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Circle Empires Rivals

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

In this fast-paced multiplayer RTS, you and your friends will take control of your own tiny kingdoms and conquer a world made of circles. Each one is overflowing with enemies to fight, monsters to hunt and loot to hoard – but watch out... Friends can quickly become rivals!

Global score

90/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Accessible and fun rts gameplay
    • Multiple game modes and leaders
    • Multiplayer co-op and pvp
    • High replay value
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Some ui and unit control issues
    • Multiplayer matchmaking can be hit or miss
    • Balance issues with certain leaders and units
    • Performance lag in large battles
    • Lack of modding and custom map support

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers challenging tactical depth, requiring skillful unit management and strategic planning, especially at higher difficulties."

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    • Competition

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      "Includes multiplayer PvP and ranked modes where players compete with others, though also supports solo and cooperative play."

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    • Continuation

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      "High replay value due to story, multiple endings, and character builds; players report habitual returns and long play sessions."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Supports co-op campaign and multiplayer team modes, fostering teamwork and collaborative play."

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      "Supports multiplayer co-op modes and team play, with players enjoying working together against AI or other players."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

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      "Players can customize armies, create custom battles and campaigns, and experiment with different tactics and unit compositions."

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    • Domination

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      "Multiplayer interactions emphasize balanced play and mutual respect; no evidence of trash talk or dominance behaviors."

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    • Escapism

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      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with quick matches and engaging gameplay."

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    • Expectation

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

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    • Experimenting

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      "Game encourages trying new tactics, unit combinations, and modding for varied gameplay experiences."

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    • Exploration

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    • Expression

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      "Limited character customization, but leader choices and unit upgrades allow some personal expression."

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    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Game features fantasy elements like magic, bosses, and mythical creatures in an imaginative setting."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Strong community and multiplayer focus; players enjoy social interaction and shared experiences."

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    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills over time, learning complex strategies and unit management."

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      "Players develop skills and knowledge over time; unit leveling and strategic learning provide growth opportunities."

    • Health

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      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity; some players mention long sessions and inactivity."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires sustained attention and strategic focus; not designed for idle or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      "Players form social bonds and friendships through cooperative play, though emotional sharing is not deeply described."

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    • Leadership

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      "Players lead armies and make strategic decisions; multiplayer may include team leadership roles."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong progression through unlocking characters, items, and upgrades that affect gameplay."

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    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Gameplay can be engaging and challenging but also relaxing and enjoyable; some tension in difficult battles."

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    • Sensation

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      "Visuals are simple but enjoyable; gameplay provides excitement through fast-paced platforming."

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    • Status

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      "Some recognition through multiplayer achievements and rankings, but social status is not a dominant motivation."

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    • Story

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      "Game has some lore and light story elements but is mostly gameplay focused without deep narrative immersion."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from battles and competitive matches."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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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 Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Domination.

    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