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Tricky Madness

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2024

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Quick resume

Tricky Madness is an upcoming arcade snowboarding game with a focus on speed and big air inspired by classics like SSX and 1080. Race down the mountain, explore secret areas, catch big air and perform Wicked tricks.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Racing, Simulator, Sport, Early Access, Indie

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    Pros

    • Faithful recreation of ssx gameplay and feel
    • Smooth and responsive controls
    • Strong nostalgia and arcade vibe
    • Promising development with active dev
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Limited content in early access (few maps and characters)
    • Lack of multiplayer and co-op currently
    • Some ui and graphical polish needed
    • Boost mechanic differs from classic ssx
    • No tutorial or progression systems yet

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely choose characters, ships, weapons, and playstyles, with multiple difficulty modes and customizable options, supporting personal control over gameplay."

      Capsule for BLUE REVOLVER BLUE REVOLVER

      "Players can freely choose characters, levels, and game modes with some customization options planned; gameplay encourages player-driven trick combos and route choices."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game features skill-based trick execution, physics challenges, and a learning curve that rewards mastery."

      Capsule for ScootX ScootX

      "Game features skill-based trick execution, timing, and racing against AI with challenging mechanics and feedback rewarding mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes multiplayer races and competitions against other players and AI, with leaderboards and rankings, but also supports solo play."

      Capsule for Hamster Playground Hamster Playground

      "Includes race modes against AI and time trials; multiplayer is planned, and leaderboards or score chasing are implied but not yet fully implemented."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report habitual play and desire for more content; some mention replaying runs and long play sessions."

      Capsule for Survivors of the Dawn Survivors of the Dawn

      "Players express desire to keep playing, replaying maps for high scores and times; some mention habitual play and anticipation for updates."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -3

      "Currently single-player only with no multiplayer; co-op is highly anticipated but not yet available."

      Capsule for Salt 2: Shores of Gold Salt 2: Shores of Gold

      "Currently focused on single-player or AI competition; multiplayer and co-op modes are planned but not yet available."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players explore shortcuts and alternative routes; some customization of characters and skins available."

      Capsule for Sprint Vector Sprint Vector

      "Some customization of characters and boards is requested and planned; players can experiment with trick combos and routes but limited content currently."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and non-confrontational."

      Capsule for Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️ Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are friendly or competitive without toxic behavior reported."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a nostalgic, stress-relieving arcade experience."

      Capsule for Annalynn Annalynn

      "Strong nostalgia and stress relief reported; players use the game to recapture fond memories and escape real life through arcade fun."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia; no obligation or pressure to play."

      Capsule for Commander Keen Commander Keen

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia; no pressure or obligation to play noted."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore mechanics, try different tricks, and experiment with controls and customization."

      Capsule for SkateBIRD SkateBIRD

      "Players explore different trick combinations, routes, and hope for more mechanics and customization to experiment with."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Map navigation involves some discovery and route planning, though limited by current content."

      Capsule for Breachway Breachway

      "Maps have multiple routes and shortcuts; players enjoy discovering new lines but content is limited currently."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization and cosmetic options allow some self-expression."

      Capsule for Hellish Quart Hellish Quart

      "Character customization and cosmetic options are desired and planned; current options are limited but self-expression is encouraged."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Arcade-style skateboarding with exaggerated tricks and moves, not realistic but imaginative."

      Capsule for Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2

      "Arcade-style exaggerated snowboarding with over-the-top tricks and announcer commentary creates an imaginative, non-realistic experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social features; community engagement exists but limited in-game social interaction."

      Capsule for Aero GPX Aero GPX

      "Currently mostly solo play with AI; community engagement exists but social multiplayer features are not yet implemented."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, learn advanced movement and trick shots, and progress through levels and unlocks."

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

      "Players learn and improve trick execution and track mastery; some desire progression systems and unlockables."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related features; purely sedentary gameplay."

      Capsule for Bunny Hop League Bunny Hop League

      "No physical activity or health-related features; purely sedentary gameplay."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

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

      Capsule for Aaero Aaero

      "Requires focused attention and continuous input; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; mostly individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Master of Magic Master of Magic

      "No close social or emotional interactions reported; mostly individual gameplay experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual or competitive without hierarchical structures."

      Capsule for Dino Run DX Dino Run DX

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual or competitive without hierarchical dynamics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Some progression through unlocking characters, cosmetics, and future planned content, but limited currently."

      Capsule for Liar's Bar Liar's Bar

      "Some progression through unlocking characters, boards, and cosmetics is planned; currently limited but expected to expand."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Casual arcade gameplay balances challenge and flow, providing enjoyable tension release."

      Capsule for PAC-MAN 256 PAC-MAN 256

      "Players report flow and fun, balancing challenge and skill with a relaxed arcade vibe."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Engaging visuals, soundtrack, and satisfying trick feedback provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2 Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™ 1 + 2

      "Enjoyable music, fast-paced visuals, and satisfying trick feedback provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some social recognition through leaderboards and multiplayer status."

      Capsule for UNO UNO

      "Some social recognition through leaderboards and multiplayer expected but not yet prominent."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "No narrative or story mode; gameplay is context-free multiplayer matches."

      Capsule for Sky Knights Sky Knights

      "No narrative or story mode currently; gameplay is context-free arcade style with story mode planned for future."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan trick sequences and timing to maximize scores and complete objectives."

      Capsule for OlliOlli OlliOlli

      "Players plan routes and trick sequences to maximize score and speed; some tactical decision-making involved."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Risk and suspense from racing and challenging maneuvers provide excitement and thrill."

      Capsule for Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator

      "Fast-paced racing and risk-reward trick system create excitement and tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially given nostalgia and gameplay quality."

      Capsule for Zombieville USA 3D Zombieville USA 3D

      "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially given nostalgia and potential for future content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus is on racing, training, and character interaction."

      Capsule for Umamusume: Pretty Derby Umamusume: Pretty Derby

      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus is on sports and tricks."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; gameplay is stable and low-risk."

      Capsule for Audiosurf 2 Audiosurf 2

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; gameplay is stable and low-risk."

    Analysis

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

    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