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Death Trash

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2021

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Quick resume

Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns. It combines old-school role-playing, modern action gameplay and player freedom. Create your own character and explore a handcrafted world.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Unique post-apocalyptic setting and atmosphere
    • Engaging real-time combat with skill depth
    • Character customization and build variety
    • Local split-screen co-op support
    • Strong narrative and worldbuilding

    Cons

    • Early access with limited content and slow updates
    • Some repetitive encounters and fetch quests
    • Lack of online multiplayer
    • Some skills underdeveloped or underused
    • Inventory and crafting systems could be improved

    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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Status.

    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 build characters with different skills and playstyles, choose combat approach, and explore the world at their own pace."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat requires skillful dodging and timing; players improve through practice and strategic build choices."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no evidence of competitive modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players express desire to keep playing and explore more, but early access state and slow updates limit habitual long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports local split-screen co-op with shared progression, encouraging teamwork."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Character builds, skill combinations, and some crafting allow player creativity, though world and quests are mostly predefined."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize equal participation and exploration; no signs of power imposition or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strongly immersive post-apocalyptic fantasy world provides escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players buy and play out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different builds, skills, and combat tactics; game encourages exploration of mechanics."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world with quests and hidden lore encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization and skill choices allow some self-expression, though cosmetic options are limited."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strongly imaginative post-apocalyptic setting with eldritch and cyberpunk elements."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community engagement via Discord and local co-op supports social connection, but mostly individual play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some mechanics involve eating and puking but not physical exercise."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active combat; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or functional; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players act individually or cooperatively without explicit leadership or authority roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Character leveling, skill upgrades, and item collection drive a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find the combat satisfying and flow-inducing, but overall gameplay can be challenging and tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual pixel art, sound design, and combat feedback provide engaging sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal experience rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative immersion with unique story, lore, and character interactions."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Combat and skill builds require planning and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat encounters provide suspense and challenge, with risk of failure."

    • Value
      2

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price despite early access limitations."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves melee and ranged violence, including brutal and visceral effects."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players manage health, infection, and resources to survive hostile environments."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026