ATLYSS similar games & best alternatives

ATLYSS

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.

What works
  • Engaging and fluid combat
  • Extensive character customization
  • Nostalgic ps1/ps2 style graphics
  • Cooperative multiplayer and private servers
  • Active solo developer with frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • Some community toxicity
  • Early access content is limited
  • Difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Multiplayer lag and disconnects reported
  • Lack of pause function and ui polish

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Enshrouded

  • UnderMine 2

  • Lost Castle 2

  • Sephiria

  • Valheim

  • Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane

  • Saleblazers

  • Lynked: Banner of the Spark

  • Windrose
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane

  • Lynked: Banner of the Spark

  • Quest Master
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

    Born of Bread
  • Autonomy

    Brawlhalla

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” 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: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

ATLYSS: 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 Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to choose characters, weapons, and playstyles with many options and combos."

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  • Competence

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    "Combat is skill-based with timing, parrying, stamina management, and learning enemy patterns; difficulty spikes and challenge are noted."

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is mainly on personal and cooperative play; PvP exists but is not the main emphasis and public servers have low activity."

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    "Focus is more on cooperative and solo play with private servers; some PvP exists but not emphasized in reviews."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report addictive gameplay loops and desire to keep playing despite early access state."

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    "Players report addictive gameplay loops, long play sessions, and desire to keep playing despite early access state."

  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on co-op multiplayer (up to 4 players), with many reviews highlighting better experience playing with friends and shared tasks."

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    "Co-op multiplayer with up to 16 players, private servers, and social interaction are highlighted as enjoyable features."

  • Creativity

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    "Extensive character customization and mod support allow creative expression and modification."

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  • Domination

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    "Community is described as mostly cooperative and supportive with some toxicity; no strong evidence of domination or power imposition."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a nostalgic, stress-relieving experience with immersive fantasy and social engagement."

  • Expectation

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

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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    "Randomly generated dungeons and secret areas encourage discovery and exploration."

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  • Expression

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    "Strong emphasis on avatar customization, fashion, and decorating personal spaces for self-expression."

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    "Strong emphasis on avatar customization, body sliders, and cosmetic options for self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strongly imaginative setting with anthropomorphic characters, whimsical story, and fantasy elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Community and multiplayer cooperation foster social connection and group identity."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop combat skills and learn enemy patterns; upgrades and skill mastery contribute to growth."

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  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity components."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; not a casual or background game."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Some emotional sharing and community bonding reported, but no evidence of close personal relationship formation."

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  • Leadership
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  • Progression

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    "Leveling up, gear upgrades, and unlocking abilities provide clear progression and power accumulation."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visuals, music, and fluid combat provide sensory stimulation and fun."

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  • Status
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  • Story

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    "There is a light narrative and lore, but gameplay is mostly focused on mechanics and strategy."

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  • Strategy

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  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for price with frequent updates and engaging gameplay."

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    "Players feel the game offers good value for price with frequent updates and engaging gameplay."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves fighting enemies with attacks and skills; violence is stylized and part of gameplay."

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  • Survival

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