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Circus Electrique

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling– all with a steampunk twist. When everyday Londoners mysteriously turn into vicious killers, only the show’s talented performers possess the skills necessary to save the city.

What works
  • Unique steampunk circus setting
  • Engaging tactical combat
  • Strong art and voice acting
  • Deep resource and troupe management
  • Narrative with voiced characters
Things to keep in mind
  • Resource rng can cause frustration
  • Linear progression with limited backtracking
  • Some classes unbalanced or less useful
  • Combat can be repetitive
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Kingsvein

  • Caves of Lore
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Circus Electrique: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Creativity

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    "Players customize teams with different characters, equipment, and abilities, allowing some creative strategy within predefined mechanics."

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  • Domination

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    "Interactions emphasize shared play and cooperation; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

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  • Escapism

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    "Steampunk fantasy setting and immersive story provide strong escape from real life."

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