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State of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2020

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Quick resume

The dead have risen and civilization has fallen. Now it's up to you to gather survivors, scavenge for resources and build a community in a post-apocalyptic world – a world where you define what it means to survive in this ultimate zombie survival simulation.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Deep survival and base management mechanics
    • High replayability with legacy and multiple maps
    • Immersive zombie apocalypse atmosphere
    • Character and base customization
    • Ongoing developer support and updates

    Cons

    • Multiplayer is limited and unbalanced
    • Some bugs and glitches remain
    • Repetitive mission structure
    • Some ui and control clunkiness
    • Limited story depth

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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 significant control over base building, survivor management, and exploration decisions, with multiple maps and leader choices."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful combat, resource management, and strategic planning, especially on higher difficulties."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal and community survival rather than direct competition; multiplayer is cooperative but limited."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replayability with multiple maps, leader bonuses, and legacy systems encouraging multiple playthroughs."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Co-op mode exists but is limited; main gameplay encourages working with NPC survivors and allied enclaves."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players customize bases, vehicles, and survivors; base building and vehicle upgrades allow creative strategies."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual survival and cooperation; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive zombie apocalypse setting provides strong escape from real life stress and challenges."

    • Expectation
      -4

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

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different survivors, base layouts, and strategies, especially across multiple playthroughs."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Multiple maps and hidden resources encourage exploration, though some maps are reused or smaller."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization with clothing and cosmetic items allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Zombie apocalypse fiction with special infected and plague mechanics provides imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community building and alliances with NPC enclaves foster a sense of belonging; multiplayer supports social play."

    • Growth
      4

      "Character skill progression, base upgrades, and legacy bonuses support learning and development."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement, especially in combat and resource management."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interactions and relationships with NPC survivors, but limited emotional depth."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead survivor communities, assign roles, and make strategic decisions."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through resource gathering, base building, survivor development, and legacy rewards."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Tense survival situations and constant threats create sustained pressure rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Engaging combat sounds, lighting effects, and immersive atmosphere provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through leader roles and multiplayer presence, but not a major focus."

    • Story
      1

      "Limited overarching narrative; story emerges from player actions and survivor missions."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires strategic planning in base defense, resource management, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension from zombie threats, permadeath, and resource scarcity creates thrilling moments."

    • Value
      3

      "Good content value with multiple modes, DLC included, and ongoing updates."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat against zombies and hostile humans involves significant violence and destruction."

    • Survival
      5

      "Core gameplay centers on survival against zombies, resource scarcity, and community management."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026