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Duskers

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Unique command-line control system
    • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
    • Challenging and rewarding gameplay
    • High replayability with procedural generation
    • Strong community and developer support

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve
    • Some rng frustration
    • Limited enemy variety
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Story is non-linear and can feel incomplete

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can customize drone settings extensively and choose maps freely, indicating high control over actions and decisions."

      Capsule for Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator

      "Players have high control over drone commands and strategic decisions via a command-line interface, enabling personal freedom in how to approach each mission."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game requires skillful planning, adapting to changing situations, and mastering character abilities."

      Capsule for Gremlins, Inc. Gremlins, Inc.

      "Game requires skillful command input, strategic planning, and adaptation to unpredictable situations, rewarding mastery and learning."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes daily and weekly challenge modes with leaderboards, but main gameplay is focused on individual runs."

      Capsule for Unexplored Unexplored

      "There are daily and weekly challenges with leaderboards, but the core gameplay is focused on individual survival and exploration."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report addictive gameplay with repeated runs to improve scores and complete challenges; some mention habitual play despite limited content."

      Capsule for TRON RUN/r TRON RUN/r

      "Players report addictive gameplay with repeated runs despite difficulty and setbacks, indicating strong desire to keep playing."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is single-player focused, with no cooperative multiplayer elements; players control their own party independently."

      Capsule for Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4 Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4

      "Gameplay is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative elements; players manage drones independently."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players can customize drones extensively and create their own tracks, fostering creative expression."

      Capsule for Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing

      "Players create custom command aliases and strategies to control drones and solve puzzles, fostering creative problem solving."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and cooperative social dominance is absent."

      Capsule for Astronomics Astronomics

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are solo and balanced without social dominance."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong atmospheric horror and immersive exploration provide a means to escape real life into a tense sci-fi environment."

      Capsule for Hidden Deep Hidden Deep

      "Strong immersion in a bleak sci-fi setting with tense atmosphere provides a compelling escape from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Amazing Cultivation Simulator Amazing Cultivation Simulator

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Game encourages trying new paths, learning enemy behaviors, and discovering secrets through experimentation."

      Capsule for Fidel Dungeon Rescue Fidel Dungeon Rescue

      "Game encourages trial and error, learning enemy behaviors, and experimenting with drone loadouts and commands."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay involves discovering new planets, ruins, and resources across many star systems."

      Capsule for Cubic Odyssey Cubic Odyssey

      "Core gameplay revolves around exploring procedurally generated derelict ships and star systems, discovering resources and story elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Customization of drone colors and LEDs allows some self-expression; limited avatar or environment customization."

      Capsule for FPV LOGIC FPV LOGIC

      "Players can rename drones and customize their equipment, allowing some degree of self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world with imaginative ships and abilities"

      Capsule for Drifting Lands Drifting Lands

      "Set in a sci-fi post-apocalyptic universe with alien threats and derelict ships, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; experience is solitary and focused on individual play."

      Capsule for The Wandering Village The Wandering Village

      "No social or community gameplay elements; experience is solitary and focused on individual play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and develop strategies through repeated play."

      Capsule for Jupiter Hell Jupiter Hell

      "Players learn game mechanics, enemy behaviors, and improve strategic skills through repeated play and experimentation."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Not For Broadcast Not For Broadcast

      "Gameplay is sedentary with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous typing; not suitable for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Epistory - Typing Chronicles Epistory - Typing Chronicles

      "Requires constant attention and quick command input during tense situations; not suitable for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; gameplay is solitary and impersonal."

      Capsule for Simmiland Simmiland

      "No social interactions or relationship building; gameplay is solitary and impersonal."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; player guides group cooperatively without hierarchical control."

      Capsule for Botanicula Botanicula

      "No leadership or group management roles; player commands drones individually without social hierarchy."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect resources, craft items, and upgrade weapons and equipment, showing clear progression."

      Capsule for Metro Exodus Metro Exodus

      "Players collect scrap, upgrades, and new drones to improve capabilities and survive longer, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -3

      "Tense, suspenseful gameplay with sustained pressure and threat; not primarily relaxing."

      Capsule for Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days

      "Tense, suspenseful gameplay with frequent high-pressure moments; not primarily designed for relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric audio and visual effects create emotional tension and sensory engagement despite simple graphics."

      Capsule for The Consuming Shadow The Consuming Shadow

      "Atmospheric audio and visual design create emotional tension and sensory engagement despite minimalistic graphics."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition via leaderboards and achievements, but limited social status focus."

      Capsule for AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome

      "Some recognition through leaderboards in challenges, but mostly individual-focused with limited social status elements."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative emerges procedurally through cases and world events, providing immersive story elements."

      Capsule for Shadows of Doubt Shadows of Doubt

      "Narrative is delivered through logs and objectives, creating an immersive but non-linear story experience."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "The game demands careful planning, tactical combat, resource management, and adaptive decision-making."

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      "Game demands careful planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making to survive and succeed."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High tension and suspense from risk of death, enemy encounters, and resource scarcity create thrilling gameplay."

      Capsule for ZERO Sievert ZERO Sievert

      "High suspense and tension from sudden threats, resource scarcity, and permadeath create thrilling gameplay moments."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good replay value and content for the price, though some mention price is a bit steep."

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      "Players find good replay value and enjoyment for the price, though some note limited content and updates."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat is limited and indirect; players avoid entities rather than engage in direct violence."

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      "Combat is indirect and limited; players use traps and environmental hazards rather than direct violence."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay centers on avoiding failure, managing resources, and surviving hostile threats."

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      "Core gameplay centers on managing resources, avoiding threats, and surviving in hostile environments."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition, Exploration.

    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