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Cannon Brawl

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Cannon Brawl is action RTS and artillery hybrid. Pilot an airship, command powerful weapon emplacements and use the destructible terrain to out think and destroy your enemy! It's a new take on artillery strategy!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique blend of rts and artillery gameplay
    • Engaging and skillful competitive multiplayer
    • Good local co-op support
    • Variety of towers and pilots for strategic depth
    • Polished visuals and sound

    Cons

    • Small and declining multiplayer player base
    • Short single player campaign
    • Some balance issues with certain towers
    • Limited map variety and customization
    • Controls can be clunky without controller

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration.

    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 control over building placement, tower aiming, and strategic decisions during battles."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game requires skillful aiming, quick decision-making, and strategic planning with tower upgrades and resource management."

    • Competition
      5

      "Strong emphasis on PvP multiplayer with ranked matches and competitive local play."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy repeated matches and strategies but some find single player short and multiplayer population low, limiting long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports local co-op and playing with friends, but mostly focused on 1v1 competitive play."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize loadouts of towers and pilots, and devise unique strategies and tower combinations."

    • Domination
      3

      "Competitive multiplayer encourages exerting superiority over opponents, with some reports of frustrating tactics."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with fast-paced, engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Encourages trying different tower and pilot combinations and strategies to find effective tactics."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Gameplay mostly occurs on fixed maps with limited new area discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some customization in choosing pilots and towers, but limited cosmetic personalization."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Cartoonish, imaginative setting with unique characters and abilities, blending RTS and artillery genres."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community aspects exist but multiplayer population is low; players enjoy playing with friends locally."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn and improve skills, unlock new towers and pilots, and develop strategies."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for casual background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction through multiplayer and local co-op, but limited emotional connection."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate XP, unlock new pilots and towers, and upgrade buildings."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Fast-paced and intense gameplay with moments of flow, but also some tension and challenge."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, sound effects, and dynamic explosions provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      2

      "Ranked multiplayer and achievements offer recognition, though limited by small player base."

    • Story
      1

      "Has a short campaign with some narrative elements, but focus is on gameplay."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic tower placement, resource management, and tactical combat."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced battles with tension and excitement, especially in multiplayer matches."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, though some feel price is high for content."

    • Violence
      4

      "Gameplay centers on combat, destruction of enemy bases, and tactical attacks."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must protect their base and manage resources to avoid defeat."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026