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World of Warships

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Global score

77/100

Genres

Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Highly detailed and immersive naval combat
    • Free to play with optional premium content
    • Diverse ship types and strategic depth
    • Active community and clan play
    • Regular updates and events

    Cons

    • Grind-heavy progression especially at higher tiers
    • Pay-to-win elements and expensive premium items
    • Toxic player behavior in some cases
    • Steep learning curve for new players
    • Matchmaking and balance issues at times

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose ships, weapons, upgrades, and playstyle within each run, with some strategic decisions during combat and exploration."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "Game requires skillful play, mastery of physics, and tactical knowledge; players report learning and improving over time."

      Capsule for War Thunder War Thunder

      "Requires skill development, understanding mechanics, and tactical play; players report a learning curve and mastery challenges."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on PvP with ranked modes, leaderboards, and competitive faction play; players compare skills and builds."

      Capsule for MechWarrior Online™ Legends MechWarrior Online™ Legends

      "Strong emphasis on PvP battles, ranked modes, clan battles, and leaderboards; players compare skills and compete against others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long play sessions and habitual engagement; grind and progression encourage continued play."

      Capsule for World of Sea Battle World of Sea Battle

      "Many players report long-term engagement, habitual play, and addiction; grind and progression encourage extended play sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Team-based modes and clan play encourage cooperation, though some players note solo play is also common."

      Capsule for BLOCKPOST LEGACY BLOCKPOST LEGACY

      "Clan battles, team play, and co-op PvE modes encourage working with others, though some players prefer solo or casual play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some customization through ship upgrades and officer choices, but within predefined structures and limited modification."

      Capsule for Crying Suns Crying Suns

      "Customization through skins, commanders, and camouflages exists but limited creative building or modding; mostly predefined ships."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Community described as mostly friendly with some toxic players; no strong emphasis on domination or trash talk."

      Capsule for Black Squad Black Squad

      "Community has some toxic players but overall balanced interactions; no strong evidence of dominance or trash talk culture."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game to relax and escape, enjoying historical naval battles and tactical challenges as a distraction."

      Capsule for Battle Fleet 2 Battle Fleet 2

      "Players use game as stress relief and distraction; immersive naval battles and historical settings provide escape."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest rather than obligation; some frustration with grind but mostly intrinsic motivation."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest; some feel grindy but mostly intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different ship configurations, tactics, and strategies, exploring mechanics and customizing fleets."

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      "Players encouraged to try different ships, tactics, and strategies; experimentation with ship types and play styles common."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "The map and scenarios are historically fixed; exploration is limited but players discover game mechanics and strategic possibilities."

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      "Game maps and modes are fixed; limited exploration but some discovery in learning ship mechanics and strategies."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Character customization and skins allow self-expression, though within predefined options."

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      "Customization options like skins and commanders allow some self-expression, though within preset frameworks."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game offers an arcade-style, stylized WWII naval combat experience with some imaginative elements."

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      "Historical naval combat with some arcade elements; players enjoy imaginative scenarios and naval warfare fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and clan play foster social connection and group identity"

      Capsule for Conan Exiles Conan Exiles

      "Clan membership and community interaction foster group identity; some players value social connections."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving strategies, and progressing through a talent tree."

      Capsule for Hexguardian Hexguardian

      "Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving skills, and progressing through tech trees and ranks."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; long sessions and grinding may encourage unhealthy habits."

      Capsule for Terraria Terraria

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; extended sessions and grind may encourage unhealthy habits."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during battles; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Ultimate General: Gettysburg Ultimate General: Gettysburg

      "Requires focused attention during battles; not suited for background or casual idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions mostly surface-level or competitive; limited evidence of close emotional relationships formed."

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      "Social interactions mostly surface-level within clans or teams; limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

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      "Clan leaders and team captains guide groups, though many players participate in supportive or individual roles."

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      "Clan commanders and team leaders guide groups; some players take leadership roles in clan battles and coordination."

    • Progression

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      4

      "Strong progression through ship upgrades, better equipment, and story advancement."

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      "Strong progression through ship upgrades, tech trees, and premium content; grind and rewards drive advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and engaging, though others note tension from competitive matches."

      Capsule for Alpha League Alpha League

      "Some players find the game relaxing and immersive; others note tension from competitive matches and grind."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "High-quality graphics, sound, and immersive effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

      Capsule for War Thunder War Thunder

      "High-quality graphics, sound effects, and immersive visuals provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Players gain recognition through ranks, medals, and premium planes; social status within community matters."

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      "Recognition through ranks, premium ships, and clan status; players seek social appreciation and visibility."

    • Story

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      1

      "Some historical context and lore, but gameplay focuses on multiplayer battles rather than narrative."

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      "Historical context and ship backgrounds add narrative flavor but gameplay is mostly context-free battles."

    • Strategy

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      4

      "Game emphasizes tactical and strategic thinking, including positioning, resource management, and firing calculations."

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      "Game emphasizes tactical thinking, positioning, and planning; players must use strategy to succeed."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from battles and competitive matches."

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      "Players enjoy suspense and excitement from naval combat, critical hits, and close matches."

    • Value

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      -1

      "Free to play with optional purchases; some players feel grind is excessive and pay-to-win elements reduce value."

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      "Some players feel grind is excessive and premium content expensive; others find good value in free play and rewards."

    • Violence

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      "Combat focused on ship destruction and naval warfare with explosions and tactical attacks."

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      "Combat focused on ship destruction, explosions, and naval warfare; players enjoy combat and destruction elements."

    • Survival

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      "Avoiding destruction and managing resources during battle is a key gameplay element."

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      "Avoiding death and managing resources in battle is key; survival tactics and damage control important."

    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 Value, Intimacy, Domination.

    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