ERROR143 similar games & best alternatives
ERROR143
2022
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Quick resume
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Global score
92/100
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulator, Visual Novel, Role-playing (RPG)
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Pros
- Charming and well-written main character
- Excellent voice acting and music
- Engaging hacking mini-games
- Inclusive pronoun options
- Free to play with high quality
Cons
- Short game length
- Limited dialogue choices
- Some players find pacing rushed
- Achievements not fully functional
- Minor interface confusion at start
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players can freely choose dialogue options and explore multiple endings, though the story is linear and short."
Bloody Painter Dating Sim
"Players can choose dialogue options and influence interactions with Micah, but the story is relatively linear and short."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
2"Some puzzle-solving and mini-games (lockpicking, hacking) provide skill challenges, but overall gameplay is accessible and not highly demanding."
Repella Fella
"Includes hacking mini-games that require some skill and problem solving, but overall gameplay is simple and accessible."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-4"Focus is on personal experience and story; no competitive elements or leaderboards."
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
"Focuses on personal, casual experience without comparison or leaderboards."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
4"Players report replaying multiple times for story endings and achievements, showing attachment."
Coffee Talk
"Players report replaying multiple times and strong attachment to the character Micah."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player visual novel experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds
"Single-player visual novel experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
3"Players can experiment with different hacking strategies and tools; user-created missions add creative content."
NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
"Players can create chat stories and explore hacking mechanics, adding creative engagement beyond standard VN."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."
BUSTAFELLOWS
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
5"Strong escapism as players immerse in a fantasy world, emotionally connecting with characters and story, often as a stress relief."
Crystalline
"Strong escapism as players use the game for comfort, emotional relief, and immersion in a fictional romance."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-5"Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and enjoyment, no pressure or obligation noted."
Ova Magica
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and enjoyment, no obligation or pressure noted."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
3"Players explore different dialogue options, puzzle solutions, and secret endings, encouraging experimentation."
Kindergarten 3
"Players explore different dialogue options, endings, and hacking puzzles, encouraging experimentation."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Some discovery through unlocking new parts and game modes, though environment is limited and familiar."
Learn to Fly 3
"Some discovery through hacking mini-games and unlocking different endings, though environment is limited."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
2"Some self-expression through choices in dialogue and interactions, but limited character customization."
Smile For Me
"Limited customization (e.g., pronouns), some self-expression through choices and chat story creation."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
4"Highly fictionalized romantic scenarios with improbable events and idealized characters."
Love Is All Around
"Romantic visual novel with fictional characters and imaginative scenarios, including rivals-to-lovers trope."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
1"Community around the game exists but gameplay is solo; some social sharing and fandom engagement noted."
家有大貓 Nekojishi
"Small but active fan community and social sharing of fan art, though gameplay is solo."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
2"Players learn puzzle solutions and uncover story details, providing some personal development."
What Never Was
"Players learn hacking puzzles and explore narrative branches, offering some personal development."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Typical sedentary visual novel gameplay with no physical activity involved."
Magical Girl Witch Trials
"Typical sedentary visual novel gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention on dialogue and choices, not suitable for passive or background play."
Super Seducer : How to Talk to Girls
"Requires focused attention during dialogue and mini-games, not suitable for passive or background play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
4"Players form emotional bonds with characters and experience affectionate interactions, fostering close parasocial relationships."
AQUARIUM
"Players form strong emotional attachment to Micah and experience close, affectionate interactions."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."
NAIAD
"No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Players unlock multiple endings, achievements, and artwork, reflecting accumulation and advancement."
To Be or Not To Be
"Players unlock multiple endings, achievements, and in-game content, reflecting progression."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Generally relaxing and lighthearted experience with humor and soothing art/music."
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
"Generally relaxing and cozy experience with humor, charm, and soothing music."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Appealing art, voice acting, and music provide sensory enjoyment and emotional engagement."
Making*Lovers
"Appealing art, voice acting, and music provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"Focus is on personal experience rather than social recognition or status."
SILENT HILL 2
"Focus is on personal experience rather than social recognition or status."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
4"Narrative-driven visual novel with multiple endings and character interactions."
Shark Dating Simulator XL+
"Narrative-driven visual novel with character interaction, branching dialogue, and multiple endings."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
2"Some puzzle solving and combat tactics required, but overall straightforward gameplay."
LEGO® DC Super-Villains
"Some problem solving in hacking mini-games, but overall straightforward narrative choices."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
1"Some suspense and tension in puzzles and story moments, but mostly lighthearted."
King's Quest
"Mild suspense from hacking puzzles and romantic tension, but mostly controlled and lighthearted."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
5"Highly praised for being free with quality content, many players express willingness to pay for expansions."
D1AL-ogue
"Highly praised for quality content offered for free, with players eager to support future expansions."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on social and romantic interactions."
Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive social interaction and romance."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival or threat avoidance elements; stable and safe narrative environment."
Ethereal Enigma
"No survival or threat avoidance elements; stable and safe narrative environment."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Survival.
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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