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Apewar

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Apewar is an online tactical and action FPS/TPS monkey war game adapted from real life. Build your monkey team and fight against your enemies. By playing in a coordinated way, you can have fun and win with a good strategy. Monkeys are strong together!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Early Access, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Highly engaging and skillful gameplay
    • Strong multiplayer and community features
    • Unique and humorous ape-themed concept
    • Excellent value for price
    • Emotional and immersive experience

    Cons

    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Occasional balance issues in weapons
    • Limited content variety at launch
    • Friendly fire can be frustrating
    • Needs more maps and game modes

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose roles, weapons, and strategies; gameplay involves personal decision-making and adapting to dynamic social situations."

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    • Competence

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      "The game features complex mechanics, skill mastery, and strategic combat that challenge players to optimize and improve."

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      "Game features skill-based combat, movement mechanics like bhopping, and strategic planning that challenge player abilities."

    • Competition

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      3

      "Multiplayer modes include PvP with team deathmatch and last man standing, encouraging competition among players."

      Capsule for Dustwind Dustwind

      "Multiplayer modes include team deathmatch and competitive elements; players engage in battles against others."

    • Continuation

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      4

      "Many reviews mention long play sessions, replaying levels, and habitual engagement with the game."

      Capsule for Furry Feet Furry Feet

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    • Cooperation

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      "Team-based multiplayer modes encourage coordination and tactical cooperation."

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    • Creativity

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      2

      "Players customize heroes, develop units along different skill trees, and modding support exists, allowing some creative expression."

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      "Some customization of units and strategies; mod support and community content add creative elements."

    • Domination

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      2

      "Competitive environment with some trash talk and dominance seeking, but community described as friendly and respectful."

      Capsule for Blaston Blaston

      "Competitive multiplayer and trash talk in ape speak suggest some dominance expression, but balanced by community spirit."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong evidence of players using the game to escape real-life problems and find emotional relief."

      Capsule for Hitler Waifu Hitler Waifu

      "Strong evidence of players using the game for stress relief, emotional healing, and escape from real-life problems."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players express intrinsic motivation and personal desire to play; no indications of obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players overwhelmingly express intrinsic motivation and personal desire to play; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Players explore different weapons, building styles, and strategies; game encourages trying new approaches."

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    • Exploration

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      2

      "The game features a single map with some easter eggs and secrets to discover, but limited environment variety."

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    • Expression

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      2

      "Cosmetic items and character customization available; some players enjoy personalizing appearance."

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      "Some character and emblem customization; players personalize their experience moderately."

    • Fantasy

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      "The game features anthropomorphic animals and exaggerated chaotic scenarios, emphasizing imaginative fiction."

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      "Game world is imaginative with anthropomorphic apes, fictional weapons, and exaggerated scenarios."

    • Fellowship

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      4

      "Strong community presence and multiplayer foster a sense of belonging and shared interest."

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      "Strong community presence, multiplayer cooperation, and shared experiences foster a sense of belonging."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players report learning mechanics, improving aim and movement skills, and mastering combat strategies."

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      "Players report learning movement skills, strategic thinking, and improving gameplay over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; players manage in-game health but not physical health."

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      "Game is sedentary; no physical activity involved; some players mention health improvements indirectly but not physical."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not a casual or background game."

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Some social interaction and friendship building through multiplayer, but limited evidence of close emotional bonds."

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      "Some social interaction and friendships formed through multiplayer; limited evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

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      2

      "Players can lead armies and coordinate in multiplayer, but no strong emphasis on formal leadership roles."

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      "Players lead squads and coordinate in multiplayer, but no strong emphasis on formal leadership roles."

    • Progression

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      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock new characters through gameplay."

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      "Game includes unlocking weapons, upgrades, and character progression to enhance power and abilities."

    • Relaxation

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      3

      "Many players find the game stress-relieving and enjoyable, balancing challenge and fun."

      Capsule for Happy Room Happy Room

      "Some players find the game cathartic and stress-relieving, balancing challenge and fun."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful graphics, sound design, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Vibrant graphics, sound design, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer visibility offer some social recognition, but not a dominant focus."

      Capsule for Hover Hover

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer recognition exist but are not the primary focus; some social status gained."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Some narrative elements and lore referenced in reviews, though story is secondary to gameplay."

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      "Game has a narrative with characters and lore, though some reviews note limited or abstract story elements."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Highly strategic gameplay with resource management, unit composition, and tactical decision-making."

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      "Strong strategic gameplay involving resource management, unit positioning, and tactical decision-making."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "High thrill from fast-paced combat, risk, and suspense in multiplayer matches."

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      "Fast-paced combat, suspenseful multiplayer matches, and risk-reward mechanics create excitement and tension."

    • Value

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      5

      "Players perceive excellent value for money and time, praising the game as a masterpiece at a low price."

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      "Players perceive excellent value for money and time invested; game praised as a great purchase."

    • Violence

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      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements with shooting, explosions, and battles."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must overcome threats and manage resources in challenging battles; survival is a gameplay element."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation, Intimacy.

    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