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GNOSIA

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Visual Novel

Similar games

    Pros

    • Unique single-player social deduction gameplay
    • Engaging sci-fi story with time loops
    • Well-developed and diverse characters
    • Beautiful art style and atmospheric music
    • Deep strategy and progression system

    Cons

    • Repetitive gameplay loops can feel grindy
    • Some story events are difficult to trigger
    • Ai can be frustrating or unpredictable
    • Limited character customization options
    • Lack of multiplayer or real social interaction

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can customize roles, choose different game modes, and have freedom in social deduction strategies."

      Capsule for Goose Goose Duck Goose Goose Duck

      "Players can direct their own actions and decisions in social deduction gameplay and character stat builds, with freedom to choose roles and strategies."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game offers challenging AI behavior and requires skillful evasion, strategy, and learning mechanics to succeed."

      Capsule for Saiko no sutoka Saiko no sutoka

      "The game involves skillful deduction, learning character behaviors, and overcoming AI challenges, with feedback through progression and story advancement."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "While there is some social comparison via leaderboards and achievements, the focus is more on cooperative play and personal improvement than direct competition."

      Capsule for Rabbit and Steel Rabbit and Steel

      "While there is competition against AI in social deduction rounds, the focus is more on individual progress and story rather than direct comparison or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players often engage in multiple loops and extended play sessions to solve puzzles and uncover story, showing habitual engagement."

      Capsule for Homebody Homebody

      "Players engage in many loops and sessions to unlock story events and endings, showing habitual and extended play despite some repetitiveness."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay centers on single-player with AI companions; cooperation is simulated rather than involving other human players."

      Capsule for SCARLET NEXUS SCARLET NEXUS

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player with AI characters; cooperation is simulated but player acts independently without real teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize characters and choose different strategies, but within predefined game structures"

      Capsule for Talisman: Digital Classic Edition Talisman: Digital Classic Edition

      "Players customize their stats and choose strategies in social deduction, but the game structure and character roles are predefined."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions emphasize mutual suspicion and balanced social deduction rather than exerting power or authority over others."

      Capsule for Raging Loop Raging Loop

      "Interactions emphasize balanced social deduction and mutual suspicion rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive sci-fi setting and engaging story provide distraction and escape from real life."

      Capsule for The Crust The Crust

      "The sci-fi setting, time loops, and immersive story provide strong escape from real life through engaging narrative and gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest in story and setting; no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in social deduction and story, with no external obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different skill builds and endings, exploring game mechanics and story outcomes."

      Capsule for Grimm's Hollow Grimm's Hollow

      "Players experiment with different roles, strategies, and stat builds to unlock events and progress the story."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new story branches, character details, and outcomes through repeated playthroughs."

      Capsule for Dyscourse Dyscourse

      "Players discover new story events, character backgrounds, and game scenarios through repeated loops and varied conditions."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -1

      "Limited character customization; expression mainly through strategic choices rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for Age of Darkness: Final Stand Age of Darkness: Final Stand

      "Limited character customization mostly in stats and gender choice; no extensive avatar or environment personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features a sci-fi fantasy setting with imaginative fiction, time travel, and meta roleplaying elements."

      Capsule for Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1 Galaxy of Pen & Paper +1

      "The game features a sci-fi setting with time loops, aliens, and speculative fiction elements creating an imaginative experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player with AI companions; minimal social or community interaction."

      Capsule for Fortune Summoners Fortune Summoners

      "The game is single-player with AI characters; social connection is simulated but lacks real community or multiplayer interaction."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills, acquire abilities, and improve character stats, showing clear personal development and learning."

      Capsule for Stygian: Outer Gods Stygian: Outer Gods

      "Players learn character behaviors, improve deduction skills, and develop strategies over many loops, showing clear personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "The game involves sedentary play typical of video games, with no physical activity elements."

      Capsule for Charlie in the Moistverse of Madness Charlie in the Moistverse of Madness

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity involved, typical of visual novel and strategy games."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on narrative and choices; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

      "Requires focused attention during social deduction rounds and story events; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Players form emotional connections with characters and story, though no direct social interaction."

      Capsule for Urban Myth Dissolution Center Urban Myth Dissolution Center

      "Players form emotional connections with characters through story and repeated interactions, though no real social relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      1

      "Players can influence turn order and group decisions but leadership is shared and flexible."

      Capsule for Sunderfolk Sunderfolk

      "Players can influence group decisions in social deduction but leadership is limited to persuasion rather than formal authority."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking characters, story endings, skill upgrades, and achievements."

      Capsule for Mirror Mirror

      "Strong progression through leveling stats, unlocking skills, story events, and character backgrounds across loops."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "The game balances challenge and flow, though some players find grinding and difficulty spikes stressful."

      Capsule for River City Ransom: Underground River City Ransom: Underground

      "The game balances challenge and flow, though some find the repetition and grind stressful or tedious."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric music and art provide sensory stimulation enhancing emotional experience."

      Capsule for Who Is Mike - A Visual Novel Who Is Mike - A Visual Novel

      "The unique art style and atmospheric music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or multiplayer ranking systems; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

      "No social recognition or multiplayer status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is the core of the game, with deep character development and overarching plot."

      Capsule for Little Busters! English Edition Little Busters! English Edition

      "Narrative immersion is a core aspect, with overarching plots, character development, and mystery unfolding through gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires mental challenge, planning, deception, and problem solving to succeed in roles."

      Capsule for First Class Trouble First Class Trouble

      "Requires mental challenge, logical deduction, planning, and adapting strategies to character behaviors and roles."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Tense social deduction and combat moments create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for I am not a Monster: First Contact I am not a Monster: First Contact

      "Social deduction creates suspense and tension, with risk of elimination and surprise twists in each loop."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report high perceived value for time and money with extensive content and replayability."

      Capsule for Gordian Quest Gordian Quest

      "Players report high perceived value for time and money due to unique gameplay, story depth, and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "The game involves elimination and death themes, but violence is mostly implied and not graphically depicted."

      Capsule for Fatal Twelve Fatal Twelve

      "The game involves elimination of characters in a sci-fi setting, but violence is stylized and narrative-driven rather than graphic."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay involves avoiding failure and staying undetected to survive and escape."

      Capsule for SchoolBoy Runaway SchoolBoy Runaway

      "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding elimination and surviving through deduction and strategy."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Leadership, Survival, Violence, Strategy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

    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