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ABRISS - build to destroy

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

ABRISS is an atmospheric physics-destruction building game.Build structures from parts to let them crash into your targets. Unlock new parts, destroy more, witness entropy at its worst in digital-brutalist cityscapes. Build to destroy.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Innovative physics-based puzzle and destruction gameplay
    • Satisfying and visually impressive destruction effects
    • Strong creative freedom in building contraptions
    • Atmospheric sci-fi aesthetic and sound design
    • Accessible difficulty with hints and forgiving puzzles

    Cons

    • Non-deterministic physics causing inconsistent puzzle outcomes
    • Clunky camera and control scheme
    • Short campaign length with limited replay value
    • Bugs and crashes reported by many players
    • Lack of polish and infrequent updates

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have extensive freedom to design and customize their parks, buildings, and enclosures with modular tools, enabling creative self-direction."

      Capsule for Prehistoric Kingdom Prehistoric Kingdom

      "Players have freedom to design and build their own contraptions with various tools and approaches, encouraging personal creativity and decision-making."

    • Competence

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      "Game offers skill-based challenges with physics puzzles and time management, but some players find it easy or repetitive after mastering."

      Capsule for Embr Embr

      "Players engage in skillful puzzle solving and timing challenges, though some randomness in physics can reduce predictability and mastery."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for while True: learn() while True: learn()

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and experimentation rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

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      "Players report short play sessions with some replay interest due to story and scares, but limited content and bugs reduce long-term engagement."

      Capsule for The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game

      "Players report moderate engagement with some replay and sandbox play, but limited campaign length and bugs reduce long-term attachment."

    • Cooperation

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      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

      "Game is single-player focused with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players can experiment with different disassembly methods and destruction styles, and suggest new objects to add."

      Capsule for Disassembly 3D Disassembly 3D

      "Strong emphasis on building custom machines and experimenting with different destruction methods."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

      Capsule for Bridge Constructor Portal Bridge Constructor Portal

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a relaxing and absorbing diversion, escaping real life through engaging physics puzzles."

      Capsule for Nimbus Nimbus

      "Players enjoy relaxing, satisfying destruction and distraction from real life through immersive physics puzzles."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and stress relief, not out of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies; experimentation is core to gameplay."

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      "Encouraged to try new builds, tools, and solutions; experimentation is core to gameplay."

    • Exploration

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      "Some discovery of level mechanics and puzzle solutions, but limited new area exploration."

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    • Expression

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      "Players customize creatures and game elements, expressing creativity through modifications."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Fictional space setting with imaginative factions and ships, though grounded in physics-based mechanics."

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      "Abstract sci-fi setting with imaginative destruction, though grounded in physics-based mechanics."

    • Fellowship

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      "No social or community gameplay elements; primarily solo experience."

      Capsule for DEADBOLT DEADBOLT

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills mastering physics-based controls, combat strategies, and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Capsized Capsized

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn to master physics-based mechanics."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "No social or emotional relationship building present."

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      "No social or emotional relationship building present."

    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player focus."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player focus."

    • Progression

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      "Players unlock new levels and challenges, but progression is limited and mostly linear."

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      "Players unlock new tools and levels, but progression is limited and campaign is relatively short."

    • Relaxation

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and meditative despite some frustration with bugs and micromanagement."

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and meditative despite occasional frustration from bugs."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Strong sensory impact through unique visuals and immersive sound design."

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      "Strong sensory appeal through satisfying destruction visuals, sound design, and physics effects."

    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems."

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      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

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      -4

      "Minimal narrative; story is weak and largely irrelevant to gameplay."

      Capsule for Blood Feed Blood Feed

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay is puzzle and destruction focused without strong story elements."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan actions carefully, manage resources like time and notes, and solve puzzles strategically."

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    • Thrill

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      2

      "Provides excitement and tension through chaotic destruction and timed challenges."

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    • Value

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      "Generally considered good value for price by players, though some feel content is limited for full price."

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    • Violence

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

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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

    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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026