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Timberman

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, Windows Phone, Android, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Become a Timberman, chop wood and avoid the branches. Almost 30 million players could not be wrong - featured as one of the best casual games.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Arcade, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Addictive and simple gameplay
    • Competitive multiplayer and leaderboards
    • Low price and good value
    • Many unlockable characters
    • Local and online multiplayer modes

    Cons

    • Repetitive and limited gameplay variety
    • Multiplayer matchmaking issues and cheaters
    • Can cause finger and wrist strain
    • Lack of narrative or exploration
    • Music can be irritating over time

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    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
      3

      "Players freely choose sides to chop and characters, with simple but open control scheme allowing personal decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "Game requires skillful timing and speed to avoid branches and beat high scores; players report improving and mastering controls."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong leaderboard presence and multiplayer modes encourage competition against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Addictive gameplay with players reporting long sessions and repeated play to improve scores."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Multiplayer modes exist but mostly competitive; some local co-op play mentioned but limited cooperation."

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Gameplay is highly repetitive and structured with minimal creative input beyond character selection."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive multiplayer can involve asserting superiority, but no strong evidence of toxic domination."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief, a simple time-killer."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, no evidence of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      -2

      "Gameplay is consistent and repetitive with little novelty exploration."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "No exploration elements; gameplay occurs in a fixed environment with repeated mechanics."

    • Expression
      2

      "Unlockable characters provide some self-expression, though purely cosmetic."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game simulates a realistic lumberjack activity with minimal fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Community aspects exist via multiplayer and leaderboards, but social connection is limited."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players improve skills and unlock characters, showing learning and personal development."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with reports of finger and wrist strain; no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and fast reactions; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are surface-level competitive matches, no close relationships formed."

    • Leadership
      -5

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

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking characters and achievements provides a sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      -2

      "Gameplay is fast-paced and can be stressful or intense rather than relaxing."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Simple retro graphics and sound provide sensory enjoyment and excitement."

    • Status
      3

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story; purely gameplay focused."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Requires quick decision-making and pattern recognition but minimal deep strategy."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced gameplay with tension from timer and risk of failure creates thrill."

    • Value
      4

      "Highly praised for low price and good entertainment value."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Gameplay focuses on constructive tree chopping rather than destructive violence."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid failure by dodging branches and managing time, simulating survival challenge."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026