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Surfingers

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Surf as far as you can. Through the oceans, caves, snowy hills and deserts full of sand.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Arcade, Sport

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    Pros

    • Simple and addictive gameplay
    • Low price and good value
    • Local and online multiplayer
    • Variety of unlockable characters
    • Steam achievements and trading cards

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay and music
    • Fast pace causes eye strain
    • Multiplayer player base is small
    • Lack of narrative or exploration
    • Some achievements very difficult

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game is challenging, requiring quick reflexes and skillful aiming; players report a steep difficulty curve and rewarding mastery."

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    • Competition

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      "Includes online ranked and casual multiplayer modes and local versus play, encouraging comparison and competition with others."

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      "Includes online and local multiplayer with ranking systems, encouraging competition among players."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Some players find it addictive for several hours but note late-game repetitiveness and eventual boredom."

      Capsule for Evil Bank Manager Evil Bank Manager

      "Players often play in short bursts; some find it addictive and return repeatedly, but others get bored quickly."

    • Cooperation

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      "Local multiplayer split-screen mode supports cooperative or competitive play with friends."

      Capsule for Barro Barro

      "Local multiplayer and split-screen modes support cooperative play, though mostly competitive multiplayer."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay follows a fixed wave shooter format with limited customization or creative building."

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    • Domination

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      -2

      "No strong evidence of dominance behaviors; multiplayer interactions appear balanced and cooperative rather than aggressive or authoritative."

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      "Multiplayer is competitive but no evidence of dominance behaviors; interactions appear balanced and friendly."

    • Escapism

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      3

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

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      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and stress relief, enjoying its simple, fast-paced gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay revolves around a fixed, repetitive task with little novelty or exploration of mechanics."

      Capsule for Desert Bus VR Desert Bus VR

      "Gameplay is repetitive with fixed controls and patterns; little novelty or mechanic exploration reported."

    • Exploration

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      "Levels are fixed and repeated; no open exploration or discovery elements."

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      "Levels and obstacles are fixed and repetitive; no open exploration or discovery elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can unlock different characters with unique abilities and cosmetic differences, allowing some self-expression."

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      "Players can unlock and choose from various characters, allowing some degree of self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "The game features stylized, whimsical art but no strong fantasy or roleplaying elements."

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      "Game features stylized, cartoonish characters and settings but no deep fantasy or roleplaying elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community aspects exist through multiplayer and shared achievements, but many play solo or with friends only."

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      "Community aspects exist via multiplayer and shared achievements, though many play solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skill and reflexes over time to improve scores and complete achievements."

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      "Players improve reflexes and skills over time to achieve higher scores and unlock characters."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      3

      "Designed for short, casual sessions and quick play bursts, suitable for filling small time gaps."

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      "Designed for short sessions and casual play; players often use it to fill small time gaps."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions are limited to casual multiplayer; no evidence of close relationships."

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      "Social interactions are limited to competitive multiplayer; no evidence of close relationships forming."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchy."

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      "No leadership or management roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchy."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect stars and unlock new levels and avatars, showing some progression through gameplay."

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      "Players collect stars to unlock new characters and achieve higher scores, showing progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and zen-like, but many also report frustration and challenge."

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      "Some players find the game relaxing or zen-like, but others report frustration and eye strain."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Fast-paced visuals and electronic music provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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      "Fast-paced visuals and music provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition among players."

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      "Ranking systems and achievements provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on score chasing."

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      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on score and reflexes."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Minimal strategic planning; mostly timing and positioning with simple trial and error."

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      "Requires quick reflexes and timing but minimal strategic planning or problem solving."

    • Thrill

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      3

      "Increasing speed and difficulty create tension and excitement."

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      "Increasing speed and difficulty create tension and excitement, providing a thrill."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Low price and easy achievements with trading cards provide good perceived value for time and money."

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      "Low price and inclusion of achievements and trading cards provide good value for time and money."

    • Violence

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      -5

      "No violence; gameplay focuses on navigation and avoidance."

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      "No violence; gameplay is focused on surfing and avoiding obstacles."

    • Survival

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      3

      "Players must avoid crashing to survive longer and achieve higher scores."

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      "Players must avoid crashing and survive as long as possible to achieve high scores."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Creativity, Exploration, Expression, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

    How to use the graph
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    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).
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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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026