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For The Warp

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

A roguelike deckbuilding game in space! Explore randomly generated systems, enemies and strange encounters. Build your deck, survive and reach For The Warp gate!

Global score

72/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Engaging deckbuilding mechanics
    • Unique blend of ftl and slay the spire
    • Variety of ships and cards
    • Appealing pixel art and music
    • Open exploration with strategic choices

    Cons

    • Balance issues and exploits
    • Limited meta progression
    • Some repetitive and grindy gameplay
    • Minimal narrative and event variety
    • Bugs and occasional ui/ux frustrations

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • 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.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can freely explore sectors, choose routes, and decide on card acquisitions and deck building strategies, indicating high control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves strategic deck building, managing resources like fuel and shields, and overcoming enemies, though some balance issues reduce challenge."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on solo play and personal progression without leaderboards or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and repeated runs, though some find the game grindy or repetitive over time."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players create and customize decks and equipment loadouts, experimenting with card synergies and ship builds."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational socially."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the sci-fi setting and roguelike mechanics to immerse and escape into a space exploration and deckbuilding experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different ships, card combinations, and strategies, exploring mechanics and deck building possibilities."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Game features open sector maps with random encounters and events encouraging discovery and route choice."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization through ship selection and equipment, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong sci-fi fantasy theme with imaginative space combat and fictional settings."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn card synergies, improve strategies, and unlock ships, though meta progression is limited."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during battles and exploration; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; solo experience."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual gameplay only."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate cards, equipment, and unlock ships, progressing through sectors and difficulty levels."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though others note grind and RNG frustration causing tension."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable pixel art, music, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation but not intense excitement."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story
      -2

      "Minimal narrative or lore; focus is on gameplay and exploration rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strong emphasis on strategic deck building, resource management, and tactical combat decisions."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense from RNG and combat outcomes, but overall moderate risk and predictable mechanics."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; offers hours of gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves attacking enemy ships and drones, but violence is abstract and stylized."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage shields, hull, and resources to survive encounters and progress through sectors."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026