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Pumping Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

Pumping Simulator As an active member of a gas station in a major city around the world, you can play with up to 10 friends in a multiplayer co-op mode or single player mode to help you understand what the pumpers are going through, and maybe will make you rich.

What works
  • Unique and immersive gas station simulation
  • Multiplayer mode for cooperative play
  • Variety of business management tasks
  • Frequent updates during early access
  • Intuitive and casual gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Numerous bugs and glitches
  • Short gameplay duration
  • Limited content and features
  • Performance and optimization issues
  • Some inappropriate content (strip club)

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Winter Resort Simulator 2

  • Better Mart Simulator

  • Mining

  • MR FARMBOY

  • Recycling Center Simulator: Prologue

  • Havendock

  • Cargo Simulator

  • Car Dealership Simulator

  • Farming Simulator 2011
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Cargo Simulator

  • Winter Resort Simulator

  • Logic World
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

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Pumping Simulator: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players can freely choose how to run their gas station, decide on upgrades, and manage tasks with some freedom, though the gameplay loop is somewhat routine."

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    "Players have freedom to choose how to expand and manage their gas station and business, including buying upgrades and hiring staff, though some tasks become automated."

  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive modes or player comparison; focus is on personal progression and management."

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Multiplayer mode allows playing with friends cooperatively, though mostly casual and social rather than goal-driven teamwork."

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  • Creativity

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    "Limited creativity in unit types and base building; players customize loadouts and upgrades but no colony building or deep customization."

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  • Domination

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    "No indications of dominating or controlling other players; interactions are cooperative or solo."

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  • Escapism

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    "Many players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief through casual business simulation."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, not out of obligation or pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Some experimentation with upgrade strategies and resource management, but largely routine gameplay."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore different maps and unlock new buildings and features, though exploration is limited to known areas."

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game simulates a realistic setting of running a gas station with some humorous fictional elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Multiplayer and social play with friends foster a sense of community, though mostly casual."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in time/resource management and strategy, though learning curve is moderate."

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Some players leave game running during slow periods; others require active management."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, unlocking new features, and expanding the gas station."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find the game relaxing, but repetitive tasks and bugs cause frustration."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "Gameplay is low risk and predictable; lacks suspense or high-stakes challenges."

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  • Value

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