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The Bazaar

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android • 2025

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Quick resume

The Bazaar is a fast-paced multiplayer Roguelike where every run is a new puzzle. Choose from unique heroes, uncover powerful combos, and outwit your opponents in a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace. Play at your own pace while discovering endless ways to win.

Global score

73/100

Genres

Strategy, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Addictive and deep gameplay loop
    • Extensive build variety and experimentation
    • High production values with great art and sound
    • Asynchronous pvp allowing flexible pacing
    • Frequent updates and balance patches

    Cons

    • Controversial and confusing monetization history
    • Poor developer communication and community management
    • Steep learning curve intimidating to new players
    • Some players find matchmaking unbalanced
    • Price considered high by some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to experiment with different builds, strategies, and optimization choices, especially in later layers and challenges."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "High skill ceiling with strategic depth, complex synergies, and regular balance patches; learning curve acknowledged but rewarding."

      Capsule for Fairytale Fables Fairytale Fables

      "High skill ceiling with complex decision making, strategic depth, and frequent balance changes."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "PvP exists but is asynchronous with AI controlling opponents; ranked modes and leaderboards present."

      Capsule for Gems of War - Puzzle RPG Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

      "Asynchronous PvP against other players' ghost boards with ranked modes and leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly addictive gameplay loop with players reporting many hours and habitual replaying."

      Capsule for Dead Grid Dead Grid

      "Highly addictive gameplay loop with hundreds of hours logged by many players and strong replayability."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with limited or no multiplayer functionality and minimal teamwork elements."

      Capsule for TimeShift™ TimeShift™

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal direct player cooperation."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Extensive customization of skills, talents, gear, and builds; players experiment with numerous combinations and respec freely."

      Capsule for Dark Bestiary Dark Bestiary

      "Extensive build variety and experimentation with item and skill combinations."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Competitive but no evidence of toxic or dominating social behavior; interactions are individual and balanced."

      Capsule for OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns

      "Competitive but interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of toxic domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

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

      Capsule for Soldat 2 Soldat 2

      "Players use the game as a chill, stress-relieving experience with flexible pacing."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment."

      Capsule for Abiotic Factor Abiotic Factor

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing synergies, and exploring different strategies."

      Capsule for (the) Gnorp Apologue (the) Gnorp Apologue

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, adapting strategies, and exploring synergies."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new items, combos, and story elements progressively, though within a limited environment."

      Capsule for Little Inferno Little Inferno

      "Players discover new item combos and builds, though environment is consistent."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Some cosmetic customization and character personalization available, though not a primary focus."

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      "Cosmetic customization available but mostly focused on gameplay."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Set in a whimsical fantasy world with imaginative characters and narrative elements."

      Capsule for Let's! Revolution! Let's! Revolution!

      "Imaginative fantasy setting with lore, voice acting, and character personalities."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Limited social connection; community exists but gameplay is primarily solo."

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      "Limited social connection; community exists but gameplay is mostly solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills and knowledge over time; learning curve acknowledged."

      Capsule for Arena of Kings Arena of Kings

      "Players develop skills and knowledge over many hours; steep learning curve."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players note long sessions and addictive nature."

      Capsule for Dungelot: Shattered Lands Dungelot: Shattered Lands

      "Sedentary gameplay with long sessions and addictive qualities."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during runs; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Bingle Bingle Bingle Bingle

      "Requires focused attention during runs; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond gameplay."

      Capsule for Commandos 2: Men of Courage Commandos 2: Men of Courage

      "Minimal social or emotional connection through gameplay."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through unlocking weapons, spells, and some meta upgrades; no permanent health or mana upgrades, progression mostly run-based."

      Capsule for Have a Nice Death Have a Nice Death

      "Progression through unlocking cosmetics and new heroes; no meta progression but build progression within runs."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Slow pacing and ability to pause create a relaxing and contemplative gameplay experience."

      Capsule for Driftland: The Magic Revival Driftland: The Magic Revival

      "Chill asynchronous gameplay with no time pressure, allowing relaxed pacing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "High production values with beautiful art, animations, music, and voice acting provide sensory enjoyment."

      Capsule for Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™ Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

      "High production values with satisfying visuals, sound, and animations."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer rankings offer recognition, though not a dominant focus."

      Capsule for Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

      "Ranked play and leaderboards provide recognition but not a major focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative and lore present but somewhat vague; voice acting and story elements enhance immersion."

      Capsule for Grimlord Grimlord

      "Lore and character voice acting add narrative immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Deep mental challenge with complex tactical and strategic decision-making."

      Capsule for X-COM: Apocalypse X-COM: Apocalypse

      "Deep strategic and tactical decision making with complex problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Competitive matches and RNG elements create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Alpha League Alpha League

      "Excitement from RNG, build discovery, and competitive matches."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Players report good value for money especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay and content."

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      "Many players report high value for money given hours of gameplay despite some monetization controversies."

    • Violence

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      "Combat is present but stylized and strategic rather than focused on destruction or gore."

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      "Combat is present but stylized and not focused on destruction or gore."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players manage threats and resource constraints to avoid defeat and progress through runs."

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      "Players manage threats and resources during runs to avoid failure."

    Analysis

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

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026