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Box Maze

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Jump into the life of Cubert, and help him reach his true love as you find your way through unique levels without being destroyed by your enemies as well as other obstacles, encounter new enemies and bosses as you climb the levels, collect cupcakes for your love along the way as you find hidden secrets.

What works
  • Simple and addictive gameplay
  • Large number of levels and achievements
  • Low price point
  • Accessible controls and mechanics
  • Some cooperative multiplayer support
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and monotonous level design
  • Minimal graphics and sound quality
  • Technical and ui issues
  • Limited content variety and creativity
  • Poor menu and control customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Distant Space 2

  • Crypt of the Serpent King

  • Cube Destroyer

  • Orbitmine

  • Tasty Blue

  • Tiny Toy Tanks

  • Distant Space

  • Dungeon of Zolthan

  • Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Distant Space 2

  • Crypt of the Serpent King

  • Royal Defense
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Wedding Witch
  • Escapism

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  • Progression

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Box Maze: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Experimenting.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Local multiplayer and remote play together supported, but no dedicated online multiplayer; some cooperative play possible."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are equal or solo-focused."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief; some personal stories highlight emotional benefit."

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  • Expectation

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  • Experimenting

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    "Gameplay is repetitive with limited novelty or exploration of mechanics."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Fellowship

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and quick reflexes; not suitable for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Some players find music and gameplay relaxing, others find it intense and visually stressful."

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  • Sensation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Low price and inclusion of trading cards and achievements provide perceived good value."

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  • Violence

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