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Duel Corp.

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

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Quick resume

A Souls-inspired action RPG set in a sandbox open world with an MMO feel and challenging directional combat. Play solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op. Build friendships, master an unrestricted class system, and uncover the cause that darkened all eyes.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Early Access

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    Pros

    • Challenging and satisfying combat
    • Freedom in character and companion customization
    • Engaging co-op multiplayer
    • Unique blend of souls-like and mount & blade elements
    • Active developer support and frequent updates

    Cons

    • Early access bugs and jank
    • Repetitive quests and environments
    • Steep learning curve and difficulty
    • Limited cosmetic variety and equipment slots
    • Some ui and qol issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, manage NPCs, build settlements, explore, and fight bosses at their own pace."

      Capsule for Necesse Necesse

      "Players have freedom to set their own goals, recruit and customize NPCs, and choose builds and playstyles with minimal handholding."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring mastery of blocking, parrying, and timing; progression is meaningful and rewarding."

      Capsule for Risen Risen

      "Combat is challenging and skill-based with directional attacks, parrying, and timing requiring mastery; progression involves overcoming difficult bosses and enemies."

    • Competition

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      2

      "Includes PvP modes and leaderboards; however, many players focus on co-op and solo play without heavy emphasis on competition."

      Capsule for Gunheart Gunheart

      "Includes PvP modes and leaderboards with ranked matches, but many players focus on solo or co-op PvE content without heavy emphasis on competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual grinding despite slow progression."

      Capsule for Trophy Fishing 2 Trophy Fishing 2

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    • Cooperation

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      4

      "Strong emphasis on recruiting, managing, and cooperating with NPC community members; multiplayer co-op supports teamwork."

      Capsule for Survivalist: Invisible Strain Survivalist: Invisible Strain

      "Co-op multiplayer and hiring NPC companions are core features; teamwork and group play are encouraged and enjoyable."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Customization of characters, gear crafting, and skill builds allow creative expression within tactical combat."

      Capsule for Expeditions: Rome Expeditions: Rome

      "Character and companion customization, skill builds, and gear choices allow creative expression within combat and party setup."

    • 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 exists, the community and gameplay emphasize balanced interactions and mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as immersive fantasy escape with rich lore, exploration, and challenging combat providing distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and immersive fantasy experience, escaping real life through exploration and combat."

    • Expectation

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      -3

      "Most engagement appears voluntary and driven by personal interest, though some feel pressure from in-game objectives."

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      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire to explore and master the game rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Players experiment with numerous skill combinations, builds, and playstyles; the game encourages trying new approaches."

      Capsule for Toram Online Toram Online

      "Players experiment with different builds, weapon types, and combat strategies; the game encourages trying new approaches."

    • Exploration

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      3

      "Open world map and resource gathering encourage discovery, though some players find it limited or confusing."

      Capsule for Conqueror's Blade Conqueror's Blade

      "Open world and instanced areas encourage discovery, though some repetitiveness noted; players explore towns, camps, and overworld."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Limited cosmetic customization currently, but players can personalize characters and unlock accessories."

      Capsule for Cave Crawlers Cave Crawlers

      "Customization of characters and companions is possible but limited by current equipment slots and cosmetic variety."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong fantasy elements with imaginative characters, spells, and a fictional world."

      Capsule for One Step From Eden One Step From Eden

      "Strong fantasy elements with souls-like combat, magic, and a fictional world; players engage in imaginative roleplaying."

    • Fellowship

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      3

      "Community aspects through co-op and multiplayer modes foster social connection, though solo play is also common."

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      "Community aspects exist through co-op and social interactions, though some players prefer solo play; overall moderate social connection."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, learn combat mechanics, and improve through leveling and ability upgrades."

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      "Players develop skills, learn combat mechanics, and improve characters and companions through leveling and progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players report long grind sessions and potential for unhealthy habits."

      Capsule for CryoFall CryoFall

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note long sessions and grind that may encourage unhealthy habits."

    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during combat; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenging combat and progression; not suited for passive play."

    • Intimacy

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      1

      "Some social interaction in co-op and NPC relationships, but limited emotional depth or close personal connections."

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      "Some relationship meters with NPCs and social interaction in co-op, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage a party of characters and make tactical decisions, but no leadership over other players."

      Capsule for Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands

      "Players manage their warband and companions, guiding their skills and equipment; some leadership in group play but no strong authoritative roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring weapons, upgrading gear, and completing quests."

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      "Strong emphasis on leveling, acquiring gear, upgrading weapons, and completing quests to advance characters and companions."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay can be tense and challenging, with some frustration reported; not primarily for relaxation."

      Capsule for Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail

      "Gameplay is challenging and tense, with some frustration reported; not primarily focused on relaxation or flow states."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art visuals, atmospheric music, and satisfying combat effects provide sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Wandering Sword Wandering Sword

      "Enjoyable combat feedback, pixel art style, and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and community status, but many players focus on personal achievement."

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      "Some recognition through PvP rankings and community presence, but many players focus on personal achievement without social evaluation."

    • Story

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      0

      "Minimal narrative; focus is on gameplay and sandbox rather than immersive story."

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      "Minimal narrative focus; main story exists but players often ignore it in favor of sandbox and questing activities."

    • Strategy

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      4

      "Combat and party building require planning, skill allocation, and tactical decision making."

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      "Combat and party management require planning, timing, and tactical decision-making; builds and skill choices add depth."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Combat provides suspense and challenge, especially in boss fights, creating moments of tension and relief."

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      "Combat provides suspense and tension with challenging bosses and encounters; risk and reward elements present."

    • Value

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      0

      "Mixed player opinions on value; some feel price is high for current content, others find it worthwhile."

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      "Mixed opinions on value; some find price high for current content, others appreciate the gameplay and potential."

    • Violence

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      "Combat involves melee and ranged attacks, defeating enemies with combos and weapons; violence is central to gameplay."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must manage health, stamina, and resources to survive challenging combat encounters."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Domination, Relaxation.

    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