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BombTag

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

BombTag is an online multiplayer Bomberman-inspired game for up to 8 players. Drop bombs, blow up crates, collect powerups, and blow up your friends - but be careful not to get blown up first!

Global score

84/100

Genres

Casual, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Fun and addictive gameplay
    • Good multiplayer with friends
    • Simple controls and easy to learn
    • Active developer support and updates

    Cons

    • Limited maps and game modes
    • Small player base and matchmaking issues
    • Some bugs and glitches
    • Cosmetic customization behind paywall
    • Toxic community behavior reported

    Analysis

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

    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
      4

      "Players have freedom to move, place bombs, slide and kick bombs, and choose game modes and teams."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master; players report skill and strategy involved in gameplay."

    • Competition
      4

      "Focus on last man/team standing with rankings and multiplayer matches against others."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy repeated play sessions but some mention content is limited and can get boring."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports team vs team mode and cooperative play with friends."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited customization mostly cosmetic; some paid DLC for character customization."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive multiplayer with trash talk and toxic players reported, but also friendly community."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use game for stress relief, distraction, and social interaction."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some players explore mechanics like sliding and bomb kicking; limited new content."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Few maps available; gameplay mostly on familiar layouts with little discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization available but mostly cosmetic and some behind paywall."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Gameplay is cartoonish but based on realistic bomb placement and strategy, not deep fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong social aspect playing with friends and community interaction via chat and Discord."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop skills and strategies over time; ranking system present but simple."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and quick reactions during matches."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions mostly casual with some close friendships formed in community."

    • Leadership
      -1

      "No explicit leadership roles; players participate equally in matches."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players accumulate power-ups during matches and level up ranks over time."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Players find the game fun and stress-relieving despite some frustration from bugs or toxic players."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, explosions, and fast-paced action provide sensory excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Ranking system and multiplayer visibility provide some social recognition."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; pure multiplayer arcade gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning bomb placement, movement, and power-up usage to outsmart opponents."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced matches with suspenseful last-man-standing gameplay create excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with optional cosmetic DLC; players feel good value for time and money."

    • Violence
      3

      "Gameplay centers on bombing and destroying opponents in cartoon style."

    • Survival
      4

      "Core gameplay is about avoiding bombs and surviving until last player/team remains."

    Where to buy

    Come talk about it on Discord!

    Last update: 29/04/2026