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Lumencraft

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Lumencraft is a unique combination of a top-down, rogue-like shooter and base building with tower defense elements. Dig and light up dark halls of a fully destructible environment on procedurally generated maps and campaign levels to find precious Lumen - humanity's only chance for survival.

What works
  • Addictive and satisfying gameplay loop
  • Polished mining and base building mechanics
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Map editor and community content
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of online multiplayer currently
  • Ui and control quirks especially in co-op
  • Some balance and pacing issues
  • Limited turret variety
  • Campaign can feel repetitive or long

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Riftbreaker: Prologue

  • Planet Centauri

  • Bum Simulator

  • Tinkerlands

  • FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS

  • Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions

  • One Deck Dungeon

  • StarsOne

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions

  • QANGA

  • Boat Crew

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Lumencraft: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Status, Leadership.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to explore maps, choose upgrades, and approach objectives in various ways."

    Capsule for Super Trench Attack! Super Trench Attack!

    "Players have freedom to explore, mine, build, and upgrade in various ways with multiple strategies and custom maps."

  • Competence

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    "Game involves skillful shooting, resource management, building defenses, and surviving increasingly difficult waves, providing a sense of effectiveness and challenge."

    Capsule for Over 9000 Zombies! Over 9000 Zombies!

    "Game involves skillful resource management, aiming, base building, and surviving waves with feedback on performance."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual survival and progression; no leaderboards or ranked modes mentioned."

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    "Focus is mostly on personal progress and survival; no ranked modes or leaderboards mentioned."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with addictive gameplay loops and replayability."

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    "Many players report addictive gameplay loops and long sessions, with replayability from campaign, random maps, and editor."

  • Cooperation

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    "Supports 2-player local co-op play; no online co-op; cooperative play is possible but limited to two players and not the main focus."

    Capsule for Final Vendetta Final Vendetta

    "Supports 2-player local co-op via shared screen or remote play; online multiplayer planned but not yet implemented."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Includes map editor, custom missions, and flexible base building allowing creative gameplay and scenario design."

    Capsule for Cossacks: Back to War Cossacks: Back to War

    "Includes base building, upgrades, and a map editor allowing creation and sharing of custom maps."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are cooperative or solo; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    Capsule for Sacred Gold Sacred Gold

    "Interactions are cooperative or solo; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing and immersive escape from real life."

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive experience to escape real life, often playing for hours."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different factions, units, and strategies; map editor encourages experimentation"

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    "Players try different builds, weapons, and strategies; map editor encourages experimentation."

  • Exploration

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    "Game encourages discovering secrets, exploring maps, and uncovering hidden items."

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    "Game encourages exploring caves and maps to find resources and secrets."

  • Expression

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    "Customization mainly through level creation; limited character or environment personalization."

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    "Customization mainly through base building and map creation rather than character personalization."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features imaginative elements like cube-shaped planets, bosses, and fantasy creatures."

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    "Game features imaginative elements like alien bugs, mining futuristic resources, and tower defense in caves."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community engagement through multiplayer, map sharing, and modding fosters social connection."

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    "Community engagement through co-op play and map sharing fosters some social connection."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn and improve strategies, unlocking new upgrades and understanding mechanics."

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    "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and progress through upgrades and campaign challenges."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention; mining, combat, and exploration demand active engagement."

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    "Requires active attention and continuous engagement during mining, building, and combat."

  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are limited to cooperative gameplay and community; no emphasis on close personal relationships."

    Capsule for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

    "Social interactions are limited to cooperative gameplay and community sharing, no close relationships emphasized."

  • Leadership

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    "No strong leadership roles; players cooperate or play solo without authoritative control."

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    "No clear leadership roles; players collaborate or play solo without hierarchical control."

  • Progression

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    "Strong progression through resource gathering, upgrades, and unlocking new abilities."

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    "Strong progression through resource gathering, upgrades, permanent unlocks, and campaign advancement."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game is described as chill and relaxing despite some tension from managing waves."

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    "Gameplay balances tension from waves with relaxing mining and base building phases."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visuals, sounds, and atmospheric effects contribute to sensory engagement."

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    "Enjoyable visuals, sound effects, and physics contribute to sensory engagement."

  • Status

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    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on personal and cooperative play."

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    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on individual or cooperative play."

  • Story

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    "Minimal narrative; some campaign missions exist but focus is on gameplay rather than story immersion."

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    "Basic campaign narrative with missions, but minimal lore or character interaction."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning resource logistics, base layout, and defense strategies to survive increasing waves."

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    "Requires planning base layout, resource management, and defense strategies against waves."

  • Thrill

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    "Wave survival and enemy variety create suspense and excitement, though not extreme risk or horror."

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    "Wave-based attacks and survival create suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for price with hours of gameplay, multiplayer fun, and ongoing developer support."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat against alien creatures and enemies is a core gameplay element; violence is present but not excessive."

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  • Survival

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    "Central gameplay revolves around surviving waves of enemies and managing resources to avoid death."

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