Perpetuum

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

2014

Quick resume

Perpetuum is a persistent, sandbox, single server, massively multiplayer sci-fi rpg (MMORPG). Control huge robots and mechs to gain access to an alien planet's resources and knowledge, amass huge wealth, or even claim part of the world for yourself using terraforming and complex infrastructure.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator

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Pros

Deep sandbox gameplay
Player-driven economy and market
Complex skill and industry systems
Meaningful pvp with tactical combat
Friendly and helpful community

Cons

Small player base limits interaction
Dated graphics and ui issues
Steep learning curve for new players
Some repetitive mission content
High cost of advanced robots and gear

Motivations

Autonomy

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5

"Players have full freedom to choose their own actions, create scripts, and set personal goals in a sandbox environment."

Grey Hack
"Players have full freedom to choose activities, set own goals, and direct their own gameplay in a sandbox environment."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

4

"The game offers skill-based crafting and combat systems with meaningful progression and feedback."

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy
"Game involves skillful combat, complex industry, research, and crafting systems with meaningful feedback and progression."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

3

"PvP is a core feature with player hunting and faction rivalry, but low player base limits constant competition."

Animyst
"Open PvP zones and player corporations enable competitive play, though population is small limiting frequency."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long sessions and habitual play, with addictive progression and community engagement."

Split or Steal
"Players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and addiction to progression and community involvement."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

4

"Strong emphasis on cooperative play in PvE missions and corporation-based team PvP."

Hades' Star
"Strong emphasis on player corporations, teamwork in PvP, base building, and shared economic activities."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Players design and modify factory layouts, logistics routes, and terraforming strategies creatively."

Plan B: Terraform
"Players can research, prototype, manufacture, and terraform, shaping the game world and economy."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

2

"Competitive PvP includes exerting superiority over others, but community is described as mostly friendly with balanced interactions."

ARC Raiders
"PvP involves territorial control and power struggles, but community is described as friendly and cooperative."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game for nostalgia, relaxation, and immersion in a sci-fi universe, escaping real life."

Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD
"Players use the game as a complex sci-fi alternate life, escaping real life through immersion in a persistent world."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-3

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

Supremacy: 1914
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation rather than obligation or pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players experiment with different weapons, movement mechanics, and exploration strategies."

Hubris
"Players experiment with robot fits, combat tactics, industry strategies, and exploration of game mechanics."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

3

"Game features multiple islands to explore with optional areas and random sea encounters, encouraging discovery."

Braveland Pirate
"Game features multiple islands with different risk/reward, encouraging discovery and territorial expansion."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

2

"Customization of robot appearance through gear allows some self-expression."

Feudal Alloy
"Customization of robots and equipment allows some self-expression, though limited by available models."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

3

"Futuristic dystopian setting with robotic enemies and exaggerated combat provide imaginative fiction experience."

Bunker Punks
"Sci-fi setting with robots and futuristic combat offers imaginative fiction distinct from realistic scenarios."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

4

"Players value community and playing with friends; the small but friendly player base fosters social connection."

Bloodsports.TV
"Players form corporations and communities, sharing goals and socializing in a small but friendly player base."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Progression systems and skill mastery provide meaningful learning and personal development."

SYNTHETIK: Arena
"Skill progression, research, and mastery of complex systems provide strong learning and personal development."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Game is a sedentary video game with no physical activity or health-related features."

Gunlocked
"Game is sedentary computer gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires focused engagement; players actively explore, build, and manage resources."

No Man's Sky
"Requires focused engagement; players must actively manage skills, combat, and industry with little idle time."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

2

"Community is friendly and supportive; some social interaction but not deeply intimate."

Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
"Community is friendly and helpful, with some social bonding within corporations, but limited deep emotional sharing."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

3

"Players often lead parties or coordinate groups; leadership roles exist but also collaborative participation common."

FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition
"Players can lead corporations and coordinate group activities, though many participate collaboratively."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

5

"Strong emphasis on accumulating skills, augmentations, and equipment upgrades."

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
"Strong emphasis on accumulating skill points, items, robots, and territory through continuous advancement."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

2

"Game offers moments of flow and relaxation but also tension from PvP and threats."

Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
"Game offers moments of flow and relaxation but also involves tension from PvP and complex management."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

2

"Visuals and combat effects provide moderate sensory stimulation, though graphics are dated."

Dungeon Lords Steam Edition
"Combat and environment provide moderate sensory stimulation and excitement, though graphics are dated."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

2

"Competitive players gain recognition within small community; no broad social status but some visibility in niche group."

Ricochet
"Recognition within player corporations and community exists but limited by small player population."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

-2

"No strong narrative or character-driven story; gameplay is focused on strategy and sandbox play."

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign
"Game lacks a strong narrative or quest-driven story, focusing instead on sandbox emergent gameplay."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

4

"Requires planning, problem solving, and tactical combat decisions."

System Shock: Enhanced Edition
"Combat, industry, and territorial control require planning, tactics, and problem solving."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Competitive PvP and risk-reward mechanics create suspense and excitement."

Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game
"PvP and risk-reward mechanics create suspense and excitement during combat and exploration."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Low price and enjoyable gameplay provide good value for money and time invested."

Jet Gunner
"Low one-time cost with no subscription and deep gameplay offers good return on investment."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Combat against robotic enemies is central, with tower attacks and destruction as core mechanics."

Axon TD: Uprising - Tower Defense
"Combat and destruction of robots is central, but balanced with constructive industry and base building."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players must avoid threats, manage resources, and survive hostile environments."

Apsulov: End of Gods
"Players must manage risk of losing robots and equipment in PvP and hostile environments."

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 Intimacy, Leadership, Cooperation.

How to use the graph

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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

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