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POSTAL

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, Dreamcast, Linux

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Quick resume

Take control of The POSTAL Dude in his infamous first outing as he battles to survive in a world gone mad! POSTAL is a classic isometric shooter filled to the brim with fast-paced explosive action.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Dark and disturbing atmosphere
    • Nostalgic classic gameplay
    • Varied weapons and tactical combat
    • Achievements and trading cards
    • Low price and accessible

    Cons

    • Clunky and difficult controls
    • Short game length
    • Outdated graphics and sound
    • Lack of multiplayer or co-op
    • Repetitive objectives and limited story

    Analysis

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

    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 how to kill hostiles and civilians; no strict routines beyond kill percentage."

    • Competence
      3

      "Requires skill to master controls and tactics to survive waves of enemies; some frustration with controls noted."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no multiplayer in this version; no leaderboards or ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Short game length (1-3 hours), but some players replay for achievements and nostalgia."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player only; no cooperative gameplay in this version."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Limited creativity; gameplay revolves around killing hostiles; some tactical planning involved."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players exert brutal control over NPCs, dominating hostile and innocent characters alike."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as stress relief and to escape reality through violent fantasy."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and stress relief; no obligation or pressure reported."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Some experimentation with weapons and tactics; limited by linear level design."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Levels have some variety and secrets but mostly linear progression."

    • Expression
      -3

      "No character customization or avatar personalization; uses preset visuals."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Dark, psychotic narrative with hallucinations and surreal elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn controls and tactics; some skill development over playthrough."

    • Health
      -5

      "Promotes sedentary play with violent content; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focus and attention; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close relationships or emotional social interactions."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership roles; player acts alone without managing others."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect weapons, ammo, and upgrades to survive levels."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Dark, tense atmosphere with challenging gameplay; not primarily relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation from gore, sound effects, and unsettling ambiance."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking; achievements exist but limited social status."

    • Story
      3

      "Dark narrative with diary entries and psychological themes; story is minimal but present."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Requires tactical planning to survive and complete kill objectives."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Thrilling and tense gameplay with risk of death and enemy attacks."

    • Value
      4

      "Low price and nostalgic value provide good return for time and money."

    • Violence
      5

      "Core gameplay is violent mass killing with gore and brutal executions."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must survive waves of enemies and manage resources."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026