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Dustwind

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

ARE YOU READY FOR CLASSIC REALTIME TACTICS? Be the nameless heroine in the wastelands of DUSTWIND's story campaign or find with two friends a new home or fight against and with human players in the elaborate Multiplayer mode or design your very own story campaigns and maps in the mighty map editor!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Tactical

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    Pros

    • Deep tactical combat
    • Robust character and map customization
    • Fun multiplayer co-op and pvp modes
    • Active and responsive developers
    • Affordable price with good replayability

    Cons

    • Small player base limits matchmaking
    • Lack of a substantial single-player campaign
    • Some ui and control clunkiness
    • Limited enemy variety
    • Occasional ai and pathfinding issues

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose from many characters, weapons, mods, and upgrades, and customize loadouts and playstyles freely."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "The game offers challenging tactical combat, skill progression, and requires strategic thinking, rewarding player skill and learning."

      Capsule for Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

      "The game offers tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, strategy, and quick thinking with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Multiplayer modes include team deathmatch and competitive elements; players engage in battles against others."

      Capsule for Apewar Apewar

      "Multiplayer modes include PvP with team deathmatch and last man standing, encouraging competition among players."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, but the small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

      Capsule for OBEY OBEY

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, but the small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on team-based multiplayer modes and cooperative PvE missions with friends."

      Capsule for Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™ Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville™

      "Co-op PvE modes and multiplayer team missions emphasize working together with friends or other players."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Robust map and mission editor with Steam Workshop support allows extensive player creation and customization."

      Capsule for Easy Red 2 Easy Red 2

      "Robust character customization and an easy-to-use map editor with Steam Workshop integration enable extensive player creativity."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "While competitive, the game emphasizes balanced team play and mutual respect rather than domination or trash talk."

      Capsule for Enlisted Enlisted

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

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive post-apocalyptic setting and survival gameplay provide escape from real life stress and distraction."

      Capsule for Dead Age Dead Age

      "Post-apocalyptic setting and tactical gameplay provide immersive distraction and stress relief from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion rather than obligation."

      Capsule for Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and passion for tactical games, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different classes, tactics, and game modes; map editor encourages further experimentation."

      Capsule for Of Guards And Thieves Of Guards And Thieves

      "Players experiment with different builds, weapons, and strategies; the map editor encourages trying new scenarios."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new mechanics and level layouts rather than open-world discovery."

      Capsule for qomp qomp

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new maps and community-created content rather than open-world discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Customization of characters and level design allows personal expression and identity."

      Capsule for Ultimate Chicken Horse Ultimate Chicken Horse

      "Character customization and ability to create custom maps allow for personal expression and identity."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "The game features a fictional post-apocalyptic world with zombies and mutants, providing an imaginative survival experience."

      Capsule for ZED ZONE ZED ZONE

      "The game features a fictional post-apocalyptic world with imaginative elements like mutant races and robots."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Active community sharing maps and multiplayer sessions fosters a sense of belonging."

      Capsule for Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator

      "Community interaction through multiplayer, co-op, and map sharing fosters a sense of belonging."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop tactical skills, micromanagement abilities, and learn complex game mechanics over time."

      Capsule for Men of War: Assault Squad Men of War: Assault Squad

      "Players develop tactical skills and learn game mechanics; character creation involves strategic decisions."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Game is sedentary, played on PC with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for KINGDOMS KINGDOMS

      "The game is a sedentary PC experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and tactical decision-making; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game

      "Requires focused attention and tactical decision-making; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -2

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level through multiplayer and community sharing; no evidence of close emotional bonds."

      Capsule for Fight The Dragon Fight The Dragon

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer cooperation; no evidence of close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players can lead squads or teams in multiplayer, but much cooperation is shared or supportive."

      Capsule for Call of Duty® 2 Call of Duty® 2

      "Players can lead squads and coordinate tactics in multiplayer, but leadership is shared and cooperative."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Some progression via mission completion and achievements; limited weapon variety and no RPG-style upgrades."

      Capsule for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

      "Limited progression through weapon unlocks and character points; no deep RPG leveling or persistent growth."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Gameplay can be tense and challenging but also offers moments of flow and cathartic action."

      Capsule for Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

      "Gameplay can be tense and challenging but also offers moments of flow and cathartic combat."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual gore, sound effects, and intense action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for Alien Shooter Alien Shooter

      "Enjoyable gore effects, sound design, and fast-paced action provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through multiplayer rankings and community, but limited by small player base."

      Capsule for Steel Division: Normandy 44 Steel Division: Normandy 44

      "Some recognition through multiplayer rankings and community involvement, but limited by small player base."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "Minimal narrative; story is mostly thematic backdrop without deep plot or character interaction."

      Capsule for BUTCHER BUTCHER

      "Minimal narrative focus; story is mostly a backdrop with no deep campaign or character development."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Heavy emphasis on tactical planning, resource management, and problem solving in real-time combat."

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      "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, positioning, and problem solving in real-time combat scenarios."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Fast-paced combat and risk of losing matches provide excitement and suspense."

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      "Fast-paced combat and risk of sudden death create suspense and adrenaline during matches."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Affordable price and replayability provide good value for casual players."

      Capsule for Flight Control HD Flight Control HD

      "Affordable price with extensive customization and replayability offers good value for tactical game fans."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat involves melee and ranged attacks with enemies exploding and dismembering, emphasizing violent action."

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      "Combat is violent and gory with dismemberment, explosions, and brutal melee attacks."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must manage resources, avoid defeat, and survive hostile encounters."

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      "Players must manage resources, avoid threats, and tactically survive hostile encounters."

    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 Story, Domination, Progression.

    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