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Verdun

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2015

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Quick resume

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulator, Strategy, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Authentic ww1 atmosphere and setting
    • Team-based squad gameplay with roles
    • Realistic weapon mechanics and lethal combat
    • Active developer support and free updates
    • Immersive sound and visual design

    Cons

    • High learning curve for new players
    • Limited game modes and maps
    • Performance and optimization issues reported
    • Small player base at times
    • Limited customization and narrative depth

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players choose from 5 classes with distinct roles and can decide tactics, but gameplay is mostly linear and objective-driven."

      Capsule for Codename CURE Codename CURE

      "Players can choose from multiple classes and squads with different roles and weapons, and coordinate tactics, but gameplay is structured around attack/defense phases and squad roles."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "High skill ceiling with challenging combat, building, and teamwork mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery."

      Capsule for King Arthur's Gold King Arthur's Gold

      "High skill ceiling due to realistic ballistics, one-shot kills, tactical positioning, and team coordination; learning curve is steep but rewarding."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Ranked modes and leaderboards exist, with matchmaking aiming for fair competition; however, presence of bots and lower player counts reduce competitive intensity for some."

      Capsule for Farlight 84 Farlight 84

      "Presence of ranking, squad leveling, and team-based objectives encourages competitive play, though some matches include bots."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions, replaying levels, and habitual engagement due to immersive and fun gameplay."

      Capsule for HordeZ HordeZ

      "Players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to immersive gameplay and ongoing updates."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on teamwork, squad coordination, and multiplayer cooperation in many game modes."

      Capsule for Arma 3 Arma 3

      "Squad-based gameplay with roles, squad leader commands, and bonuses for teamwork strongly emphasize cooperation."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -2

      "Limited customization options and fixed classes; gameplay focuses on using predefined roles and abilities."

      Capsule for Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West

      "Limited customization mainly through squad and class selection; gameplay follows historically accurate roles and loadouts."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Emphasis on shared team play and balanced interactions; no strong evidence of domination or trash talk."

      Capsule for Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition Pixel Cup Soccer - Ultimate Edition

      "Emphasis on team and squad equality; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition; gameplay discourages solo dominance."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive WW1 setting with intense atmosphere and historical accuracy provides strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Tannenberg Tannenberg

      "Immersive WW1 atmosphere and intense combat provide strong escape from real life stresses."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in WW1 and strategy; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Commander: The Great War Commander: The Great War

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in WW1 and tactical gameplay; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players experiment with tactical approaches and squad commands, though within established gameplay mechanics."

      Capsule for Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™ Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™

      "Players experiment with different classes, weapons, and squad tactics within structured gameplay."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Maps are randomly generated but gameplay focuses on expanding known territory rather than discovering secrets."

      Capsule for YORG.io YORG.io

      "Maps are historically accurate with some hidden elements, but gameplay is focused on trench lines rather than open exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; mostly standardized presentation with preset aesthetics."

      Capsule for DOOM 3 DOOM 3

      "Limited character or environment customization; focus on historical accuracy and preset aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Strong focus on realistic WWII settings, weapons, and tactics rather than imaginative or fictional elements."

      Capsule for Day of Defeat Day of Defeat

      "Strong focus on realistic WW1 setting and authentic weapons; no fantasy or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong sense of community and group identity among players who team up regularly."

      Capsule for Fellowship Fellowship

      "Players feel part of squads and communities; positive social interactions and team identity are common."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players level up, upgrade weapons, and improve skills through grinding and combat mastery."

      Capsule for Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

      "Progression through leveling up classes and squads, unlocking weapons and abilities, and improving skills."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for ORION: Prelude ORION: Prelude

      "Typical sedentary FPS gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires continuous attention and focus due to fast-paced, intense combat and tactical decisions."

      Capsule for SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

      "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced, lethal combat and tactical demands."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly tactical and surface-level; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

      Capsule for Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

      "Social interactions are mostly functional and tactical within squads; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      4

      "Squad leader role allows directing AI and human teammates, calling in artillery, and managing squad tactics."

      Capsule for Easy Red 2 Easy Red 2

      "Squad leaders have authority to give orders, call artillery and gas attacks, and influence team tactics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate experience, unlock new classes, weapons, and equipment, and improve squad capabilities."

      Capsule for Door Kickers Door Kickers

      "Players accumulate experience points, unlock weapons, and improve squad capabilities over time."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is tense and stressful with frequent death and high stakes, limiting relaxation."

      Capsule for Hell Let Loose Hell Let Loose

      "Gameplay is tense and stressful with frequent deaths and high stakes; not focused on relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Strong sensory stimulation through gore, sound design, and atmospheric visuals."

      Capsule for D'LIRIUM D'LIRIUM

      "Immersive sound design, gore effects, and atmospheric visuals provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Ranking and leaderboard systems provide social recognition and status among players."

      Capsule for Slapshot: Rebound Slapshot: Rebound

      "Ranking systems and squad progression provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Historical setting provides context, but no strong narrative or plot-driven immersion."

      Capsule for Prime & Load : 1776 Prime & Load : 1776

      "No narrative or single-player story; historical context and atmosphere provide some narrative immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, positioning, and team coordination; strategic gameplay core to experience."

      Capsule for Talvisota - Winter War Talvisota - Winter War

      "Strong emphasis on tactical decision-making, squad coordination, and battlefield positioning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High suspense and tension from unpredictable enemy attacks, traps, and airstrikes."

      Capsule for NAM NAM

      "High tension and suspense from lethal combat, gas attacks, and artillery bombardments."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price and content, especially with free updates."

      Capsule for Hidden Folks Hidden Folks

      "Players appreciate free updates, historical accuracy, and engaging gameplay for the price."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Realistic depiction of combat, destruction, and casualties is central to gameplay."

      Capsule for Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943 Graviteam Tactics: Tunisia 1943

      "Realistic depiction of combat, gore, and death; emphasis on lethal weaponry and brutal battlefield conditions."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death and surviving battles."

      Capsule for A Legionary's Life A Legionary's Life

      "Core gameplay revolves around staying alive, avoiding death from one-shot kills, and tactical defense."

    Analysis

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

    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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