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FOOTSIES Rollback Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2020

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Quick resume

FOOTSIES is a simple 2D ground-based fighting game that both new and experienced players can pick up and enjoy right away. Featuring online battle mode with rollback netcode, implemented using GGPO open-source codes.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Action, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Excellent training tool for fighting game fundamentals
    • Rollback netcode with crossplay
    • Simple, accessible gameplay with high skill ceiling
    • Customizable hats and cosmetic options
    • Very affordable price

    Cons

    • Small and mostly inactive online player base
    • Arcade ai can be overly difficult and punishing
    • Limited game modes and no story content
    • Controls and lobby system have minor usability issues
    • Minimalistic visuals may not appeal to all

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose movement style, routes, and combat approach; some constraints in controls but overall high player control."

      Capsule for STRIDE STRIDE

      "Players have full control over movement and attacks with minimal mechanics, allowing freedom in decision-making despite limited inputs."

    • Competence

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      "High skill ceiling with emphasis on timing, precision, and mastering mechanics like parrying, bunting, and special moves."

      Capsule for Lethal League Lethal League

      "High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction timing."

    • Competition

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      3

      "Includes ranked tournaments and online AI battles with other players' monsters, fostering competitive play."

      Capsule for Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX

      "Includes online multiplayer and arcade mode with AI opponents emulating player archetypes, encouraging skill comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players enjoy repeated sessions especially with friends; some mention limited content but still habitual play."

      Capsule for GigaBash GigaBash

      "Players engage in repeated practice and training modes; some mention habitual play but online population is low, limiting long sessions."

    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay is primarily 1v1 competitive with minimal cooperative or team-based elements."

      Capsule for Chess Evolved Online Chess Evolved Online

      "Focuses on 1v1 competitive play with minimal cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity

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      3

      "Customization through hats, cosmetics, and community-created content allows for player expression and modification."

      Capsule for Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2

      "Customization options such as creating and modifying hats allow for player expression beyond core gameplay."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Community described as friendly and supportive; no reports of toxic dominance or trash talk."

      Capsule for Faeria Faeria

      "Community described as friendly and respectful; no reports of toxic dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a focused distraction and stress relief through skill improvement and engaging gameplay."

      Capsule for Aimbeast Aimbeast

      "Players use the game as a focused distraction and stress relief through mastering fundamentals and casual play."

    • Expectation

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      -4

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

      Capsule for SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

      "Engagement driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire to learn fighting game fundamentals rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      4

      "Encourages trying new movement techniques, puzzle solutions, and combat timing; players explore mechanics and game limits."

      Capsule for Metro Gravity Metro Gravity

      "Encourages trying new strategies, learning spacing, and exploring timing through training modes and arcade challenges."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Game environments and stages are visually varied but limited; focus is on fighting mechanics rather than exploration."

      Capsule for FIGHTING EX LAYER FIGHTING EX LAYER

      "Limited environment variety; exploration mostly in learning opponent behaviors and mastering mechanics rather than new areas."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Customization through unlockable costumes and color palettes allows some self-expression."

      Capsule for Fight'N Rage Fight'N Rage

      "Hat customization and palette unlocks provide avenues for self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game is stylized but grounded in simple tactical combat without strong fantasy or narrative elements."

      Capsule for Cubemen Cubemen

      "Grounded in realistic fighting fundamentals without fantastical elements or story-driven fiction."

    • Fellowship

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      2

      "Community exists around the game with Discord servers and friend groups playing together, but online player base is small."

      Capsule for Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Persona 4 Arena Ultimax

      "Some community interaction via Discord and local multiplayer, but online player base is small."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, character development, skill acquisition, and mastering game mechanics."

      Capsule for Last Dream Last Dream

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill development, and improving reaction times and game knowledge."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

      Capsule for VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI- VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI-

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and quick reactions; not suitable for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Roogoo Roogoo

      "Requires focused attention and quick reactions; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions are limited to competitive matches; no emphasis on close relationships."

      Capsule for Koi-Koi Japan [Hanafuda playing cards] Koi-Koi Japan [Hanafuda playing cards]

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive matches; no emphasis on close relationships."

    • Leadership

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      -4

      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual competition."

      Capsule for Umineko: Golden Fantasia Umineko: Golden Fantasia

      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual competition."

    • Progression

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      2

      "There is some progression through unlocking skins and content, but core gameplay remains stable."

      Capsule for Tank Team Tank Team

      "Some progression through unlocking colors and hats, but core gameplay remains static."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is tense and challenging, requiring patience and focus; not primarily relaxing."

      Capsule for Styx: Master of Shadows Styx: Master of Shadows

      "Gameplay is tense and challenging, requiring concentration and quick reactions, not primarily relaxing."

    • Sensation

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      "Minimalistic visuals and sound effects provide moderate sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Tile Cities Tile Cities

      "Minimalist visuals but satisfying feedback and intense moments provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through online ranks and community presence, but limited due to small player base."

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      "Some recognition through online play and community, but limited due to small player base."

    • Story

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      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

      Capsule for Golf With Your Friends Golf With Your Friends

      "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

    • Strategy

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      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around mental challenge, planning, and tactical decision-making."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around mental challenge, spacing, timing, and strategic decision-making."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "High suspense and tension in matches; thrill from clutch moments and competitive pressure."

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      "High tension and thrill from tight matches, punishes, and mind games."

    • Value

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      5

      "Highly praised for excellent value given low price and quality of experience."

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      "Highly praised for low price, quality netcode, and effective training value."

    • Violence

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      "Combat is abstract and automated with no graphic violence or destruction."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid failure in puzzles and boss fights, requiring careful moves and timing."

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      "Players must avoid failure through precise timing and defense, especially against punishing AI."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation, Story.

    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