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Birth

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac • 2023

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Quick resume

You are alone. You will build a creature, a partner, a wet warm heart, a collection of bones.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle, Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Unique and beautiful art style
    • Calming and relaxing atmosphere
    • Intuitive and satisfying puzzles
    • Meaningful narrative without dialogue
    • Short and cozy gameplay experience

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited replayability
    • Puzzles sometimes too easy
    • Lack of deeper story development
    • Minimal exploration and customization

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players have freedom to explore the town, solve puzzles, and combine items in various ways, indicating moderate autonomy."

      Capsule for 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville

      "Players have freedom to explore different locations in a small town and solve puzzles in varying order with some optional achievements, indicating moderate autonomy."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, providing satisfying but not highly challenging skill tests."

      Capsule for Monument Valley Monument Valley

      "Puzzles are generally easy to moderate, providing satisfying but not highly challenging skill tests."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal progression and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Monochroma Monochroma

      "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal, casual puzzle solving."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Short game (~1.5-2 hours) with some desire for more content expressed, but overall a single-session experience."

      Capsule for MAHOUTEQ! MAHOUTEQ!

      "Short game length (~2 hours) with some desire for more content, but overall a contained experience without habitual long sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

      Capsule for The Henry Stickmin Collection The Henry Stickmin Collection

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration in a unique, artistically creative world, though no direct creation or modification."

      Capsule for Poco Poco

      "Players engage in creative puzzle solving and some exploration; game features unique art and thematic design."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; experience is personal and introspective."

      Capsule for Minute of Islands Minute of Islands

      "No elements of dominance or power over others; experience is personal and equal."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, soothing experience to escape stress and immerse in a calming atmosphere."

      Capsule for I and Me I and Me

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, soothing escape from real life, enjoying a calming and surreal atmosphere."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not out of obligation."

      Capsule for No More Room in Hell No More Room in Hell

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and personal enjoyment, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly within a structured environment."

      Capsule for [Chilla's Art] Night Security | 夜間警備 [Chilla's Art] Night Security | 夜間警備

      "Some limited exploration and puzzle experimentation encouraged, though within a structured environment."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Limited exploration of a small town environment; some discovery but mostly familiar routes."

      Capsule for TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR

      "Limited exploration of a small town with multiple locations and some hidden secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some self-expression through puzzle solving and interpretation, but limited character or environment customization."

      Capsule for Chants of Sennaar Chants of Sennaar

      "Some self-expression through puzzle solving and character creation, though limited customization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong fantasy elements with surreal, macabre, and whimsical characters and settings."

      Capsule for Landlord of the Woods Landlord of the Woods

      "Strong surreal and imaginative setting with macabre yet whimsical themes and non-human characters."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social or community features; solitary gameplay."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and logical reasoning through gameplay."

      Capsule for Hope Lake Hope Lake

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and gain understanding of the game's unique logic."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for World of Tanks Blitz World of Tanks Blitz

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Zup! X Zup! X

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social connection; emotional engagement is internal and personal rather than relational."

      Capsule for The Path The Path

      "Minimal social interaction; emotional engagement is personal and introspective rather than relational."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through skill improvement, unlocking cosmetic items, and achievements."

      Capsule for Soccer Online: Ball 3D Soccer Online: Ball 3D

      "Progression through collecting body parts and unlocking new areas and achievements."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Game praised for its relaxing music, visuals, and calming puzzle gameplay."

      Capsule for Sagrada Sagrada

      "Game praised for its calming music, gentle puzzles, and soothing atmosphere."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with distinctive art style and music."

      Capsule for Synergy Synergy

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with unique art style and music."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; experience is private and personal."

      Capsule for Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout

      "No social recognition or status systems; experience is private."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is environmental and ambiguous with no dialogue; story is experienced through exploration and symbolism."

      Capsule for Scorn Scorn

      "Narrative conveyed through environment and puzzles without dialogue, providing a meaningful story experience."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Puzzles require some logical thinking but are mostly straightforward."

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      "Puzzles require some logical thinking but are mostly straightforward and intuitive."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low risk and tension; experience is calm and relaxing rather than suspenseful."

      Capsule for Griptape Backbone Griptape Backbone

      "Low risk and tension; experience is relaxing rather than suspenseful."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Generally considered worth the price for its unique experience, though some note short length."

      Capsule for Wattam Wattam

      "Generally considered worth the price for the quality and experience, though some note short length."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Game emphasizes constructive experimentation over violent or destructive gameplay."

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      "Game involves collecting body parts but in a non-violent, artistic, and non-gory manner focused on creation."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable and safe environment."

    Analysis

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

    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