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2Dark

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

2Dark is a stealth adventure game developed by Frédérick Raynal, the pioneer of survival horror games and creator of Alone in the Dark®. Make your way through the lairs of psychopaths, unravel intrigue where madness mingles with horror, and, above all, save the kids!

Global score

78/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie

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    Pros

    • Unique dark story and atmosphere
    • Challenging stealth and puzzle gameplay
    • Immersive narrative with mature themes
    • Creative level design and mechanics
    • Multiple endings and replayability

    Cons

    • Clunky controls and inventory system
    • Some bugs and ai issues
    • High price for content length
    • Dark and disturbing content not for all players
    • Some frustrating trial-and-error gameplay

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can choose stealth or combat approaches and explore areas with some freedom, though the game is somewhat linear."

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      "Players have some freedom in choosing stealth or combat approaches and how to use items, but the game also guides players through a mostly linear path."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game requires skillful stealth, puzzle solving, and resource management with challenging AI and consequences for mistakes."

      Capsule for Stay Out of the House Stay Out of the House

      "The game requires skillful stealth, puzzle solving, and strategic planning with challenging AI and punishing mechanics."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and exploration without competitive or ranked elements."

      Capsule for Dreams in the Witch House Dreams in the Witch House

      "Focus is on personal progress and exploration without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report immersive atmosphere and desire to continue exploring despite some bugs and short length."

      Capsule for The Cursed Forest The Cursed Forest

      "Players report immersive experience and desire to continue despite some frustration with difficulty and bugs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual objectives and stealth."

      Capsule for Hitman: Codename 47 Hitman: Codename 47

      "Entirely single-player experience focused on individual objectives and stealth."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can experiment with different ways to solve puzzles, including possessing enemies and using environment creatively."

      Capsule for Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee® Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®

      "Players can experiment with different approaches, use environment and items creatively to solve puzzles and evade enemies."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and survival-focused."

      Capsule for Call of Tomsk-7 Call of Tomsk-7

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are balanced and focused on survival."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Dark, immersive story and atmosphere provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Black Mirror II Black Mirror II

      "Dark, disturbing themes and immersive atmosphere provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and gameplay, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and gameplay, no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Encourages trying different stealth approaches, item combinations, and puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake

      "Encourages trying different stealth tactics, combat styles, and puzzle solutions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Players explore varied environments and uncover hidden lore and secrets throughout the game."

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      "Players explore complex, dark environments to find clues, children, and secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay and story rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake

      "Limited character customization; focus is on gameplay and story rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Story grounded in realistic crime drama and psychological thriller themes, minimal fantasy elements."

      Capsule for G-senjou no Maou - The Devil on G-String G-senjou no Maou - The Devil on G-String

      "Story grounded in dark, realistic crime and horror themes rather than fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Strictly single-player with minimal social interaction or community features"

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      "Strictly single-player with minimal social or community interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn stealth mechanics, enemy patterns, and puzzle solutions to improve performance."

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      "Players learn enemy patterns, stealth mechanics, and puzzle solving to improve performance."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay involves sedentary play and encourages drinking and smoking in-game; no physical activity or health benefits."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; smoking mechanic included as a save feature."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and careful planning; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and careful planning; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social or emotional relationships formed through gameplay; solitary experience."

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      "No close social relationships formed; solitary gameplay experience."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts alone."

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      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts alone."

    • Progression

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      3

      "Players collect weapons, upgrades, and items to advance through levels."

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      "Players collect items, weapons, clues, and upgrades to advance through levels."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Tense and suspenseful atmosphere with frequent threats; not designed for relaxation."

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      "Tense, suspenseful atmosphere with frequent danger and challenge."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Dark visuals, sound design, and eerie music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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      "Dark visuals, eerie music, and disturbing themes provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

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      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal achievement."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion with unfolding plot, lore, and mystery."

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      "Strong narrative immersion with dark, mature themes and unfolding mystery."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning, stealth tactics, and puzzle solving under pressure to succeed."

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      "Requires careful planning, stealth tactics, and puzzle solving to succeed."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "Stealth gameplay and story create suspense and tension, with moments of high excitement."

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      "High suspense and tension from stealth gameplay and dark story elements."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      -2

      "Some players feel the game is short for full price; better value on sale."

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      "Some players feel the price is high for the game's length and polish; better value on sale."

    • Violence

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      4

      "Game contains graphic violence, combat, and morally dark actions as core gameplay and narrative elements."

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      "Game contains graphic violence, combat, and disturbing scenes involving enemies and dark themes."

    • Survival

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      4

      "Players must avoid detection, manage resources, and survive hostile environments."

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      "Players must avoid detection, manage scarce resources, and survive hostile environments."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value, Relaxation.

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    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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