages creative play."

      Capsule for ULTRAKILL ULTRAKILL

      "Players experiment with weapon combos, gifts, and builds; variety of weapons and modifiers encourage creative play."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperation and mutual support; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

      Capsule for Vagante Vagante

      "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperation and shared success; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive experience with vibrant art and music to escape real life stress."

      Capsule for OlliOlli World OlliOlli World

      "Players use game for stress relief and immersion in a vibrant, fast-paced fantasy world with engaging soundtrack."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for HELLDIVERS™ 2 HELLDIVERS™ 2

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try new builds, spells, and synergies; the game encourages exploration of mechanics and creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "Players try new builds, weapon combos, and synergies; game encourages exploration of mechanics and strategies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Procedurally generated levels and varied biomes provide some discovery, though maps can feel repetitive."

      Capsule for Arcadegeddon Arcadegeddon

      "Some procedural generation and biome variety; limited exploration compared to metroidvania but some discovery present."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization and cosmetic skins available; some desire for more personalization options."

      Capsule for Whispefall Whispefall

      "Players can customize characters with unlockable skins and bodies; some desire for more customization options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a fictional world with anthropomorphic characters and imaginative story elements."

      Capsule for Freedom Planet 2 Freedom Planet 2

      "Set in a vibrant fantasy world with anthropomorphic characters and imaginative settings; strong fictional narrative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Community and social play emphasized; players enjoy shared experiences and group identity in co-op."

      Capsule for Arcadegeddon Arcadegeddon

      "Players feel part of a community through co-op play and shared experiences; multiplayer praised for social engagement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, learn strategies, and unlock cards; progression system supports personal development."

      Capsule for Crystal Clash Crystal Clash

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and unlock new weapons and gifts; progression system supports personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game is sedentary with keyboard/controller input; some players report finger fatigue but no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Protolife Protolife

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity; some reports of thumb fatigue from fast-paced dashing."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced combat and complex mechanics; not suited for passive play."

      Capsule for Astral Ascent Astral Ascent

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced combat and dodging; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding, including family and friends playing together."

      Capsule for METAL SLUG X METAL SLUG X

      "Co-op play fosters social interaction and bonding; some reports of playing with close friends or family."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "Multiplayer is cooperative with shared decision-making; no strong evidence of leadership or authoritative roles."

      Capsule for SWORN SWORN

      "Multiplayer emphasizes cooperation without strong leadership roles; no evidence of authoritative control."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression system with weapon upgrades, character unlocks, and credits to spend."

      Capsule for Rocketbirds 2 Evolution Rocketbirds 2 Evolution

      "Strong progression system with unlockable weapons, gifts, and skins; players motivated to accumulate upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find flow in gameplay and music, though combat can be tense and challenging."

      Capsule for El Paso, Elsewhere El Paso, Elsewhere

      "Some players find flow in combat and music; others note challenge and tension in boss fights."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Vibrant visuals, fast-paced action, and energetic soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for BLUE REVOLVER BLUE REVOLVER

      "Vibrant visuals, fast-paced action, and acclaimed soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No mention of social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal achievement rather than social status."

      Capsule for Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism. Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.

      "No mention of social status or leaderboards; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement rather than recognition."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Story is present and engaging enough to support the gameplay but not a major focus."

      Capsule for Monster Sanctuary Monster Sanctuary

      "Story is present but not the main focus; some players find it engaging while others see it as light or goofy."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Combat requires timing, resource management, and tactical decisions; some players note strategic depth."

      Capsule for ATLYSS ATLYSS

      "Requires planning builds and combos; tactical dodging and timing important; some players desire more strategic depth."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Combat provides excitement and tension, especially in boss fights and hardcore modes."

      Capsule for Hellsplit: Arena Hellsplit: Arena

      "Combat provides adrenaline and tension; boss fights and high difficulty modes add suspense and excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value especially at sale price; some critique about content length."

      Capsule for Source of Madness Source of Madness

      "Players feel the game offers good value especially on sale; some concern about content length but overall positive."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat involves defeating enemies with weapons and magic; destruction and fighting are core gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Avowed Avowed

      "Combat involves defeating enemies with weapons and combos; destruction and combat are core gameplay elements."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage health carefully to survive challenging boss fights."

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      "Players must avoid damage and manage health carefully; boss fights and enemies pose significant threats."

    Analysis

    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, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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.

    • 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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    Last update: 30/04/2026