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Canvas of Kings

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2023

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Quick resume

Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access

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    Pros

    • Easy to use and learn
    • High creative freedom and customization
    • Active developer and frequent updates
    • Good value for price (one-time purchase)
    • Effective for rpg and dnd mapmaking

    Cons

    • Limited asset variety currently
    • Early access bugs and stability issues
    • Lack of some features like water, elevation, interiors
    • Performance issues with large maps
    • Ui quirks and small font/readability problems

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore large interconnected maps, choose weapons and combos, and customize skills, supporting control over actions and decisions."

      Capsule for AWAKEN - Astral Blade AWAKEN - Astral Blade

      "Players have extensive freedom to create and customize maps, including importing assets and detailed placement controls."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves skillful cooperation, map navigation, and combat challenges; some maps require learning and mastery."

      Capsule for Sven Co-op Sven Co-op

      "The tool offers skill-based map creation with learning curve and technical challenges such as managing assets and map scale."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal creative pace and individual map building."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Focus is on personal map creation and design without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many users report long sessions building maps and habitual use for multiple campaigns, though some mention occasional frustration."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Users report long sessions and habitual use for ongoing campaigns and worldbuilding."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Some community sharing of maps and assets via workshop and Discord, but map creation is primarily individual."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Some community sharing via workshop and asset sharing, but core activity is individual map creation."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on creating and customizing maps, assets, and environments with extensive options and user-imported content."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Strong emphasis on creative freedom in map design, asset import, and customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; focus is on individual challenge."

      Capsule for Garlic Garlic

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; focus is on individual creation."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Users use the tool to immerse in fantasy worldbuilding and escape real life through creative map making."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Many users use the tool to relax, zone out, and escape into fantasy worldbuilding."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Garry's Mod Garry's Mod

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new maps, AI setups, and strategies due to vast content and customization."

      Capsule for Lux Delux Lux Delux

      "Users explore new features, try different map styles, and experiment with asset placement."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Multiple maps and modes with different challenges encourage discovery, though environment is mostly known"

      Capsule for Warstone TD Warstone TD

      "Some discovery in exploring tool capabilities and map design possibilities, though mostly familiar environments."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      5

      "High degree of self-expression through map design, asset placement, lighting, and custom model imports."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "High degree of self-expression through map customization, asset import, and unique creations."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy theme with medieval setting, magic, and imaginative characters."

      Capsule for Knights in Tight Spaces Knights in Tight Spaces

      "Strong fantasy theme with medieval and RPG-style maps and assets."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      0

      "Limited social community aspects; mostly individual gameplay with some minor social interaction."

      Capsule for Prison Simulator Prologue Prison Simulator Prologue

      "Limited social interaction beyond asset sharing; mostly individual use."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Users develop skills in map making, 3D visualization, and software use over time."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Users develop new skills in mapmaking and software use over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary computer-based activity with no physical exercise component."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Sedentary computer-based activity with no physical component."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during map creation."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement in map creation."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close social relationships through the game."

      Capsule for (the) Gnorp Apologue (the) Gnorp Apologue

      "No evidence of close social relationships formed through the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

      Capsule for Danmaku Unlimited 2 Danmaku Unlimited 2

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression mainly through unlocking or creating skins and maps rather than traditional leveling."

      Capsule for Blockstorm Blockstorm

      "Progression through accumulating assets and building more complex maps, though no leveling or power gain."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many users find it relaxing and mood-lifting, balancing challenge and enjoyment."

      Capsule for NEKOPALIVE NEKOPALIVE

      "Many users find the tool relaxing and therapeutic."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Bright visuals, sound effects, and animations provide sensory enjoyment"

      Capsule for GolfTopia GolfTopia

      "Visual and auditory effects like lighting, weather, and animations provide sensory enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

      Capsule for ASTRONEER ASTRONEER

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal creation."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Supports narrative immersion by enabling creation of story-related maps and environments."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Supports narrative immersion by enabling creation of story maps for RPG campaigns."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Some planning and problem solving involved in map layout and design, but mostly creative rather than strategic."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "Some planning and problem solving involved in map layout and asset placement."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low risk, controlled environment without suspense or tension."

      Capsule for The Ramp The Ramp

      "Low risk, controlled environment without suspense or tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Users perceive good value for money due to performance, features, and frequent updates."

      Capsule for Aimbeast Aimbeast

      "Users perceive good value for money and time invested, especially compared to subscription alternatives."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; focus on constructive map building."

      Capsule for Dungeon Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive map building."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

      Capsule for To the Moon To the Moon

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

    Analysis

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

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026