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Top-Down

Category Audiovisual

Top 150 best Steam games of all time tagged with Top-Down, according to gamer reviews.

Rank, title, date, tags, platforms and price Score Rating
8.38
97% 7,210 votes
8.38
99% 2,126 votes
8.21
95% 6,812 votes
8.17
95% 3,758 votes
8.17
96% 2,581 votes
8.14
97% 1,315 votes
8.11
94% 3,038 votes
8.11
94% 3,794 votes
8.11
97% 837 votes
8.10
93% 11,080 votes
8.10
97% 662 votes
8.05
93% 4,606 votes
8.02
94% 2,350 votes
7.99
99% 242 votes
7.98
97% 398 votes
7.97
98% 244 votes

Correlated tags

Correlation is how often another tag appears together with this tag. If one in every five games tagged with Top-Down is also tagged with a correlated tag, the correlated tag has 20% correlation. 100% correlation means the pair of tags always appear together.

Tags most frequently applied to the same games as Top-Down, with at least 15% correlation.

  1. 2D 55%
  2. Action 53%
  3. Singleplayer 49%
  4. Indie 41%
  5. Casual 40%
  6. Pixel Graphics 35%
  7. Strategy 29%
  8. Adventure 28%
  9. Arcade 27%
  10. Colorful 25%
  11. RPG 24%
  12. Top-Down Shooter 24%
  13. 3D 23%
  14. Fantasy 22%
  15. Shooter 21%
  16. Retro 18%
  17. Puzzle 18%
  18. Cute 17%
  19. Bullet Hell 16%
  20. Exploration 16%
  21. Sci-fi 16%
  22. Atmospheric 16%
  23. Roguelike 15%

The Top-Down tag refers to a perspective or camera angle commonly used in video games. In a top-down game, the camera is positioned directly above the playable character or the game world, providing a bird's-eye view of the action. This overhead perspective allows players to see everything happening on the screen from an elevated and strategic viewpoint.

The top-down perspective offers several advantages and gameplay elements:

  • Strategic Planning With a clear view of the entire game world, players can assess their surroundings, plan their strategies, and make informed decisions. They can analyze enemy positions, navigate complex maps, and anticipate obstacles more effectively.
  • Tactical Combat The top-down view often suits games that emphasize tactical combat or strategic positioning. Players can position their characters strategically, take advantage of cover, execute coordinated attacks, command units efficiently in real-time strategy (RTS) games, or engage in turn-based battles with precision.
  • Puzzle Solving Top-down perspectives are also common in puzzle-solving games. Players are presented with intricate puzzles where they need to manipulate objects or navigate through mazes using logic and observation. The elevated view assists players by providing a comprehensive look at puzzles from different angles.

Some well-known examples of top-down games include:

  • The Legend of Zelda series (classic entries) These action-adventure games offer traditional top-down exploration in dungeons filled with puzzles and enemies.
  • Bastion A role-playing game where players control an unnamed hero exploring an apocalyptic world from a top-down perspective.
  • Diablo series These action role-playing games are known for their isometric top-down view, fast-paced combat, and loot-gathering mechanics.
  • Hotline Miami A top-down shooter that combines fast-paced action with puzzle-like gameplay as players navigate through levels taking out enemies in stylish and brutal ways.

The top-down perspective offers a unique gameplay experience, providing players with a comprehensive overview of the game world while promoting strategic thinking, planning, and precise execution of actions.

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