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Friends vs Friends

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

A frantic, online PvP shooter that combines combat and deck building. Choose a character, customize your card-based loadout, and get ready for the fights of your life!

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique deck-building fps gameplay
    • Strong social and cooperative play with friends
    • Vibrant art style and sound design
    • Active developer support and community engagement
    • No pay-to-win elements

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Slow progression and grind
    • Matchmaking and balance issues
    • Limited map variety
    • Small player base affecting online experience

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

    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 custom decks and choose characters with unique abilities, allowing diverse playstyles and strategic decisions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game requires skillful aiming and strategic deck building; players improve over time but some RNG elements affect predictability."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive focus with 1v1 and 2v2 modes, ranked matchmaking, and skill-based play against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report addictive gameplay with long sessions, though progression grind and matchmaking issues can hinder sustained engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "2v2 mode encourages teamwork and coordination with friends, though solo play is also possible."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Deck building and card combinations allow creative strategies and customization of playstyle."

    • Domination
      1

      "Some players express frustration with unbalanced cards and meta strategies, but overall interactions emphasize friendly competition over domination."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players enjoy the game's quirky, chaotic style as a fun distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons rather than obligation; some frustration with progression but no pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "High experimentation with different decks, cards, and characters to find new combos and strategies."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Limited map variety but some exploration of map strategies; mostly familiar environments."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization and cosmetic unlocks allow some self-expression, though limited by progression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Cartoonish, whimsical characters and abilities create a strong fantasy and imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong social component playing with friends, community engagement, and multiplayer focus."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in aiming, deck building, and strategy; progression system supports learning but can be slow."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; fast-paced gameplay demands continuous engagement."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Moderate social interaction with friends and community, but limited emotional or close relationship building."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate cards, upgrades, and unlock characters through gameplay and leveling."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game offers fun and flow but also moments of tension and frustration due to competitive nature and RNG."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Vibrant art style, sound design, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Ranked play and community recognition provide some social status and visibility."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story focus; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strong strategic elements in deck building, card synergy, and tactical play."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced matches with suspense and unpredictability create thrilling experiences."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive good value for money with frequent updates, no pay-to-win, and engaging gameplay."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat and destruction are central but presented in a cartoonish, non-realistic manner."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources like health and ammo in fast-paced combat."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026