Bloody Walls similar games & best alternatives

Bloody Walls

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

The world was plunged into chaos following an accident at a bio-weapon research facility. 100% of the earth's population has been infected. There is an antidote that blocks infection from the airborne strain of the virus, but the effect is temporary.

What works
  • Free to play
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Unique pixel art style
  • Engaging soundtrack
  • Frequent updates and dlc content
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Permadeath can be frustrating
  • Limited weapon variety
  • Lack of tutorial or explanation
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Mini-Dead

  • Lurk in the Dark : Prologue

  • SCP: Observer

  • SCP: Ground Zero

  • Pink Heaven

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  • Zardy's Maze

  • The Designer's Curse

  • Dark Fracture: Prologue

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Five Nights At Floppa

  • Slash or Die

  • Dead End Road

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  • Value

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  • Competence

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Bloody Walls: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Cooperation

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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