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Deathtrap

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

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Quick resume

Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep rpg and tower defense hybrid gameplay
    • Extensive character and trap customization
    • Cooperative multiplayer and map editor
    • Dark fantasy atmosphere with immersive audio-visuals
    • High replayability with multiple difficulties and modes

    Cons

    • Limited trap placement reduces strategic freedom
    • Campaign can become repetitive due to map reuse
    • Some bugs and occasional crashes reported
    • Lack of strong narrative or story depth
    • Multiplayer community is small and matchmaking can be difficult

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can choose heroes, upgrade towers, and select strategies freely, but tower placement is limited to preset spots."

      Capsule for Last Hope - Tower Defense Last Hope - Tower Defense

      "Players control their hero and choose trap upgrades and skill builds, but trap placement is restricted to predefined locations."

    • Competence

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      4

      "Game requires skillful aiming, prioritization, and strategic upgrade choices to survive increasingly difficult waves."

      Capsule for Utopia Must Fall Utopia Must Fall

      "Requires strategic trap upgrades, character skill builds, and active combat to overcome increasingly difficult waves."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

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

      Capsule for Broforce Broforce

      "Includes co-op and versus modes with leaderboards, but many players focus on solo or cooperative play without heavy ranking pressure."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "High replayability with many levels, modifiers, endless mode, and map editor encourage long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Dungeon Warfare Dungeon Warfare

      "High replayability with multiple difficulty tiers, endless mode, and map editor encourages long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports 2-4 player co-op with shared loot and team roles, enhancing cooperative gameplay experiences."

      Capsule for Endless Alice Endless Alice

      "Supports up to 4-player co-op with complementary roles and strategies."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can set traps, use various strategies, and customize loadouts, but overall gameplay follows established mechanics."

      Capsule for BIGFOOT BIGFOOT

      "Players customize trap upgrades, character builds, and create custom maps, but trap placement is limited to fixed spots."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay emphasizes balanced party interaction and strategy rather than exerting superiority over others."

      Capsule for Lords of Xulima Lords of Xulima

      "Emphasizes balanced gameplay and cooperation rather than exerting superiority or dominance over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "The dark fantasy setting, immersive atmosphere, and challenging gameplay provide a strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for HeXen II HeXen II

      "Dark fantasy setting and immersive gameplay provide a strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal challenge rather than obligation."

      Capsule for Project Highrise Project Highrise

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different trap combinations, upgrade paths, and strategies to optimize performance and discover effective tactics."

      Capsule for Orcs Must Die! 3 Orcs Must Die! 3

      "Players experiment with different trap and skill builds and strategies to succeed on varied maps and difficulties."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Limited map variety but some exploration of different maps and modes is possible."

      Capsule for Blood Strike Blood Strike

      "Limited map variety but includes custom maps and multiple difficulty tiers to discover."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization through skill trees and gear allows some personal expression."

      Capsule for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

      "Character customization through skills, loot, and gear allows personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong dark fantasy theme with magic, mythical creatures, and fictional story elements."

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

      "Strong dark fantasy and steampunk themes with mythical monsters and magic."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community features include multiplayer modes and sharing challenges, fostering social connection though mostly local co-op."

      Capsule for Revolution Ace Revolution Ace

      "Community features include co-op play and sharing custom maps."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Leveling system and skill point allocation provide learning and character development opportunities."

      Capsule for Castle Crashers® Castle Crashers®

      "Character and trap leveling systems encourage learning and skill development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with mouse and keyboard; no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Orcs Must Die! Orcs Must Die!

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with mouse and keyboard; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires active attention and strategy during waves; no idle or background play."

      Capsule for Royal Defense Royal Defense

      "Requires constant attention and active management during waves."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Social interactions mostly limited to cooperative gameplay rather than deep personal relationships."

      Capsule for Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition

      "Social interactions mainly limited to cooperative gameplay and casual communication."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Some team coordination in co-op, but no strong emphasis on player leadership or authority roles."

      Capsule for Granblue Fantasy: Relink Granblue Fantasy: Relink

      "Some leadership in coordinating co-op strategies but generally balanced team roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong focus on collecting loot, upgrading gear, and leveling up characters."

      Capsule for Bit Heroes Quest Bit Heroes Quest

      "Strong focus on leveling characters, upgrading traps, acquiring loot, and crafting."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Gameplay is fast-paced and intense with moments of fun, but also tension and challenge."

      Capsule for CRSED: Cuisine Royale CRSED: Cuisine Royale

      "Gameplay can be intense and challenging, requiring focus and quick reactions."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Engaging audio-visual cues and immersive effects create emotional excitement."

      Capsule for Tin Can Tin Can

      "Visual and audio effects contribute to an engaging and exciting atmosphere."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and co-op, but not a major focus."

      Capsule for Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered Saints Row®: The Third™ Remastered

      "Some recognition through achievements and co-op play but not a major focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative; story is background context rather than a focus."

      Capsule for Quake Quake

      "Minimal narrative; story mainly serves as background flavor."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "High strategic depth in trap placement, resource management, and combat tactics."

      Capsule for Orcs Must Die! 2 Orcs Must Die! 2

      "High strategic depth in trap placement, skill builds, and resource management."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Tense moments from enemy waves and boss fights create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Sea of Survivors Sea of Survivors

      "Tense moments during waves and boss fights provide excitement and suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "High replayability, mod support, and content volume provide good value for time and money."

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      "Good value with extensive content, replayability, and mod support."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat against monsters and use of weapons are core gameplay elements involving destruction and fighting."

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      "Combat against monsters with blood effects and destruction is a core element."

    • Survival

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      4

      "Players must prevent enemies from breaching defenses, managing resources and adapting to threats."

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      "Players must prevent enemies from breaching defenses and manage resources carefully."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Violence.

    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