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BBQ Simulator: The Squad

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Mac • 2022

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Quick resume

Dive into a hilarious sandbox BBQ experience with friends! Grill, serve, and manage mayhem as meats soar and sizzle. Craft your grill, cook steaks, and feed everyone before hunger strikes!

Global score

81/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Fun and chaotic multiplayer experience
    • Great for socializing with friends and family
    • Humorous and absurd gameplay
    • Low price with good entertainment value
    • Colorful and playful presentation

    Cons

    • Limited content and depth
    • Bugs and technical issues especially in multiplayer
    • Short-lived novelty and replayability
    • Awkward controls and camera issues
    • Lack of narrative or progression systems

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore, cause chaos, choose how to interact with the world, and decide their own actions in a sandbox environment."

      Capsule for DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game DEEEER Simulator: Your Average Everyday Deer Game

      "Players have freedom to choose actions like cooking, throwing items, peeing on things, and interacting with the environment in a chaotic physics-based sandbox."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Gameplay involves skill-based cooking mini-games and fishing, but overall tasks are simple and repetitive."

      Capsule for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game

      "There is some skill involved in managing cooking times and multitasking, but the game emphasizes improvisation and humor over precise mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Includes multiplayer modes with friendly rivalry and score challenges, but mostly casual and local play."

      Capsule for Rayman Raving Rabbids™ Rayman Raving Rabbids™

      "Includes competitive modes and playful rivalry among friends, such as stealing meat and sabotaging each other, but also supports casual play."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Players enjoy short sessions and some habitual play, but many reviews note limited replay value and tendency to get bored after a few hours."

      Capsule for UNDEFEATED UNDEFEATED

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

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      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op modes, teamwork, and communication to survive and solve objectives."

      Capsule for Backrooms Rec. Backrooms Rec.

      "Strong multiplayer focus with teamwork required to manage tasks and complete orders, though chaos and failure are common and part of the fun."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with various equipment combinations and cooking strategies, customizing their approach to combat and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

      "Players can experiment with different cooking methods, modes, and humorous interactions like customizing character actions and causing mayhem."

    • Domination

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      "Some social dominance through winning and tricking others, but interactions are generally friendly and humorous."

      Capsule for The Jackbox Party Pack The Jackbox Party Pack

      "Some playful dominance through sabotaging friends (throwing knives, peeing on others), but interactions are mostly humorous and balanced."

    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a fun distraction, stress relief, and social outlet."

      Capsule for LoveBeat LoveBeat

      "Many players report the game as a stress relief and a way to connect socially, providing distraction and lighthearted fun."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation; some mention playing with friends or for fun."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons rather than obligation; some mention playing to relax or bond with friends/family."

    • Experimenting

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      "Encourages trying different weapons, tactics, and maps; physics-based chaos invites experimentation."

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      "The physics-driven chaos encourages trying new things, testing game limits, and exploring different modes and interactions."

    • Exploration

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      "Some exploration of maps and game modes, but mostly familiar environments and repeated gameplay."

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      "Some variety in maps and modes, but mostly familiar environments with repeated gameplay rather than deep exploration."

    • Expression

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      "Customization is limited but players can express themselves through playful interactions and modding potential."

      Capsule for DOGWALK DOGWALK

      "Players can customize characters and engage in humorous, expressive actions, though customization options appear limited."

    • Fantasy

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      3

      "Game involves hallucinations and surreal horror elements, blending reality with imaginative fiction."

      Capsule for Who's at the door? Who's at the door?

      "The game embraces absurd and surreal scenarios (e.g., peeing on bears, zombies, anime girls), emphasizing imaginative fiction over realism."

    • Fellowship

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      5

      "Strong community and social play focus; many reviews emphasize bonding with friends and shared experiences."

      Capsule for Golf Gang Golf Gang

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience; many reviews highlight playing with friends and family as a key appeal."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      1

      "Some skill development in mastering mechanics, but limited depth and learning opportunities noted."

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      "Some learning involved in mastering cooking mechanics and optimizing strategies, but limited depth restricts long-term growth."

    • Health

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      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay with no health or exercise elements."

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      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay with no health or exercise elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires continuous attention and coordination during gameplay; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires active attention and coordination, especially in multiplayer; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Players form close social bonds through cooperative play and shared humor."

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      "Players form close social bonds through shared humor and cooperative play, with some emotional stories about family connections."

    • Leadership

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      "Some informal leadership in multiplayer cooperative play, but mostly shared and balanced interactions."

      Capsule for Climbey Climbey

      "Some informal leadership in coordinating tasks during multiplayer, but mostly shared and chaotic group play."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Limited progression with achievements and cosmetic unlocks; no deep item or upgrade systems."

      Capsule for Oh Deer Oh Deer

      "Limited progression through achievements and unlocking modes, but no deep item or upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Mix of lighthearted and dramatic moments provides emotional flow and occasional relaxation."

      Capsule for Muv-Luv Muv-Luv

      "Offers moments of relaxation and flow mixed with chaotic, humorous tension; overall a lighthearted experience."

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Colorful visuals, animations, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation and fun."

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      "Colorful visuals, exaggerated animations, and silly sound effects provide sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

    • Status

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      -2

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or ranking; focus is on fun with friends."

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      "Focus is on casual fun with friends rather than gaining social status or recognition."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on party management chaos."

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    • Strategy

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      "Some planning and timing required, but mostly reflex-based rhythm gameplay."

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    • Thrill

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      2

      "Some suspense and dark humor elements create mild thrill, but overall controlled and predictable."

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      "Enjoyment from unpredictable chaos and slapstick humor creates moments of suspense and relief."

    • Value

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      "Highly praised for low price and entertainment value, especially as a party game."

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      "Highly praised for low price and entertainment value, especially as a party game with friends."

    • Violence

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      "Some cartoonish and absurd violence present, but mostly playful and non-serious."

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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 Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status, 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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026