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Crayon Physics Deluxe

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Android, Linux • 2009

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Quick resume

Crayon Physics Deluxe is a 2D physics puzzle / sandbox game, in which you get to experience what it would be like if your drawings would be magically transformed into real physical objects. Solve puzzles with your artistic vision and creative use of physics.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Highly creative and open-ended gameplay
    • Relaxing music and charming art style
    • Suitable for all ages including children
    • Level editor and community-created levels
    • Encourages problem solving and experimentation

    Cons

    • Limited resolution and outdated technical aspects
    • Some find gameplay repetitive or lacking depth
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Price considered high by some for content offered
    • Occasional physics glitches and lack of hints

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have full freedom to create and modify objects and solve puzzles in any way they want, demonstrating high personal control and freedom."

      Capsule for Scribblenauts Unlimited Scribblenauts Unlimited

      "Players have full freedom to draw any shapes or objects to solve puzzles, enabling personal creative solutions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers puzzles and physics challenges that require skill and problem solving, though generally accessible and not overly difficult."

      Capsule for A Webbing Journey A Webbing Journey

      "The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful drawing and understanding of physics, though some solutions can be simple or brute forced."

    • Competition

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      -4

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without competitive elements or player comparison."

      Capsule for Quern - Undying Thoughts Quern - Undying Thoughts

      "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and creativity without competitive elements or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players enjoy extended play sessions due to engaging story and crafting, though some find grind repetitive."

      Capsule for Wytchwood Wytchwood

      "Many players enjoy extended play through creative experimentation and level editor, though some find it repetitive or lose interest after initial play."

    • Cooperation

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      -3

      "Primarily a single-player experience, though some mention playing with family or friends casually."

      Capsule for Tiny Lands Tiny Lands

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around drawing characters, friends, and interactive objects, encouraging player creativity and expression."

      Capsule for Draw a Stickman: EPIC Draw a Stickman: EPIC

      "Core gameplay revolves around creative drawing and designing unique solutions with physics-based objects."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is personal and non-confrontational."

      Capsule for Songbird Symphony Songbird Symphony

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is personal and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, emotional, and immersive escape with calming music and art."

      Capsule for Gravity Ghost Gravity Ghost

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving experience with calming music and childlike art style."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY

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    • 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

      "Encourages trying different drawing approaches and physics interactions to solve puzzles in multiple ways."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new puzzle mechanics and level designs rather than open-world or spatial discovery."

      Capsule for She Remembered Caterpillars She Remembered Caterpillars

      "Exploration is limited to discovering creative solutions and unlocking new levels, rather than large new areas."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Players express themselves through drawings and can customize word lists and some cosmetic elements."

      Capsule for Draw & Guess Draw & Guess

      "Players express themselves through drawing and customizing solutions; also can draw on the map and create levels."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -2

      "Game grounded in realistic physics and science, despite cartoonish style."

      Capsule for Oxygen Not Included Oxygen Not Included

      "The game is grounded in simple physics and realistic mechanics, though presented in a whimsical, childlike style."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction; some players mention playing with children but no community features."

      Capsule for Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles

      "Mostly single-player with minimal social interaction; some family play mentioned but no community features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn physics concepts through gameplay."

      Capsule for TransPlan TransPlan

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and understanding of physics concepts through gameplay."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

      "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 draw and solve puzzles; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level; no emphasis on forming close relationships."

      Capsule for Praetorians - HD Remaster Praetorians - HD Remaster

      "No emphasis on forming close relationships; social interactions are minimal or absent."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; purely individual puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Storyteller Storyteller

      "No leadership or management roles; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through levels and unlocking achievements, but no item collection or upgrades."

      Capsule for Red Trigger Red Trigger

      "Progression through unlocking levels and stars, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Relaxing music and simple gameplay create a calming experience for many players."

      Capsule for aMAZE aMAZE

      "Calming music and gentle gameplay create a relaxing experience for many players."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visuals are colorful and pleasant; music is soothing; sensory stimulation is moderate and pleasant."

      Capsule for ibb & obb ibb & obb

      "Visuals are simple and stylized, with pleasant music; sensory stimulation is moderate and soothing."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Splice Splice

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free puzzle solving."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to build effective contraptions."

      Capsule for Fantastic Contraption Fantastic Contraption

      "Requires planning and problem solving to design effective contraptions and solutions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and low tension, focused on calm problem solving rather than suspense."

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      "Gameplay is low risk and low tension, focusing on calm experimentation rather than suspense."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Generally considered good value for price by players, though some feel content is limited for full price."

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      "Generally seen as good value for casual play and creativity, though some consider price high for content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive building and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for World of Goo World of Goo

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive drawing and physics puzzles."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable, low-risk environment."

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    Analysis

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

    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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