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Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Climb a surreal mountain on a pogo stick and make friends along the way.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Unique physics-based mechanics
    • Multiplayer and community features
    • High replayability and progression
    • Strong skill development and mastery

    Cons

    • Extremely frustrating and rage-inducing
    • Steep learning curve
    • Potential negative impact on mental health
    • Minimal narrative or story
    • Limited creative freedom

    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 Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Violence.

    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 control over their jumps and movement, mastering physics-based mechanics with freedom to choose routes and strategies."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring mastery and precision; players receive clear feedback on performance and progress."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes multiplayer and leaderboards; players compete for speedruns and rankings, though some play solo."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players invest dozens to hundreds of hours, repeatedly attempting difficult sections and returning despite frustration."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Online multiplayer allows playing alongside friends and others, sharing progress and experiences, though core gameplay is individual."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Customization options for characters exist, but gameplay follows fixed mechanics and level design with limited creative modification."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions emphasize shared struggle and mutual respect rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and emotional outlet, escaping real-life stress through intense gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is driven by personal desire and intrinsic motivation to overcome challenges, not external obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore mechanics deeply, experimenting with jumps, momentum, and routes to improve performance."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Multiple maps and branching routes encourage discovery, though environments are mostly fixed and familiar over time."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization and cosmetic unlocks allow some personal expression within the game."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Game is grounded in a surreal but plausible physics-based challenge rather than imaginative fiction or roleplaying."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer features foster a sense of belonging and shared experience among players."

    • Growth
      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal improvement through repeated practice and mastery."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with potential negative effects on mental health due to frustration and rage; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous focus and attention; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction with friends and community, but limited emotional closeness or deep relationships."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players mostly participate equally without formal leadership roles or authoritative guidance."

    • Progression
      4

      "Players accumulate progress by completing maps, unlocking cosmetics, and improving times; clear sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      -3

      "Game induces tension and frustration more than relaxation; moments of flow occur but are rare and brief."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging physics and visual feedback provide stimulating sensory and emotional experiences."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and achievements provide recognition and social status within the community."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on skill challenges without story immersion."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan routes and timing, requiring mental challenge and problem solving to optimize performance."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High suspense and tension from risk of losing progress and difficult jumps create thrilling gameplay moments."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high value for time spent due to depth, challenge, and replayability."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on platforming and movement."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid failure and falling to maintain progress; resource management is minimal but survival of momentum is key."

    Last update: 29/04/2026