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Splitgate

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Innovative portal mechanics adding creativity and strategy
    • High skill ceiling with rewarding gunplay
    • Active and supportive developer community
    • Free-to-play with fair monetization
    • Strong nostalgic appeal for halo and arena shooter fans

    Cons

    • Small and declining player base affecting matchmaking
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Some map design and balance issues
    • Limited progression and customization options
    • Occasional toxicity in community

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have high control over their actions with WASD movement and aiming skillshots, requiring personal skill and decision-making."

      Capsule for SMITE® SMITE®

      "Players have high control over their actions, including aiming, movement, and portal placement, which requires personal skill and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging maps, leaderboards, and skill improvement over time, providing strong feedback on player performance."

      Capsule for Beat Saber Beat Saber

      "The game has a very high skill ceiling, rewarding precise aiming, strategic portal use, and map mastery, with constant feedback on performance."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on ranked modes, competitive matches, and skill-based matchmaking; players often compare performance and enjoy competitive play."

      Capsule for Rogue Company Rogue Company

      "Strong emphasis on competitive play with ranked modes, skill-based matchmaking, and esports potential mentioned."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long play sessions, habitual play, and community attachment, though some mention declining player base affecting engagement."

      Capsule for Blackwake Blackwake

      "Players report habitual play, long sessions, and strong attachment, though some mention population decline affecting engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Many multiplayer modes encourage teamwork and social interaction, though solo play is also common."

      Capsule for Garry's Mod Garry's Mod

      "Team-based modes encourage communication and coordination, though solo play is also common."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players creatively build bridges using limited materials and Portal mechanics, experimenting with designs."

      Capsule for Bridge Constructor Portal Bridge Constructor Portal

      "Portal mechanics enable creative movement and tactical options, allowing players to experiment with new strategies."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Community described as friendly and supportive with emphasis on mutual respect rather than trash talk or dominance."

      Capsule for Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball

      "Community is described as supportive and friendly overall, though some toxicity and trash talk exist but not dominant."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

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

      Capsule for Brotato Brotato

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying the fresh gameplay and competitive challenge."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with different portal types and mechanics to solve puzzles and progress."

      Capsule for Unbound: Worlds Apart Unbound: Worlds Apart

      "Players explore portal mechanics and new map strategies, continually learning and trying new approaches."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Varied maps and multiple routes provide discovery and new experiences within levels."

      Capsule for Desperados III Desperados III

      "Maps encourage discovery of portal spots and new tactical routes, with ongoing learning of map features."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character skins and unlockables allow some self-expression, but no deep avatar customization."

      Capsule for GigaBash GigaBash

      "Customization is limited to cosmetic skins, allowing some personal expression but no deep avatar modification."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Game features stylized arena combat with bows and abilities, offering some imaginative elements but grounded in competitive shooter conventions."

      Capsule for Project Sparrow Project Sparrow

      "The game blends sci-fi and arena shooter elements with some imaginative portal mechanics, but remains grounded in shooter conventions."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Active multiplayer community and developer engagement foster a sense of belonging."

      Capsule for Truck & Logistics Simulator Truck & Logistics Simulator

      "Players feel part of a small but tight-knit community with active developer engagement and social play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling up, skill acquisition, and improving strategies."

      Capsule for Cursed Treasure 2 Cursed Treasure 2

      "Strong emphasis on skill development, learning portal use, and improving aiming and strategy."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

      Capsule for Duelists of Eden Duelists of Eden

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Lies of P Lies of P

      "Requires continuous focus and engagement; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction and bonding reported, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

      Capsule for SKIBIDI GYATROOMS SKIBIDI GYATROOMS

      "Some social interaction and community bonding, but mostly surface-level multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Some team modes encourage coordination but no strong leadership roles emphasized."

      Capsule for Spellsworn Spellsworn

      "Team modes encourage some leadership and callouts, but no strong evidence of dominant leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate skill, ranks, and unlock cosmetic items; progression is mostly skill-based rather than item-based."

      Capsule for Ultra Street Fighter® IV Ultra Street Fighter® IV

      "Players accumulate cosmetic items and ranks; gameplay progression is skill-based rather than item-based."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Fast-paced and tense gameplay with moments of flow but also frustration and pressure."

      Capsule for Dirty Bomb® Dirty Bomb®

      "Fast-paced, tense gameplay with moments of flow but also frustration and challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from gunplay, animations, and fast movement; audio and visuals provide excitement."

      Capsule for Combat Master: Season 5 Combat Master: Season 5

      "Enjoyable sensory feedback from gunplay, movement, and portal effects; exciting and dynamic."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Ranked play and cosmetic items offer social recognition and status within the community."

      Capsule for SMITE® SMITE®

      "Ranked play and cosmetic rewards provide social recognition and status within the community."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "Minimal narrative or lore engagement; gameplay focuses on multiplayer matches without strong story context."

      Capsule for Out of Action Out of Action

      "Focus is on multiplayer matches with minimal narrative or lore engagement."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "High strategic depth with weapon choice, positioning, crafting, and vehicle use."

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

      "High strategic depth from portal placement, map control, and weapon choice."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy suspenseful firefights, ambushes, and unpredictable encounters that create excitement and adrenaline."

      Capsule for Arma Reforger Arma Reforger

      "Players enjoy suspenseful moments, risk-taking with portals, and adrenaline from fast-paced combat."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Free-to-play model with generous unlocks and no pay-to-win elements offers good value for time."

      Capsule for Stampede: Racing Royale Stampede: Racing Royale

      "Free-to-play model with no pay-to-win elements offers excellent value for time and money."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and destruction."

      Capsule for Black Squad Black Squad

      "Core gameplay revolves around combat, shooting, and defeating opponents."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid death traps and manage jetpack fuel to survive levels; survival is a core challenge."

      Capsule for Uncraft World Uncraft World

      "Players must avoid death and manage positioning and resources like jetpack fuel and portal use to survive."

    Analysis

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

    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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