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Globesweeper

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2019

Should you play it?

Use logic to clear tiles while avoiding mines. Choose from tiny one minute globes to colossal hour long marathons. With hexagonal, square and triangle game modes this unforgiving puzzle game will keep you coming back for more.

What works
  • Innovative 3d minesweeper with multiple tile shapes
  • Guaranteed solvable mode eliminates guesswork
  • Extensive customization of puzzle size and difficulty
  • Relaxing music and satisfying sound effects
  • Good value for price with high replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • No cooperative or social gameplay
  • Some ui and control quirks (e.g. non-remappable keys)
  • Large puzzles can be tedious and punishing on mistakes
  • Graphics are simple and minimalistic
  • Achievements can be grindy

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Fine Sweeper

  • Fruit Salad

  • Diamo XL

  • Chime

  • Catch a Falling Star

  • Spectraball

  • LUMINES REMASTERED

  • Bejeweled Twist

  • Mahjong
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Fruit Salad

  • Catch a Falling Star

  • TAPSONIC BOLD
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Strategy

    Town of Salem 2
  • Autonomy

    Minesweeper Ultimate
  • Competence

    Scene Investigators

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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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 (hidden on purpose).

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

Why this game works

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

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players freely choose among multiple game modes (classic, hex, triangle), difficulty levels, and customize themes, allowing control over gameplay experience."

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    "Players can freely choose globe size, shape (square, hexagon, triangle), mine density, and solvability mode, allowing personal control over gameplay experience."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful deduction and logical reasoning, rewarding effective problem solving."

    Capsule for Scene Investigators Scene Investigators

    "The game challenges players with logic puzzles of varying complexity and sizes, rewarding skillful deduction and mastery of different tile shapes."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    3

    "Includes Steam leaderboards and score comparisons, encouraging players to compete for high scores."

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    "Includes Steam leaderboards for different modes and difficulties, encouraging players to compete for best times and scores."

  • Continuation

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    "Many users report long play sessions, habitual play, and extensive time spent completing puzzles."

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    "Many players report spending hours on large puzzles and returning repeatedly to unlock achievements and themes."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative gameplay or multiplayer elements."

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer gameplay elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    2

    "Varied map shapes and visual themes offer some novelty, but gameplay follows classic Minesweeper rules without creation."

    Capsule for Tilesweeper Tilesweeper

    "Players can customize game parameters and unlock visual themes, but gameplay follows classic Minesweeper logic without creation or modification of content."

  • Domination

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    -5

    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and non-competitive."

    Capsule for Signal Simulator Signal Simulator

    "No elements of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and non-competitive beyond leaderboards."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief, immersing in fast-paced puzzle solving."

    Capsule for Conduct DELUXE! Conduct DELUXE!

    "Players use the game as a relaxing, meditative distraction and stress relief through focused puzzle solving."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge; no external obligations or pressures reported."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and challenge, with no external obligations or pressures reported."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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    "Randomized tile layouts and dice rolls encourage players to try new strategies and adapt each game."

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    "Multiple tile shapes and difficulty settings encourage players to try new strategies and approaches."

  • Exploration

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    "Gameplay involves known grids and categories; little discovery beyond puzzle solving."

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    "Gameplay involves navigating known puzzle grids; no discovery of new areas or secrets beyond procedural variations."

  • Expression

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    "Unlockable skins and characters allow some degree of self-expression."

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    "Unlockable themes and skins allow some degree of visual self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game is grounded in realistic logic puzzles without fictional or imaginative narrative elements."

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    "Game is grounded in realistic logic puzzle mechanics without fictional or imaginative narrative elements."

  • Fellowship

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    -5

    "No social or community features beyond leaderboards; gameplay is solitary."

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    "No social or community features beyond leaderboards; gameplay is solitary."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    4

    "Players develop logical reasoning and spatial skills through progressively challenging puzzles."

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    "Players develop logical reasoning and spatial skills, especially with challenging triangle mode and large puzzles."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary puzzle game with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    "Sedentary puzzle game with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires continuous attention and micromanagement; players report some tedious clicking but active engagement."

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; misclicks can cause significant setbacks."

  • Intimacy

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    "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

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  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements."

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  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Players unlock new puzzles, cosmetics, and achievements; sense of advancement through content."

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    "Players unlock themes and achievements through completing puzzles and challenges, providing a sense of advancement."

  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing with soothing music and satisfying mechanics that balance challenge and flow."

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    "Many players find the music and gameplay soothing and meditative, balancing challenge with flow."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

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    "Visual and audio effects provide enjoyable sensory feedback, though graphics are modest."

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    "Simple graphics and sound effects provide pleasant sensory feedback but are not highly stimulating."

  • Status

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    2

    "Leaderboards and achievements provide some recognition and social comparison"

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    "Leaderboards and achievements offer recognition and social comparison opportunities."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

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    "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free logic puzzles."

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    "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free logic puzzles."

  • Strategy

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    "Core gameplay revolves around strategic thinking, planning, and problem solving."

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    "Core gameplay revolves around logical deduction, planning, and problem solving."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Challenge and occasional frustration create moments of tension and relief."

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    "Some tension from risk of failure and guessing, but guaranteed solvable mode reduces frustration."

  • Value

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    4

    "Affordable price with extensive content and replayability offers good value for time and money."

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  • Violence

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    "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and logical."

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  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

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    "Players must avoid mines and manage risk, creating a survival-like tension in puzzle solving."

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    "Players must avoid triggering mines and manage risk carefully to survive and complete puzzles."

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