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NERTS! Online

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

NERTS! Online is a fast-paced competitive solitaire game for you and up to five of your friends, played the same way we play it at the Zachtronics office!

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Free To Play, Indie

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
    • Smooth multiplayer with public lobbies
    • High skill ceiling and strategic depth
    • Strong social and community engagement

    Cons

    • Stressful and can cause frustration
    • Limited solo play enjoyment
    • Long unskippable intro music
    • Some lag and occasional bugs
    • Lack of in-game chat or communication tools

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    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 make rapid decisions and direct their own card moves in a fast-paced environment."

    • Competence
      4

      "High skill ceiling with emphasis on speed, strategy, and quick reflexes; players receive immediate feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      5

      "Core gameplay is competitive multiplayer solitaire with direct race and interference between players."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and addiction despite frustration and stress."

    • Cooperation
      -3

      "Primarily competitive with limited cooperation; some emergent minor helping behavior but focus is on individual goals."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Gameplay follows established solitaire rules with minor customizations; limited player-driven creation or modification."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players exert superiority by beating others and causing frustration, though interactions remain mostly balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a high-intensity distraction and stress outlet, escaping real-life through fast-paced gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players try different strategies and tactics to improve, though core mechanics remain consistent."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Game environment and mechanics are fixed and familiar; no exploration or discovery elements."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization of card backs and some cosmetic options allow limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      -5

      "Game is a realistic card game simulation with no fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Strong social component with friends and community play; shared experiences and inside jokes."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in speed, strategy, and multitasking through repeated play."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires constant attention and rapid interaction; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social bonding through shared play and voice chat, but limited emotional depth or close relationships."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "No formal leadership roles; players act independently or collaboratively without hierarchy."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players accumulate points and unlock cosmetic card backs, but no deep item or upgrade progression."

    • Relaxation
      -4

      "Gameplay is tense, fast-paced, and stress-inducing rather than relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging audiovisual presentation with announcer, music, and fast visual feedback enhances excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and titles like "world champion," but limited social status focus."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires mental challenge, planning, and fast decision-making under pressure."

    • Thrill
      5

      "High suspense and thrill from fast-paced competition and risk of losing."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with high replay value and frequent updates; players perceive excellent return on time invested."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive card placement and racing."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure by managing cards and reacting quickly to threats from opponents."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026