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On A Roll 3D

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

On A Roll 3D is a fast, colourful 3D platform game. Roll your way through 24 huge levels across six different themes and be prepared to take on spikes, mines, dynamite, conveyor belts, springs, switches, doors, bumpers, lasers, saws, fire, ice, water, electricity, trapdoors and much much more.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Platform

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    Pros

    • Simple and responsive controls
    • Nostalgic retro style
    • Varied level design
    • Affordable price
    • Catchy soundtrack

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Basic and repetitive enemies
    • Some camera and control quirks
    • Lack of story and depth
    • Boss fights can be frustrating

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Puzzles offer some challenge and variety, but overall gameplay is easy and straightforward."

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      "Game offers some challenge with precise controls and increasing difficulty, but puzzles and enemies are simple and predictable."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on individual progression and mastery; leaderboards exist but competition is not a core element."

      Capsule for Jet Gunner Jet Gunner

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    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

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      "Some players report replaying to explore more or get achievements, but game is short and can be completed quickly."

      Capsule for AER Memories of Old AER Memories of Old

      "Players report spending a few hours and some replaying for achievements, but game is relatively short and can be completed quickly."

    • Cooperation

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      "Single-player platformer with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Tomato Jones Tomato Jones

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    • Creativity

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      "Some level design variety and puzzles, but mostly uses predefined structures and assets with limited player creation."

      Capsule for The Backrooms: Unbounded The Backrooms: Unbounded

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    • Domination

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

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      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

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      "Players enjoy nostalgic escape and lighthearted distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Worms Worms

      "Players enjoy nostalgic, simple gameplay as a relaxing distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

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      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by personal interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

      Capsule for GigaBash GigaBash

      "Engagement is voluntary and motivated by personal interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

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      "Some exploration and puzzle solving, but mostly following established paths and routines."

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      "Some exploration of mechanics and puzzle solving, but mostly follows established platforming routines."

    • Exploration

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      1

      "Unlocking new levels and themes provides some discovery, though environments are variations on a theme."

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      "Varied themed levels encourage some discovery, but environments are mostly linear and familiar."

    • Expression

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      "Players can customize ball skins and choose abilities, allowing some self-expression."

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      "Players can customize ball color, offering limited self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "Imaginative setting with anthropomorphic TVs and machines, but gameplay is grounded in platforming mechanics."

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      "Imaginative platforming with cartoonish enemies and worlds, though grounded in simple mechanics."

    • Fellowship

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      "No social or community features; gameplay is solo."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players develop platforming skills and learn movement techniques to improve performance."

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      "Players develop platforming skills and improve performance to achieve perfect runs and achievements."

    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for casual background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -5

      "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

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      "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

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      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression

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      "Players collect stars and unlock cosmetic items, showing clear progression and reward systems."

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      "Players collect stars, complete levels, and unlock achievements, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation

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      "Generally a light and breezy platformer with some challenge; some players find it relaxing and nostalgic."

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      "Generally described as a relaxing, nostalgic platformer with manageable challenge."

    • Sensation

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      "Pleasant music and simple graphics provide moderate sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for 1849 1849

      "Simple graphics and catchy music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status

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      "Limited social recognition; achievements and leaderboards exist but are not prominent motivators."

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      "Limited social recognition; achievements and leaderboards exist but are not prominent motivators."

    • Story

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      -4

      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free platforming and exploration."

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      "No narrative or story; gameplay is context-free platforming."

    • Strategy

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      1

      "Some puzzle-solving and movement planning involved, but mostly straightforward platforming."

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    • Thrill

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      "Moderate tension and suspense; not highly thrilling or completely controlled."

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    • Value

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      4

      "Players perceive good value for money given the price and quality of gameplay."

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      "Players find good value for money given the price and amount of gameplay."

    • Violence

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      "Minimal violence; some destruction of objects for parts but no combat or aggressive actions."

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    • Survival

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      "Some survival elements like avoiding death and managing health, but low risk overall."

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    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 Expression, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition.

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026