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and Roger

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac • 2025

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Quick resume

It was a morning like all others, until she realized her dad wasn't home. In his place, a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she "takes her medicine". Who is he? Where is dad?

Global score

95/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Powerful emotional storytelling
    • Innovative and meaningful gameplay mechanics
    • Beautiful art and music
    • Short and impactful experience
    • Thought-provoking and empathetic narrative

    Cons

    • Short playtime may limit replay value
    • Some players find controls occasionally clunky
    • Religious themes may not appeal to all
    • Gameplay can be frustrating by design
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      Capsule for Gamblers Table Gamblers Table

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    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Gameplay involves platforming, combat, and puzzles that are generally simple but require some skill and problem solving."

      Capsule for Trover Saves the Universe Trover Saves the Universe

      "Gameplay involves simple but varied puzzles and interactions that require some skill and problem-solving, though not highly complex."

    • Competition

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      "The game is a single-player narrative experience with no competitive elements or comparison to others."

      Capsule for tomorrow won't come for those without ██████ tomorrow won't come for those without ██████

      "The game is a single-player narrative experience with no competitive elements or comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Short playtime (~2 hours) with some players enjoying repeated play for relaxation, but generally a brief experience."

      Capsule for Zenge Zenge

      "Short playtime (~1 hour) encourages a single-session experience; some players report emotional impact that may encourage reflection but not habitual long-term play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual narrative engagement without multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Wednesdays Wednesdays

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Unique art style, humorous writing, and character design provide creative expression, though gameplay mechanics are conventional."

      Capsule for Zombie Vikings Zombie Vikings

      "Innovative use of gameplay mechanics to express narrative and emotional states, with creative interaction design."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus on empathy and emotional connection."

      Capsule for Copycat Copycat

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus is on empathy and personal experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to emotionally engage with a fictional coming-of-age story, providing a form of escape and reflection."

      Capsule for Perfect Tides Perfect Tides

      "Players use the game to emotionally engage and momentarily escape into a moving, fictional narrative about dementia and love."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and interest in the story and gameplay."

      Capsule for Adam Wolfe Adam Wolfe

      "Players engage voluntarily, often seeking out the game for its emotional storytelling and unique experience."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Game encourages exploration of narrative branches, secrets, and varied gameplay segments, fostering experimentation."

      Capsule for NORCO NORCO

      "Gameplay encourages trying different interactions and exploring novel mechanics to progress and understand the story."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players discover character stories and connections, exploring narrative elements within a fixed environment."

      Capsule for Check it Out! Check it Out!

      "Players uncover the story gradually through gameplay and visual cues, piecing together narrative elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      1

      "Limited avatar personalization; some self-expression through choices and character interactions."

      Capsule for Winter Memories Winter Memories

      "Some visual and emotional expression through interaction, though limited character customization or avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Strongly grounded in realistic human life experiences and emotions rather than imaginative fiction."

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      "Focuses on realistic and emotionally grounded experiences related to dementia and caregiving rather than imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary and introspective."

      Capsule for RiME RiME

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary and introspective."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop understanding of complex emotional and narrative themes, gaining insight and empathy."

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      "Players develop understanding and empathy through narrative progression and gameplay challenges."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

      Capsule for Dujanah Dujanah

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement throughout the short playtime."

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      "Requires focused attention and engagement throughout the short playtime."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "Strong emotional intimacy through narrative and relatable relationship experiences."

      Capsule for Florence Florence

      "Strong emotional intimacy conveyed through narrative and gameplay about personal relationships and caregiving."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for NAIAD NAIAD

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Narrative progression through story chapters and emotional growth; no item or upgrade accumulation."

      Capsule for Harmonia Harmonia

      "Narrative and emotional progression occur, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "High tension and mental challenge dominate; not a relaxing or flow-inducing experience."

      Capsule for Evil Egg Evil Egg

      "Emotional tension and challenge dominate; not primarily a relaxing or flow experience."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Art style, music, and sound design provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

      Capsule for Fran Bow Fran Bow

      "Art style, music, and sound design provide strong sensory and emotional stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

      Capsule for Crying Suns Crying Suns

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with deep emotional and thematic immersion."

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      "Central narrative focus with deep emotional and thematic immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some puzzle solving and planning required, but overall straightforward gameplay."

      Capsule for Angels of Death Angels of Death

      "Some puzzle-solving and interaction planning, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some emotional suspense but low risk and tension overall."

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      "Some suspense and emotional tension, but not focused on risk or excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Highly praised for emotional impact and unique experience relative to short playtime and price."

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      "Highly praised for emotional impact and storytelling relative to short playtime and price."

    • Violence

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      -4

      "No enjoyment of combat or destruction; story focuses on emotional healing and care."

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      "No enjoyment of combat or destruction; focuses on caregiving and emotional themes."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Some elements of avoiding failure and progressing through challenges, but no traditional survival mechanics."

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    Analysis

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