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Deathtrap

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac • 2015

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Quick resume

Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep rpg and tower defense hybrid gameplay
    • Extensive character and trap customization
    • Cooperative multiplayer and map editor
    • Dark fantasy atmosphere with immersive audio-visuals
    • High replayability with multiple difficulties and modes

    Cons

    • Limited trap placement reduces strategic freedom
    • Campaign can become repetitive due to map reuse
    • Some bugs and occasional crashes reported
    • Lack of strong narrative or story depth
    • Multiplayer community is small and matchmaking can be difficult

    Analysis

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

    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
      3

      "Players control their hero and choose trap upgrades and skill builds, but trap placement is restricted to predefined locations."

    • Competence
      4

      "Requires strategic trap upgrades, character skill builds, and active combat to overcome increasingly difficult waves."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes co-op and versus modes with leaderboards, but many players focus on solo or cooperative play without heavy ranking pressure."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replayability with multiple difficulty tiers, endless mode, and map editor encourages long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports up to 4-player co-op with complementary roles and strategies."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players customize trap upgrades, character builds, and create custom maps, but trap placement is limited to fixed spots."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Emphasizes balanced gameplay and cooperation rather than exerting superiority or dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Dark fantasy setting and immersive gameplay provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different trap and skill builds and strategies to succeed on varied maps and difficulties."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited map variety but includes custom maps and multiple difficulty tiers to discover."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization through skills, loot, and gear allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong dark fantasy and steampunk themes with mythical monsters and magic."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community features include co-op play and sharing custom maps."

    • Growth
      4

      "Character and trap leveling systems encourage learning and skill development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with mouse and keyboard; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires constant attention and active management during waves."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Social interactions mainly limited to cooperative gameplay and casual communication."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some leadership in coordinating co-op strategies but generally balanced team roles."

    • Progression
      5

      "Strong focus on leveling characters, upgrading traps, acquiring loot, and crafting."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Gameplay can be intense and challenging, requiring focus and quick reactions."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and audio effects contribute to an engaging and exciting atmosphere."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and co-op play but not a major focus."

    • Story
      1

      "Minimal narrative; story mainly serves as background flavor."

    • Strategy
      5

      "High strategic depth in trap placement, skill builds, and resource management."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tense moments during waves and boss fights provide excitement and suspense."

    • Value
      4

      "Good value with extensive content, replayability, and mod support."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat against monsters with blood effects and destruction is a core element."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must prevent enemies from breaching defenses and manage resources carefully."

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