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Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存

2019

Should you play it?

You'll play as a survivor in a world overrun by zombies. Explore and interact with other survivors, making tough choices about whether to help or exploit them. Defend against zombies, collect resources, craft, and fortify your shelter. Use strategy to escape this world and return to safety.

What works
  • Deep survival mechanics
  • Meaningful story with multiple endings
  • Extensive crafting and base building
  • Challenging stealth and combat
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and ui
  • Limited graphics and audio polish
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Resource scarcity can be frustrating
  • Some translation and localization issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Green Hell

  • The Forest

  • Dig or Die

  • TowerClimb

  • Dead In Vinland

  • Blood Money: Lethal Eden

  • Hobo: Tough Life

  • VEIN

  • Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • TowerClimb

  • Blood Money: Lethal Eden

  • Interrogation: You will be deceived
If you liked…

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Delivery from the Pain:Survival / 末日方舟:生存: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    "Players make meaningful choices that affect the story and character development, with some freedom in skill allocation and decision paths."

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    "Players can choose characters and make meaningful decisions affecting story and NPC outcomes; gameplay involves strategic resource management and exploration with freedom in approach."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game has a steep learning curve with strategic depth and requires skill in social manipulation, stealth, and resource management."

    Capsule for OBEY OBEY

    "Game requires skillful stealth, resource management, and tactical combat; some players find the learning curve steep but fair."

  • Competition

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    "Single-player focused with no mention of multiplayer or leaderboards; gameplay centers on personal survival and progression."

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    "Single-player focused with no multiplayer or leaderboard elements; emphasis on personal survival and story progression."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report engaging story and replayability with multiple endings encouraging continued play."

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    "Many players report being hooked by the challenging survival mechanics and multiple endings encouraging replay."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    2

    "Players interact with NPCs, build relationships, and cooperate with classmates in story events, but no multiplayer cooperation."

    Capsule for Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption

    "Interaction with NPCs involves trade and story choices affecting outcomes, but no multiplayer or direct player cooperation."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Players engage in crafting, research, and build customization, modifying gear and base facilities."

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    "Extensive crafting and base building with technology research; players create and upgrade equipment and shelter."

  • Domination

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    -3

    "Interactions with NPCs are balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "No evidence of dominance or power over others; interactions with NPCs are based on negotiation and choices."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game to immerse in a post-apocalyptic survival scenario, escaping real-life stress."

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a tense post-apocalyptic world, escaping real life through survival challenges."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation; no indications of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation; no signs of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Players explore different characters, playstyles, and survival strategies, experimenting with stealth, combat, and crafting."

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    "Players explore different strategies, crafting options, and stealth tactics; some trial and error involved."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Core gameplay involves exploring environments, finding items, and uncovering story fragments."

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    "Core gameplay involves exploring multiple buildings and areas for resources and story clues."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Limited character customization; some expression through base building and crafting choices."

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    "Limited character customization; some self-expression through base building and crafting choices."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -2

    "The game is grounded in a realistic post-apocalyptic zombie survival scenario without strong fantasy or mythical elements."

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    "Game is grounded in a realistic zombie apocalypse scenario with plausible survival mechanics."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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    "Some social connection through NPC companions and story, but primarily a solo experience."

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    "Some social connection through NPC interactions and story, but primarily a solo experience."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players learn crafting recipes, upgrade gear, and improve survival skills over time."

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    "Players learn crafting recipes, survival strategies, and improve their shelter and equipment over time."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity; survival mechanics focus on in-game resource management rather than physical health."

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    "Game promotes sedentary play with no physical activity; survival is mental and resource management focused."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

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    "Requires focused attention for resource management, tactical decisions, and combat control; not a casual idle game."

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    "Requires continuous attention to resource management, combat, and exploration; not a casual idle game."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    1

    "Some emotional connection through story and NPC interactions, but limited depth in relationships."

    Capsule for Haven Park Haven Park

    "Limited emotional connections through NPC storylines and dialogue choices."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -2

    "No player leadership roles; some NPC allies assist but player does not lead groups."

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    "No player leadership roles; interactions are individual and NPCs act independently."

  • Progression

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    4

    "Strong progression through crafting, resource accumulation, skill upgrades, and story advancement."

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    "Strong progression through crafting, base upgrades, and story advancement."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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    "Game is tense and challenging, with frequent deaths and high difficulty causing stress rather than relaxation."

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    "Game is tense and challenging with constant threat of death; not designed for relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "Atmospheric audio and visual design provide sensory engagement, though graphics are modest."

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    "Atmospheric audio and visual design provide sensory engagement, though graphics are modest."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on individual survival."

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    "No social status or recognition systems; focus is on individual survival."

  • Story

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    "Narrative is central, with player choices shaping story and multiple endings."

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    "Narrative is a key element with branching storylines and multiple endings influenced by player choices."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning, tactical use of items, stealth, and combat strategies to survive."

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    "Requires planning resource use, timing, stealth, and combat tactics to survive."

  • Thrill

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    "High suspense and tension from challenging obstacles and risk of instant death create thrilling gameplay."

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    "High tension from survival pressure, time management, and risk of death create thrilling gameplay."

  • Value

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    "Players report good value for price with many hours of gameplay and replayability."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves melee and firearms against zombies; violence is central but not gratuitous."

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  • Survival

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    "Core gameplay is about managing threats, resources, and staying alive in a hostile environment."

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