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Teardown

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

Should you play it?

Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of.

What works
  • Highly creative sandbox with extensive mod support
  • Engaging physics-based destruction mechanics
  • Good replayability and long play sessions
  • Strategic and puzzle elements in missions
  • Relaxing and cathartic gameplay experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Campaign missions can be repetitive and time-limited
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • High pc requirements for best performance
  • Some map boundaries limit exploration
  • Paid dlcs and season pass criticized by some players

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Instruments of Destruction

  • Kill It With Fire

  • Superfly

  • Lucid Blocks

  • Just Crow Things

  • People Playground

  • Kill It With Fire: HEATWAVE

  • Ctrl Alt Ego

  • Waves of Steel
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Superfly

  • Just Crow Things

  • Ctrl Alt Ego
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Creativity

    ShootMania Storm
  • Escapism

    Don't Starve Together
  • Experimenting

    Garry's Mod

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • 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 (hidden on purpose).

Teardown: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, customize ships, build stations, and create sandbox universes, indicating high autonomy."

    Capsule for Astrox Imperium Astrox Imperium

    "Players have high freedom to choose how to approach missions, use tools, and create destruction; sandbox and modding support enhance autonomy."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Missions can be challenging and require skillful driving and strategy, though some tasks are repetitive; players receive feedback via upgrades and mission completion."

    Capsule for Carmageddon TDR 2000 Carmageddon TDR 2000

    "Missions require skillful planning and execution, but overall difficulty is rated easy to moderate; players receive feedback from physics and mission success."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on personal play and completing tasks rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or PvP."

    Capsule for Kill It With Fire: HEATWAVE Kill It With Fire: HEATWAVE

    "Focus is on individual play and personal challenge rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or PvP."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    4

    "Many players report long play sessions, high replay value, and habitual return to sandbox and campaign modes."

    Capsule for Tropico 4 Tropico 4

    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual returns to sandbox and mods, and high replayability."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -4

    "Game is primarily single-player with no cooperative gameplay; social interaction mostly through community and streaming."

    Capsule for Escape the Ayurok Escape the Ayurok

    "Game is primarily single-player with no cooperative gameplay; social interaction mostly through mod community."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Extensive map editor, ability to create custom game modes, skins, and mods fosters high creativity."

    Capsule for ShootMania Storm ShootMania Storm

    "Strong emphasis on creative destruction, modding, map editing, and player experimentation."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -4

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

    Capsule for Super Hexagon Super Hexagon

    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    5

    "Many players use the game as a stress relief and emotional escape, finding comfort and distraction from real life."

    Capsule for Don't Starve Together Don't Starve Together

    "Players use the game for stress relief, emotional release, and distraction from real life."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and voluntary play; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    Capsule for Gladio and Glory Gladio and Glory

    "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and voluntary play; no reports of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    5

    "Strong emphasis on exploring new mods, game modes, and creative possibilities."

    Capsule for Garry's Mod Garry's Mod

    "Encouraged to try new strategies, experiment with tools, and explore mod content."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Players explore various maps and environments, though some maps are large and can feel repetitive."

    Capsule for Phasmophobia Phasmophobia

    "Players explore detailed maps and environments, though some map boundaries limit full exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    4

    "Character customization and mod support enable personal expression through appearance and visual themes."

    Capsule for Melody's Escape Melody's Escape

    "Customization through mods and creative use of tools allows personal expression."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    2

    "The game features cartoonish medieval fantasy elements and exaggerated destruction scenarios."

    Capsule for Crush the Castle Legacy Collection Crush the Castle Legacy Collection

    "Game features imaginative destruction scenarios and mod content including fantasy elements, though grounded in a heist/puzzle context."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -3

    "Limited social interaction; community mainly through mod sharing rather than in-game socializing."

    Capsule for People Playground People Playground

    "Limited social connection; community interaction mainly via mod sharing rather than in-game social features."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn and improve skills in combat and exploration; weapon upgrades and new abilities support growth."

    Capsule for MOUSE: P.I. For Hire MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

    "Players learn and improve skills in planning, physics manipulation, and tool use; campaign progression supports growth."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

    Capsule for Human Fall Flat Human Fall Flat

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention during missions; not designed for background or idle play."

    Capsule for XCOM®: Chimera Squad XCOM®: Chimera Squad

    "Requires focused attention during missions and sandbox play; not typically background or idle play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No close relationships or emotional sharing described."

    Capsule for Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion

    "No close relationship formation or emotional sharing described."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual."

    Capsule for Lost Lands: A Hidden Object Adventure Lost Lands: A Hidden Object Adventure

    "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Players collect weapons, upgrades, and unlock attachments, progressing through campaign."

    Capsule for Crysis Warhead® Crysis Warhead®

    "Campaign features upgrades and unlocking tools; players accumulate items and abilities."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    4

    "Many players find the sandbox and creative aspects relaxing and enjoyable."

    Capsule for Ancient Warfare 3 Ancient Warfare 3

    "Many players find the sandbox and destruction cathartic and relaxing."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    4

    "Visual and auditory feedback from physics and destruction effects provide sensory enjoyment."

    Capsule for Art Of Gravity Art Of Gravity

    "Enjoyment from visual and auditory effects of destruction and physics-based feedback."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

    Capsule for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Game has some lore and campaign narrative but story is not a major focus."

    Capsule for Home Wars Home Wars

    "Campaign has a storyline and lore, but it is not the main focus; story is described as average to good."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Requires planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making to complete missions effectively."

    Capsule for Streets of Rogue Streets of Rogue

    "Missions require strategic planning, route optimization, and problem solving."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "Timed missions and challenging enemies create suspense and excitement."

    Capsule for The spy who shot me™ The spy who shot me™

    "Timed heist missions create suspense and tension; explosions and destruction add excitement."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    3

    "Many players feel the game offers good value for price, especially with frequent updates and mod support."

    Capsule for F1® Manager 2024 F1® Manager 2024

    "Players feel the game offers good value for money, especially with mod support and replayability."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    4

    "Enjoyment of combat, explosions, and destruction is central to the experience."

    Capsule for Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod

    "Enjoyment of destruction, explosions, and combat-like scenarios is central."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    -3

    "No survival mechanics; low risk environment focused on exploration and puzzles."

    Capsule for Decay: The Mare Decay: The Mare

    "No survival mechanics; low risk environment focused on destruction and puzzles."

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