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Muck

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2021

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Quick resume

Muck is a survival-roguelike. Collect resources, find items & build a base to survive for as long as you can.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Fun and chaotic multiplayer co-op
    • Challenging survival gameplay
    • High replayability with procedural generation
    • Simple but charming art style

    Cons

    • Steep difficulty curve and punishing permadeath
    • Limited building mechanics and base defense
    • Lack of save feature frustrates some players
    • Some bugs and technical jank
    • Minimal story or narrative depth

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

    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 explore, craft, build, and choose strategies in a procedurally generated world with permadeath and randomized power-ups."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill to survive, fight bosses, and optimize progression."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes PvP and leaderboards, but most play focuses on survival and co-op rather than direct competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "High replayability with procedural generation and randomized loot encourages habitual play despite difficulty and permadeath."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op, teamwork, and shared survival goals; playing with friends is highly recommended."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can build bases and craft items, but building mechanics are limited and bases can be destroyed easily."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize cooperation and shared challenge rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with chaotic, unpredictable survival gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and voluntary play; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different strategies, power-up combinations, and approaches to survive and progress."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Procedurally generated worlds and random events encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character and base customization possible but limited; mostly standardized visuals."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Features imaginative creatures, bosses, and a fictional survival scenario with quirky art style."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social play aspects; players enjoy shared experiences and group identity."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn survival skills, improve strategies, and develop mastery over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires continuous attention due to fast-paced survival and combat; not suited for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative or competitive play without close emotional bonding."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some players may lead groups in co-op, but overall gameplay emphasizes shared participation."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through crafting better gear, unlocking upgrades, and accumulating power-ups."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay involves sustained tension and challenge rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and audio provide moderate sensory stimulation with quirky, colorful style and sound effects."

    • Status
      1

      "Some social recognition through multiplayer achievements and leaderboards, but not a major focus."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay is largely context-free survival and roguelike mechanics."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning, resource management, and tactical combat to survive and defeat bosses."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and adrenaline from unpredictable enemy waves, boss fights, and permadeath."

    • Value
      5

      "Free-to-play with high entertainment value and replayability; excellent return on time investment."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and defeating enemies are core gameplay elements involving destruction and fighting."

    • Survival
      5

      "Central theme is avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats in a hostile environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026