Games like Tesla vs Lovecraft

Top-down twin-stick arena shooter. Fight Lovecraftian monsters with Tesla-Mech and inventions.

90% positive from 1,232 · 2018 · 16% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $5.24 -65% · Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-09-21)

Top-Down Shooter Lovecraftian Arena ShooterActionIndieDestruction

Six games like Tesla vs Lovecraft

Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok

88% positive from 6,278 reviews202417% finish itDeck Verified

This is a Norse-inspired roguelite-survivor game focused on unlocking weapons and abilities to fight hordes. Players upgrade characters via constellation trees and collect relics to survive Ragnarok.

What players likedPlayers praise its refreshing take on the Survivors-like genre with unique characters, satisfying combat, and appealing art.

The catchMeta progression is a slow grind, with leaf costs escalating faster than runs earn them.

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and RPG.

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Bounty of One

88% positive from 3,010 reviews20237% finish itDeck Verified

Bounty of One is a co-op roguelite survivor where players fight endless waves of enemies, upgrading skills and collecting loot to survive. It's a fast-paced, action-packed experience focused on mobility and strategic build choices.

What players likedPlayers praise this solid survivor-like/Brotato-like hybrid for its good itemization and diverse characters encouraging strategic upgrades.

The catchAttacking only works while standing still, which makes runs feel static and boring.

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and RPG.

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Time Wasters

88% positive from 2,599 reviews202322% finish itDeck Verified

This is a fast-paced roguelike shooter where players use Time and Space Cubes to manipulate gameplay and upgrade ships and captains. The core loop involves defeating waves of enemies to collect resources and unlock permanent progression.

What players likedPlayers praise "Time Wasters" as a smooth, strategic, and addictive game, similar to "Slay The Spire" with its upgrade choices and outpost mechanics.

The catchThe art is generative AI, which was not disclosed when many people bought it.

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and RPG.

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SNKRX

95% positive from 4,332 reviews20219% finish itDeck Playable

SNKRX is an arcade roguelite where you steer a snake of heroes that attack automatically. Combine heroes by class for bonuses and upgrade them to survive increasingly difficult arenas.

What players likedSNKRX is a dynamic, fast-paced, and addictive game with high replayability, praised for its satisfying synergies, item system, and lovely soundtrack.

The catchThe snake movement makes dodging near impossible, so runs end on luck rather than skill.

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Action.

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Glyphica: Typing Survival

91% positive from 2,433 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified

Glyphica: Typing Survival is a fast-paced roguelite where players type words to defeat enemies in a minimalist arena. It features strategic upgrades and boss fights, offering a challenging typing-based horde survival experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Glyphica as a rogue-like typing game, similar to Typer Shark or Soul Stone Survivors, that rewards synergistic builds and offers engaging, customizable gameplay.

The catchAssumes fast typing already; no beginner learning curve

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Action.

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Shotgun Witch

97% positive from 1,101 reviews202024% finish itDeck Playable

Hardcore arena bullet hell shooter. Dodge and shoot waves of enemies with a shotgun to reclaim a book.

The catchIt is over in about twenty minutes with only two enemy types and a single boss.

Both are tagged Arena Shooter, Top-Down Shooter and Action.

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More about Tesla vs Lovecraft

What players liked

Players praise the epic, dynamic bullet-hell action and satisfying upgrades, reminiscent of other top-down shooters.

The catch

Runs hinge on whether random weapon and perk drops favour you rather than on skill.

Reviews: 90% positive from 1,232
Released: 2018
Finish it: 16% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $5.24 -65% · Lowest ever $1.00 (2020-09-21)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller supportRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,232 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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