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RAD

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2019

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Quick resume

RAD is a 3D action rogue-like set in a post-post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has faced armageddon not once, but twice.

Global score

74/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Role-playing (RPG), Arcade, Indie

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    Pros

    • Engaging mutation system with varied combos
    • Stylish 80s neon art and synthwave soundtrack
    • Challenging and skill-based combat
    • High replay value with unlocks and secrets
    • Tight controls and immersive atmosphere

    Cons

    • Some rng can lead to frustrating runs
    • Limited enemy variety and content depth
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Performance issues on some hardware
    • Story and npc interactions are minimal

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Status, Sensation.

    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
      3

      "Players have some control over mutations and builds but are limited by RNG and random mutation drops"

    • Competence
      4

      "Challenging combat requiring skill and learning enemy patterns; players feel effective as they master mutations and combos"

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on individual runs and personal progression; leaderboards and daily challenges exist but are not core"

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replay value with many runs, mutations, and unlocks encouraging habitual play and long sessions"

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative modes"

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players experiment with mutation combinations and builds, creating unique playstyles each run"

    • Domination
      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and balanced"

    • Escapism
      4

      "Colorful, immersive 80s post-apocalyptic world provides strong distraction and escapism"

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of rogue-like gameplay"

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Strong emphasis on trying new mutation combos and adapting to RNG-driven builds"

    • Exploration
      3

      "Procedurally generated levels with secrets and hidden areas encourage discovery"

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization limited to skins and visual mutation changes; some self-expression possible"

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Imaginative post-apocalyptic mutant world with exaggerated mutations and powers"

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily solo play with minimal social interaction or community features"

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn combat mechanics, enemy patterns, and mutation synergies over time"

    • Health
      -4

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs"

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay"

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual gameplay"

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking mutations, items, and characters across runs"

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find flow and enjoyment, but game can be frustrating and tense due to difficulty"

    • Sensation
      4

      "Bright neon visuals, synthwave soundtrack, and energetic combat provide strong sensory stimulation"

    • Status
      -3

      "Limited social recognition; achievements exist but social status is not a core motivator"

    • Story
      2

      "Light narrative and lore provide some immersion but story is minimal and not central"

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires tactical combat decisions, mutation synergies, and resource management"

    • Thrill
      3

      "Suspense from RNG and challenging combat creates tension and excitement"

    • Value
      4

      "Good perceived value for price with many hours of gameplay and replayability"

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves melee and ranged attacks against mutants with destruction and gore"

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to progress through hostile environments"

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    Last update: 29/04/2026