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Crimsonland

PlayStation 3, Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Android, PlayStation Vita • 2014

Should you play it?

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

What works
  • Addictive and intense gameplay
  • Large variety of weapons and perks
  • Multiple game modes including survival and quests
  • Local co-op for up to four players
  • Nostalgic classic with modern enhancements
Things to keep in mind
  • No online multiplayer
  • Randomness can frustrate players
  • Lack of story or narrative depth
  • Some ui and control changes disliked by veterans
  • Limited environmental variety and exploration

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Crimzon Clover World EXplosion

  • Super Bit Blaster XL
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Violence

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  • Survival

    Killing Floor
  • Autonomy

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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.

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Crimsonland: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

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

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