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Destiny 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2019

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Quick resume

Destiny 2 is an action MMO with a single evolving world that you and your friends can join anytime, anywhere, absolutely free.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Shooter, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Satisfying gunplay and abilities
    • Expansive pve and pvp content
    • Deep build customization
    • Strong community and cooperation
    • Engaging story and lore

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Grindy and repetitive activities
    • Expensive dlc and monetization
    • Some content vaulted or removed
    • Pvp balance and toxicity issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to explore, build, choose playstyle, and customize character progression."

      Capsule for Block Story™ Block Story™

      "Players have significant freedom in character buildcrafting, weapon customization, and playstyle choices, though some content is gated behind expansions and seasonal routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers challenging levels, boss fights, and modes requiring skill and coordination, with feedback through scoring and achievements."

      Capsule for Pang Adventures Pang Adventures

      "The game offers challenging raids, dungeons, and PvP modes that require skill and coordination, providing strong feedback and progression."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Multiplayer PvP modes with ranked matches and community leagues encourage player comparison, though player base is small."

      Capsule for IRON REBELLION IRON REBELLION

      "Competitive PvP modes like Crucible and Trials encourage player comparison, though some players prefer casual or cooperative play."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report habitual play with hundreds of hours; grind and progression encourage long-term engagement."

      Capsule for OverDrift Festival OverDrift Festival

      "Many players report long-term engagement with thousands of hours played, habitual logins, and repeated grind cycles."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "The game heavily emphasizes group play, guilds, raids, and social interaction; cooperation is essential for progression and success."

      Capsule for EverQuest EverQuest

      "Raids, dungeons, and fireteams emphasize teamwork and social collaboration as core gameplay elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize weapons, armor, and builds, experimenting with different playstyles, though within predefined game systems."

      Capsule for God of War Ragnarök God of War Ragnarök

      "Players can customize builds, weapons, and armor appearance, including transmog and fashion, but within predefined game systems."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "While PvP exists, the game emphasizes balanced interactions and mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."

      Capsule for Where Winds Meet Where Winds Meet

      "While PvP is competitive, reviews emphasize mutual respect and shared experiences more than domination or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Players use the game as a deep escape from real-life stress and for immersive fantasy experiences."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

      "Players use the game as a deep immersive escape from real-life stresses and for social connection."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Dwarven Realms Dwarven Realms

      "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new builds, weapon combinations, and strategies to find effective playstyles."

      Capsule for Crab Champions Crab Champions

      "The buildcrafting system and weapon combinations encourage experimentation with new strategies and playstyles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Exploration of star systems and planets with discovery of lore and events is a key element."

      Capsule for Crying Suns Crying Suns

      "Exploration of diverse planets, secrets, and lore is a component, though some content is vaulted or removed."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Extensive character and armor customization supports self-expression and personalization."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

      "Extensive character and armor customization options allow for personal expression and fashion."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "The game features surreal lore, metaphysics, and imaginative fiction with whimsical characters and settings."

      Capsule for 24 Killers 24 Killers

      "The game features a rich sci-fi fantasy universe with imaginative characters, powers, and storylines."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      5

      "Strong community bonds, clans, and social interactions are key parts of the experience."

      Capsule for Transformice Transformice

      "Strong community bonds, clans, and social interactions are central to the experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression over time."

      Capsule for FATE: The Traitor Soul FATE: The Traitor Soul

      "Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with reports of excessive play impacting sleep and social life."

      Capsule for Bloons TD 6 Bloons TD 6

      "Reviews mention negative impacts on sleep, social life, and personal well-being due to extensive play."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging gameplay."

      Capsule for THOTH THOTH

      "The game requires focused attention and continuous engagement, especially for high-level content."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Players form friendships and social connections, though some report limited emotional sharing."

      Capsule for Ragnarok Online Ragnarok Online

      "Players form friendships and social connections, though mostly within gaming contexts rather than deep emotional sharing."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players lead groups and clans for raids and defense; leadership roles emerge in team play."

      Capsule for Hurtworld Hurtworld

      "Leadership roles emerge in fireteams and raids, guiding group strategies and coordination."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, upgrading weapons, and unlocking new jobs and abilities."

      Capsule for Leviaclaw Leviaclaw

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, upgrades, and completing achievements to advance power and status."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find relaxation and flow, but many describe tension and frustration from gameplay."

      Capsule for Mahjong Soul Mahjong Soul

      "Some players find relaxation in gameplay flow, but others experience frustration and grind fatigue."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "High-quality visuals, immersive audio, and satisfying gunplay provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Gunheart Gunheart

      "High-quality visuals, audio, and satisfying gunplay provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Recognition through ranks, achievements, and community reputation motivates some players."

      Capsule for Battlefield 4™ Battlefield 4™

      "Recognition through achievements, titles, and community reputation motivates some players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Game features a well-developed, emotional, and immersive story with lore and character development."

      Capsule for *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC BHOP SIMULATOR 2023 (POG CHAMP) *NEW* SCUFFED EPIC BHOP SIMULATOR 2023 (POG CHAMP)

      "The game features an expansive and evolving narrative with immersive lore and character development."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Strategic team building, resource management, and skill upgrades require planning and problem solving."

      Capsule for Endless World Idle RPG Endless World Idle RPG

      "Raids, builds, and PvP require strategic planning, teamwork, and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and adrenaline from PvP combat and close encounters."

      Capsule for Primal Carnage: Extinction Primal Carnage: Extinction

      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from challenging encounters and PvP matches."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Some players feel the game and DLC pricing is high relative to content and optimization"

      Capsule for Fernbus Simulator Fernbus Simulator

      "Some players feel the monetization and DLC costs are excessive relative to content value."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with gunfights and explosions."

      Capsule for Mushy Mushy

      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements with satisfying gunplay and abilities."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players manage threats and resources in PvE and PvP, though not a hardcore survival game."

      Capsule for Anarchy Online Anarchy Online

      "Players manage threats and challenges in raids and PvP, though not a primary survival game."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. 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. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    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