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HOARD

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Linux • 2011

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Quick resume

YOU ARE THE DRAGON in this award-winning arcade strategy game. Burn villages, collect gold, and level up your dragon while playing 10 minute matches in single player or up to 4 player co-op and competitive modes. Over 30 levels and multiple game modes ensure you'll be burning for a long time!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Shooter, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fun and accessible gameplay
    • Short, engaging matches
    • Multiplayer and co-op modes
    • Strategic upgrade system
    • Strong fantasy theme

    Cons

    • Small and repetitive maps
    • Limited local multiplayer on pc
    • Weak ai opponents
    • Lack of narrative or story mode
    • Small multiplayer community

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Exploration, 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 can choose how to upgrade their dragon's attributes and select different playstyles within each match."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game involves skillful flying, managing upgrades, and strategic decisions to outscore opponents and survive."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive multiplayer modes with score comparisons, stealing from other players, and leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Short 10-minute matches encourage repeated play sessions, though some players find it repetitive over long periods."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Co-op mode available where players work together; multiplayer supports both competitive and cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Gameplay follows predefined maps and mechanics with limited customization beyond dragon upgrades."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players can attack and steal from others, exerting control and disrupting opponents' progress."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy stress relief and distraction by playing as dragons causing chaos in a fantasy setting."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation without obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different upgrade paths and strategies to suit their playstyle."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Maps are fixed and relatively small; gameplay focuses on known environments rather than discovery."

    • Expression
      2

      "Dragon appearance changes with upgrades, allowing some degree of visual self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with dragons, princess kidnapping, and mythical elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social interaction and group play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills and improve performance through repeated play and mastering mechanics."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires constant attention during short, intense matches."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive or cooperative play without deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No explicit leadership roles; players act individually or cooperatively without formal authority."

    • Progression
      4

      "In-match progression through upgrades and accumulating treasure drives gameplay."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind in short sessions."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals and sound effects provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and achievements provide recognition and social status among players."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and arcade-style."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires strategic decisions on upgrades, target prioritization, and timing."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced gameplay with tension from time limits and opponent interactions."

    • Value
      3

      "Good value especially when purchased on sale; provides fun and replayability."

    • Violence
      4

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with burning villages and fighting knights."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage health to maintain score multipliers and progress."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026