Saints Row IV: Re-Elected similar games & best alternatives

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Xbox One, Xbox 360 • 2013

Should you play it?

Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

What works
  • Extensive character and vehicle customization
  • Humorous and absurd story with many references
  • Superpowers add fresh gameplay
  • Cooperative multiplayer support
  • Large open world with many activities
Things to keep in mind
  • Some technical bugs and crashes reported
  • Story is short and sometimes nonsensical
  • Vehicles become less useful due to superpowers
  • Repetitive side missions
  • Multiplayer servers no longer supported officially

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Saints Row: The Third

  • Far Cry® 5

  • EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair

  • Saints Row 2

  • BioShock Infinite

  • Far Cry® 6

  • Dead Space™ 3

  • Shadow Warrior 2

  • STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Atomic Picnic

  • MetaPhysical

  • Devil Spire Falls
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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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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).

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

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 customize characters, choose missions, and explore the open world with many side activities."

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    "Players have high freedom to customize characters, choose missions, and use superpowers to explore and act in an open world."

  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is mainly on cooperative and solo play with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; emphasis on personal progression and playing at own pace."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long playtimes, replayability, and habitual return due to humor, customization, and open world."

  • Cooperation

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    "Supports multiplayer cooperative play where players can help each other and enjoy social interaction."

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  • Creativity

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    "Extensive character customization, weapon upgrades, and creative movement options encourage player creativity."

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    "Extensive character customization, weapon mods, vehicle tuning, and creative use of superpowers encourage player creativity."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions emphasize shared fun and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Strong immersion in a rich sci-fi universe with humor and varied gameplay provides an effective escape from real life."

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    "Highly fantastical setting with superpowers, aliens, and absurd humor provides strong real-life escape."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun, humor, and strategy without obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with weapons, combat styles, and modifiers; sandbox mode encourages trying new things."

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    "Players encouraged to try different powers, weapons, and approaches in a sandbox environment."

  • Exploration

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    "Open world with many areas to discover, side missions, and collectibles."

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    "Open world with collectibles, side missions, and hidden content invites exploration."

  • Expression

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    "Robust character and vehicle customization systems allow strong self-expression."

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    "Robust character and vehicle customization allow strong self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game world is surreal, bizarre, and dreamlike with imaginative fiction elements, sentient buildings, and improbable events."

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    "Game embraces absurd, fictional elements like superpowers, aliens, and virtual worlds."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community and cooperative play foster social connection and shared experiences."

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    "Community and cooperative play foster social connection and shared experiences."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills and unlock upgrades through progression and achievement hunting."

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    "Progression through upgrades and skill improvements supports player development."

  • Health

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

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

  • Idle

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    "Requires active engagement and focus; not designed for casual or background play."

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    "Requires active engagement and focus rather than casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Some social interactions and relationships exist but are limited in emotional depth."

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    "Some social interaction and character relationships exist but limited emotional depth."

  • Leadership

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    "Some players may lead in cooperative play, but overall interactions are balanced and shared."

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  • Progression

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    "Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading weapons, and building defenses."

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    "Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading powers, weapons, and vehicles."

  • Relaxation

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    "Humorous tone and open-ended gameplay provide some relaxation, though combat can be challenging."

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    "Humorous and fast-paced gameplay provides fun but with some tension during combat."

  • Sensation

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    "Vibrant visuals, energetic soundtrack, and explosive effects provide strong sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "Focus is on cooperative play and personal achievement rather than social recognition or ranking."

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  • Story

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    "Story is humorous and lighthearted but somewhat simplistic and not deeply immersive."

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  • Strategy

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    "Some tactical combat elements exist but overall gameplay is straightforward and not deeply strategic."

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  • Thrill

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    "Explosive combat and unpredictable encounters provide excitement and suspense."

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    "Exciting superpower combat and chaotic scenarios provide moments of thrill and tension."

  • Value

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    "Players report high value for money with engaging content and replayability."

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  • Violence

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    "Gameplay involves combat, destruction, and tactical elimination of enemy forces."

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  • Survival

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    "Some challenge in combat and resource management, but low risk overall."

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    "Some challenge in combat and missions but overall low risk due to superpowers and upgrades."

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