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Bot Wars

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Bot Wars is an action RTS about managing a squad of kill-bots and their bases as you work to take over all the capture points across the map. Featuring corporate kill bot armies, ranging from a firearms and beverage manufacturer to a lovecraftian burger cult.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access

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    Pros

    • Fun blend of rts and shooter gameplay
    • Engaging tactical squad control
    • Vibrant graphics and sound design
    • High replayability and chaotic battles
    • Active developer support and updates

    Cons

    • Early access bugs and glitches
    • Performance issues on large maps
    • Lack of multiplayer and difficulty settings
    • Ai pathfinding and balance problems
    • Limited customization and narrative depth

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose their squad composition and control individual characters or give group commands, allowing freedom in tactical decisions."

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      "Players control their own squad and make tactical decisions, but some aspects like other factions' actions are out of player control."

    • Competence

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      3

      "Players engage in combat requiring aiming and strategy; some AI and gameplay bugs reduce challenge but skill is rewarded."

      Capsule for SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox SCP: Nine-Tailed Fox

      "Players engage in skillful combat and tactical management with feedback, though some bugs and AI issues reduce challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -2

      "Focus is mainly on single-player or cooperative play with AI or friends; limited competitive elements, no ranked modes."

      Capsule for Zeno Clash 2 Zeno Clash 2

      "Focus is mainly on single-player skirmishes against AI, with no current multiplayer or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replayability, and habitual engagement despite bugs and early access issues."

      Capsule for Wild Indigo Ranch Wild Indigo Ranch

      "Many players report long play sessions and high replayability despite early access bugs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay centers on managing own squad independently; no multiplayer or cooperative player interaction."

      Capsule for Deadly Days Deadly Days

      "Gameplay centers on controlling own squad with limited interaction or teamwork with other players."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize tactics, transfers, and team lineups, but no deep creative building or modding features."

      Capsule for Soccer Manager 2021 Soccer Manager 2021

      "Players can customize squad composition and tactics, but no extensive building or modding yet."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      1

      "Players exert control over their country and can engage in military actions, but no evidence of social domination or trash talk."

      Capsule for Rogue State Rogue State

      "Players exert control over their squad and battlefield, but no evidence of social dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a deep tactical experience and distraction, immersing in sci-fi combat scenarios."

      Capsule for MENACE MENACE

      "Players use the game for fun, distraction, and immersion in chaotic battles and sci-fi setting."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Tomb Raider Game of the Year Tomb Raider Game of the Year

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Players try different strategies, unit combinations, and tactics to find effective approaches."

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      "Players try different units, tactics, and strategies to find effective approaches."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Game involves visiting multiple locations and discovering easter eggs, though within a limited map."

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      "Players explore maps and discover hidden items or Easter eggs, though maps are limited."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Character development and faction choice allow some self-expression, but cosmetic customization is limited."

      Capsule for Gothic 1 Gothic 1

      "Some faction and unit variety allows modest self-expression, but limited customization options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Futuristic robot characters, imaginative bosses, and special powers create a strong fantasy experience."

      Capsule for 20XX 20XX

      "Futuristic sci-fi setting with imaginative robots and abilities creates a strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social or community interaction reported."

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      "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction or community engagement reported."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn strategies, improve skills, and develop knowledge of upgrades and game mechanics."

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      "Players develop skills and upgrade units, learning game mechanics and improving performance."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and tactical input; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires active attention and tactical input; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      4

      "Players command armies and make strategic decisions, leading units in battle."

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      "Players lead squads and command units strategically, guiding their actions in battle."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate upgrades, unlock new units and abilities, and improve their squad over time."

      Capsule for Infested Planet Infested Planet

      "Players accumulate upgrades, unlock units, and improve squad capabilities over time."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game fun and cathartic, though chaotic combat can cause visual overload and tension."

      Capsule for Spell Disk Spell Disk

      "Some players find the game fun and cathartic, though chaotic battles can be intense."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Vibrant visuals, explosions, and sound effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Vibrant graphics, sound design, and explosive effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly evaluated."

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      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly evaluated."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Some lore and character backstories exist but narrative is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

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      "Some lore and faction backstories exist, but gameplay is mostly action-focused with limited narrative."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players engage in tactical combat requiring planning, resource management, and problem solving."

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      "Players use tactical commands, resource management, and planning to succeed in battles."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Fast-paced combat and large battles provide excitement and suspense."

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    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price despite early access bugs."

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      "Players feel the game offers good entertainment value for price despite early access bugs."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat involves shooting, explosions, and tactical destruction of enemies and objects."

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      "Combat involves shooting, explosions, and destruction of enemy units and bases."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players manage resources and health to avoid defeat in battles; strategic defense and offense important."

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      "Players manage squad health and resources to avoid defeat and overcome enemy threats."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

    How to use the graph
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    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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