MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE similar games & best alternatives

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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE

Meta Quest 2, SteamVR • 2022

Should you play it?

Craft. Shoot. Die. Repeat. Forge absurdly powerful guns and fight through the belly of a metal alien monstrosity in this VR FPS roguelite follow up to MOTHERGUNSHIP. Wanna build a rocket-firing-shotgun or a toxic spike-ball-launcher? Unleash your inner mad scientist, then take on the MOTHERGUNSHIP.

What works

  • Highly replayable with varied weapon builds
  • Engaging vr gun customization mechanics
  • Fun and challenging bullet hell combat
  • Cooperative multiplayer mode
  • Frequent developer updates and content

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited enemy and boss variety
  • Some rng frustration in loot drops
  • Lack of free movement in arenas
  • Multiplayer population low
  • Short campaign length

What to play next

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Health, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 26/08/2026