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Boneraiser Minions

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Unique minion-based gameplay
  • Rich meta progression and unlocks
  • Charming pixel art and music
  • Frequent developer updates
  • Steam deck compatibility

Cons

  • Visual clutter can be overwhelming
  • Some players find old english text annoying
  • Progression can feel fast or grindy
  • Limited social or cooperative features
  • Some boss fights lack challenge

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players direct their own actions and decisions, choosing classes, minions, upgrades, and arena customizations freely."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players engage in skillful dodging and strategic minion management with feedback from progression and unlocks."

  • Competition
    2

    "Includes leaderboards and ranked modes, but many players focus on personal progression and experimentation."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long play sessions, habitual returns, and addiction to progression and unlocks."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Gameplay is primarily single-player with focus on individual objectives and minion management."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players customize minion armies, arena layouts, and character upgrades, enabling creative strategies."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative with no evidence of exerting superiority or trash talk."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and immersive fantasy experiences."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players try new minion combinations, relics, spells, and arena setups to explore mechanics."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Players discover new unlocks, minions, and game modes but mostly within known arenas."

  • Expression
    3

    "Players customize characters with outfits, hats, and visual options for self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy theme with necromancers, undead minions, and supernatural elements."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Mostly solo play with minimal social connection or community interaction."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players experience learning, skill acquisition, and meta progression through upgrades."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous attention and active dodging; not suited for background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited social or emotional connections; interactions are surface-level or absent."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "Players manage minions but do not lead other human players or groups."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, unlocking content, and meta progression."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing satisfying tension release."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Engaging pixel art, chiptune music, and visual effects provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    1

    "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is limited."

  • Story
    2

    "Light narrative and humorous flavor text add context but gameplay is mostly arena survival."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Players use planning, minion composition, and relic choices to solve tactical challenges."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Players enjoy suspense from boss fights, dodging, and escalating difficulty."

  • Value
    5

    "Players consistently report high value for price with abundant content and updates."

  • Violence
    2

    "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses, but focus is on minions rather than direct violence."

  • Survival
    4

    "Core gameplay centers on avoiding damage, managing health, and surviving waves of enemies."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026