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Adore

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Adore is an action creature-collecting game where you build your team of unique creatures and go on a journey to resurrect the God of the Creatures.

What works
  • Innovative creature summoning combat
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
  • Strong progression and customization
  • Active developer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive procedural maps
  • Some bugs and quality of life issues
  • Limited story depth
  • Early access content limitations
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Labyronia RPG 2

  • Paper Sorcerer

  • BloodLust Shadowhunter

  • Zoria: Prologue (2020)

  • Into the Necrovale

  • Reigns: Game of Thrones

  • StormEdge: Wind of Change

  • SKALD: Against the Black Priory

  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • BloodLust Shadowhunter

  • Into the Necrovale

  • YAR: Forgotten Throne

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

Adore: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore, collect, train, and battle with creatures at their own pace with many choices in team building and strategy."

    Capsule for Miscrits: World of Creatures Miscrits: World of Creatures

    "Players have freedom to choose creatures, builds, and upgrade paths, with strategic control over summoning and recalling creatures."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game requires skillful combat, timing, and coordination, with challenging boss fights and puzzles that reward mastery and problem solving."

    Capsule for Full Metal Furies Full Metal Furies

    "The game requires skillful timing, positioning, and management of stamina and creature health, with punishing difficulty and meaningful progression."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -3

    "Focus is on personal progression and overcoming challenges rather than direct player-vs-player competition."

    Capsule for Heretical Heretical

    "Focus is on personal progression and overcoming challenges rather than direct player-vs-player competition."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players report addictive gameplay loops and replayability, with multiple runs and unlocks encouraging habitual play."

    Capsule for SENTRY SENTRY

    "Players report addictive gameplay loops and desire to replay runs and improve builds despite some grind and repetition."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay centers on managing own party and kingdom; no multiplayer or cooperative modes mentioned."

    Capsule for King Arthur: Knight's Tale King Arthur: Knight's Tale

    "Gameplay centers on individual play and managing own creatures; no multiplayer or cooperative modes currently."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Players customize builds through equipment and character choices, experimenting with synergies and strategies."

    Capsule for Poker Quest: Swords and Spades Poker Quest: Swords and Spades

    "Players customize creature teams, synergies, and builds, though within predefined creature designs and upgrade systems."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative in single-player context; no evidence of power imposition or dominance over others."

    Capsule for Deadfall Adventures Deadfall Adventures

    "Interactions are balanced and cooperative with creatures; no evidence of player dominance or power imposition over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game for immersive, stress-relieving experiences with engaging visuals, music, and gameplay."

    Capsule for Outland Outland

    "Players use the game as an immersive, stress-relieving experience with engaging fantasy world and music."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Black Myth: Wukong Black Myth: Wukong

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players try different builds, weapons, and strategies to optimize runs and discover synergies."

    Capsule for Darkblade Ascent Darkblade Ascent

    "Players try different creature combinations, synergies, and strategies to optimize runs and builds."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    1

    "Procedurally generated maps provide some novelty, but exploration is limited to map layouts."

    Capsule for Worms Worms

    "Procedurally generated maps offer some novelty but are reported as repetitive and limited in variety."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    -2

    "Limited customization mostly through unit selection; no avatar personalization or cosmetic expression."

    Capsule for Okhlos: Omega Okhlos: Omega

    "Limited customization mainly through creature selection and upgrades; no avatar personalization or cosmetic options."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    5

    "Strong fantasy theme with mythical creatures, magic, and heroic lore."

    Capsule for Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition

    "Strong fantasy theme with mythical creatures, gods, curses, and magical combat."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -4

    "Primarily single-player experience with minimal social or community interaction."

    Capsule for Brigandine The Legend of Runersia Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

    "Primarily single-player experience with minimal social or community interaction."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and improve character abilities through progression."

    Capsule for Monomyth Monomyth

    "Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and improve creatures and character through progression systems."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; some players report frustration and fatigue."

    Capsule for ICARUS ICARUS

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players report frustration and mental fatigue."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention and active management, especially during combat phases."

    Capsule for ICBM ICBM

    "Requires focused attention and active management during combat and progression."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -4

    "Limited social or emotional connections; interactions mostly between player and game characters."

    Capsule for Gorky 17 Gorky 17

    "Limited social interaction; connections mainly with in-game creatures rather than other players."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    2

    "Players lead and manage a team of summoned creatures, making strategic decisions about their composition and abilities."

    Capsule for Geneforge 1 - Mutagen Geneforge 1 - Mutagen

    "Players lead their creature team strategically, managing summons and synergies."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Strong progression through unlocking gods, skills, artifacts, and upgrades across runs."

    Capsule for Pandora's Toybox Pandora's Toybox

    "Strong emphasis on unlocking creatures, upgrades, artifacts, and permanent progression between runs."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    3

    "Atmospheric music and art create a relaxing mood, though combat can be challenging and tense."

    Capsule for Bastion Bastion

    "Music and art style provide a calming atmosphere, though combat can be challenging and tense."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Visuals and audio are praised for quality and immersion, providing sensory enjoyment."

    Capsule for Planet Coaster 2 Planet Coaster 2

    "Visuals and audio are praised for quality and mood, providing sensory enjoyment."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on individual achievement."

    Capsule for Grimlord Grimlord

    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on individual achievement."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Storyline present and engaging for some players; however, some find it secondary to gameplay."

    Capsule for Starpoint Gemini Warlords Starpoint Gemini Warlords

    "Storyline exists and is appreciated but is secondary to gameplay and somewhat simplistic."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "High strategic depth in choosing monster forms, abilities, and combat tactics."

    Capsule for MidBoss MidBoss

    "High strategic depth in managing creature synergies, stamina, positioning, and combat timing."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "Combat provides suspense and challenge with risk of failure and intense moments."

    Capsule for Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages

    "Combat is challenging and suspenseful, with risk of death and need for quick reactions."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price given content and frequent updates."

    Capsule for SurrounDead SurrounDead

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price, especially given ongoing updates and content."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves tactical use of weapons and destruction of enemies."

    Capsule for Miasma Chronicles Miasma Chronicles

    "Combat involves attacking and defeating creatures, with some emphasis on tactical destruction."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    4

    "Players must manage health and resources carefully to survive challenging encounters and progress."

    Capsule for Beneath Oresa Beneath Oresa

    "Players must manage health and resources carefully to avoid death and progress through difficult encounters."

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