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Overgrowth

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

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!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Innovative physics-based combat
    • Robust level editor and mod support
    • Unique anthropomorphic animal setting
    • Challenging parkour and fighting mechanics
    • Active community and local multiplayer

    Cons

    • Short base campaigns
    • Lack of online multiplayer
    • Performance and optimization issues
    • Some bugs and crashes
    • Price considered high by some players

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, Value.

    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 combat style, use parkour, and create or modify levels with a powerful editor."

    • Competence
      4

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

    • Competition
      1

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

    • Continuation
      2

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

    • Cooperation
      1

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

    • Creativity
      5

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

    • Domination
      -3

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

    • Escapism
      3

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

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      4

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

    • Exploration
      2

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

    • Expression
      4

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

    • Fantasy
      3

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

    • Fellowship
      2

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

    • Growth
      3

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

    • Health
      -5

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle
      -3

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

    • Intimacy
      -4

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

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      2

      "Some progression through campaigns and combat skill, but no extensive item or upgrade accumulation."

    • Relaxation
      1

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

    • Sensation
      3

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

    • Status
      -3

      "Game focuses on individual skill and modding rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      1

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

    • Strategy
      3

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

    • Thrill
      3

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

    • Value
      0

      "Mixed opinions on price; many recommend buying on sale due to limited base content but strong mod support."

    • Violence
      5

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

    • Survival
      1

      "Combat involves avoiding lethal hits and managing positioning, but no survival or resource management mechanics."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026