Developer

Valve

27 games in catalog Official website

Motivational profile

Average motivational drivers across 27 games — ranked by largest gap vs the catalog average (Δ).

Competition

1.4 Δ +3.4

Comparing oneself to others (e.g. ranked mode, leaderboards)

Cooperation

1.0 Δ +3.3

Working with others toward a goal (e.g. teamwork)

Violence

3.0 Δ +3.2

Enjoyment of combat and destruction

Fellowship

0.9 Δ +2.8

Feeling part of a community

Status

0.0 Δ +2.6

Recognition or popularity

Domination

-1.4 Δ +2.3

Exerting control or superiority over others

Survival

2.6 Δ +2.0

Avoiding failure or staying alive

Leadership

-0.6 Δ +1.8

Leading others

Thrill

3.2 Δ +1.7

Suspense and thrill

Story

-0.1 Δ -1.6

Narrative immersion

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