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The Spike

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Android • 2020

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Quick resume

The Spike is a 2D volleyball game which is light, but dynamic. Dominate your opponents with speedy and powerful spikes, to take control of the court!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Sport, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Addictive and fast-paced volleyball gameplay
    • Affordable price with good value
    • Skill-based mechanics with rewarding mastery
    • Character customization and upgrades
    • Enjoyable story mode and modes variety

    Cons

    • Limited content and updates on pc version
    • No online multiplayer and weak ai teammates
    • Grindy progression and gacha system
    • Camera and control issues especially for setter
    • Frequent bugs and occasional data loss

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have freedom to build, assign tasks, and develop strategies, but some micromanagement and limited AI autonomy constrain full control."

      Capsule for Grim Nights Grim Nights

      "Players have control over their actions such as spiking, setting, and upgrading players, though some AI limitations reduce full autonomy."

    • Competence

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      4

      "The game offers skill-based platforming challenges, puzzles, and precise timing, with difficulty ramping up and rewarding mastery."

      Capsule for Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

      "Game offers skill-based timing and positioning challenges, with rewarding mastery of spiking, serving, and blocking."

    • Competition

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      2

      "Includes online multiplayer and ranked modes, but multiplayer is reported as dead or inactive, so competition is present but limited."

      Capsule for SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION SUPER DRAGON BALL HEROES WORLD MISSION

      "Competitive elements exist in tournament mode and player upgrading, but no online multiplayer limits direct competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Players enjoy short sessions and time-killing gameplay, but content is limited and repetitive, leading to eventual boredom."

      Capsule for Gun Done Gun Done

      "Addictive gameplay encourages continued play, but grindy progression and limited content cause boredom over time."

    • Cooperation

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      "Primarily single-player against AI; local multiplayer exists but is limited; no significant cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for HoloBall HoloBall

      "Mostly single-player with AI teammates; AI is often unhelpful, and multiplayer is limited to local or remote play."

    • Creativity

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      "Players can customize character upgrades and choose weapons, but limited map and gameplay structure."

      Capsule for Dead Pixels Dead Pixels

      "Players can customize and upgrade characters and stats, with some cosmetic options, but limited creation tools."

    • Domination

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      -2

      "Interactions emphasize balanced gameplay and shared experiences rather than exerting superiority or control over others."

      Capsule for Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

      "Interactions focus on balanced gameplay rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game for engaging, adrenaline-pumping distraction and stress relief."

      Capsule for Swarm Grinder Swarm Grinder

      "Players use the game for stress relief and distraction through engaging volleyball gameplay and story."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      "Players try different strategies and upgrade combinations, though core mechanics remain consistent."

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      "Players try different characters, upgrade strategies, and gameplay styles, though core mechanics remain consistent."

    • Exploration

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      "Game environments are limited and repeated; focus is on gameplay rather than discovering new areas."

      Capsule for Disc Space Disc Space

      "Game environments are limited and repetitive; focus is on gameplay rather than discovering new areas."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Some character customization and choices allow for personal expression, though limited cosmetic modification."

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      "Some character customization and cosmetic options allow for personal expression, though limited in scope."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game simulates a stylized competitive sport with plausible mechanics rather than fantasy or fiction."

      Capsule for Disc Jam Disc Jam

      "Game simulates realistic volleyball scenarios with minimal fantasy or imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship

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      -3

      "Primarily single-player experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer is minor and mostly inactive."

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      "Primarily single-player experience with limited social interaction; multiplayer modes are absent or minimal."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of game mechanics and improve through progression and upgrades."

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      "Players develop skills and improve characters through upgrades and mastering gameplay mechanics."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and timing; not suitable for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and timing; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly with AI and environment."

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      "Minimal social or emotional connections; interactions are mostly with AI or limited local co-op."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players do not lead others; AI allies act independently and no multiplayer leadership roles."

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      "Players do not lead others; AI teammates act independently and multiplayer leadership is absent."

    • Progression

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      4

      "Strong emphasis on collecting characters, leveling up, and unlocking new abilities."

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      "Strong emphasis on collecting and upgrading players, unlocking higher-tier characters and improving stats."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Gameplay can be engaging and satisfying, but some tension from AI difficulty and competition."

      Capsule for Lux Delux Lux Delux

      "Gameplay can be relaxing and satisfying once mastered, though some tension arises from challenging AI."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable audiovisual feedback with satisfying unit animations and sound effects, though graphics are simple."

      Capsule for Rogue Command Rogue Command

      "Fast-paced gameplay with satisfying audiovisual feedback, though graphics are simple and 2D."

    • Status

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      1

      "Some recognition through ranks and achievements, but no social status or multiplayer visibility."

      Capsule for Suit for Hire Suit for Hire

      "Some recognition through player ranks and upgrades, but limited social status or visibility."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story mode exists but is minimal and often skipped; narrative is basic and secondary to gameplay."

      Capsule for Star Saviors Star Saviors

      "Includes a basic story mode with character progression, but story is considered generic and skippable."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires tactical dodging, positioning, and timing to succeed."

      Capsule for Battle Ball Battle Ball

      "Requires timing, positioning, and tactical decisions in setting, spiking, and blocking."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Competitive matches and close rallies provide suspense and excitement."

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      "Excitement from fast-paced rallies and close matches, though some frustration with AI and bugs."

    • Value

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      4

      "Affordable price with high replay value and satisfying gameplay; some desire for more content."

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    • Violence

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      "Focus on constructive sports gameplay with no combat or destructive elements."

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    • Survival

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      "Low risk environment focused on skillful play rather than survival or threat avoidance."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Exploration.

    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