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Prismata

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2018

Should you play it?

A perfect-information strategy game inspired by RTS, deckbuilders, and board games. Choose from three distinct technology classes and outwit your foes by snowballing your starting resources into a powerful cybernetic army. ABSOLUTELY NO PAY-TO-WIN.

What works
  • Deep and unique strategic gameplay
  • No rng except initial coinflip
  • Fair and balanced competitive multiplayer
  • Extensive single-player content and tutorials
  • Friendly and supportive community
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve
  • Small player base
  • Minimal graphics and presentation
  • Timed turns can be stressful
  • Cosmetic microtransactions via lootbox system

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • War of Omens Card Game

  • Creeper World: Anniversary Edition

  • Duelyst II

  • Fairytale Fables

  • Cards and Castles 2

  • Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls

  • Conquest Dark

  • Hardspace: Shipbreaker

  • DRACOMATON
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Creeper World: Anniversary Edition

  • Fairytale Fables

  • DRACOMATON
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

    Predecessor
  • Growth

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  • Strategy

    Heroes of Might & Magic V

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Prismata: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players feel effective and challenged."

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    "High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring deep strategic thinking and mastery; players receive clear feedback on performance."

  • Competition

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    "Strong multiplayer focus with ranked modes and leaderboards; players compete against others in skill-based matches."

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    "Strong competitive multiplayer focus with ranked ladders, spectating, and replay analysis; players compete against others of similar skill."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report long play sessions, high replayability, and habitual engagement despite a steep learning curve."

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    "Game is primarily 1v1 competitive with minimal cooperative or team-based gameplay."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players can experiment with different unit compositions and strategies within a fixed set of units and maps."

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  • Domination

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    "Competitive but respectful community; no evidence of trash talk or dominance behaviors."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a challenging mental escape and stress relief through puzzle solving."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no pressure or obligation reported."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Randomized characters, abilities, and level modifiers encourage players to try new combinations and strategies each run."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore new puzzle mechanics and combinations, though within a fixed set of levels."

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  • Expression

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    "Some character customization and tonics modify gameplay, but limited cosmetic personalization."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game features sci-fi elements and fictional settings but grounded in mechanical and logical simulation."

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    "Community exists but gameplay is mostly solitary without social group identity."

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  • Growth

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social interaction beyond competitive matches; no evidence of close relationship building."

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    "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or 1v1 without group management."

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    "Players progress through levels and unlock skins and achievements, showing accumulation of in-game rewards."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though complexity and learning curve can cause tension."

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  • Sensation

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    "Visuals are simple and functional; sound and music are minimal but add some atmosphere; not focused on sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "Ranked ladder and competitive play provide social recognition and status among players."

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    "Competitive ladder and spectating provide social recognition and status among players."

  • Story

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    "Campaign provides light narrative context but main focus is on gameplay rather than story immersion."

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  • Strategy

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    "Players perceive high value due to free access, enjoyable gameplay, and anticipation for future content."

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  • Violence

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    "Players manage resources and avoid defeat, with strategic defense and survival elements."

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