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OBEY

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2020

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Quick resume

OBEY is an asymmetrical multiplayer game. In many games you send commands to teammates or AI units. In OBEY you command your (human) opponents, or are commanded by them. Players are always free to obey/disobey. And everyone deals with the consequences of their own decisions.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Unique social and strategic gameplay
    • Engaging psychological manipulation
    • Active and friendly developer
    • Strong community interaction
    • Well polished for early access

    Cons

    • Small and inconsistent player base
    • Steep learning curve
    • Limited map variety
    • Lack of character customization
    • Requires microphone for best experience

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players can choose their own team, select play modes, and decide on approaches to quests and combat, indicating a high degree of control over actions."

      Capsule for Planet Alcatraz 2 Planet Alcatraz 2

      "Players can choose to obey or disobey the overlord, decide when to rebel or cooperate, and use deception and strategy to influence outcomes."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in stealth, trap avoidance, and monster tactics; game has a learning curve and requires skillful play to succeed."

      Capsule for Damned Damned

      "The game has a steep learning curve with strategic depth and requires skill in social manipulation, stealth, and resource management."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong competitive element with multiplayer matches, scoring based on kills, and strategic outmaneuvering of opponents."

      Capsule for DEFCON DEFCON

      "Strong competitive element with players vying for control of the robot and highest score, including direct conflict and social outmaneuvering."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, but the small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

      Capsule for Dustwind Dustwind

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, but the small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Teamwork and collaboration are important, especially in roles aligned with teams like villagers or wolves."

      Capsule for Agrou Agrou

      "Cooperation is important between the overlord and bunnies, with negotiation and teamwork to maintain control and earn money."

    • Creativity

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      2

      "Players can experiment with different deceptive tactics and role abilities, but within structured game mechanics."

      Capsule for Project Winter Project Winter

      "Players can experiment with social strategies and deception, but game mechanics and map structures are predefined."

    • Domination

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      4

      "Players exert control over others via political power, blackmail, sabotage, and economic dominance."

      Capsule for The Guild Gold Edition The Guild Gold Edition

      "The overlord exerts control and authority over other players, punishing disobedience and rewarding loyalty."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a distraction and stress relief, enjoying social dynamics and simple gameplay."

      Capsule for Split or Steal Split or Steal

      "Players enjoy the unique social dynamics and psychological gameplay as a form of engaging distraction."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Dogpile Dogpile

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Players try different strategies, bluffing styles, and social tactics to succeed; game encourages exploration of social mechanics."

      Capsule for MINDNIGHT MINDNIGHT

      "Players try various strategies, deception tactics, and social manipulation to gain advantage."

    • Exploration

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      -2

      "Limited maps currently; focus is on social and strategic gameplay rather than discovering new environments."

      Capsule for DEATH NOTE Killer Within DEATH NOTE Killer Within

      "Maps are limited and known; exploration is minimal, focus is on social and strategic gameplay."

    • Expression

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      -3

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through gameplay choices rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Amnesia: The Dark Descent Amnesia: The Dark Descent

      "Players use default bunny avatars with minimal customization; expression is through gameplay choices rather than visual customization."

    • Fantasy

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      "The game features a whimsical, imaginative world with anthropomorphic bunnies and meta mechanics."

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      "The game features imaginative fiction with giant robots and anthropomorphic bunnies in a dystopian setting."

    • Fellowship

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      4

      "Strong community and multiplayer focus with cooperative gameplay and social interaction."

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      "Strong community focus with cooperative and social interaction, voice chat, and shared game experiences."

    • Growth

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      "Players develop strategic skills, learn diplomacy, and improve over time through experience."

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      "Players develop social and strategic skills, learning to manipulate and negotiate effectively."

    • Health

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      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and social interaction; not suited for background or idle play."

      Capsule for Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies Dale & Dawson Stationery Supplies

      "Requires continuous attention and social interaction; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      2

      "Players form social bonds and friendships within the community, though interactions are mostly task-focused."

      Capsule for The Red Solstice The Red Solstice

      "Players form social bonds and friendships within the community, though interactions are mostly strategic and competitive."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      5

      "Player acts as squad leader, directing team tactics and decisions throughout gameplay."

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      "The overlord role involves managing, directing, and controlling other players with authority."

    • Progression

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      "Players accumulate territory, armies, upgrades, and resources to grow power."

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      "Players accumulate money and resources to gain power and win the game."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay involves tension and stress especially during combat and damage control; not primarily a relaxation experience."

      Capsule for UBOAT UBOAT

      "Gameplay involves tension, suspense, and psychological stress rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

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      2

      "Visuals and sound create a pleasant atmosphere but sensory stimulation is moderate and not intense."

      Capsule for Port Royale 3 Port Royale 3

      "Visuals and sounds are pleasant and fitting, but sensory stimulation is moderate and focused on atmosphere."

    • Status

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      3

      "Recognition through reputation, leadership, and social standing is important to players."

      Capsule for ANEURISM IV ANEURISM IV

      "Players gain recognition through in-game leadership and social influence."

    • Story

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      2

      "Game has a thematic setting and role-based narrative elements, but lacks a deep overarching plot."

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      "The game has a thematic narrative and setting but lacks a structured plot or character development."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Heavy emphasis on mental challenge, planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making."

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      "High emphasis on mental challenge, planning, social manipulation, and tactical decision making."

    • Thrill

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      4

      "Game creates suspense and excitement through deception, risk, and combat encounters."

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      "Gameplay involves suspense, risk, and excitement from social deception and power struggles."

    • Value

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      2

      "Players appreciate the game's depth and developer engagement, though some feel content is limited for price."

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      "Players appreciate the unique experience and developer support, though some note the small player base limits value."

    • Violence

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      "Combat and destruction of enemy robots are core gameplay elements."

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    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to progress."

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      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to maintain position and progress."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration.

    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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