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Tribal Pass

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

Should you play it?

A genre-twisting tactical runner where you maneuver, fight, think, sacrifice and evolve – all ON THE RUN.

What works
  • Unique tactical runner mechanics
  • Engaging resource and tribe management
  • Atmospheric pixel art and music
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Multiple game modes and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and difficulty
  • Limited content and replayability
  • Lack of detailed tutorial and explanations
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some procedural randomness can be frustrating

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

  • Gods Will Be Watching

  • Infested Planet

  • Has-Been Heroes

  • Dwarfs - F2P

  • Bad North: Jotunn Edition

  • Black Forest

  • Dwarfs!?

  • Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Black Forest

  • Planet R-12

  • Annihilate The Spance
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Survival

    DayZ
  • Autonomy

    Resident Evil 0
  • Leadership

    Transformice

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.

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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).

Tribal Pass: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Status, Competition.

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 can freely switch between two characters and decide their actions, including splitting up or cooperating, showing high control over decisions."

    Capsule for Resident Evil 0 Resident Evil 0

    "Players have direct control over splitting and merging their tribe and choosing actions, allowing personal decision-making and strategic freedom."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Game requires skillful resource management, timing, and strategic planning to survive and progress."

    Capsule for Kingdom: New Lands Kingdom: New Lands

    "Game requires skillful management of resources, formations, and timing to survive, with a learning curve and challenge."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    1

    "Includes leaderboards and score chasing, but competition is not the main focus; many players enjoy it casually or solo."

    Capsule for Retro/Grade Retro/Grade

    "Includes leaderboards and score chasing but primarily a solo experience without strong competitive focus."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    2

    "Addictive gameplay encourages multiple playthroughs, though limited content reduces long-term engagement."

    Capsule for rymdkapsel rymdkapsel

    "Addictive gameplay with repeated runs and attempts to improve scores, though limited content may reduce long-term engagement."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay centers on individual management and decision-making; interactions with tribes are unilateral (trade, conquest) without cooperative multiplayer."

    Capsule for Predynastic Egypt Predynastic Egypt

    "Gameplay is focused on individual control of the tribe; no multiplayer or cooperative play reported."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Players customize their tribe's skills, assign roles, and choose strategic paths, but within defined game mechanics."

    Capsule for As Far As The Eye As Far As The Eye

    "Players creatively manage tribe formations and resource strategies, but within predefined mechanics and environments."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -3

    "Interactions with other tribes are balanced and strategic rather than about exerting dominance or trash talk."

    Capsule for Egypt: Old Kingdom Egypt: Old Kingdom

    "Interactions with other tribes are tactical and balanced; no evidence of power imposition or trash talk."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Immersive prehistoric world and survival gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

    Capsule for Far Cry® Primal Far Cry® Primal

    "Provides immersive prehistoric setting and distraction from real life through engaging gameplay and atmosphere."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players try different strategies, skill builds, and exploration paths to optimize survival."

    Capsule for Dead In Bermuda Dead In Bermuda

    "Players experiment with different group sizes, strategies, and tool uses to optimize survival and scoring."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    1

    "Procedural generation offers some novelty in level layouts, but exploration is limited due to short play sessions and repetitive environments."

    Capsule for QUICKERFLAK QUICKERFLAK

    "Some procedural generation and route choices offer limited exploration, but environments are somewhat repetitive."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -4

    "No character customization or cosmetic personalization; presentation is fixed and stylized."

    Capsule for Slender Threads Slender Threads

    "No character customization or personalization; presentation is fixed and pixel-art based."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    2

    "Set in a stylized prehistoric world with humorous and exaggerated elements, offering imaginative fiction."

    Capsule for Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga Caveman World: Mountains of Unga Boonga

    "Set in a stylized prehistoric world with some imaginative elements like cannibalism and tribal leadership."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

    Capsule for Solar 2 Solar 2

    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary and self-contained."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn mechanics, improve strategies, and develop skills over multiple runs."

    Capsule for Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers Prologue Kādomon: Hyper Auto Battlers Prologue

    "Players learn mechanics and improve skills over repeated runs, gaining mastery of resource and tribe management."

  • Health

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    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

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    -4

    "Requires constant attention and quick reactions; not suitable for passive or background play."

    Capsule for Airport Madness: World Edition Airport Madness: World Edition

    "Requires constant attention and quick reactions; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to gameplay mechanics."

    Capsule for Starship Troopers: Terran Command Starship Troopers: Terran Command

    "No social or emotional relationship building; interactions are limited to gameplay mechanics."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    4

    "Shamans lead by building and guiding others, showing leadership roles within gameplay."

    Capsule for Transformice Transformice

    "Player acts as shaman leader, making strategic decisions and guiding the tribe through challenges."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    3

    "Progression through unlocking levels, achieving better times, and completing challenges."

    Capsule for Verlet Swing Verlet Swing

    "Progression through unlocking skills, increasing tribe size, and advancing through levels and modes."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -2

    "Gameplay is tense and challenging, requiring constant focus and quick decisions."

    Capsule for SENTRY SENTRY

    "Gameplay is tense and challenging, requiring focus and quick decisions, with some moments of flow."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    2

    "Pleasant pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation and fun."

    Capsule for Forager Forager

    "Enjoyable pixel art and tribal music provide sensory pleasure and thematic immersion."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    1

    "Leaderboards offer some recognition, but social status is not a major motivator."

    Capsule for Adventures of Shuggy Adventures of Shuggy

    "Leaderboards provide some recognition, but social status is limited and not a major motivator."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Includes a light narrative with cutscenes and character backstories, adding context to gameplay."

    Capsule for 1001 Spikes 1001 Spikes

    "Includes light narrative elements and text quests that add context and atmosphere to gameplay."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making under pressure."

    Capsule for Distrust: Polar Survival Distrust: Polar Survival

    "Strong emphasis on tactical decision-making, resource management, and planning under pressure."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "High difficulty and risk of failure create suspense and excitement during runs."

    Capsule for OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood

    "High stakes survival and risk create suspense and excitement during runs."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    2

    "Generally considered good value for a short, unique experience, especially on sale."

    Capsule for Scanner Sombre Scanner Sombre

    "Generally considered good value especially at discount; short playtime but satisfying experience."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat and hunting are core mechanics involving killing predators and animals for survival."

    Capsule for Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

    "Includes hunting animals and cannibalism as core mechanics involving combat and destruction."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats."

    Capsule for DayZ DayZ

    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing resources, and overcoming threats to survive."

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