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Splitgate

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

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Quick resume

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Innovative portal mechanics adding creativity and strategy
    • High skill ceiling with rewarding gunplay
    • Active and supportive developer community
    • Free-to-play with fair monetization
    • Strong nostalgic appeal for halo and arena shooter fans

    Cons

    • Small and declining player base affecting matchmaking
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Some map design and balance issues
    • Limited progression and customization options
    • Occasional toxicity in community

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Domination, 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 high control over their actions, including aiming, movement, and portal placement, which requires personal skill and decision-making."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game has a very high skill ceiling, rewarding precise aiming, strategic portal use, and map mastery, with constant feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong emphasis on competitive play with ranked modes, skill-based matchmaking, and esports potential mentioned."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and strong attachment, though some mention population decline affecting engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team-based modes encourage communication and coordination, though solo play is also common."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Portal mechanics enable creative movement and tactical options, allowing players to experiment with new strategies."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community is described as supportive and friendly overall, though some toxicity and trash talk exist but not dominant."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the fresh gameplay and competitive challenge."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore portal mechanics and new map strategies, continually learning and trying new approaches."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Maps encourage discovery of portal spots and new tactical routes, with ongoing learning of map features."

    • Expression
      2

      "Customization is limited to cosmetic skins, allowing some personal expression but no deep avatar modification."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "The game blends sci-fi and arena shooter elements with some imaginative portal mechanics, but remains grounded in shooter conventions."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Players feel part of a small but tight-knit community with active developer engagement and social play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Strong emphasis on skill development, learning portal use, and improving aiming and strategy."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous focus and engagement; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and community bonding, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Team modes encourage some leadership and callouts, but no strong evidence of dominant leadership roles."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate cosmetic items and ranks; gameplay progression is skill-based rather than item-based."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Fast-paced, tense gameplay with moments of flow but also frustration and challenge."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from gunplay, movement, and portal effects; exciting and dynamic."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranked play and cosmetic rewards provide social recognition and status within the community."

    • Story
      -4

      "Focus is on multiplayer matches with minimal narrative or lore engagement."

    • Strategy
      4

      "High strategic depth from portal placement, map control, and weapon choice."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Players enjoy suspenseful moments, risk-taking with portals, and adrenaline from fast-paced combat."

    • Value
      5

      "Free-to-play model with no pay-to-win elements offers excellent value for time and money."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and defeating opponents."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage positioning and resources like jetpack fuel and portal use to survive."

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