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Teeworlds

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Teeworlds is a free online multiplayer game, available for all major operating systems. Battle with up to 16 players in a variety of game modes, including Team Deathmatch and Capture The Flag. You can even design your own maps!

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • High skill ceiling and mastery
    • Variety of game modes and mods
    • Active and creative community
    • Low system requirements

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for beginners
    • Small player base on official servers
    • Presence of cheaters and toxic players
    • Limited weapon variety
    • Friend system is poorly implemented

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story, Domination.

    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 choose game modes, create and customize maps, skins, and modify the game via open source; gameplay allows skill expression and movement mastery."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (grappling hook), aiming, and strategic play; players report long-term skill growth and mastery challenges."

    • Competition
      4

      "Includes competitive modes like Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, clan wars, and ranked matches; players compare skills and compete in various game modes."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long-term engagement over years, habitual play, and high replayability; some mention addictive qualities."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Several modes require teamwork and cooperation (e.g., DDRace, team deathmatch, capture the flag), with emphasis on helping teammates and coordinated play."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Strong modding community, map editor, skin customization, and ability to create and share custom content."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While competitive, community emphasizes mutual respect; some reports of toxic behavior but overall balanced player interactions."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief; described as a casual, enjoyable break from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no reports of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players explore various mods, game modes, and experiment with movement and combat mechanics; encourages trying new strategies."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Exploration mainly through discovering new maps, mods, and community content; less emphasis on in-game world exploration."

    • Expression
      4

      "Customization of characters with skins and colors; players can personalize appearance and game experience."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game features simple, cartoonish characters and physics-based gameplay with no deep fictional narrative; more arcade-style than fantasy."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community presence, clans, and social interaction; players form friendships and participate in group activities."

    • Growth
      5

      "Emphasis on learning complex mechanics, improving skill, and personal development over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and skillful input; not a casual idle or background game."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interaction and friendships formed, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some clan leadership and team coordination reported but not a dominant feature."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players collect weapons and upgrades during matches; some progression in skill and map completion in certain modes."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game provides fun and flow but also includes fast-paced, intense moments; balance between relaxation and excitement."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, fast-paced action, and satisfying controls provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Some recognition within community and clans; leaderboards and clan wars provide social status."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on multiplayer matches."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Strategic elements in team modes like Capture the Flag and clan wars; requires planning and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced gameplay with moments of tension and excitement; players enjoy thrill of skillful combat."

    • Value
      5

      "Free to play with no pay-to-win; high entertainment value for minimal resource investment."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat-focused gameplay with shooting and melee weapons; cartoonish violence without gore."

    • Survival
      2

      "Survival elements in modes like Infection Class; players avoid death and manage combat threats."

    Last update: 29/04/2026