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Ultimate Chicken Horse

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Ultimate Chicken Horse is a party platformer game where you build the level as you play, placing traps and hazards to screw your friends over, but trying not to screw yourself.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Adventure, Platform, Shooter, Arcade, Racing

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    Pros

    • Innovative and fun multiplayer gameplay
    • Creative level building and trap placement
    • High replayability with community content
    • Cute and charming art style and characters
    • Supports local and online multiplayer

    Cons

    • Limited player count (max 4)
    • Online can have bugs and occasional lag
    • Can be frustrating or rage-inducing
    • Relies heavily on having friends to play with
    • Limited number of official maps

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players freely place traps and choose strategies each round, directing their own actions and decisions."

      Capsule for Trapper's Delight Trapper's Delight

      "Players freely choose and place traps and platforms each round, directing their own actions and strategies."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful manipulation and strategic thinking."

      Capsule for Rivalry Rivalry

      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful platforming and strategic trap placement."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong competitive element, especially in multiplayer where players face off to outlast each other."

      Capsule for Buckshot Roulette Buckshot Roulette

      "Strong competitive element with players trying to outscore and outsmart each other in multiplayer matches."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Highly replayable with many hours played by users; addictive gameplay encourages long-term engagement."

      Capsule for The Battle of Polytopia The Battle of Polytopia

      "Highly replayable with endless gameplay, frequent updates, and community-created content encouraging long-term play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Some modes allow team play and cooperation, but most gameplay focuses on individual competition; cooperation is present but limited."

      Capsule for Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble! Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!

      "While primarily competitive, some cooperation or shared goals can emerge in certain modes or casual play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Includes a powerful level editor allowing players to create and share custom levels, fostering creativity."

      Capsule for SuperTux SuperTux

      "Players create and modify levels dynamically by placing traps and platforms, fostering creative expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      3

      "Players seek to dominate others politically and socially, though interactions emphasize scheming over overt control."

      Capsule for King Of The Castle King Of The Castle

      "Players aim to dominate others by sabotaging and controlling the level, though interactions remain playful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Provides fun distraction and laughter with friends, escaping real-life stress through chaotic gameplay."

      Capsule for Trapper's Delight Trapper's Delight

      "Provides a fun, chaotic distraction from real life, with humor and lighthearted gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Beavers Be Dammed Beavers Be Dammed

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new trap combinations, tactics, and adapting strategies per level layout and enemy types."

      Capsule for Orcs Must Die! Orcs Must Die!

      "Encourages trying new trap combinations and strategies each round, with evolving level design."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of new maps and roles, but core gameplay remains familiar and repeated."

      Capsule for Among Us Among Us

      "Some exploration in discovering new maps and community levels, though core gameplay is on known stages."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Customization of characters, evidence, and roles allows for personal expression and identity."

      Capsule for Guilty as Sock! Guilty as Sock!

      "Customization of characters and level design allows personal expression and identity."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game features whimsical, imaginative settings and humorous anthropomorphic animal characters."

      Capsule for Just Crow Things Just Crow Things

      "Features imaginative animal characters and whimsical, cartoonish platforming scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community and social bonding through multiplayer and shared experiences."

      Capsule for Bean Battles Bean Battles

      "Strong sense of community and social bonding through multiplayer and shared experiences."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop platforming skills, communication, and teamwork abilities over time."

      Capsule for Chained Together Chained Together

      "Players develop platforming skills and strategic thinking over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

      Capsule for It Takes Two It Takes Two

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity component."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention and engagement during rounds; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for The Bonerooms The Bonerooms

      "Requires active attention and engagement during rounds; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Social interactions occur mainly in multiplayer matches with friends; some friendly banter but limited deep emotional connections."

      Capsule for Nine-Ball Roulette Nine-Ball Roulette

      "Social interactions mostly surface-level competitive banter, with some friendly teasing among close players."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "No strong leadership roles; players mostly compete or cooperate equally without formal leadership."

      Capsule for Move or Die Move or Die

      "No formal leadership roles; players act independently or competitively rather than directing others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Unlocking characters and collectibles provides a sense of progression and reward."

      Capsule for Super Time Force Ultra Super Time Force Ultra

      "Unlocking new characters, outfits, and maps provides a sense of progression and reward."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful, with emotional swings and stress."

      Capsule for SIDE EFFECTS SIDE EFFECTS

      "Gameplay can be tense and chaotic, with moments of frustration and high emotional intensity."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and humorous animations provide sensory stimulation and fun."

      Capsule for Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble! Circle of Sumo: Online Rumble!

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and humorous animations provide sensory fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and achievements, but social status is not a primary focus."

      Capsule for Alien Hominid Invasion Alien Hominid Invasion

      "Some recognition through leaderboards and achievements, but social status is not a primary focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Tank Team Tank Team

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires strategic thinking in trap placement and anticipating opponents' moves."

      Capsule for Trapper's Delight Trapper's Delight

      "Requires strategic placement of traps and planning to outwit opponents."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High tension and suspense from risk of instant death and chaotic multiplayer interactions."

      Capsule for Bloody Trapland Bloody Trapland

      "High suspense and excitement from unpredictable multiplayer chaos and trap interactions."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Good perceived value with replayability, multiplayer, and nostalgic appeal."

      Capsule for ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!

      "Good perceived value due to replayability, frequent updates, and multiplayer fun."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Enjoyment of combat and destruction through fighting mechanics and flashy attacks."

      Capsule for ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

      "Enjoyment of playful combat and destruction via traps and hazards."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Avoiding traps and death is critical, creating a survival challenge within levels."

      Capsule for SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell

      "Focus on avoiding traps and surviving to reach the goal in a hazardous environment."

    Analysis

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

    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