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Grim Dawn

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2016

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Quick resume

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Extensive build customization and dual-class system
    • Deep and challenging gameplay
    • Large handcrafted maps with secrets
    • Friendly and active community
    • High replayability with expansions and endgame content

    Cons

    • Multiplayer can be buggy and limited
    • Some ui and pathing issues
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Limited character visual customization
    • Potential for excessive sedentary play

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose from multiple characters and customize builds with items and skill trees, allowing freedom in playstyle and strategy."

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      "Players have freedom to choose and combine two masteries and customize builds extensively, with many skill trees and devotion points allowing personal playstyle."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game offers challenging combat, skill progression, and difficulty modes that require player skill and strategy."

      Capsule for Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

      "Game offers challenging combat, complex character progression, and requires skillful build optimization and tactical play."

    • Competition

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      1

      "Some competitive elements like tournaments and leaderboards exist but focus is mostly on personal progression and exploration."

      Capsule for Ova Magica Ova Magica

      "Some competitive elements exist in Crucible mode and leaderboards, but overall focus is on personal progression and build experimentation."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly replayable with long sessions, multiple characters, builds, and DLCs encouraging habitual play."

      Capsule for Cinderwake Cinderwake

      "Highly replayable with extensive content, multiple builds, expansions, and endgame modes encouraging long-term habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports multiplayer/co-op play with friends, encouraging teamwork and shared storytelling, though solo play is also common."

      Capsule for Wildermyth Wildermyth

      "Supports multiplayer co-op with friends, though multiplayer is somewhat secondary and can be buggy; mostly played solo or with small groups."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Extensive build customization, weapon crafting, and skill modification encourage creative experimentation."

      Capsule for The Slormancer The Slormancer

      "Extensive build customization, dual-class system, devotion constellation system, crafting, and skill combinations encourage creative experimentation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Community is described as friendly and cooperative with little hostile or dominating behavior; power is balanced and shared."

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      "Community described as friendly and cooperative; no strong emphasis on dominating others or PvP; PvP is minimal and consensual."

    • 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."

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      "Players use the game to escape real life, immerse in a dark fantasy world, and relieve stress through engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no pressure or obligation to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment; no pressure or obligation to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, skill combinations, and strategies each run."

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      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, experimenting with skill trees, devotion points, and item combinations."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large maps with hidden collectibles and lore encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

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      "Large handcrafted maps with secrets, hidden quests, and lore encourage curiosity-driven exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character customization via badges and outfits; some cosmetic DLC available."

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      "Some character customization via dual-class combos, skill choices, and cosmetic DLCs; limited avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong Lovecraftian fantasy setting with supernatural elements and imaginative storytelling."

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      "Dark fantasy setting with Lovecraftian elements, supernatural creatures, and imaginative lore."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community is described as friendly and helpful; players share experiences and play together informally."

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      "Community is friendly and helpful; players share builds and strategies; some social interaction in multiplayer and forums."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over many hours."

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      "Players learn complex systems, optimize builds, and develop skills over hundreds of hours."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with long sessions and no physical activity."

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with long sessions and potential for excessive playtime; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during combat and build management."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; combat and build management demand active play."

    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level or functional within multiplayer; deeper emotional connections are limited."

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      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level; multiplayer is optional and limited; no deep emotional connections emphasized."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "No clear leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative without authoritative control."

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      "No strong leadership roles; multiplayer is cooperative with shared decision-making rather than authoritative control."

    • Progression

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      5

      "Strong focus on leveling, acquiring gear, crafting, and unlocking new content and abilities."

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      "Strong focus on leveling, item acquisition, skill upgrades, and unlocking new content and abilities."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Provides flow and catharsis through satisfying combat and progression, though some tension exists in challenging content."

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      "Provides flow and catharsis through satisfying combat and progression, though some tension exists in challenging content."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visual and auditory effects in combat and environments provide stimulating sensory feedback."

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      "Visual and auditory effects provide sensory stimulation; combat feedback is impactful but not overly flashy."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition in community and leaderboards, but mostly individual focus on gameplay."

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      "Some recognition through leaderboards and community reputation, but mostly individual-focused gameplay."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative immersion with story, characters, and lore integrated into gameplay."

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      "Narrative immersion through lore, side quests, and worldbuilding; story is secondary to gameplay but well-presented."

    • Strategy

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      4

      "Requires planning builds, synergies, and tactical combat decisions; encourages problem solving."

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      "Requires planning and problem solving in build design, skill synergy, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Challenging boss fights and risk-reward mechanics provide suspense and excitement."

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      "Offers suspense and challenge in boss fights and endgame content, with risk and reward dynamics."

    • Value

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      "High perceived value due to extensive content, replayability, and free updates."

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      "High perceived value due to extensive content, free updates, and replayability for a low price."

    • Violence

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      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction is central, with melee kills, boss fights, and violent action."

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    • Survival

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      "Survival elements present, especially in survival mode, involving resource management and threat avoidance."

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    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 Intimacy.

    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