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Operation: Harsh Doorstop

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, Early Access, Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Strong modding support
    • Realistic tactical gameplay
    • Active developer updates
    • Community-driven content

    Cons

    • Low player base
    • Weak ai behavior
    • Limited maps and game modes
    • Some connectivity issues
    • Clunky controls and bugs

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose game modes, maps, weapons, and mods, with extensive customization and modding support."

      Capsule for Pavlov Pavlov

      "Players have freedom to choose factions, weapons, and mods; strong modding support allows personal customization and control over gameplay experience."

    • Competence

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      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful gunplay, tactical positioning, and overcoming AI challenges, though AI is sometimes poor"

      Capsule for Easy Red Easy Red

      "Game offers realistic gunplay and tactical challenges; some learning curve noted; AI is weak but multiplayer requires skill and coordination."

    • Competition

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      2

      "Includes PvP and faction wars on some servers, but many players focus on solo or cooperative play without heavy competition."

      Capsule for Avorion Avorion

      "Multiplayer servers with PvP combat and some player vs player competition; however, player base is small and some focus on cooperative play."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report habitual play and long sessions, but some mention boredom due to limited content."

      Capsule for Blood Trail Blood Trail

      "Players report habitual play and anticipation for updates; some mention boredom due to limited maps and modes but modding extends longevity."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Team-based gameplay requiring coordination; multiplayer modes emphasize working together to score and defend."

      Capsule for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

      "Strong emphasis on teamwork, squad-based tactics, and communication; multiplayer modes require coordination and group objectives."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Extensive modding support and map editors allow players to create and modify content extensively."

      Capsule for Rusted Warfare - RTS Rusted Warfare - RTS

      "Extensive modding support, map and mode creation, and sandbox elements allow players to create and modify content extensively."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "While competitive, community emphasizes mutual respect; some reports of toxic behavior but overall balanced player interactions."

      Capsule for Teeworlds Teeworlds

      "Community is cooperative with mutual respect emphasized; some toxicity reported but overall balanced player interactions."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as an immersive military simulation escape, enjoying realistic combat and tactical challenges."

      Capsule for ARMA: Gold Edition ARMA: Gold Edition

      "Players use game as a realistic military simulation escape; immersive tactical gameplay offers distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Animyst Animyst

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and passion; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with mods, new strategies, and different game modes; game encourages trying new content."

      Capsule for Left 4 Dead 2 Left 4 Dead 2

      "Players explore mods, new mechanics, and different eras; game encourages trying new content and testing features."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration in dungeons and maps, though repetitive; modded maps add variety."

      Capsule for Blade and Sorcery Blade and Sorcery

      "Some exploration of maps and eras; limited map variety noted but modding adds new environments to discover."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Customization of bases and character suits allows self-expression, though cosmetic options are somewhat limited."

      Capsule for Meet Your Maker Meet Your Maker

      "Customization through mods and loadouts allows self-expression; however, base game has limited direct cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Strong focus on realistic military simulation and plausible scenarios rather than imaginative or fantastical elements."

      Capsule for ARMA: Gold Edition ARMA: Gold Edition

      "Focus on realistic military simulation across historical and modern eras; minimal fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Community and team identity important; players form groups and communicate closely."

      Capsule for Day of Infamy Day of Infamy

      "Community-driven development and modding fosters group identity; players form squads and social connections."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop tactical skills and game knowledge; some learning curve and skill acquisition reported."

      Capsule for Task Force Task Force

      "Players develop tactical skills and knowledge; learning curve present and skill improvement valued."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Caves of Qud Caves of Qud

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; no indications of health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or casual idle play."

      Capsule for STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II

      "Requires focused attention during matches; not suited for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Some social bonding and teamwork in squads, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

      Capsule for Ghosts of Tabor Ghosts of Tabor

      "Some social interaction and squad bonding; limited evidence of deep emotional or close personal relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Team-based gameplay encourages leadership roles such as coordinating strategies and guiding teammates."

      Capsule for Day of Defeat: Source Day of Defeat: Source

      "Squad-based gameplay encourages leadership roles; players guide teams and coordinate tactics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock new maps and mods, showing progression."

      Capsule for Sven Co-op Sven Co-op

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock mods; progression through gameplay and mod content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Gameplay is intense and challenging, with moments of tension; some players find it thrilling rather than relaxing."

      Capsule for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

      "Gameplay can be intense and tactical; some players find it fun and immersive but not primarily relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Gunplay and sound effects provide sensory stimulation despite modest graphics"

      Capsule for Easy Red Easy Red

      "Enjoyment from realistic gun sounds and visuals; sensory stimulation present but not extreme or arcade-like."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      0

      "No strong evidence of social status or recognition systems; some community appreciation but not central."

      Capsule for OverDrift Festival OverDrift Festival

      "No strong evidence of social status or recognition systems; community values contribution but no formal status."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay centers on sandbox antics rather than plot immersion."

      Capsule for Amazing Frog? Amazing Frog?

      "Game focuses on sandbox tactical gameplay without strong narrative or plot immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players engage in problem solving, planning, and tactical combat decisions."

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      "Strong emphasis on tactical decision-making, planning, and problem solving in multiplayer and modded scenarios."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Players experience suspense and excitement from aiming and hitting targets, and from tactical battles."

      Capsule for Battle Fleet 2 Battle Fleet 2

      "Players experience suspense and tension in firefights; some thrill from realistic combat situations."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Free to play with extensive content; players perceive high value for time invested."

      Capsule for The Genesis Project The Genesis Project

      "Free-to-play with extensive content and mod support; players perceive high value for time and money invested."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and shooting are core gameplay elements, with enemies and destruction."

      Capsule for Sven Co-op Sven Co-op

      "Combat and shooting are core gameplay elements; destruction and firefights are central to player experience."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players manage resources, defend bases, and avoid threats; survival elements present but not extreme."

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      "Players manage threats and tactical positioning; survival elements present but not extreme or dominant."

    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 Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, 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