WAKFU

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2014

2014

Quick resume

Immerse yourself in the WAKFU universe with this free to play MMORPG. Select your class, travel the world, meet adventurers to challenge powerful monsters in epic turn-based battles.Participate in the kingdom’s economy and politics and create your own legend!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Free To Play, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical

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Pros

Deep strategic turn-based combat
Player-driven economy and ecosystem
Strong community and cooperation
Extensive character customization and progression
Free-to-play with fair monetization

Cons

Steep learning curve for new players
Low population on some servers
Bugs and technical issues reported
Clunky ui and outdated interface
Lack of russian language support

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

4

"Players have significant control over economic, political, and diplomatic decisions shaping their nation; the game emphasizes player-driven societal management rather than fixed routines."

Victoria 3
"Players have high control over their actions, choices of class, builds, professions, and political roles; the game emphasizes player-driven economy and ecosystem."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

4

"Gameplay requires skill, timing, and mastery of complex mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding skill expression."

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO
"The game requires strategic thinking, skillful turn-based combat, and mastery of complex mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding gameplay."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

2

"Includes PvP modes and leaderboards with ranked matches, but many players focus on solo or co-op PvE content without heavy emphasis on competition."

Duel Corp.
"There is PvP and ranked content, but many players focus on cooperative or solo play; PvP is challenging but not the sole focus."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and strong attachment to the game and community."

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
"Players report long play sessions, deep engagement, and habitual play due to complex systems and community involvement."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

4

"Strong social and guild systems; cooperative dungeons and events encourage teamwork and community interaction."

Mabinogi
"Strong emphasis on group play, guilds, political systems, and cooperative dungeons; teamwork is essential for many activities."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

4

"Players can customize characters extensively and interact creatively with the environment (moving objects, decorating)."

Divine Divinity
"Players can customize characters extensively, build housing, craft items, and influence the ecosystem creatively."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-3

"Gameplay encourages shared cooperation and mutual respect rather than dominance or power over others."

Borderlands 2
"Game encourages shared governance and player collaboration rather than domination; outlaw system exists but balanced by guards and laws."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive fantasy escape with charming world and lore."

Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
"Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with a rich world and engaging lore."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no strong obligation or pressure reported."

RIFT
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no strong obligation or pressure reported."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

4

"High experimentation with different factions, strategies, and challenges is encouraged and common."

Root
"High experimentation with builds, professions, political roles, and strategies is encouraged and common."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

4

"Large world with many quests and secrets encourages discovery and exploration."

RuneScape ®
"Large world with many hidden areas, secrets, and quests encourages exploration and discovery."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

4

"Character customization and housing decoration allow for personal expression."

Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
"Character customization, housing decoration, and cosmetic items allow for personal expression."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

4

"The game is set in a colorful fantasy world with RPG elements, magic, and imaginative creatures."

Super Chibi Knight
"The game is set in a colorful fantasy world with unique classes, lore, and an anime-inspired aesthetic."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

4

"Strong community presence, guilds, and social interaction with cooperative gameplay."

Realm of the Mad God Exalt
"Strong community focus with guilds, political systems, and cooperative gameplay fostering social bonds."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Players develop skills, knowledge, and character progression over long periods; learning is integral."

EverQuest II
"Players develop skills, knowledge, and character builds over long periods; steep learning curve supports growth."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-3

"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements mentioned."

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
"Typical sedentary gameplay with long sessions; no physical activity elements reported."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires active attention and strategic thinking; not a casual idle game."

月圆之夜 (Night of Full Moon)
"Requires sustained attention and strategic thinking; not a casual or idle game."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

3

"Players form friendships and social connections within the community and factions."

Guns of Icarus Alliance
"Players form friendships and social connections within guilds and communities."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

4

"Players lead armies, manage territories, and guide historical figures, embodying a leadership role."

NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Souzou
"Players can hold leadership roles such as governors and guild leaders, managing groups and politics."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

4

"Strong progression through leveling, skill acquisition, and item collection."

河洛群俠傳 (Ho Tu Lo Shu ： The Books of Dragon)
"Strong progression systems with leveling, item acquisition, professions, and political advancement."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

3

"Players find the game relaxing with pleasant music and a balance of challenge and flow."

Guards
"Players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some grind; art and music contribute to flow."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

2

"Visuals and music are pleasant and charming but not highly stimulating; gameplay provides moderate sensory engagement."

Reus
"Visuals and music are pleasant but not intense; gameplay provides moderate sensory stimulation."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

3

"PvP rankings and guild status provide social recognition and motivation for some players."

VALKYRIE CONNECT
"Recognition through political roles, guild status, and PvP rankings provides social status."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

3

"Contains narrative questlines and lore, though some quests are repetitive and less engaging."

Fallout 76
"The game has lore and narrative elements, but main quests are not heavily guiding; story is present but not dominant."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

5

"Highly strategic turn-based combat requiring planning, synergy, and problem solving."

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
"Highly strategic turn-based combat and political/economic systems require planning and problem solving."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

2

"Some thrill from challenging content and PvP, but overall moderate tension."

Guild Wars 2®
"Some tension and challenge in combat and PvP, but overall a moderate thrill experience."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Free-to-play with optional purchases; players feel they get good value for time invested and can progress without paying."

Ascend: Reborn
"Free-to-play with optional purchases that do not block progression; players feel good value for time invested."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

-2

"Combat exists but is minimal and tactical; game emphasizes exploration and survival over destruction."

Feed the Deep
"Combat exists but is tactical and turn-based; game emphasizes crafting and ecosystem management over destruction."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players must manage threats, resource scarcity, and political stability to survive and thrive."

Old World
"Players must manage resources and avoid becoming outlaws; ecosystem and political systems add survival elements."

Analysis

Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

How to use the graph

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