Wizard with a Gun similar games & best alternatives
Wizard with a Gun
2023
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Quick resume
Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 - 4 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.
Global score
80/100
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Shooter
Similar games
Pros
- Unique art style and music
- Engaging gunplay and elemental bullet system
- Fun cooperative multiplayer
- Addictive gameplay loop of exploration and crafting
- Strong fantasy theme and lore
Cons
- Limited multiplayer to 2 players
- Some repetitive and grindy gameplay elements
- Lackluster and anticlimactic ending
- Inventory and crafting management can be tedious
- Unfinished feel due to studio closure and missing content
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players have freedom to choose classes, weapons, and play styles with some strategic decision making and exploration."
Solareth
"Players have freedom to choose weapons, bullets, and playstyles, with crafting and base building allowing personal direction."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
2"Gameplay involves skillful shooting, stealth, and strategy, but some players find it easy or repetitive with limited challenge on normal difficulty."
Far Cry® 6
"Gameplay involves skillful aiming, dodging, and strategic use of bullet types, though difficulty is generally moderate and some find it easy."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-4"Focus is on personal pace, solo or cooperative play, with no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."
Wildmender
"Focus is on solo or cooperative play with friends, no evidence of competitive or ranked modes."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
2"Players enjoy extended play sessions due to engaging story and crafting, though some find grind repetitive."
Wytchwood
"Players engage in repeated runs and crafting loops, with some reports of grind and desire for more content to extend playtime."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
3"Supports 2-player co-op with shared experience and streamlined gameplay, enhancing teamwork without being mandatory."
Roboquest
"Supports 2-player co-op with synergy in combat and resource gathering; multiplayer enhances experience."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
3"Players can customize guns with paint, decals, woodworking, and modifications, though some customization is limited or preset."
Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue
"Players customize guns with different bullet types and enchantments, and decorate their base, though some find base building less engaging."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-3"Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared progression rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
"Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared progression rather than exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and engaging gameplay as a form of stress relief and distraction."
Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
"Players enjoy immersive fantasy world and engaging gameplay loop as a form of stress relief and distraction."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no indications of obligation or pressure."
Shadows Over Loathing
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, no indications of obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Players experiment with different guns, attachments, and tactics; encouraged by game design."
Zero Caliber VR
"Players try different bullet combinations, gun builds, and strategies, though some find limited incentive to experiment late game."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
3"The game features a large procedurally generated world with multiple biomes encouraging discovery and exploration."
Don't get lost
"Procedurally generated worlds and multiple biomes encourage discovery and resource gathering."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
3"Character customization and base decoration allow self-expression; some limitations in building placement noted."
The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™
"Character customization and base decoration allow personal expression, though base building is optional and less emphasized."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
5"Strong fantasy theme with imaginative characters, magical bullet hell combat, and rich lore rooted in mythology."
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
"Strong fantasy theme with magic guns, elemental bullets, and a lore-rich world."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
3"Community and co-op play foster social connection, though multiplayer population is limited."
Sniper Elite 4
"Community and co-op play foster social connection, though multiplayer is limited to two players."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
3"Players develop skills, level classes, and improve gear through grinding and crafting."
AdventureQuest 3D
"Players develop skills, unlock new bullets and gear, and improve through progression and crafting."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Sedentary gameplay typical of PC gaming; no physical activity or health-related features mentioned."
The WILDS
"Sedentary gameplay typical of PC gaming; no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires active attention and micromanagement during combat and inventory management."
Pixel Privateers
"Requires active engagement and focus during runs and combat; inventory management can be tedious but not idle."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
1"Co-op play encourages social interaction but limited to gameplay collaboration rather than deep emotional bonds."
HUNTDOWN
"Co-op play encourages friendly interaction but limited to surface-level social connections."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-3"Players collaborate without hierarchical roles; no evidence of leadership or authority dynamics."
Windswept
"Players collaborate without hierarchical roles; no evidence of leadership or authoritative gameplay."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Strong emphasis on collecting, crafting, and upgrading gear to advance."
Spiral Knights
"Strong emphasis on collecting gears, upgrading bullets, and crafting better weapons and gear."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
2"Generally balanced challenge with some tension but overall enjoyable and not overly stressful."
Dark Quest 2
"Generally balanced challenge with moments of tension; some find gameplay relaxing and enjoyable."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Strong sensory stimulation from intense bullet patterns, music, and visual effects."
Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
"Visual and auditory effects from elemental bullets and environment interactions provide sensory stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement."
Wildmender
"No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal and cooperative achievement."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
1"Story and lore exist but are minimal and sometimes confusing; gameplay is primary focus."
Dark Light
"Lore and story exist but are minimal and sometimes confusing; gameplay is primary focus."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
3"Players must plan combat tactics, manage resources, and use bullet time strategically."
Max Payne
"Players plan bullet combinations, resource gathering, and combat tactics, though some find late game repetitive."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
1"Some tension in combat and boss fights, but overall difficulty is moderate and not highly suspenseful."
FlyKnight
"Some tension from timed runs and boss fights, but overall challenge is moderate and not highly suspenseful."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
2"Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale or free, with about 6-10 hours of gameplay."
Defend The Highlands
"Generally considered good value for price with 15-20 hours of gameplay, though some feel content is lacking."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
3"Combat involves shooting and melee attacks with destruction of enemies and environmental hazards."
GALAK-Z
"Combat involves shooting enemies with elemental bullets and destruction of environment."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
2"Players must avoid death and manage resources, but the game is not highly punishing or focused on survival mechanics."
Vigil: The Longest Night
"Timed runs and resource management create mild survival pressure, but game is not highly punishing."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition, Status.
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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