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Murder Miners

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X|S, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

The #1 rated Xbox Live Indie Game. Halo-inspired. Destructible/constructible environments. Vehicles. Zombie survival. Hookshots. Infection mode: Be the zombie & eat the dead to level up your zombie abilities. Community playdates are still hosted every week, join us!

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun and addictive gameplay
    • Strong community and weekly game nights
    • Creative map building and customization
    • Low price and good value
    • Variety of game modes including infection and zombie survival

    Cons

    • Small player base limits matchmaking
    • Basic graphics and presentation
    • Some bugs and occasional lag
    • Limited weapon variety
    • Lack of bots for solo play

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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 choose weapons, game modes, create and customize maps, and customize characters, indicating high autonomy."

    • Competence
      3

      "Gameplay requires skillful shooting, movement (wall jumps, grappling hook), and map building, providing challenges and skill development."

    • Competition
      3

      "Competitive multiplayer modes like deathmatch, team deathmatch, capture the flag, and ranked-like custom games encourage player comparison."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report habitual play, weekly game nights, and long sessions with friends, though low player base limits continuous engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Cooperative modes like infection and zombie survival require teamwork; players enjoy playing with friends and coordinating."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong creativity through map editor, block building/destruction, and customization of maps and characters."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While some toxic chat and kicking occur, overall community is described as friendly and cooperative with shared play."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for fun, nostalgia, stress relief, and socializing, indicating escapism from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with movement mechanics, building modes, and custom maps, exploring new gameplay possibilities."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration through discovering community maps, custom maps, and varied game modes."

    • Expression
      4

      "Character customization with colors and helmets allows self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Fantasy elements include zombies, grappling hooks, and imaginative combat scenarios beyond realistic FPS."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community with weekly game nights, playing with friends, and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in shooting, movement, map building, and strategy."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during matches."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interaction and friendships form, but mostly casual multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership
      -1

      "No strong evidence of leadership roles; mostly peer-based play and hosting."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and map creations, with some leveling in infection mode."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game provides fun and flow but also fast-paced and tense combat moments."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable gunplay, movement, and visual effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through community events and custom maps, but limited broader social status."

    • Story
      -3

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

    • Strategy
      3

      "Strategic elements in map building, team play, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and infection mode provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Highly praised for low price and high entertainment value."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements, including shooting and melee."

    • Survival
      3

      "Survival elements in zombie mode and infection require avoiding death and managing resources."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026