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Ratropolis

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2020

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Quick resume

A fusion of roguelite, tower defense, city-building, and deck-building! We created a new kind of real time strategy game filled with addictive and fast-paced gameplay. Create your deck, defend your city, and build the largest Ratropolis in history!

Global score

88/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Role-playing (RPG), Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Unique blend of deckbuilding and tower defense
    • Varied leaders with distinct playstyles
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • Cute and appealing art style
    • Frequent updates and developer support

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and difficulty spikes
    • Some balance and rng frustrations
    • Limited maps and content variety
    • Clunky ui and unit management
    • Lack of save feature during runs

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players choose their own deck, master, and strategy; direct control over units is limited but strategic decisions on card play and positioning are key."

      Capsule for Minion Masters Minion Masters

      "Players can choose different leaders with unique decks and strategies, make decisions on card selection, building placement, and troop management, reflecting high player control."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game has a steep learning curve with strategic depth, requiring skillful play and deck building to succeed."

      Capsule for Spellweaver Spellweaver

      "The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful deckbuilding, real-time decision making, and strategic troop management, providing a strong sense of competence."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on individual play and personal challenge rather than competing against others; no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Bubsy Two-Fur Bubsy Two-Fur

      "Focus is on solo play and personal progression with no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards; players compete against game challenges rather than others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and repeated runs driven by unlocks, progression, and multiplayer engagement."

      Capsule for HELLCARD HELLCARD

      "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and repeated runs with unlocks and ascension levels encouraging continued engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Single-player focused game with no multiplayer or cooperative elements; players engage independently."

      Capsule for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

      "The game is single-player focused with no cooperative elements; players engage independently."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players customize decks and build strategies; some experimentation with different characters and builds encouraged."

      Capsule for Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale

      "Players customize decks, build and upgrade structures, and experiment with different strategies and leader abilities."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are solo and balanced."

      Capsule for Zombie Night Terror Zombie Night Terror

      "No evidence of exerting control over other players; interactions are solo and balanced."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a thrilling distraction and immersive experience, escaping real life stress through intense gameplay."

      Capsule for Predator: Hunting Grounds Predator: Hunting Grounds

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and immersive experience, escaping real-life stress through gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Travellers Rest Travellers Rest

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new builds, spells, and item merges; players adapt to RNG and explore different strategies."

      Capsule for Tower of Kalemonvo Tower of Kalemonvo

      "Game encourages trying new cards, strategies, and adapting to RNG and different leaders, fostering experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore different maps and unlock new units and abilities, though environments are somewhat repetitive."

      Capsule for Inkulinati Inkulinati

      "Players explore different maps and unlock new cards and leaders, though environments are limited to a few maps."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Customization via deck building and card choices; some cosmetic options but limited avatar personalization."

      Capsule for KROSMAGA KROSMAGA

      "Some customization through deck building and leader choice, but limited cosmetic or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game features imaginative fiction with anthropomorphic boxes and whimsical characters."

      Capsule for Unbox: Newbie's Adventure Unbox: Newbie's Adventure

      "Players experience imaginative fiction with anthropomorphic rats, fantasy cards, and fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; players engage individually."

      Capsule for Automachef Automachef

      "No social or community gameplay elements; players participate individually."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn new strategies, unlock cards and characters, and improve skills over time."

      Capsule for Pirates Outlaws Pirates Outlaws

      "Players learn strategies, unlock cards and leaders, and improve skills over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Folklore Hunter Folklore Hunter

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires constant attention and decision-making; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Crisis in the Kremlin Crisis in the Kremlin

      "Requires constant attention and quick decision-making; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; focus is on solo gameplay."

      Capsule for Devil May Cry 4 Devil May Cry 4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is solo."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      3

      "Players can lead their own colony, managing territory and social dynamics."

      Capsule for Cattails | Become a Cat! Cattails | Become a Cat!

      "Players lead their rat colony and make strategic decisions, though no social leadership over others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players unlock and upgrade towers and heroes, progressing through campaign and challenges."

      Capsule for Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense

      "Players unlock new cards, leaders, and advisors, and progress through waves and ascension levels."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "The game is challenging and fast-paced, creating tension rather than relaxation or flow."

      Capsule for David. David.

      "Game is challenging and fast-paced with tension from real-time mechanics and wave pressure."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Pleasant art style and sound design provide sensory enjoyment, though not intense stimulation."

      Capsule for The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne The Average Everyday Adventures of Samantha Browne

      "Enjoyable art style and sound design provide moderate sensory stimulation and emotional fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements are personal."

      Capsule for Vigil: The Longest Night Vigil: The Longest Night

      "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; achievements are personal."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "Minimal narrative or lore; focus is on gameplay mechanics rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for Backpack Battles Backpack Battles

      "Minimal narrative or lore; focus is on gameplay and mechanics rather than story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "High emphasis on mental challenge, planning card order, deckbuilding, and tactical decision-making."

      Capsule for Deepest Chamber: Resurrection Deepest Chamber: Resurrection

      "Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, deckbuilding, resource management, and tactical decisions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Tension from wave attacks and time pressure creates moments of suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Dome Keeper Dome Keeper

      "Real-time pressure, wave attacks, and RNG create suspense and excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money with engaging gameplay and replayability."

      Capsule for Hexarchy Hexarchy

      "Players report good value for time and money with engaging gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat and destruction of enemies are core gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Lost Castle / 失落城堡 Lost Castle / 失落城堡

      "Combat and destruction of enemies is a core gameplay element, though presented in a cute, non-gory style."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Central gameplay revolves around surviving waves of enemies, defending objectives, and managing resources."

      Capsule for ORION: Prelude ORION: Prelude

      "Central gameplay involves defending against waves, managing resources, and avoiding defeat."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation, Fellowship.

    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