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War Selection

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

War Selection is a compelling RTS game featuring base building, resource extraction and warfare. Evolve from a stone age tribe to a distinct industrial nation with unique game mechanics and battle for supremacy with dozens of players on a unique procedurally generated map.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Deep strategic gameplay
    • Active and supportive community
    • Long replayability
    • Frequent updates and developer engagement

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • Paywall for some content
    • Toxic multiplayer community
    • Lack of singleplayer ai/skirmish mode
    • Some balance and ui issues

    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. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Story.

    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 civilizations, strategies, and play styles with complex micro and macro management."

    • Competence
      4

      "High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players improve through practice and strategic mastery."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong multiplayer focus with ranked modes and competitive matches against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report long sessions, addiction, and habitual play with repeated matches and grinding."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team-based modes and private matches with friends encourage cooperative play and strategy."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Some creativity in strategy and unit deployment, but gameplay follows RTS conventions with limited building customization."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive multiplayer includes exerting superiority over opponents, though some community toxicity noted."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as distraction and stress relief, with some describing emotional impact and immersion."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore different civilizations, strategies, and game modes, experimenting with tactics."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Randomly generated maps and variety of civilizations provide some discovery, though within RTS framework."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited avatar or environment customization; expression mainly through gameplay choices."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Grounded in historical and realistic warfare spanning ages from Stone Age to Industrial era."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer social interaction important; players form friendships and clans."

    • Growth
      4

      "Learning complex mechanics and improving skills over time emphasized by players."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some reports of excessive play."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and active management during matches; not idle gameplay."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction and friendships formed, but limited emotional closeness described."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead armies and coordinate team strategies, assuming leadership roles in matches."

    • Progression
      4

      "Advancing through ages, unlocking countries, and accumulating tech points provide clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find relaxation and flow, but many describe intense, adrenaline-filled gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and audio provide stimulating feedback; combat animations and effects enhance excitement."

    • Status
      3

      "Ranked modes and community recognition motivate players seeking social status."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story mode; gameplay is context-free RTS battles."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning, resource management, and tactical combat."

    • Thrill
      4

      "High tension and suspense in multiplayer battles with risk and reward dynamics."

    • Value
      4

      "Free to play with optional purchases; players perceive good value for time invested."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat and destruction of enemy units central to gameplay."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must manage resources and defend against threats to survive and win."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026