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Pavlov

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, Meta Quest 2 • 2024

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Quick resume

Pavlov vr is a multiplayer shooter in VR with heavy focus on community features. Realistic reloading features and fast paced combat as part of the core experience. Play the #1 most popular VR shooter on PC today.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Realistic and satisfying gunplay
    • Strong modding community with diverse content
    • Multiple game modes including competitive and social
    • Immersive vr experience with good graphics and audio
    • Active and friendly community in many servers

    Cons

    • Toxicity and immature players in some lobbies
    • Loss of steam workshop caused modding disruption
    • Player base smaller on pcvr, some servers empty
    • Crossplay with consoles introduced some annoyances
    • Limited progression and story content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have freedom to choose game modes, create and modify maps, and customize gameplay via scripting and mods."

      Capsule for CS2D CS2D

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

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful aiming, timing, and strategic thinking."

      Capsule for INVERSUS Deluxe INVERSUS Deluxe

      "Game requires skillful gunplay, reloading, and tactical thinking; described as easy to learn but hard to master."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes competitive modes with scoring and leaderboards; players compete to guess or draw better."

      Capsule for Scribble It! Scribble It!

      "Includes competitive modes like Search and Destroy and ranked-style gameplay; some players focus on skill and winning."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with some noting addictive qualities and extensive playtime."

      Capsule for City of Gangsters City of Gangsters

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual return; some mention addictive qualities and extensive hours played."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Team-based multiplayer modes encourage coordination and tactical cooperation."

      Capsule for NEBULOUS: Fleet Command NEBULOUS: Fleet Command

      "Team-based modes like TTT, WW2 Push, and Search and Destroy encourage teamwork and communication."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Extensive modding community allows players to create and customize content, characters, environments, and gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

      "Strong modding community with custom maps, game modes, and content creation; players create and modify extensively."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Some reports of toxic players and trash talk online, but also cooperative and friendly communities."

      Capsule for Worms W.M.D Worms W.M.D

      "Some toxic player behavior and trash talk reported, but also balanced by cooperative and friendly community aspects."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief, socializing, and immersive distraction from real life."

      Capsule for Swords of Gurrah Swords of Gurrah

      "Players use the game for stress relief, immersive VR experience, and social distraction from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Wrestling Empire Wrestling Empire

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore different strategies, unit combinations, and mod content, experimenting with gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for EMERGENCY 20 EMERGENCY 20

      "Players explore various mods, game modes, and tactics; some experimentation with new content and mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Exploration of new maps, modded content, and custom game modes encourages discovery and curiosity."

      Capsule for Contractors Contractors

      "Discovery of new maps, custom content, and modded game modes encourages exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization through skins and cosmetic items supports player self-expression."

      Capsule for Rivals of Aether II Rivals of Aether II

      "Customization through skins and mods allows player self-expression, though some use of standard assets remains."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Game has a stylized, cartoony aesthetic with some imaginative elements but grounded in tactical shooter mechanics."

      Capsule for Of Guards And Thieves Of Guards And Thieves

      "Game blends realistic military shooter elements with some imaginative modded content and playful modes."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community presence, multiplayer co-op, and shared modding culture foster group identity."

      Capsule for Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)

      "Strong community presence, social interaction, and group identity in multiplayer and modding scenes."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop shooting skills, tactics, and game knowledge; some learning curve present."

      Capsule for Clownfield 2042 Clownfield 2042

      "Players develop shooting skills, tactics, and game knowledge over time; learning curve present."

    • Health
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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement; not a casual or background game."

      Capsule for HARD BULLET HARD BULLET

      "Requires active attention and engagement; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Some social interaction and friendships form, but mostly casual multiplayer connections."

      Capsule for Shotgun Farmers Shotgun Farmers

      "Social interactions and friendships form, though mostly casual multiplayer connections rather than deep relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Some players take leadership roles in teams, but many participate equally."

      Capsule for Bean Battles Bean Battles

      "Some players take leadership roles in teams and communities, but many participate equally."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Limited progression elements; players unlock maps and skins but no extensive item or upgrade systems."

      Capsule for Panoptic Panoptic

      "Limited progression systems; mostly cosmetic skins and mod content rather than persistent upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find flow and fun, but overall gameplay is tense and competitive."

      Capsule for Wildgate Wildgate

      "Some players find flow and fun, but gameplay can be tense and competitive."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Immersive VR visuals and audio create strong sensory stimulation and emotional excitement."

      Capsule for Mass Exodus Redux Mass Exodus Redux

      "Immersive VR visuals and audio provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and community roles, but not a dominant motivation."

      Capsule for Tactical Assault VR Tactical Assault VR

      "Some recognition via leaderboards and community reputation, but not a dominant motivation."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

      Capsule for Bodycam Bodycam

      "No narrative or story focus; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Tactical gameplay requires planning, positioning, and use of killstreaks and perks; Spec Ops and Survival modes add strategic depth."

      Capsule for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)

      "Tactical gameplay and planning important in modes like Search and Destroy and TTT."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Competitive multiplayer and fast-paced gameplay provide moments of tension and excitement."

      Capsule for Lumines Arise Lumines Arise

      "High tension and excitement from combat and social deception in multiplayer modes."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Good perceived value due to extensive content, replayability, and mod support, though some find price high."

      Capsule for Door Kickers Door Kickers

      "Generally perceived as good value for price and content, especially with mod support."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay centers on combat, shooting, and elimination of opponents."

      Capsule for Counter-Strike: Source Counter-Strike: Source

      "Core gameplay centers on shooting, combat, and destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Modes include survival against zombies and team elimination, requiring threat management."

      Capsule for BLOCKADE BLOCKADE

      "Some modes involve survival elements like zombies and avoiding death, but mostly combat focused."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Progression.

    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