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Dread X Collection

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

10 Tales of Terror from 10 Twisted Minds. Made in only 7 Sleepless Nights. The Dread X Collection is a series of small games created by some of the most talented indie devs around, all with the same mission: create the P.T. for the horror project of their dreams.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Platform, Shooter, Arcade, Puzzle, Card & Board Game

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    Pros

    • Diverse and creative indie horror games
    • Varied gameplay styles and narratives
    • Affordable price for multiple games
    • Some standout titles with strong atmosphere
    • Short, experimental prototypes

    Cons

    • Inconsistent quality across games
    • Some games buggy or unpolished
    • Few games feel incomplete or too short
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Some frustrating gameplay mechanics

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players can explore different horror scenarios and make some choices affecting endings, though gameplay is mostly linear with preset puzzles and combat."

      Capsule for A.I.L.A A.I.L.A

      "Players have freedom to explore different short horror games with varied mechanics and styles, though some games have linear or fixed paths."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Games vary in skill demand; some platformers and puzzle games require skill and problem solving, but others are simpler or more narrative focused."

      Capsule for Dread X Collection 3 Dread X Collection 3

      "Games vary in skill demand; some require puzzle solving, platforming, or survival strategy, while others are simple walking simulators."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and individual pace without competitive or ranked modes."

      Capsule for Farmer's Dynasty Farmer's Dynasty

      "Focus is on individual experience and personal progress without competitive or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Players tend to play through the story in one or few sessions; some replay for collectibles but overall moderate habitual play."

      Capsule for Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™ Valiant Hearts: The Great War™ / Soldats Inconnus : Mémoires de la Grande Guerre™

      "Players tend to play through the collection in one or few sessions; some games encourage replay for secrets or endings."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "All games are single-player experiences with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Unsorted Horror Unsorted Horror

      "All games are single-player experiences with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Game features creative horror-themed microgames, unique art style blending 2D and 3D, and varied chapter mechanics."

      Capsule for SPOOKWARE SPOOKWARE

      "Highly creative anthology with diverse game concepts, art styles, and mechanics across the ten indie horror games."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; game is a solo narrative experience."

      Capsule for SANABI SANABI

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; games are solo experiences."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a surreal, psychological horror world, escaping real life through story and atmosphere."

      Capsule for Decarnation Decarnation

      "Players use the games to experience horror and imaginative worlds, escaping real life through varied narratives and atmospheres."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in horror and indie games; no obligation or external pressure reported."

      Capsule for Summer of '58 Summer of '58

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in indie horror and experimental games, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The collection encourages trying different game styles and mechanics, including puzzles, platformers, and experimental art games."

      Capsule for The Basement Collection The Basement Collection

      "The collection encourages trying new game concepts, mechanics, and horror styles in short prototypes."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore multiple environments, uncover secrets, and piece together story elements."

      Capsule for Father's Day Father's Day

      "Several games involve exploring environments, uncovering secrets, and piecing together stories."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization or self-expression; players use preset characters and fixed aesthetics."

      Capsule for F.E.A.R. 3 F.E.A.R. 3

      "Limited customization or self-expression; games mostly use preset characters and aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Game features surreal horror elements, supernatural themes, and imaginative fiction beyond realistic scenarios."

      Capsule for House House

      "Games feature imaginative horror fiction, supernatural elements, and surreal or sci-fi settings."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; gameplay is strictly solo."

      Capsule for Tyrant's Realm Tyrant's Realm

      "No social or community features; all games are designed for solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Some games provide learning opportunities and skill development, but many are short or experimental without deep progression."

      Capsule for Landfall Archives Landfall Archives

      "Some games involve learning mechanics, spells, or strategies, though limited by short playtime."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Half-Life 2 Half-Life 2

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Games require focused attention; some walking simulators but overall active engagement needed."

      Capsule for Dread X Collection 5 Dread X Collection 5

      "Most games require focused attention; some walking simulators allow slower paced play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social interactions or relationship building; solo experience."

      Capsule for Guns of Fury Guns of Fury

      "No close social interactions or relationship building; solo experiences only."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; all games are single-player."

      Capsule for Dread X Collection 2 Dread X Collection 2

      "No leadership or group management roles; all games are single-player."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Games feature scoring, ranking, and unlocking of achievements or points."

      Capsule for The Jackbox Party Pack 8 The Jackbox Party Pack 8

      "Some games feature item collection, unlocking abilities, or completing objectives to progress."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      0

      "Mixed experience: some find it relaxing and charming, others find frustration and tension in gameplay."

      Capsule for The Ship: Single Player The Ship: Single Player

      "Mixed experiences: some games create tension and suspense, others are more relaxed walking sims."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Game provides sensory stimulation through graphics, sound design, and horror atmosphere."

      Capsule for Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel

      "Games provide sensory stimulation through varied art styles, sound design, and atmospheric horror."

    • 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

      3

      "Narrative immersion with story, characters, and lore integrated into gameplay."

      Capsule for 9 Years of Shadows 9 Years of Shadows

      "Many games have narrative elements, lore, and plot twists that engage players in story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires puzzle solving and some planning, but not highly complex strategic gameplay."

      Capsule for The Baby In Yellow The Baby In Yellow

      "Some games require puzzle solving, resource management, or tactical decision making."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Psychological horror and jump scares create suspense and tension for players."

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      "Several games build suspense and tension, delivering jump scares or psychological horror."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for money given the amount of content and fun."

      Capsule for Safety First! Safety First!

      "Players perceive good value for money given the number of games and creative content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      1

      "Combat exists but is not the main focus; violence is moderate and integrated into broader gameplay."

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      "Some games include combat or shooting elements, but violence is not the main focus."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      2

      "Many games involve avoiding failure and managing limited lives or resources."

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      "A few games involve survival mechanics such as resource management and avoiding death."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Experimenting, 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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