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Demolish & Build 2018

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2018

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Quick resume

Your company is going global. Use big machines to demolish huge buildings or go close and personal and use your hammer. Buy land properties, upgrade your machines and hire workers in different parts of the world.

Global score

76/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Addictive and relaxing demolition gameplay
    • Multiple large maps and vehicle variety
    • Business management and progression system
    • Cooperative multiplayer support
    • Good value for money especially on sale

    Cons

    • Clunky vehicle controls and wonky physics
    • Repetitive tasks and grindy progression
    • Limited building mechanics and customization
    • Minimal social interaction and story depth
    • Some bugs and graphical limitations

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have extensive freedom to choose vehicles, create and modify content, and explore open-world environments at their own pace."

      Capsule for Vehicle Simulator Vehicle Simulator

      "Players have freedom to choose vehicles, tools, and approach to demolition and building tasks, with open world exploration and self-directed business growth."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Players engage in varied tasks including driving, shooting, stealth, and hand-to-hand combat with some skill challenge and feedback."

      Capsule for Mafia II (Classic) Mafia II (Classic)

      "Players engage in skill-based vehicle control and task completion, though some controls and physics are clunky, providing moderate challenge and feedback."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and survival rather than competing against others; multiplayer modes exist but are niche and not central."

      Capsule for Golden Light Golden Light

      "Focus is on personal progress and business growth without competitive or ranked multiplayer modes; multiplayer exists but is cooperative and casual."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual play, with progression and exploration motivating continued engagement."

      Capsule for Decision: Red Daze Decision: Red Daze

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement, with progression through multiple cities and equipment unlocking sustaining interest."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Some multiplayer modes support cooperative or team play, though many games are designed for solo or competitive play."

      Capsule for Landfall Archives Landfall Archives

      "Game supports cooperative multiplayer allowing players to work together, though single-player is primary mode and cooperation is optional."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can organize warehouse layout and choose demolition approach, but limited creative building or customization."

      Capsule for Deconstruction Simulator Deconstruction Simulator

      "Players can build properties and customize business assets, but building mechanics are simple and limited; demolition allows some creative approaches."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are cooperative or solo; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Hydroneer Hydroneer

      "Interactions are cooperative or solo; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape with immersive exploration, base building, and stress relief."

      Capsule for Necesse Necesse

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, cathartic escape from real life stress, enjoying demolition and construction in a low-pressure environment."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Idling to Rule the Gods Idling to Rule the Gods

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different vehicles, explore maps, and experiment with stunts and event strategies."

      Capsule for Crash Drive 2 Crash Drive 2

      "Players experiment with different vehicles, tools, and strategies to complete tasks and explore maps, though some routines become repetitive."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Game features a large map with many locations and encourages exploration, though some areas are reused."

      Capsule for Weird West: Definitive Edition Weird West: Definitive Edition

      "Game features multiple large maps and encourages exploration of new areas and discovery of scrap and resources."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Limited character customization; some self-expression through base building and gear choices."

      Capsule for Niffelheim Niffelheim

      "Limited character customization; some self-expression through business development and vehicle/tool choices."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Game simulates realistic engineering physics and scenarios rather than imaginative fiction."

      Capsule for The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator

      "Game simulates realistic demolition and construction scenarios, though physics and mechanics are simplified and sometimes unrealistic."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some community interaction through multiplayer and forums, but mostly a solitary experience."

      Capsule for Crusader Kings II Crusader Kings II

      "Some community interaction through multiplayer and forums, but primarily a solo experience with limited social connection."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in vehicle operation and company management, unlocking new equipment and missions."

      Capsule for Construction Simulator 2015 Construction Simulator 2015

      "Players develop skills in vehicle operation and business management, progressing through ranks and unlocking new equipment."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on tasks; not designed for passive or background play."

      Capsule for PC Building Simulator PC Building Simulator

      "Requires focused attention to complete tasks and operate machinery; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

      Capsule for Thrive Thrive

      "No evidence of close personal relationships or emotional sharing; social interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead employees and manage operations, making strategic decisions and delegating tasks."

      Capsule for Weedcraft Inc Weedcraft Inc

      "Players manage their own demolition company, hire workers, and make business decisions, demonstrating leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating money, upgrading shops, hiring staff, and unlocking new items and features."

      Capsule for Dealer's Life 2 Dealer's Life 2

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating money, equipment, and property to grow the company and unlock new areas."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and cathartic, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Deconstruction Simulator Deconstruction Simulator

      "Many players find the game relaxing and cathartic, balancing challenge with enjoyable destruction and construction."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Enjoyable sound effects and visuals provide sensory stimulation, though graphics are moderate."

      Capsule for Beach Invasion 1944 Beach Invasion 1944

      "Enjoyable sound effects and visual feedback during demolition provide sensory stimulation, though graphics are modest."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly ranked."

      Capsule for Big Hops Big Hops

      "No social status or recognition systems; progress is personal and not publicly ranked."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative with light story elements; gameplay focuses on mechanics and progression rather than plot."

      Capsule for Vivid Knight Vivid Knight

      "Light narrative framing the business growth and missions, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Some planning and problem solving in managing equipment, routes, and business, but overall straightforward."

      Capsule for Lawn Mowing Simulator Lawn Mowing Simulator

      "Some planning and problem solving involved in managing resources, equipment, and job completion."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Game is low risk and low suspense; focus is on steady simulation rather than excitement or tension."

      Capsule for The Sapling The Sapling

      "Game is low risk and low suspense; focus is on steady, controlled demolition and building rather than excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for money especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

      Capsule for 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition) 12 Labours of Hercules IV: Mother Nature (Platinum Edition)

      "Players report good value for money, especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Combat exists but is minor and simple; focus is more on city building than destruction."

      Capsule for Grand Ages: Rome Grand Ages: Rome

      "Destruction of buildings and objects is central, but non-violent and focused on demolition rather than combat."

    • Survival

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      -4

      "No survival or threat mechanics; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

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      "No survival or threat mechanics; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation, 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.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026