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Cobalt

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox 360 • 2016

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Quick resume

Forget everything you’ve learned about combat. Cobalt’s slo-mo mechanic lets you perform moves that other games can’t comprehend. Discover the secrets of a distant colony in a cosmic campaign, take on challenges and rule the leaderboards, or face off against others in local and online multiplayer.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Deep and satisfying combat mechanics
    • Robust map and story editor
    • Addictive multiplayer and co-op modes
    • Engaging story with humor
    • Low system requirements and smooth performance

    Cons

    • Small and inactive multiplayer community
    • Steep learning curve for controls
    • Some bugs and stability issues reported
    • Limited online co-op and large maps
    • Story mode considered less compelling by some

    Analysis

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

    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 customize characters, choose weapons, and create maps with an in-depth editor, allowing personal control over gameplay and strategies."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics, timing, and movement mastery; players receive feedback and can improve through practice."

    • Competition
      4

      "Multiplayer modes such as deathmatch and team strike encourage player versus player competition, though the community is small."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report addictive gameplay and long play sessions, with reasons to keep returning including multiplayer, challenges, and map editor."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Includes cooperative modes and team-based multiplayer; players can work together in team strike and survival modes."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Robust map and story editor allows players to create and share custom content, fostering creativity."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community described as friendly and supportive; no strong evidence of dominating or toxic behavior."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for fun, distraction, and immersion in a sci-fi world with humor and engaging mechanics."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore many weapon mechanics, movement techniques, and custom map creation, indicating experimentation."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Story mode and custom maps encourage discovering secrets and multiple paths, though maps are relatively small."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization and color options allow some self-expression, though mostly within predefined options."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a sci-fi world with robots, space hamsters, and imaginative elements, providing a strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social interaction and group identity, though player base is small."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in movement, combat, and strategy; learning curve is noted as steep but rewarding."

    • Health
      -5

      "No indication of physical activity or health-related gameplay; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to fast-paced action and skill demands."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interactions in multiplayer and community, but no strong evidence of close personal relationships."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and achievements; progression through story and multiplayer modes."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game fun and satisfying, but the fast pace and challenge reduce relaxation aspects."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Enjoyable audiovisual effects, slow-motion mechanics, and intense combat provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Small player base limits social recognition and status opportunities within the community."

    • Story
      3

      "Story mode with humor and lore is appreciated, though some find it less central than gameplay."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Combat and multiplayer modes require planning, timing, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced combat, bullet dodging, and slow-motion moments create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for price, especially with content and replayability."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves shooting, punching, and explosions; destruction is a core gameplay element."

    • Survival
      3

      "Survival modes and combat require avoiding damage and managing resources to stay alive."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026