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Steep™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Action, Sport, Adventure, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Beautiful open-world mountain environments
    • Variety of extreme sports and challenges
    • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
    • Extensive customization options
    • Good multiplayer and social features

    Cons

    • High price at launch, recommended on sale
    • Some control and camera issues
    • Always online requirement
    • Limited narrative and story content
    • Repetitive gameplay for some players

    Analysis

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

    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 freedom to explore vast open-world mountains, choose their own paths, and create custom challenges."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers skill-based challenges with a learning curve and difficulty scaling, rewarding mastery of controls and tricks."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes multiplayer and leaderboards, but competition is optional and not the main focus; players can compete with friends or others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual return to the game for exploration and challenges."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Supports grouping with friends and multiplayer interaction, though cooperation is limited and not deeply emphasized."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can create their own lines and share custom challenges, fostering creative exploration."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Interactions are generally equal and friendly; no strong emphasis on dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Highly immersive winter sports experience offering relaxation and escape into beautiful mountain environments."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and exploration rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages trying new routes, tricks, and modes of transport, supporting experimentation."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, hidden spots, and open-world mountain exploration."

    • Expression
      3

      "Extensive character and gear customization allows for personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "While some tricks are exaggerated, the game largely simulates realistic extreme sports and mountain environments."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community and multiplayer features foster social connection, though many play solo."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills and progress through challenges and levels, unlocking new content."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity; no health or exercise elements."

    • Idle
      -2

      "Requires focused attention and skillful control rather than casual or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer; no deep emotional or intimate connections."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      3

      "Players unlock new gear, challenges, and areas through experience and currency earned in-game."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and cathartic, balancing challenge with flow."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visuals, sound design, and adrenaline-inducing gameplay provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and cosmetic customization, but not a major focus."

    • Story
      -2

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay is mostly context-free challenges and open-world exploration."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning and skill required for routes and tricks, but largely reflex and skill based."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High thrill from risky jumps, wingsuit flying, and extreme sports challenges."

    • Value
      -1

      "Mixed opinions on price; many recommend buying on sale for good value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on constructive sports and exploration."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some risk of failure in challenges and falls, but no survival mechanics or resource management."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026