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Cockroach Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

This game is about the hard life in the kitchen. In this unusual place many interests intertwine. But the only war between humans and cockroaches is truly epic and destructive.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique and humorous concept
    • Fun multiplayer with friends
    • Low price
    • Active developer support
    • Charming chaotic gameplay

    Cons

    • Small player base
    • Clunky controls and camera
    • Limited content and maps
    • Matchmaking difficulties
    • Some bugs and glitches

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control the roach freely in a 3D environment with ability to climb walls and ceilings, allowing personal navigation and puzzle solving."

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      "Players can choose to play as cockroach or human with different playstyles and have freedom in movement and actions, though some controls are clunky."

    • Competence

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      "Gameplay involves skillful aiming and power control with some challenge, but also includes trial-and-error and some unpredictable physics."

      Capsule for Golf Club Nostalgia Golf Club Nostalgia

      "Game involves skillful evasion, aiming, and survival, but controls are awkward and outcomes sometimes unpredictable."

    • Competition

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      3

      "Competitive asymmetrical multiplayer with players hunting or evading others; some players enjoy ranked or skill-based challenges."

      Capsule for Oh Deer Oh Deer

      "Multiplayer matches pit humans vs cockroaches in a competitive asymmetrical setting with player vs player interaction."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players report habitual play and enjoyment, but others note limited content and slow updates reduce long-term engagement."

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

      "Some players report repeated play sessions and enjoyment, but limited content and small player base reduce long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Group play and forming herds or packs is encouraged for survival; players cooperate within species or groups."

      Capsule for The Isle The Isle

      "Cockroach players need to cooperate to survive and reproduce; game is more fun with friends and teamwork."

    • Creativity

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      "Limited customization and map variety; some player-created servers and cosmetic expression but mostly predefined gameplay."

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      "Limited customization and map variety; some emergent gameplay from physics and player interactions."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Players aim to dominate others by killing them with various weapons, though social interactions are casual and humorous."

      Capsule for Havocado: Ragdoll Fighter Havocado: Ragdoll Fighter

      "Humans try to dominate cockroaches by killing them; some trash talk and power dynamics implied in multiplayer."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a humorous and surreal escape, experimenting with bizarre and imaginative scenarios."

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      "Players use the game as a humorous and absurd escape from reality, enjoying silly and chaotic gameplay."

    • Expectation

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      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players explore mechanics and secrets, experimenting with flight and interaction, though within a designed framework."

      Capsule for Journey Journey

      "Players explore unique mechanics like cockroach movement, flying, and kitchen environment interactions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Game features varied and dynamic kitchen environments with new layouts and obstacles to discover."

      Capsule for Overcooked! 2 Overcooked! 2

      "Players explore a kitchen environment from a tiny perspective, discovering food and hiding spots."

    • Expression

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      "Minor customization such as adorning the frog with a mustache."

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      "Some cosmetic customization for cockroaches exists, but limited overall."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Players experience a whimsical, imaginative world with anthropomorphic frogs and fantasy-style combat."

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      "Players experience an imaginative scenario of being a cockroach or human in a surreal kitchen battle."

    • Fellowship

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      3

      "Community and shared experiences with friends are important, with multiplayer and social play emphasized."

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      "Community and social play with friends is emphasized; multiplayer interaction is key."

    • Growth

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      "Some learning curve in mastering controls and coordination, but limited long-term skill development."

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    • Health

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      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

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      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires active attention and coordination, especially in multiplayer; not suited for idle or background play."

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      "Requires active attention due to multiplayer and fast-paced gameplay."

    • Intimacy

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      "Some social interaction and sharing with friends, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

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    • Leadership

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      "Some informal leadership in multiplayer groups, but no formal leadership or management roles."

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    • Progression

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      "Basic progression through story and achievements; no complex item or upgrade systems."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Some players find it fun and stress-relieving, but others report frustration due to controls and bugs."

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      "Some players find it relaxing and humorous, but others report frustration with controls."

    • Sensation

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      "The games provide varied sensory stimulation with quirky visuals and sounds, though not highly intense sensory experiences."

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      "Game provides sensory stimulation through chaotic physics, sounds, and humorous visuals."

    • Status

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      "Some recognition within small community but limited broader social status impact."

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    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay is mostly context-free with some lore and progression goals."

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      "Minimal narrative; some players interpret a story or lore, but gameplay is mostly context-free."

    • Strategy

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      2

      "Players use tactics and planning to overcome enemies and bosses; some games require strategic use of moves and resources."

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      "Players use tactics to evade or hunt, but game is more chaotic than deeply strategic."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "The game provides suspense and tension through stealth mechanics and enemy encounters."

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      "Gameplay involves suspense and tension in evading or hunting cockroaches."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive good entertainment value for price, especially with friends."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Growth, Progression, Continuation.

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026