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MORDHAU

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Deep and rewarding combat system
    • Extensive character customization
    • Large-scale multiplayer battles
    • Active modding community
    • Unique humorous and chaotic player interactions

    Cons

    • High skill barrier for new players
    • Toxic and unwelcoming community
    • Limited developer support and updates
    • Steep learning curve
    • Matchmaking and server issues

    Analysis

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

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    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 high control over combat style, character customization, and tactical decisions in battle."

    • Competence
      5

      "Steep learning curve with high skill ceiling; mastery of complex combat mechanics is rewarding."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive multiplayer focus with ranked modes, duels, and skill-based matchmaking."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players invest hundreds to thousands of hours; addictive gameplay encourages long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Team-based modes like Frontline and Invasion encourage cooperation, though toxicity can hinder it."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive character and loadout customization; modding and map editor support enhance creativity."

    • Domination
      3

      "Competitive environment includes trash talk and power dynamics, especially in community-run servers."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief despite community toxicity."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore complex combat mechanics, weapon techniques, and creative builds."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration of maps and modded content, but main focus is on combat arenas."

    • Expression
      5

      "Highly valued character customization and cosmetic options for self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Medieval setting with some humorous and exaggerated elements, but grounded in plausible combat."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community interactions and friendships exist but are marred by toxicity and cliques."

    • Growth
      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill development, and personal improvement over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level with limited emotional connection; some friendships form."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players lead teams or clans, but many participate equally or in supporting roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through unlocking weapons, cosmetics, and builds; grind for gold and items."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay can be tense and frustrating due to high skill demands and toxic community."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable combat sounds, visual gore, and humorous voice lines provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Recognition through ranks, leaderboards, and community reputation is important to players."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free multiplayer combat."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Combat requires tactical thinking, timing, and planning to outmaneuver opponents."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High adrenaline moments and suspenseful duels contribute to thrilling gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Players perceive good value for time invested due to deep mechanics and replayability."

    • Violence
      5

      "Enjoyment of brutal melee combat, gore, and destruction is central to the game."

    • Survival
      3

      "Combat involves avoiding death and managing threats in chaotic battles."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026