Ragnarock

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR2, Oculus VR • 2021

2021

Quick resume

Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Music, Arcade, Sport, Racing

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Pros

Engaging viking metal soundtrack
Challenging and rewarding rhythm gameplay
Multiplayer competitive races
Custom song support
Physical workout and exercise

Cons

Limited variety of maps/environments
Some latency and timing calibration issues
Graphics are simple and low-poly
Multiplayer population can be low
Lack of narrative or story mode

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

4

"Players have freedom to explore, build, craft, and choose playstyle with adjustable difficulty and custom settings."

Grounded
"Players have freedom to adjust drum and hammer positions, choose songs and difficulty, and customize gameplay experience."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

4

"Game offers skill challenges through rhythm gameplay, lessons, and precise drum hit detection."

Paradiddle
"Game rewards precise timing and skillful drumming; high difficulty levels are challenging and require mastery."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

4

"Multiplayer races and leaderboards encourage comparing performance with others."

Ducks Can Drive
"Includes multiplayer races and global leaderboards encouraging players to compare performance."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long play sessions, replaying levels to improve scores and complete achievements, showing strong attachment."

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game
"Players report habitual play, long sessions, and strong attachment to improving scores and unlocking achievements."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

1

"Multiplayer supports racing with others, but cooperation/teamwork is limited; mostly competitive racing."

RaceRoom Racing Experience
"Multiplayer is competitive racing rather than cooperative teamwork; some social interaction but limited cooperation."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Allows custom music and sprites, enabling player expression and modification."

WAVESHAPER
"Supports custom songs and some customization of drum setup and visuals, allowing player expression."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-3

"Competitive but interactions are equal and respectful; no evidence of dominance or trash talk."

Open Hexagon
"Competitive but interactions emphasize fair play and mutual respect rather than dominance or trash talk."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with immersive Norse theme and engaging gameplay."

Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors
"Players use the game as a fun escape, workout, and stress relief with immersive Viking metal theme."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

Don't Starve Together
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players can experiment with different note speeds, skins, 2D/3D modes, and difficulty levels to find preferred playstyle."

MUSYNX
"Players experiment with settings, custom songs, and different difficulty levels to find preferred play style."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

2

"Players discover new songs, story elements, and customization options, though environment exploration is limited."

HYPERBEAT
"Some exploration of new songs, custom tracks, and environments, though maps are limited and familiar."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

3

"Customization of drum kits and sounds allows for personal expression."

Paradiddle
"Customization of drum kit, hammers, and visual settings allows personal expression."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

4

"Strong Viking mythology theme with fantasy elements like undead and magic; immersive fictional setting."

WARTILE
"Strong Viking and Norse mythology theme with imaginative settings and metal soundtrack."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

3

"Community engagement and multiplayer modes foster social connection; players share interests and collaborate."

Snowbreak: Containment Zone
"Community engagement through multiplayer and custom song sharing fosters social connection."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Players develop rhythm skills, improve timing, and learn complex patterns over time."

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Mega Mix+
"Players develop rhythm skills, timing, and physical endurance through practice and progression."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

4

"Physical activity and aerobic workout emphasized; players report sweating and muscle use."

Racket: Nx
"Physical activity and workout aspects are emphasized; players report sweating and arm exercise."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-4

"Requires active attention and physical engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
"Requires active attention and physical engagement; not suited for passive or background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-3

"Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer and co-op rather than close emotional bonds."

5089: The Action RPG
"Social interactions are mostly surface-level competitive multiplayer rather than close emotional bonds."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-4

"No evidence of leadership roles; players participate individually or in balanced multiplayer."

Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
"No evidence of leadership roles; multiplayer is competitive and individual-focused."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

3

"Players accumulate achievements, unlock songs via DLC, and improve scores, reflecting progression."

MUSYNX
"Players accumulate medals, achievements, and unlock DLC content; progression through skill improvement."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

2

"While challenging, the game provides flow and catharsis through mastering mechanics and fast-paced gameplay."

Freedom Planet 2
"Game provides flow and catharsis but also involves physical exertion and challenge, limiting pure relaxation."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

4

"Strong sensory stimulation from music, visuals, and rhythmic feedback."

Rift of the NecroDancer
"Strong sensory stimulation from music, visuals, and physical drumming motions."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

3

"Leaderboards and achievements provide recognition and social status within the community."

Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
"Leaderboards and achievements provide recognition and social status within the community."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

-3

"No narrative or story mode currently; gameplay is context-free arcade style with story mode planned for future."

Tricky Madness
"No narrative or story mode; gameplay is context-free rhythm challenges with Viking theme."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

2

"Requires timing and planning to succeed in rhythm challenges."

Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
"Requires timing and planning of combos and boosts, but overall straightforward rhythm gameplay."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Combat racing and close competition create suspense and excitement."

Slipstream 5000
"Competitive racing and combo mechanics create suspense and excitement."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players perceive good value due to replayability, content updates, and satisfying gameplay."

Ziggurat
"Players perceive good value from gameplay, soundtrack, and ongoing content updates."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

-4

"Gameplay focuses on constructive rhythm drumming; no combat or destructive elements."

Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
"Gameplay focuses on constructive drumming and rhythm rather than combat or destruction."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

-4

"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable gameplay environment focused on rhythm challenges."

UNBEATABLE [white label]
"No survival or threat avoidance; stable gameplay environment focused on rhythm performance."

Analysis

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

How to use the graph

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Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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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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