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Battle Islands

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Android • 2014

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Quick resume

Battle friends over air, land and sea in this epic WW2-themed battle strategy game.

Global score

76/100

Genres

Free To Play, Simulator, Strategy, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Ww2 theme with appealing graphics
    • Cross-platform play with mobile sync
    • Casual and accessible gameplay
    • Active developer support

    Cons

    • Slow progression with long waiting times
    • Pay-to-win elements affect balance
    • Limited unit control in battles
    • Repetitive gameplay and tasks
    • Some server and cheating issues

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, 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
      3

      "Players build and upgrade bases and choose attack strategies but unit control in battle is limited or automatic."

    • Competence
      2

      "Game involves strategic planning and base building with some skill in timing attacks, but many tasks are slow and repetitive."

    • Competition
      4

      "Includes ranked modes, leaderboards, and player vs player attacks encouraging comparison and competition."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often return repeatedly despite slow progression and waiting times, showing moderate habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Game supports alliances and cooperative play, but main gameplay is individual base building and attacking."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize base layout and defenses, but within preset structures and limited modification."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players attack and loot others' bases, exerting superiority and dominance over opponents."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief, playing in short bursts or between other activities."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with base layouts and attack strategies, but largely follows established routines."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Gameplay focuses on known maps and base building rather than discovering new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited self-expression through base design and cosmetic choices but within fixed game assets."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "WW2 theme with stylized, cartoon-like units provides imaginative fiction and roleplay elements."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Players form alliances and communities, though social interaction is limited compared to solo play."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills in strategy and base management, with progression through upgrades and ranks."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      4

      "Gameplay involves waiting for upgrades and building times, supporting intermittent, casual play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level within alliances, with limited close relationships."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players lead alliances or coordinate attacks, but many play independently without leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrading bases and units, and climbing ranks."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game offers casual, low-pressure play with moments of flow and strategic thinking."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory elements provide moderate stimulation with cartoonish WW2 style graphics."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story
      -2

      "Minimal narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on base building and battles without deep story immersion."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning base layouts, timing attacks, and resource management for success."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense in attacks and defenses, but overall low risk and predictable outcomes."

    • Value
      1

      "Free to play with optional purchases; many players find reasonable value in casual engagement."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction of enemy bases are core gameplay elements."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players defend bases and manage resources to avoid defeat, though consequences are not severe."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026