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Model Builder: Complete Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

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Quick resume

Become a master model maker in the Complete Edition of this beloved crafting simulator, featuring all DLCs. Assemble, customize and display your creations, whether you’re a veteran or a novice. Get building, and get creative!

Global score

74/100

Genres

Casual, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and mindful gameplay
    • Highly detailed and customizable models
    • Good value compared to real-life modeling
    • Responsive and active developers
    • Inclusive for players with physical limitations

    Cons

    • Some bugs and performance issues
    • Limited content and models at launch
    • Lack of undo feature frustrates some players
    • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • Painting tools can be unintuitive or limited

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have full control over their painting actions, brush handling, color mixing, and environment setup, enabling personal freedom and creative expression."

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    • Competence

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      3

      "Players engage in skillful mechanical tasks with feedback and progression, though some tasks can become repetitive and predictable."

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    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on personal creativity and progression rather than direct competition or ranked modes."

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    • Continuation

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      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play due to relaxing and engaging creative possibilities."

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    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

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      "Gameplay is primarily single-player focused with limited social interaction; cooperation mainly through community content sharing."

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on decorating, customizing spaces, and creative freedom especially in creative mode."

      Capsule for Urban Jungle Urban Jungle

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    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are respectful and cooperative."

      Capsule for Tales of Seikyu Tales of Seikyu

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving escape from real life."

      Capsule for STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, mindful escape from real-life stress and physical limitations."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for House Party House Party

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with colors, brush styles, and painting techniques to create unique art and solve puzzles."

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      "Players try different painting techniques and model variations, exploring creative possibilities."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Limited physical exploration; focus is on managing known environments rather than discovering new areas."

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    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

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      "High level of self-expression through art creation and customization of spray paint styles."

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      "High level of self-expression through painting and customizing models."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Dioramas include imaginative and historical themes but gameplay is grounded in realistic model assembly."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Minimal social connection in gameplay; community interaction mainly outside the game."

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      "Minimal social connection during gameplay; community interaction mostly outside the game."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn about art, building techniques, and develop creative skills over time."

      Capsule for Occupy White Walls Occupy White Walls

      "Players learn new modeling and painting skills and improve over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      2

      "Physical activity from VR combat and movement noted; some players mention exercise benefits."

      Capsule for Ancient Dungeon Ancient Dungeon

      "Supports players with physical limitations to enjoy modeling; no physical activity but therapeutic benefits noted."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement rather than passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and active engagement rather than passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are limited and surface-level, mostly through forums and Discord."

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      "Social interactions are limited and surface-level, mostly through forums and Discord."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; players act independently."

      Capsule for Wrench Wrench

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate skills, unlock perks, and progress through career mode with ratings and upgrades."

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      "Players accumulate models, tools, and upgrades as they progress through career mode."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Strongly relaxing and stress-relieving experience emphasized by players."

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      "Strongly relaxing and soothing experience, helping players de-stress and enjoy mindful play."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from painting physics and ambient music, though some note limited sound effects."

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      "Enjoyable visual and auditory feedback from painting and model details, though not intense sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements and progress are personal; little social recognition or status seeking."

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      "Achievements and progress are personal; little social recognition or status seeking."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Career mode provides narrative context and progression, though no deep overarching plot."

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      "Includes a light career mode with a backstory, but focus remains on the modeling activity."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires some planning and problem solving, but mostly straightforward tasks."

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      "Some planning and problem solving in assembly and painting, but mostly straightforward tasks."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is calm and controlled with minimal risk or suspense."

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      "Gameplay is calm and controlled with minimal risk or suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for money given depth, realism, and hours of gameplay."

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      "Players perceive good value for money and time invested, especially compared to real-life modeling costs."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; focus on constructive building."

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    • Survival

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      "No threats or survival challenges; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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      "No threats or survival challenges; stable and safe gameplay environment."

    Analysis

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

    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