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Tribal Wars

PC (Microsoft Windows), Web browser, Android • 2020

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Quick resume

Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest.

Global score

72/100

Genres

Action, Free To Play, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep strategic gameplay
    • Strong community and cooperation
    • Long-term progression and addiction
    • Cross-platform play
    • Nostalgic appeal

    Cons

    • Pay-to-win imbalance
    • High time investment required
    • Toxic player community
    • Limited creativity and customization
    • Poor steam client compared to browser

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have significant control over their actions and decisions, including diplomacy, army composition, and strategic choices."

      Capsule for Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

      "Players have significant control over strategic decisions, timing of attacks, and diplomacy, though constrained by game mechanics and social dynamics."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic team play, and a learning curve; players report mastering abilities and tactics."

      Capsule for Midnight Ghost Hunt Midnight Ghost Hunt

      "High skill ceiling with complex timing, strategic planning, and coordination required; players report mastering advanced techniques."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong competitive multiplayer focus with ranked modes, tournaments, clans, and skill-based matches against others."

      Capsule for Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest

      "Strongly competitive multiplayer environment with ranked worlds, tribe wars, and player vs player dominance."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions, players report habitual and extended engagement with the game."

      Capsule for Galactic Civilizations IV Galactic Civilizations IV

      "Highly addictive with long game sessions, habitual play, and players investing years into the game."

    • Cooperation

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      5

      "Strong emphasis on teamwork and cooperation among survivors to complete objectives and survive."

      Capsule for Project Winter Project Winter

      "Essential teamwork and alliance building; tribe cooperation is critical for survival and success."

    • Creativity

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      -2

      "Limited player creativity; mostly predefined tasks and scripted interactions with minimal customization."

      Capsule for OMON Simulator OMON Simulator

      "Limited creativity; players follow established strategies and game structures with minimal customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      4

      "Players exert dominance through raiding, imprisoning others, and controlling territory; power imbalances are common."

      Capsule for Rust Rust

      "Exerting power over others is a core aspect, including raiding, bullying, and strategic superiority."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a distraction and stress relief, enjoying its immersive and challenging experience."

      Capsule for Boson X Boson X

      "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive experience, though some frustration and toxicity noted."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

      Capsule for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore different eras, strategies, and political approaches, experimenting with trade, military, and diplomacy."

      Capsule for Tropico 5 Tropico 5

      "Players explore timing, attack strategies, and diplomacy, though within a known game framework."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Limited map variety and no open-world exploration; gameplay focused on known maps and objectives."

      Capsule for Multiwinia Multiwinia

      "Gameplay focused on known maps and villages; limited discovery or new territory exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "Minimalist presentation with no avatar or environment customization."

      Capsule for RYB RYB

      "Minimal avatar or environment customization; standard presentation dominates."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game focuses on realistic medieval warfare with historical factions and plausible combat mechanics."

      Capsule for Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition Ancestors Legacy Free Peasant Edition

      "Medieval setting with some fantasy elements but overall realistic strategic warfare."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      5

      "Strong community and social bonds formed through clans and alliances."

      Capsule for My Lands: Black Gem Hunting My Lands: Black Gem Hunting

      "Strong community bonds, friendships, and social identity through tribes and alliances."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn complex systems of economy, diplomacy, and warfare, improving skills over time."

      Capsule for Making History: The Second World War Making History: The Second World War

      "Learning complex strategies, timing, and diplomacy over long periods is key to success."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with reports of addiction and negative effects on mental and physical health."

      Capsule for Realm of the Mad God Exalt Realm of the Mad God Exalt

      "Sedentary gameplay with reports of addiction and negative health impact."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      4

      "Gameplay involves waiting for timers and missions to complete, suitable for intermittent attention."

      Capsule for Hero Zero - Multiplayer RPG Hero Zero - Multiplayer RPG

      "Game requires constant attention but also involves waiting periods and long-term planning."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Players form friendships and social connections within tribes; community is friendly and helpful."

      Capsule for Xsyon - Prelude Xsyon - Prelude

      "Some players form close friendships and social bonds within tribes."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      4

      "Tribe leaders manage groups, coordinate raids, and guide tribe strategy."

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      "Leadership roles important in managing tribes and coordinating group strategies."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating skills, items, upgrades, and building settlements over time."

      Capsule for Soulash 2 Soulash 2

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating villages, troops, and upgrades over time."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Sustained tension and stress from hostile environment and survival challenges dominate the experience."

      Capsule for The Forest The Forest

      "Sustained tension and stress due to constant threat of attack and need for vigilance."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visual and auditory feedback is functional but dated; excitement comes from tactical success rather than sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Combat Mission Black Sea Combat Mission Black Sea

      "Some excitement from strategic victories but limited sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      5

      "Recognition through rankings, clan status, and achievements is important to players."

      Capsule for My Lands: Black Gem Hunting My Lands: Black Gem Hunting

      "Recognition through rankings, tribe status, and in-game achievements is highly valued."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free and focused on action."

      Capsule for Rocket Bot Royale Rocket Bot Royale

      "Minimal narrative or lore; gameplay is context-free and focused on player actions."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning, diplomacy, and tactical combat."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around complex strategic planning, timing, and diplomacy."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High suspense and thrill from challenging combat, ambushes, and tense encounters; players experience adrenaline and excitement."

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      "High suspense and thrill from attacks, defenses, and unpredictable player actions."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -4

      "Many players criticize grind, paywalls, and poor return on time investment."

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      "Many players feel poor return on time investment due to pay-to-win mechanics and grind."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Gameplay involves combat, destruction, and killing enemies and villagers."

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      "Combat and destruction of villages are central gameplay elements."

    • Survival

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      5

      "Central motivation is to survive against increasing threats and manage resources carefully."

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      "Avoiding defeat and managing resources under threat is a key motivation."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Expression.

    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