Devolver Bootleg similar games & best alternatives

Devolver Bootleg

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

Should you play it?

Devolver Bootleg contains eight original rip-offs of Devolver Digital games. Pay money for it now.

What works
  • Humorous and clever parody concept
  • Multiple diverse mini-games
  • Low price with good value
  • Retro nostalgic aesthetic
  • Some fun and challenging gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and stiff mechanics
  • Lack of save or progress features
  • Short and repetitive gameplay
  • Limited multiplayer appeal
  • Some games frustrating or unpolished

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Age of Advent

  • Battle Clash

  • Object N

  • Contra Anniversary Collection

  • Final Vendetta

  • Gun Rocket

  • Super Mustache

  • F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

  • Insanity's Blade
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Age of Advent

  • Final Vendetta

  • Insanity's Blade
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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.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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).

Devolver Bootleg: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Competition.

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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    "Game offers some skill challenges and upgrades but overall gameplay is easy and repetitive with limited difficulty."

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  • Competition

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    "Some multiplayer modes exist but mostly players focus on personal progression and strategy rather than ranked competition."

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    "Some games have score-chasing and multiplayer modes, but overall competition against others is limited."

  • Continuation

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    "Players often engage in short sessions; some enjoy repeated plays for high scores, but many find the game gets stale after limited time."

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    "Players may engage in repeated short sessions or score grinding, but games are generally brief and some players lose interest quickly."

  • Cooperation

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    "Several games support local multiplayer co-op and versus modes, encouraging some teamwork and shared play experiences."

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    "Two of the eight games support local multiplayer cooperation or competition, but most are single-player experiences."

  • Creativity

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    "Players follow predefined levels and mechanics with no creation or modification features; some appreciation for level design variety."

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    "Games mostly follow predefined retro-style mechanics and levels with minimal player-driven creation or modification."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Interactions are balanced or limited; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with humorous and absurd gameplay."

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  • Expectation

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    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest or humor rather than obligation."

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    "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest or humor appreciation rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Some variety in mini-games and modes encourages trying different challenges, but many mini-games feel repetitive."

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    "Some players explore different mini-games and mechanics, but overall gameplay is constrained and repetitive."

  • Exploration

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    "Game features fixed maps and mini-games; limited discovery or new areas to explore."

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    "Games mostly feature fixed levels or arenas with limited discovery or new area exploration."

  • Expression

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    "Minimal customization or personalization options; players use standard character and visuals."

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    "Minimal customization or personalization options; players use preset characters and visuals."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features humorous fictional scenarios and exaggerated characters, blending retro and modern elements."

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    "Games are stylized retro demakes with fictional settings and exaggerated scenarios, though grounded in game parody."

  • Fellowship

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    "Some community and multiplayer aspects exist, but most play is solitary."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn game mechanics and improve strategy, but limited depth restricts long-term growth."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary video game play."

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  • Idle

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    "Games require focused attention and active input; not suitable for passive or background play."

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    "Games require focused attention and active input; not designed for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social interaction; multiplayer is local and limited, no evidence of close relationships."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual or casual multiplayer without hierarchy."

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  • Progression

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    "Some accumulation of points and scores in games, but no long-term item or upgrade progression."

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    "Some games feature score accumulation, upgrades, or achievements, but overall progression is limited and short-term."

  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the gameplay fun and nostalgic, but difficulty spikes and clunky controls can cause frustration."

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  • Sensation

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    "Retro visuals and chiptune music provide moderate sensory stimulation and nostalgic enjoyment."

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  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

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    "No strong social recognition or status system; achievements exist but mostly personal."

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    "No strong social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but are mostly personal."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

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    "Minimal story focus; narrative mainly serves as a backdrop to gameplay."

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    "Minimal narrative; some games have light or humorous story elements but mostly context-free gameplay."

  • Strategy

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    "Some games require planning and skill, but many are straightforward arcade style with simple mechanics."

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  • Thrill

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    "Some challenge and tension in combat, but overall predictable and controlled gameplay."

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  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for low price, easy achievements, and content quantity."

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  • Violence

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    "Includes shooting enemies and defeating them by jumping on heads; combat is cartoonish and non-graphic."

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  • Survival

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    "Players avoid failure in minigames and boss fights, but stakes are low and forgiving."

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    "Some games involve avoiding death or failure, but stakes are low and consequences limited."

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