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Alina of the Arena

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

A roguelike deckbuilding tactics game that combines elements from 'Slay the Spire' and 'Into the Breach'. Play as a gladiator to survive. With roguelike deckbuilding and hex-based tactics, no longer bound by simple attack and defense. Make use of dodges and knockbacks to stay alive!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Arcade, Fighting, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Engaging tactical combat with positioning
    • Varied deckbuilding and weapon combinations
    • High replayability and addictive gameplay
    • Challenging but fair difficulty
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Limited content and zones
    • Some balance issues with bosses and builds
    • Minimal narrative and story depth
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Art style not appealing to all

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have significant control over deckbuilding choices, token selection, and strategic decisions each turn, allowing personal freedom in playstyle."

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    • Competence

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      "Game challenges players with tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and strategic planning; difficulty ramps up and rewards mastery."

      Capsule for Classified: France '44 Classified: France '44

      "The game challenges players with skill-based tactical combat, requiring mastery of positioning, card combos, and resource management."

    • Competition

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    • Continuation

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      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay and long play sessions, indicating strong desire to keep playing."

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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      "Deck building and tactical experimentation allow players to create unique armies and strategies."

      Capsule for Wargame: Red Dragon Wargame: Red Dragon

      "Players experiment with deckbuilding, weapon combos, and tactical positioning to create unique strategies and builds."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions are with AI enemies; no social dominance or power over other players."

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    • Escapism

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      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with immersive fantasy combat and management."

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    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "The game encourages trying different strategies, unit builds, and tactical approaches to overcome challenges."

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    • Exploration

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      "The game map and mechanics are fixed; exploration is limited to strategic discovery rather than new areas."

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    • Expression

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      "Customization is limited to gameplay choices; no avatar or cosmetic personalization."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Game features fantasy elements like magic, mythical classes, and imaginative gladiator combat."

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      "The game features a fantasy gladiator arena setting with imaginative combat and abilities."

    • Fellowship

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      "The game is primarily a solo experience with minimal social or community interaction described."

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    • Growth

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

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    • Health

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      "The game is a sedentary digital experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and strategic thinking; not designed for passive or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate cards, upgrades, and resources through runs, advancing their deck and abilities."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Game is fun and engaging but can be challenging and tense at times."

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      "While some find it satisfying and fun, the game is generally challenging and can be tense."

    • Sensation

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      "Enjoyable combat animations, sound effects, and visual feedback provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Engaging audio-visual feedback, crowd cheers, and satisfying combat animations provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

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      -4

      "Achievements and progress are personal; no social recognition or ranking systems."

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    • Story

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      "Minimal narrative present; focus is on gameplay rather than story immersion."

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    • Strategy

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      5

      "High emphasis on tactical positioning, deckbuilding, resource management, and problem solving."

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    • Thrill

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      "Players experience suspense and excitement from challenging battles and risk of defeat."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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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 Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Expression.

    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