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Besiege

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2020

Should you play it?

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

What works
  • Extremely high creativity and building freedom
  • Realistic and enjoyable physics
  • Good value for price
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Engaging sandbox and community workshop
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited number of official levels
  • Lack of tutorial can be challenging for new players
  • Multiplayer and editor features still developing
  • Some performance issues with large machines
  • No narrative or story content

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Kingdoms and Castles

  • Chronicon

  • Mana Spark

  • NavalArt

  • Card Hog

  • Wildfire

  • TerraTech

  • Reassembly

  • Dungeons 3
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Card Hog

  • Warplanes: WW1 Fighters

  • Smack Studio
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Similarity map

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Similarity map

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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

Besiege: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Violence.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    5

    "Players have full freedom to build and design their own train tracks and worlds in sandbox mode with no preset constraints."

    Capsule for Tracks - The Train Set Game Tracks - The Train Set Game

    "Players have full freedom to design and build any machine they imagine with no preset constraints except optional size limits; sandbox mode allows unlimited creativity."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "Game requires skillful coordination, tactical planning, and mastery of complex mechanics and builds."

    Capsule for PAYDAY 2 PAYDAY 2

    "The game requires skillful engineering and problem solving to build functional siege machines; trial and error and physics mastery are key."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    1

    "Some multiplayer and PvP elements exist but focus is more on personal progression and survival than direct competition."

    Capsule for Memoness Memoness

    "While multiplayer and PvP exist, the main focus is on personal creativity and solving levels; competition is present but not dominant."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and high replayability with campaign and sandbox modes."

    Capsule for Tropico 6 Tropico 6

    "Players report long play sessions, repeated attempts to perfect machines, and high replayability especially in sandbox and workshop modes."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    2

    "Multiplayer exists and some players enjoy cooperative play, but the core experience is primarily singleplayer and individual."

    Capsule for Good Company Good Company

    "Some multiplayer modes and community sharing exist, but core gameplay is mostly single-player and self-directed."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Core motivation is creative expression through building, scripting, and customizing game worlds and mechanics."

    Capsule for Playcraft Playcraft

    "Core motivation is building and customizing unique machines; creativity is strongly encouraged and central to gameplay."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -3

    "Interactions are generally balanced and cooperative; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

    Capsule for Embr Embr

    "Interactions are generally balanced and collaborative; no strong evidence of dominance or power assertion over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a nostalgic escape and stress relief, immersing in medieval fantasy and strategic challenges."

    Capsule for Age of Empires II (Retired) Age of Empires II (Retired)

    "Players use the game as a creative outlet and stress relief, escaping into imaginative medieval siege scenarios."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    Capsule for Eternal Card Game Eternal Card Game

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Strong emphasis on trying new designs, testing physics, and tinkering with parts."

    Capsule for SimplePlanes SimplePlanes

    "Trial and error, testing new machine designs, and tinkering with physics and mechanics are core to the experience."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Procedurally generated maps and sandbox mode encourage discovery, though exploration is limited to map layout."

    Capsule for Kingdoms and Castles Kingdoms and Castles

    "Limited number of levels but large sandbox and workshop content encourage exploration of building possibilities more than map discovery."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    4

    "Players customize machines extensively, including cosmetic options and personal designs."

    Capsule for MachineCraft MachineCraft

    "Players express themselves through unique machine designs and customization of parts and controls."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "The game features a whimsical medieval setting with exaggerated physics and humorous elements."

    Capsule for ALTF4 ALTF4

    "Set in a stylized medieval world with imaginative siege engines; blends realistic physics with fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    2

    "Community and multiplayer exist but are limited; cooperative play fosters some social connection."

    Capsule for Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

    "Community sharing and multiplayer exist but social connection is secondary to individual creativity."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop engineering knowledge, problem-solving skills, and understanding of physics through gameplay."

    Capsule for Bridge Constructor Bridge Constructor

    "Players develop engineering skills, understanding of physics, and problem solving through gameplay."

  • Health

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    "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Goat Simulator Goat Simulator

    "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires focused attention to build and test circuits; not designed for passive or background play."

    Capsule for CRUMB Circuit Simulator CRUMB Circuit Simulator

    "Requires focused attention to build and test machines; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Minimal social interaction or emotional connection; mostly surface-level multiplayer or solo play."

    Capsule for Rugby 22 Rugby 22

    "Minimal social or emotional interaction; mostly solitary or casual multiplayer without deep relationships."

  • Leadership

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    "No evidence of leadership roles; players mostly act independently or collaboratively without hierarchy."

    Capsule for Vehicle Simulator Vehicle Simulator

    "No evidence of leadership roles; players act independently or collaboratively without hierarchy."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players accumulate new designs, parts, and improvements over time, though no traditional leveling or item collection."

    Capsule for Flyout Flyout

    "Players unlock and collect building parts and improve machines, but no traditional leveling or item accumulation."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    3

    "Game offers a balance of challenge and flow, with sandbox mode allowing relaxed creative play."

    Capsule for RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Platinum

    "Sandbox mode and creative building provide relaxing flow experiences despite some challenge."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

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    "Explosions, destruction, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    Capsule for Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition

    "Enjoyable visual effects, explosions, and physics-based destruction provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

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    "Recognition occurs mainly through workshop sharing and leaderboards, but is not a major motivator."

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    "Some recognition through workshop sharing and multiplayer, but status is not a primary motivator."

  • Story

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    "Minimal narrative; gameplay centers on sandbox activities rather than plot or characters."

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    "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on sandbox building and physics puzzles rather than story immersion."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires tactical planning, loadout selection, and coordination to overcome challenges."

    Capsule for HELLDIVERS™ 2 HELLDIVERS™ 2

    "Requires planning, problem solving, and strategic design of siege machines to complete objectives."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Some excitement from destruction and physics interactions, though mostly controlled and predictable."

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    "Some excitement from testing machines and destruction, but overall controlled and predictable physics."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value for money due to quality, replayability, and artistic experience."

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    "Players perceive excellent value for money given the depth, creativity, and replayability."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Enjoyment of combat and destruction of enemies is a core gameplay element."

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  • Survival

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    "Some challenge in avoiding failure and completing levels, but no traditional survival mechanics."

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Last update: 01/06/2026