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Perimeter

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

Should you play it?

Perimeter is an innovative Real-Time-Strategy game that pits players against each other or AI opponents in a life and death struggle to seize territory and establish crucial protective “perimeters.” Players will be introduced to the game’s unique terraforming feature, allowing them to move, build, construct and destroy the map...

What works

  • Innovative terraforming and unit transformation mechanics
  • Deep and challenging strategic gameplay
  • Unique and immersive sci-fi setting and lore
  • Atmospheric soundtrack and visuals
  • High replayability and niche cult following

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve with poor tutorial
  • Some mission design repetitiveness and bugs
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Occasional frustrating ai behavior

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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

Last update: 25/08/2026