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Overgrowth

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Feel like the star of a martial arts film in Overgrowth, as you jump, kick, throw, and slash your way to victory. Free the rabbits from their evil overlords in the main story, then play through the prequel story, and finally, try out nine years of mods developed by the community, or create your own!

What works
  • Innovative physics-based combat
  • Robust level editor and mod support
  • Unique anthropomorphic animal setting
  • Challenging parkour and fighting mechanics
  • Active community and local multiplayer
Things to keep in mind
  • Short base campaigns
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Performance and optimization issues
  • Some bugs and crashes
  • Price considered high by some players

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Guacamelee! 2

  • Megabyte Punch

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  • Pixel Privateers
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Warcube

  • Steel Phantom

  • I Am The Hero
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

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  • Violence

    Dead Island 2
  • Autonomy

    I Wanna Maker

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Overgrowth: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have extensive freedom to create and customize levels with a powerful editor and choose their own play styles."

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    "Players have freedom to choose combat style, use parkour, and create or modify levels with a powerful editor."

  • Competence

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    4

    "Combat system is skill-based with combos and counters; stealth and puzzle-solving add varied challenges; difficulty is easy to learn but hard to master."

    Capsule for Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

    "Combat system is skill-based with timing, physics, and complex AI requiring mastery; challenging platforming also demands skill."

  • Competition

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    "Includes team versus mode and boss fights with AI opponents, but no online multiplayer or ranked modes."

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    "Includes versus mode and arena fights against AI and players locally, but no online ranked competition."

  • Continuation

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    2

    "Players report spending many hours in campaigns and DLCs, though some mention losing interest due to repetitive missions or weak multiplayer."

    Capsule for Sudden Strike 4 Sudden Strike 4

    "Players report spending many hours in arena mode, modded content, and level editor, though base campaigns are short."

  • Cooperation

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    1

    "Includes local split-screen co-op but no online multiplayer; cooperation is limited and optional."

    Capsule for Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed

    "Split-screen multiplayer exists, and community collaboration via mods is strong, but no online co-op yet."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Robust map and campaign editor allows extensive customization."

    Capsule for Wargroove 2 Wargroove 2

    "Robust level editor and mod support allow extensive creation and customization of maps, campaigns, and characters."

  • Domination

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    -3

    "Community and gameplay focus on shared experiences and cooperation rather than dominance or trash talk."

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    "Focus is on balanced combat and skill rather than trash talk or power imposition; community is collaborative."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief through immersive parkour and aesthetics."

    Capsule for Vectromirror 0™ Vectromirror 0™

    "Players enjoy immersive combat and parkour in a unique anthropomorphic animal world, providing engaging distraction."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of the unique combat system."

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    "Players buy and play out of intrinsic interest and passion for the unique combat and sandbox features."

  • Experimenting

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    "Varied level design, multiple ways to complete objectives, and mod support encourage experimentation and exploration of game mechanics."

    Capsule for A Hat in Time A Hat in Time

    "Encouraged by physics-based combat, parkour, and extensive modding and level creation possibilities."

  • Exploration

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    "Players explore intricately designed maps and environments, though maps are limited in number."

    Capsule for Panoptic Panoptic

    "Game features large maps and parkour exploration, though some players find level design sparse and not fully utilized."

  • Expression

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    "Customization through Workshop characters and map building allows for player self-expression."

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    "Customization of characters and maps via editor and mods supports player self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Imaginative kung fu combat with exaggerated moves and cinematic style inspired by martial arts movies."

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    "Anthropomorphic animals with martial arts combat create a stylized, imaginative setting."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community sharing of custom maps and playing with friends fosters group identity, though player base is small."

    Capsule for BlasterBeat BlasterBeat

    "Community sharing of mods and maps fosters group identity; local multiplayer supports social play."

  • Growth

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    3

    "Skill acquisition, leveling, and learning parkour and combat mechanics provide strong personal development."

    Capsule for Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

    "Learning complex combat mechanics and mastering parkour provide personal development opportunities."

  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during platforming and combat; not suitable for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Social interactions are limited to multiplayer matches and forums; no close or emotional relationships described."

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    "Social interactions are limited to local multiplayer and community forums; no deep personal relationships described."

  • Leadership
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  • Progression

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    "Some progression through ability usage and combat mastery, but no extensive item collection or upgrades."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, but combat can be challenging and tense."

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    "Combat can be tense and challenging, but some players find arena mode and sandbox play relaxing."

  • Sensation

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    "Visual gore, sound effects, and intense action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    "Visual gore, blood effects, and fluid animations provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status

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    "Game focuses on personal experience rather than social recognition or popularity."

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  • Story

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    "Contains some lore and scenario-based narrative, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

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    "Story is minimal and sometimes criticized, but some campaigns and lore exist; story is secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat requires timing, positioning, and combo planning; enemy AI demands tactical approaches."

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    "Combat requires tactical thinking, timing, and adapting to AI behavior; some platforming challenges require planning."

  • Thrill

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    "High stakes combat with risk of instant death creates suspense and thrill."

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    "High stakes combat with instant death mechanics and physics-based unpredictability create suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Mixed player opinions on value; some recommend buying on sale due to limited content and quality."

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  • Violence

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    "Extremely violent with detailed gore, dismemberment, and brutal melee combat as core features."

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    "Brutal, physics-based melee combat with blood, gore, and lethal attacks is a core feature."

  • Survival

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    "Combat involves avoiding death and managing resources, but no survival mechanics or resource scarcity."

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