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Gravel

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Gravel is the ultimate off-road experience. The most extreme racing game that will let you try out amazing stunts in the wildest places on the planet!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Racing, Sport, Simulator, Arcade

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    Pros

    • Fun arcade offroad racing
    • Varied cars and tracks
    • Adjustable difficulty and assists
    • Good progression system
    • Runs well on mid-range pcs

    Cons

    • Short campaign length
    • Multiplayer mostly dead
    • Limited customization
    • Some physics inconsistencies
    • Annoying repetitive announcer

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to customize cars, tune performance, and choose race modes and strategies, indicating high player control and decision-making."

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      "Players can tune vehicles, choose assists on/off, and select race modes freely, indicating high control over gameplay decisions."

    • Competence

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      3

      "Game offers skill-based driving challenges with responsive controls and a learning curve, though some find physics inconsistent."

      Capsule for Old School Rally Old School Rally

      "Game offers skill-based driving challenges with adjustable difficulty and AI that can be challenging, though physics can be inconsistent."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      2

      "Includes multiplayer and leaderboards but multiplayer is often dead or laggy; competition mostly against AI and self-improvement."

      Capsule for NASCAR '15 Victory Edition NASCAR '15 Victory Edition

      "Includes multiplayer modes and leaderboards, but multiplayer is often dead; competition mostly against AI and personal bests."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report long play sessions and enjoyment, but career mode can become repetitive and content is limited, reducing long-term engagement."

      Capsule for MXGP3 - The Official Motocross Videogame MXGP3 - The Official Motocross Videogame

      "Career mode and weekly challenges encourage continued play, but some players note short campaign and limited replay value."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Focus is primarily on individual racing; multiplayer exists but is limited and lacks cooperative gameplay elements."

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      "Focus is primarily on solo racing; multiplayer exists but is underpopulated and lacks strong cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -2

      "Limited customization options; no liveries or deep creative modifications; mostly predefined cars and tracks."

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      "Limited customization options; players unlock liveries but no deep car or track editing, following predefined structures."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions are balanced with AI allies and enemies; no evidence of player trash talk or social dominance."

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      "Interactions with others are balanced; no evidence of trash talk or dominance mechanics, mostly fair AI and multiplayer."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Provides fast-paced, immersive racing that offers distraction and stress relief through arcade thrills."

      Capsule for Speed Liner Speed Liner

      "Arcade racing provides fun distraction and stress relief; players enjoy immersive offroad environments and varied tracks."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different cars and track variants, exploring shortcuts and racing strategies."

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      "Players can experiment with car tuning and driving assists; some novelty in race modes and track variations."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Some discovery of tracks and modes, but mostly familiar environments and repeated racing circuits."

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      "Varied tracks and environments offer some discovery, but mostly racing on known circuits without deep exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited to unlocking preset car liveries; no deep customization or avatar personalization."

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      "Limited to selecting preset liveries; no extensive avatar or environment customization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -1

      "Game is grounded in realistic car mechanics and street racing culture, with minimal fantasy elements."

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      "Game is grounded in realistic offroad racing cars and tracks, though presented with arcade style and fictional TV show framing."

    • Fellowship

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      -3

      "Limited social interaction; multiplayer is sparse and community engagement is minimal."

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      "Minimal social interaction; multiplayer is sparse and lacks strong community engagement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Progression through unlocking cars, upgrades, and mastering driving skills provides learning and development."

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      "Progression through leveling, unlocking cars and liveries, and improving driving skills is present."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Standard sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or rehab elements."

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      "Standard sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during races; not designed for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during races; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

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

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

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership or management roles; players focus on individual racing performance."

      Capsule for TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2 TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2

      "No leadership or management roles; players focus on individual racing performance."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Clear progression system with car upgrades, leveling, and unlocking new vehicles."

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      "Clear progression system with XP, unlocking cars, liveries, and new race events."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Arcade racing provides flow and catharsis, though some find AI difficulty stressful."

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      "Arcade racing provides enjoyable flow and catharsis, though some players note occasional frustration with physics or AI."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sounds, and driving feedback provide engaging sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Visuals, sound effects, and vehicle feedback provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and multiplayer rankings, but limited social visibility."

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      "Some recognition through rankings and achievements, but limited social visibility due to low multiplayer activity."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal story framing the expo break-in and boss fight, but narrative is light and secondary to the experience."

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      "Simple narrative framing with TV show episodes and rival bosses, but minimal plot depth."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some strategic elements in car tuning, race tactics, and mode selection, but mostly straightforward racing."

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      "Basic strategic elements in car tuning and race approach, but mostly straightforward racing gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Racing tension, risk of crashes, and mastering jumps provide suspense and thrill."

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      "Exciting jumps, drifting combos, and race challenges provide moments of thrill and tension release."

    • Value

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      4

      "Good value for money especially on sale; players appreciate price relative to gameplay and card rewards."

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      "Good value especially on sale; players appreciate content amount and gameplay for price paid."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -4

      "Focus on racing and car handling; collisions are penalized and destructive violence is minimal."

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      "Focus on racing and vehicle control; collisions are present but not glorified as destructive violence."

    • Survival

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      -2

      "Some challenge in avoiding crashes and staying on track but no survival mechanics or resource management."

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      "Some challenge in avoiding crashes and staying on track, but no high-risk survival mechanics."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival.

    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