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Split or Steal

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

Have you ever wanted to devote your time and energy to amassing a small fortune, and then place total trust in a complete stranger to not steal it all away from you?

Global score

77/100

Genres

Casual, Free To Play, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Simple and accessible gameplay
    • Active and friendly community
    • Developer is responsive and engaged
    • Free to play with fair monetization
    • Addictive progression and social dynamics

    Cons

    • Small player base limits matchmaking
    • Repetitive gameplay can become stale
    • Stealing is discouraged by some mechanics
    • Limited narrative or exploration
    • Some toxicity and queue issues reported

    Analysis

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

    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 freely choose to split or steal each round, deciding their own strategy and social approach."

    • Competence
      2

      "Simple mechanics but skillful social interaction and strategic progression through tiers and HQ building."

    • Competition
      4

      "Players compete against others in matches, climbing tiers and leaderboards, with reputation and karma systems."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with addictive progression and community engagement."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some cooperation via organizations and social negotiation, but core gameplay involves trust and betrayal."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Customization of HQ, characters, and strategies allows creative expression within game systems."

    • Domination
      3

      "Players exert control by stealing, building reputations, and leading organizations to dominate others."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a distraction and stress relief, enjoying social dynamics and simple gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure noted."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different strategies, social tactics, and HQ builds to optimize play."

    • Exploration
      -3

      "Gameplay occurs in a fixed environment with repeated matches; limited spatial exploration."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players customize avatars, skins, pets, and HQ appearance to express identity."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Some roleplaying and imaginative social interactions, but grounded in a simple social dilemma setting."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community, active Discord, organizations, and social chat foster group identity."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn social strategies, game mechanics, and improve through progression and experience."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle
      4

      "Often played as a background or time-filler game with incremental and idle elements."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions and friendships form within the community, though mostly casual connections."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players can lead organizations and guide group strategies, showing leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Clear progression via tiers, HQ upgrades, artifacts, and cosmetic unlocks."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game chill and relaxing, suitable for casual play alongside other activities."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Visuals and effects are simple but pleasant; sensory stimulation is moderate."

    • Status
      3

      "Reputation, karma, and leaderboard rankings provide social recognition."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on social interaction."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires mental challenge in social negotiation, risk assessment, and HQ optimization."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension arises from risk of betrayal and stakes increasing with tiers."

    • Value
      4

      "Free to play with fair monetization; players feel good return on time invested."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on social dilemma and resource division."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage risk of losing money and reputation, avoiding failure in matches."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026