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Wild Animal Racing

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Wild Animal Racing is an exciting go-kart simulation game with a twist. Play as an elephant, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, a rhino or a hippo! Play against the other animals or against a friend on the same PC with the split-screen mode! Or invite Steam friends in the multiplayer mode!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Deep and emotional story
    • Highly optimized and accessible
    • Diverse characters and maps
    • Engaging multiplayer modes
    • Excellent value for price

    Cons

    • Some players find graphics outdated
    • Minor multiplayer technical issues
    • Limited customization options
    • Steep learning curve for some
    • Low player base in competitive scene

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players can choose from multiple characters with unique stats and vehicles, select tracks, and decide game modes freely, indicating strong personal control over gameplay."

      Capsule for Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

      "Players can choose from multiple animal characters with unique traits and freely select tracks worldwide, including open exploration elements and multiple gameplay modes (single, multiplayer, split-screen)."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game offers skill-based driving challenges, tuning setups, and AI difficulty adjustments that reward mastery."

      Capsule for NASCAR Heat 5 NASCAR Heat 5

      "The game features challenging AI, skillful driving mechanics including stick-shift style controls, and a difficulty curve that rewards mastery and advanced tactics."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer competition with ranked modes, leaderboards, and player vs player matches."

      Capsule for RISK: Global Domination RISK: Global Domination

      "Strong emphasis on multiplayer competition with online and split-screen modes, ranked play, and speedrunning communities."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly replayable with many hours of gameplay, multiple characters, and a huge world encouraging long-term engagement."

      Capsule for Sacred Gold Sacred Gold

      "Highly replayable with many maps, characters, unlockable movies, and a strong player attachment reflected in long playtimes and habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports local split-screen and online multiplayer with cooperative and competitive modes, encouraging teamwork and social play."

      Capsule for Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection

      "Supports multiplayer cooperation and social play, including split-screen and online modes, fostering teamwork and shared experiences."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative with unique art style, surreal characters, numerous interaction options, and original humor and narrative."

      Capsule for Paradigm Paradigm

      "Highly creative character designs, unique power-ups, diverse and imaginative tracks, and unlockable cinematic movies add rich creative expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Competitive multiplayer includes power-ups to disrupt opponents, but interactions are balanced with counterplay and mutual respect."

      Capsule for GRIP: Combat Racing GRIP: Combat Racing

      "Competitive multiplayer includes elements of dominance such as power-ups to hinder opponents, but also balanced with mutual respect and shared experiences."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Many players report the game as a life-changing escape from depression, stress relief, and a source of joy and hope."

      Capsule for Garfield Kart - Furious Racing Garfield Kart - Furious Racing

      "Many players report the game as life-changing, helping with depression and providing deep emotional escape and immersion."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire, often gifting the game and playing for fun."

      Capsule for Bad Rats: the Rats' Revenge Bad Rats: the Rats' Revenge

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire, often describing the game as a personal salvation or joy."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages exploration, trying different endings, and puzzle approaches; players discover hidden content."

      Capsule for Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition

      "Players explore various characters, tracks, and tactics; the game encourages trying new strategies and discovering hidden content."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Large open world map with diverse environments encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

      Capsule for The Crew™ 2 The Crew™ 2

      "Large, diverse maps with unique environments worldwide encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character and build customization allow for personal expression through appearance and playstyle."

      Capsule for ELDEN RING ELDEN RING

      "Character selection and customization of playstyle allow personal expression, though cosmetic customization is limited."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Anthropomorphic animals in a dieselpunk world with exaggerated combat moves create a strong fantasy experience."

      Capsule for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

      "Anthropomorphic animals racing with fantastical elements and a rich fictional narrative provide strong fantasy immersion."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community and social play aspects, with players bonding over shared experiences and multiplayer sessions."

      Capsule for Maurice: In The Predator's Nest Maurice: In The Predator's Nest

      "Strong community aspects with multiplayer, shared experiences, and social bonding reported by players."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and progress through story and combat challenges, supporting learning and personal development."

      Capsule for Yakuza Kiwami Yakuza Kiwami

      "Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and progress through story and unlockables, fostering personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

      Capsule for HITMAN World of Assassination HITMAN World of Assassination

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay reported."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Geometry Dash Geometry Dash

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Some social bonding and friendly interactions in multiplayer; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

      Capsule for Broken Edge Broken Edge

      "Some social interaction and bonding through multiplayer, but limited evidence of deep emotional relationships."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate experience, level up characters, unlock costumes and extras, showing clear progression."

      Capsule for SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

      "Players accumulate points to unlock movies and content, and level up characters, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive, though some content can be challenging and intense."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, though others report intense, thrilling gameplay."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Vibrant visuals, satisfying sound design, and dynamic gameplay provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for BALL x PIT BALL x PIT

      "Vivid graphics, dynamic sound design, and exciting gameplay provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Competitive multiplayer and community recognition provide social status and visibility."

      Capsule for Total Annihilation Total Annihilation

      "Competitive multiplayer and community recognition provide social status and visibility."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with cinematic storytelling and character development."

      Capsule for The Dig® The Dig®

      "Rich narrative with deep character development and unlockable cinematic movies strongly engage players."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Gameplay requires strategic planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making."

      Capsule for Ancient Enemy Ancient Enemy

      "Gameplay involves tactical use of power-ups, track knowledge, and character strengths requiring planning and skill."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High risk and tension in realistic racing scenarios provide excitement and thrill."

      Capsule for Assetto Corsa Assetto Corsa

      "High-intensity racing with risk elements and suspenseful moments create thrilling experiences."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Highly praised for excellent value for money with extensive content and replayability at low price."

      Capsule for Zombie Estate 2 Zombie Estate 2

      "Highly praised for excellent value for money with extensive content and replayability at a low price."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Cartoonish combat with power-ups and attacks, but non-graphic and playful in nature."

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      "Includes combat-like power-ups to hinder opponents, but overall playful and cartoonish rather than destructive."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Players manage race risks like crashes and mechanical failures, but environment is stable."

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      "Players must avoid failure in races and manage resources like boosts, but environment is generally stable and safe."

    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 Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

    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