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Broforce

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform, Shooter, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Highly entertaining gameplay
    • Strong local and online co-op
    • Varied characters with unique abilities
    • Destructible environments
    • Frequent updates and level editor

    Cons

    • Some characters less useful
    • Random character switching can frustrate
    • Short campaign length
    • Multiplayer can be chaotic and confusing
    • Some unavoidable deaths

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose levels in any order and select different characters with unique abilities, allowing freedom in gameplay approach."

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers skill-based platforming and boss fights that provide satisfying challenges and a sense of mastery, though not overly difficult."

      Capsule for Sheepy: A Short Adventure Sheepy: A Short Adventure

      "The game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based platforming and boss fights, requiring mastery of different characters and tactics."

    • Competition

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      2

      "Multiplayer includes ranked modes and leaderboards, but single player is the main focus with limited competitive pressure."

      Capsule for DOOM DOOM

      "Includes competitive multiplayer modes and leaderboards, but many players focus on cooperative or solo play without heavy ranking pressure."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions, habitual play, and high replayability with many levels and custom content."

      Capsule for Rolled Out! Rolled Out!

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions especially with friends, and repeated replays due to character variety and level editor."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on local and online co-op multiplayer for up to four players, with cooperative gameplay being a core feature."

      Capsule for Charlie Murder Charlie Murder

      "Strong emphasis on local and online co-op for up to 4 players, with multiplayer considered a highlight and core part of the experience."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Includes a level editor and workshop support allowing players to create and share custom levels."

      Capsule for Inertia Inertia

      "Players can create and share custom levels via workshop, adding creative content beyond the main campaign."

    • Domination

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      -3

      "Multiplayer emphasizes shared fun and cooperation rather than dominance or power over others."

      Capsule for Chicken Invaders 5 Chicken Invaders 5

      "Multiplayer emphasizes chaotic fun and shared experience rather than dominance; friendly fire and team dynamics encourage balanced play."

    • Escapism

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      5

      "Highly surreal, absurd, and humorous gameplay provides strong escape from reality and stress relief."

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

      "Highly immersive, frantic action with humorous and exaggerated scenarios provides strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different characters, upgrades, and strategies, exploring secrets and varied playstyles."

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      "Varied characters with unique abilities encourage players to experiment with different playstyles and strategies."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Levels introduce new mechanics and environments regularly, though exploration is limited by linear level design."

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      "Levels have some variety and destructible environments, but exploration is limited by linear side-scrolling design."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Some character customization and choice of characters allow for personal expression, though limited to preset options."

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      "Character variety and gestures like high fives allow some expression, but customization is limited to preset characters."

    • Fantasy

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      4

      "Highly stylized, exaggerated, and fictional setting with over-the-top characters, weapons, and scenarios."

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      "Strongly rooted in exaggerated, fictional action movie tropes with over-the-top characters and scenarios."

    • Fellowship

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      4

      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection and shared experiences among players."

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      "Community and multiplayer aspects foster social connection and shared experiences among players."

    • Growth

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      3

      "Players develop skills through repeated play and mastering challenging bosses."

      Capsule for Tadpole Tales Tadpole Tales

      "Players develop skills mastering different characters and overcoming challenging levels and bosses."

    • Health

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      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle

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      "Requires continuous attention and fast reflexes; not suited for idle or casual background play."

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      "Requires continuous attention and fast reflexes; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      2

      "Some social interaction and friendly communication in multiplayer; no deep emotional connections described."

      Capsule for No Time to Relax No Time to Relax

      "Social interactions mostly casual and surface-level within multiplayer; no deep emotional connections emphasized."

    • Leadership

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      -2

      "Players cooperate as equals; no strong leadership or hierarchical roles indicated."

      Capsule for Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™ Hunted: The Demon’s Forge™

      "Players cooperate as equals; no strong leadership or hierarchical roles are present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Unlocking new characters and achievements provides a sense of progression."

      Capsule for Party Hard Party Hard

      "Unlocking new characters and power-ups provides a sense of progression and reward."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Fast-paced, chaotic gameplay creates excitement rather than relaxation."

      Capsule for Move or Die Move or Die

      "Fast-paced, chaotic gameplay creates excitement rather than relaxation or flow."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Flashy graphics, explosions, and intense sound design provide strong sensory stimulation."

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      "Explosions, pixel art effects, and intense sound design provide strong sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through multiplayer and achievements, but no strong social status focus."

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      "Some recognition through achievements and multiplayer, but social status is not a major focus."

    • Story

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      1

      "Minimal narrative with humorous context; story is light and mostly serves as a backdrop."

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      "Basic narrative with humorous tone; story is minimal and mostly a backdrop for action."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Players use planning, coordination, and problem solving to navigate levels and defeat monsters."

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      "Players use tactics and character abilities to overcome levels and bosses, requiring planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "High tension and excitement from time limits, chaotic environments, and fast-paced gameplay."

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      "High tension and excitement from fast-paced action, one-hit deaths, and chaotic multiplayer."

    • Value

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      "Good perceived value for price, especially with frequent updates and replayability."

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    • Violence

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      "Core gameplay centers on violent combat, explosions, and destruction of enemies."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death from one-hit kills and manage threats strategically."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    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