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Insurgency

PC (Microsoft Windows), ZX Spectrum • 2014

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Quick resume

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Realistic and tactical gameplay
    • Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication
    • Immersive sound design
    • Free updates and mod support
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Limited weapon and map variety compared to aaa shooters
    • Some community toxicity reported
    • Lack of ranked matchmaking
    • Outdated graphics engine

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to customize loadouts, choose classes, and employ various tactics; gameplay rewards personal decision-making and strategic choices."

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      "Players have freedom to customize loadouts and choose tactics; gameplay rewards personal skill and decision-making rather than fixed routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, strategic gameplay, and rewarding tactical mechanics requiring player skill and mastery."

      Capsule for Breachers™ Breachers™

      "High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical positioning, and team coordination; deaths are quick and unforgiving, demanding mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Strong focus on multiplayer with ranked and player matches, leaderboards, and skill-based matchmaking."

      Capsule for GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer competition with ranked leagues emerging; leaderboards and skill-based matchmaking desired by community."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report hundreds to thousands of hours played, with extensive content, collectibles, and ongoing community events encouraging long-term habitual play."

      Capsule for Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition Plants vs. Zombies™ Garden Warfare 2: Deluxe Edition

      "Players report hundreds to thousands of hours played; frequent updates and active community encourage habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and voice proximity chat to achieve objectives and survive."

      Capsule for R.E.P.O. R.E.P.O.

      "Teamwork and communication are vital; modes require coordinated objectives and players rely heavily on voice chat."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Extensive weapon customization and loadout options allow player creativity in gear setup and tactics."

      Capsule for Incursion Red River Incursion Red River

      "Weapon customization and loadout choices allow creative tactical builds; mod support and workshop maps add variety."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Community is mostly mature and cooperative; toxic behavior exists but is less prevalent than in many online shooters."

      Capsule for MechWarrior Online™ Legends MechWarrior Online™ Legends

      "Community generally mature and respectful; toxic behavior exists but is less prevalent than in other shooters."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive atmosphere and tense gameplay provide strong escape from reality."

      Capsule for Blood West Blood West

      "Immersive sound design and tense gameplay provide strong escape from reality; players seek adrenaline and immersion."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no external pressure or obligation."

      Capsule for Okhlos: Omega Okhlos: Omega

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no pressure or obligation reported, no pay-to-win mechanics."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore various tactics, loadouts, and strategies; modding and community servers encourage experimentation."

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      "Players experiment with loadouts, tactics, and map strategies; modding community encourages trying new content."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Maps are varied and large, encouraging discovery and tactical positioning."

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      "Maps are varied with multiple routes and tactical positions; some discovery involved but maps are relatively fixed."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Weapon customization and modding allow personal expression through gear and gameplay style."

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      "Customization of weapons and characters via mods and attachments allows personal expression within tactical constraints."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Realistic war setting with plausible weapons and vehicles; no fantasy or supernatural elements."

      Capsule for Foxhole Foxhole

      "Focus on realistic modern infantry combat with plausible weapons and scenarios; no fantasy or supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community bonds, clans, and multiplayer teams foster social connection and shared identity."

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      "Strong community bonds form through team play and voice communication; clans and groups exist."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in weapon handling, navigation, and survival tactics over time."

      Capsule for Into the Radius VR Into the Radius VR

      "Players develop skills over time; learning maps, weapon handling, and tactics is essential for success."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay; no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay; no physical activity or health promotion elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and tactical decision-making; not a casual or background game."

      Capsule for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2

      "Requires focused attention and tactical awareness; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Social interactions occur mainly in multiplayer matches with friends; some friendly banter but limited deep emotional connections."

      Capsule for Nine-Ball Roulette Nine-Ball Roulette

      "Social interaction mainly tactical and team-based; some friendly banter but limited close emotional connections."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Leadership roles exist within squads directing team tactics and movement."

      Capsule for Six Days in Fallujah Six Days in Fallujah

      "Leadership roles exist within squads; players guide team tactics and coordinate objectives."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Some progression through unlocking characters and power-ups, but limited grind."

      Capsule for Boomerang Fu Boomerang Fu

      "Progression is based on supply points earned per round to customize loadouts; no grind or unlocks beyond that."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is tense and stressful with high stakes and punishing difficulty; not designed for relaxation."

      Capsule for They Are Billions They Are Billions

      "Gameplay is tense and high stakes; not designed for relaxation or casual flow states."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Visually stunning explosions, effects, and immersive sound design provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Infinity: Battlescape Infinity: Battlescape

      "Immersive audio and visual effects create intense sensory experiences; gunfire and explosions are impactful."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Competitive play and leaderboards offer recognition, though the community is niche."

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      "Competitive play and leaderboards provide some recognition; community is niche and less focused on popularity."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or story immersion; gameplay is focused on multiplayer objectives without plot."

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      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is objective and multiplayer focused without story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "High emphasis on tactical thinking, team coordination, and skill usage."

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      "High emphasis on tactical planning, positioning, and team coordination; strategic thinking is rewarded."

    • Thrill

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      5

      "High suspense and adrenaline from risk of death and intense firefights create thrilling experiences."

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      "High tension firefights with lethal damage and suppression effects create strong thrill and adrenaline."

    • Value

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      5

      "Players report excellent value for money due to frequent free updates and abundant content."

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      "Players praise value for money with free updates, no microtransactions, and extensive content."

    • Violence

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      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with realistic gunplay and explosions."

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    • Survival

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      "Resource management (ammo, water), health, and tactical defense are important to avoid failure."

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    Analysis

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

    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