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ABI-DOS

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

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Quick resume

Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Strategy, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Deep and challenging puzzle mechanics
    • Open-ended creative solutions
    • Polished retro-punk aesthetic and ui
    • Free to play with generous demo
    • Active and attentive developer

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve and complex instructions
    • Minimal narrative and story integration
    • Lack of cooperative or social gameplay
    • Some unintuitive mechanics and ui quirks
    • Limited accessibility for beginners

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "High skill ceiling with challenging puzzles requiring engineering thinking and optimization."

      Capsule for Poly Bridge 2 Poly Bridge 2

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    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Leaderboards and optimization challenges encourage comparison with others, but competition is indirect and optional."

      Capsule for TIS-100 TIS-100

      "Global leaderboards and challenge modes encourage comparing solutions and optimization against others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

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      "Players report long playtimes, habitual engagement, and strong motivation to continue solving puzzles and exploring."

      Capsule for Isles of Sea and Sky Isles of Sea and Sky

      "Players report long play sessions, obsession with optimization, and habitual engagement with puzzles."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

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      "The game is primarily single-player with no mention of cooperative multiplayer; focus is on individual puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Demolition Inc. Demolition Inc.

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and optimization; no mention of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly open-ended puzzle design allows for creative machine building and multiple solution approaches."

      Capsule for Opus Magnum Opus Magnum

      "Open-ended puzzle design allows for creative and multiple unique solutions to each challenge."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are individual and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

      "Interactions are individual and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a mental challenge and distraction, enjoying immersion in puzzle solving."

      Capsule for First Class Escape: The Train of Thought First Class Escape: The Train of Thought

      "Players use the game as a mental challenge and distraction, enjoying immersion in complex puzzles."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles."

      Capsule for Pictopix Pictopix

      "Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire to solve puzzles."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on trying new approaches, tinkering with mechanics, and exploring multiple puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for The Last Clockwinder The Last Clockwinder

      "Strong emphasis on trying new solutions, tinkering with components, and exploring puzzle mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some discovery of puzzle mechanics and patterns, but mostly within known environments."

      Capsule for Zoombinis Zoombinis

      "Some discovery of new mechanics and puzzle elements, though mostly within known puzzle environments."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Limited customization beyond factory design; no avatar or cosmetic personalization noted."

      Capsule for MineMogul MineMogul

      "Customization is limited to solution design; no avatar or cosmetic personalization noted."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game is abstract and minimalistic with no narrative or fictional story elements; more arcade and strategy focused."

      Capsule for SNKRX SNKRX

      "Game is grounded in realistic programming and logic concepts with minimal narrative or fictional elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social connection; community exists but gameplay is individual."

      Capsule for Megabonk Megabonk

      "Primarily solo play with minimal social connection; community exists but gameplay is individual."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Steep learning curve with continuous skill acquisition and personal development emphasized."

      Capsule for DCS World Steam Edition DCS World Steam Edition

      "Steep learning curve with skill acquisition, knowledge accumulation, and personal development emphasized."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Patrick's Parabox Patrick's Parabox

      "Sedentary puzzle gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve complex puzzles."

      Capsule for Paquerette Down the Bunburrows Paquerette Down the Bunburrows

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve complex puzzles."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

      Capsule for Devil May Cry 5 Devil May Cry 5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

      Capsule for Devil May Cry 5 Devil May Cry 5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking more complex puzzles, with optional optimization achievements."

      Capsule for Human Resource Machine Human Resource Machine

      "Progression through unlocking puzzles and improving solutions, with optimization goals and challenges."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Some players find the game relaxing and nostalgic, but puzzle difficulty can cause frustration and tension."

      Capsule for Pilot Brothers Pilot Brothers

      "Some players find satisfaction and flow in puzzle solving, though difficulty can cause frustration."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Retro visuals and sound design provide sensory stimulation, though minimal and subdued."

      Capsule for lure lure

      "Enjoyable retro-punk visuals and sound design provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and scoring provide some social recognition and visibility."

      Capsule for DEVIL BLADE REBOOT DEVIL BLADE REBOOT

      "Leaderboards and score comparisons provide some social recognition and visibility."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay centers on puzzle solving and creation rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for Contraption Maker Contraption Maker

      "Minimal narrative presence; story is subtle and secondary to puzzle gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on mental challenge, planning, and problem solving."

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      "Strong emphasis on mental challenge, problem solving, and devising efficient strategies."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some tension and challenge in puzzles, but mostly controlled and thoughtful gameplay."

      Capsule for Can of Wormholes Can of Wormholes

      "Some tension and challenge from difficult puzzles, but mostly controlled and logical gameplay."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Highly praised for being free with extensive content and emotional impact, excellent return on time."

      Capsule for Purrgatory Purrgatory

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    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay focuses on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

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    • Survival

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      -5

      "No threat or failure avoidance mechanics; stable puzzle environment."

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      "Stable puzzle environment with no threats or failure avoidance beyond logical correctness."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Fantasy, Violence.

    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