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SMITE®

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch • 2015

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Quick resume

Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today!

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, MOBA

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    Pros

    • Unique third-person moba gameplay
    • Wide variety of gods and game modes
    • Free-to-play with fair monetization
    • Strong emphasis on teamwork and strategy
    • Frequent updates and community engagement

    Cons

    • Toxic player community in some modes
    • Matchmaking and server instability issues
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Expensive cosmetic skins and lootboxes
    • Lack of story mode and limited narrative depth

    Analysis

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

    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 high control over their actions with WASD movement and aiming skillshots, requiring personal skill and decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game demands skillful aiming, timing, and strategic itemization; mastery of many gods and builds is encouraged."

    • Competition
      4

      "Ranked modes, leaderboards, and competitive matchmaking emphasize player-vs-player skill comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long-term engagement and habitual play, though some mention frustration and quitting."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Team-based gameplay with strong emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and role cooperation in multiple modes."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize builds and playstyles; some creative freedom in itemization and god selection."

    • Domination
      2

      "Some toxic behavior and trash talk reported, but also many cooperative and respectful interactions."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, immersing in mythological fantasy battles."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily for fun and interest, though some feel pressure from ranked or social expectations."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Frequent updates, new gods, and multiple game modes encourage trying new strategies and characters."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration mostly limited to learning new gods and game modes rather than map discovery."

    • Expression
      4

      "Extensive cosmetic customization with skins, voice packs, and emotes for self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong mythological fantasy theme with gods from multiple pantheons and lore-rich characters."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community interaction is important; players form friendships and clans despite some toxicity."

    • Growth
      4

      "Steep learning curve with skill acquisition, knowledge of gods, builds, and teamwork."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during matches; not suited for idle play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and friendships form, but mostly surface-level team communication."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Players can lead teams and coordinate strategies, though many play supportive roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progression through unlocking gods, leveling mastery, and acquiring cosmetic items."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Game can be fun and engaging but also stressful due to competitive pressure and toxicity."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Vibrant visuals, sound effects, and exciting combat provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranked play and cosmetic items offer social recognition and status within the community."

    • Story
      2

      "Lore exists for gods and pantheons but no overarching story mode; narrative immersion is limited."

    • Strategy
      5

      "High strategic depth in team composition, item builds, map objectives, and in-game tactics."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Fast-paced combat and high stakes in ranked matches create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Free-to-play with optional purchases; good value for time invested and cosmetic rewards."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction of enemy gods and structures are central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to survive and win matches."

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