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Ymir

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Ymir is a 4X multiplayer strategy game combined with a city builder where each player develops a civilization of pigmen starting at the stone age.

Global score

76/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Early Access, Real Time Strategy (RTS)

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    Pros

    • Deep and complex economic simulation
    • Long-term multiplayer with diplomacy and cooperation
    • Unique technology discovery system
    • Active and friendly community
    • One-man passionate development

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and complexity
    • Slow pacing especially in persistent mode
    • Bugs and occasional crashes
    • Limited singleplayer ai and content
    • High price for early access state

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have high control over city planning, policy choices, government types, and strategic decisions, allowing personalized playstyles."

      Capsule for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI

      "Players have high control over city building, economic management, diplomacy, and strategic decisions with freedom to choose playstyle."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "The game offers deep strategic challenges, complex mechanics, and requires skillful management of resources, combat, and diplomacy."

      Capsule for Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack

      "Game is complex, challenging, and requires skillful management of economy, diplomacy, and warfare with steep learning curve."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Multiplayer servers and dogfighting encourage comparison and competition, though many players also enjoy cooperative and solo play."

      Capsule for DCS World Steam Edition DCS World Steam Edition

      "Multiplayer servers with up to 100 players encourage competition, but also cooperation; some players prefer casual or solo play."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Long campaigns and multiplayer modes encourage extended play sessions and habitual engagement."

      Capsule for Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition

      "Long, slow-paced multiplayer games lasting weeks or months encourage habitual play and long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      4

      "Strong cooperative multiplayer focus with teamwork needed for success; some complaints about lack of communication but cooperation encouraged."

      Capsule for Fracture Dominion Fracture Dominion

      "Strong multiplayer focus with diplomacy, alliances, vassalage, and trade requiring teamwork and social interaction."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players design and customize city layouts and strategies, though within predefined game mechanics and structures."

      Capsule for Caesar™ 3 Caesar™ 3

      "Players can customize cities, build diverse structures, and shape their civilization and government systems."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Competitive multiplayer and AI wars encourage exerting superiority, but interactions also include diplomacy and alliances."

      Capsule for ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition ENDLESS™ Space - Definitive Edition

      "Players can conquer others and wage war, but combat is indirect and diplomacy and cooperation are emphasized."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Provides immersive distraction through complex world simulation and social interaction"

      Capsule for Eco Eco

      "Provides immersive distraction through complex simulation and long-term multiplayer interaction."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment of complex strategy rather than obligation."

      Capsule for Star Ruler 2 Star Ruler 2

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and passion for complex strategy rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players explore many different strategies, test game mechanics, and discover emergent gameplay through system interactions."

      Capsule for Warsim: The Realm of Aslona Warsim: The Realm of Aslona

      "Players explore complex mechanics, test strategies, and discover technologies through emergent gameplay."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Procedurally generated maps encourage exploration for resources and expansion."

      Capsule for Factorio Factorio

      "Procedurally generated maps and discovery of resources and technologies encourage exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization of units, leaders, and political regimes allows for player expression."

      Capsule for Shadow Empire Shadow Empire

      "Customization of cities, governments, and diplomatic relations allows player expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game simulates plausible political scenarios, focusing on realistic challenges of African nations."

      Capsule for Democracy 3 Africa Democracy 3 Africa

      "Game simulates plausible historical development with realistic economic and political systems, despite pig characters."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong community aspect with multiplayer focus, Discord servers, and social play with friends."

      Capsule for UpGun UpGun

      "Strong community focus with multiplayer servers, Discord support, and cooperative gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Players learn complex mechanics, improve strategies, and develop skills over long play sessions."

      Capsule for Distant Worlds: Universe Distant Worlds: Universe

      "Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over long play sessions."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and slow pacing."

      Capsule for SpellForce - Platinum Edition SpellForce - Platinum Edition

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and slow pacing."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      4

      "Short sessions and simple gameplay allow for casual, intermittent play."

      Capsule for Momotype Momotype

      "Persistent multiplayer mode allows intermittent logins and gradual progress over days or weeks."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Multiplayer encourages social interaction and cooperation but limited evidence of close relationships."

      Capsule for Feel The Snow Feel The Snow

      "Some social interaction and cooperation in multiplayer, but limited evidence of close personal relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      4

      "Players lead armies and civilizations, make strategic decisions and guide teams in multiplayer."

      Capsule for Age of Empires II (Retired) Age of Empires II (Retired)

      "Players can lead nations, assign roles, and manage hierarchies within multiplayer empires."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong focus on technological advancement, empire expansion, and accumulation of power and resources."

      Capsule for Space Empires IV Deluxe Space Empires IV Deluxe

      "Strong progression through technology research, resource accumulation, and empire expansion."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the slower paced battles and strategic planning relaxing, though others note tension."

      Capsule for Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES

      "Slow pace and complex management can be relaxing for some, but game also involves tension and challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Visuals are simple but enjoyable; sensory stimulation is moderate."

      Capsule for Blockland Blockland

      "Visuals are simple but pleasant; sensory stimulation is moderate and functional rather than intense."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Players gain recognition through multiplayer victories and leaderboard-like achievements."

      Capsule for TowerFall Ascension TowerFall Ascension

      "Recognition through multiplayer diplomacy, alliances, and leadership roles."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Emergent narrative through player-driven survival and interactions; no fixed plot but rich lore and scenarios."

      Capsule for UnReal World UnReal World

      "Emergent narrative through multiplayer interactions, diplomacy, and evolving civilizations."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, and tactical decision-making."

      Capsule for Supreme Commander Supreme Commander

      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, resource management, diplomacy, and tactical decisions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Enjoyment from suspense and challenge in warfare and diplomacy."

      Capsule for Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game

      "Some suspense from warfare and diplomacy, but overall slow and methodical pace reduces constant thrill."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players report good value for time and money, especially given the depth and replayability."

      Capsule for Dune: Spice Wars Dune: Spice Wars

      "Players report high value for time and money due to depth and longevity despite early access state."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat and military conquest are present but balanced with economic and diplomatic gameplay."

      Capsule for Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization

      "Combat and conquest are present but indirect and balanced by diplomacy and economic management."

    • Survival

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      "Players must manage resources and avoid threats to survive."

      Capsule for Approaching Infinity Approaching Infinity

      "Players must manage resources carefully to avoid starvation, rebellion, and defeat."

    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 Idle, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    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