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Hidden Deep

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2022

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Quick resume

Hidden Deep is an atmospheric sci-fi action game heavily inspired by Aliens, The Thing, and Half-Life. Explore, climb, swim, scan, blast and shoot your way through dangerous missions in a huge sub oceanic mining and research facility. Fear the horrors that lurk below…

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access, Platform

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    Pros

    • Atmospheric and immersive horror setting
    • Challenging puzzles and physics-based gameplay
    • Engaging exploration and environmental storytelling
    • Varied tools and gadgets for creative problem solving
    • Active developer with ongoing updates and planned multiplayer

    Cons

    • Clunky and sometimes frustrating controls and physics
    • Limited enemy variety and combat depth currently
    • Lack of online multiplayer and limited co-op
    • Some bugs and softlocks reported
    • Price considered high for current early access content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players control multiple characters simultaneously and freely swap between them, requiring active decision-making and personal control."

      Capsule for RAM: Random Access Mayhem RAM: Random Access Mayhem

      "Players control multiple characters with distinct skills and can switch between them, plan actions, and use various tools and gadgets, indicating a high degree of personal control and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers challenging puzzles, platforming, and combat that require skill and problem solving, though some find controls frustrating."

      Capsule for Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™ Indiana Jones® and the Infernal Machine™

      "The game involves challenging puzzles, precise aiming with weapon mechanics, and managing physics-based movement, providing skill tests and feedback, though some controls are clunky."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration with no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards; multiplayer is cooperative rather than competitive."

      Capsule for The Last Hero of Nostalgaia The Last Hero of Nostalgaia

      "Focus is on single-player experience and personal progression; multiplayer is limited and not competitive, with no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report habitual return to the game despite frustration, enjoying repeated runs and discovery of new mechanics and story elements."

      Capsule for Golden Light Golden Light

      "Players report coming back repeatedly, enjoying exploration and challenge modes, indicating habitual play and attachment despite some frustrations."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Currently single-player focused but includes AI companions; multiplayer/co-op is highly requested."

      Capsule for Mist Survival Mist Survival

      "Currently mostly single-player with AI companions; local co-op and remote play exist but online multiplayer is planned, so cooperation is limited but anticipated."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players explore secrets, solve puzzles, and engage with unique level designs, though within predefined structures."

      Capsule for DOOM 64 DOOM 64

      "Players use various tools, gadgets, and environmental interactions creatively to solve puzzles and navigate, though level design is mostly preset."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are cooperative or solo."

      Capsule for Pid Pid

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are cooperative or solo without power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive sci-fi horror atmosphere and exploration provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Hellpoint Hellpoint

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions and physics interactions, though some levels are repetitive or straightforward."

      Capsule for Climb The Backrooms Climb The Backrooms

      "Players experiment with physics-based mechanics, gadgets, and different approaches to puzzles and combat, though within structured levels."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Exploration of biomes, underground caves, and secrets is a core gameplay element."

      Capsule for Forsaken Isle Forsaken Isle

      "Exploration of underground caves, discovery of secrets, and environmental storytelling are core to the experience."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; players select characters but no avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications."

      Capsule for Gunman Clive Gunman Clive

      "Limited customization or avatar personalization; players control different characters but no cosmetic or expressive modifications noted."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "The game features imaginative sci-fi horror elements, mutated enemies, and a fictional narrative world."

      Capsule for Endoparasitic 2 Endoparasitic 2

      "The game features sci-fi horror themes with alien creatures and fictional underground facilities, providing imaginative fiction."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -2

      "Primarily solo play with limited social interaction; local co-op exists but online community is small."

      Capsule for CRYPTARK CRYPTARK

      "Primarily single-player with minimal social interaction; some local co-op exists but online community aspects are limited."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn puzzles, improve skills over time, and develop strategies to escape, indicating personal development."

      Capsule for Granny Remake Granny Remake

      "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and solve increasingly complex puzzles, indicating personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay with no health or exercise elements."

      Capsule for Rat Quest Rat Quest

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay; sedentary play with no exercise elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires continuous attention and focus; exploration and combat demand active engagement."

      Capsule for Axiom Verge Axiom Verge

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; physics and combat demand active control."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited social connections; interactions mostly with AI companions, no close relationships."

      Capsule for Mist Survival Mist Survival

      "Limited social connection; interactions with AI companions are minimal and no close relationships formed."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage multiple characters and coordinate their actions, implying some leadership in gameplay."

      Capsule for The Cave The Cave

      "Players manage a squad of characters and coordinate their actions, implying some leadership elements within gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock new modes, showing clear progression."

      Capsule for Panzer Paladin Panzer Paladin

      "Players accumulate weapons, tools, and unlock new abilities and levels, showing clear progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -1

      "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling; gameplay can be repetitive but not fully relaxing."

      Capsule for My Lovely Daughter My Lovely Daughter

      "While some find the atmosphere immersive, the game is tense and challenging rather than purely relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "The game provides sensory stimulation through atmospheric visuals, sound design, and suspenseful moments."

      Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 4 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4

      "The game provides sensory stimulation through atmospheric sound design, visuals, and intense combat moments."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Bad North: Jotunn Edition Bad North: Jotunn Edition

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is subtle and fragmented, delivered through exploration and environmental storytelling rather than direct plot."

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      "Narrative is present through environmental storytelling and mission objectives, though some find it lacking depth currently."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players must plan routes, manage resources, and solve puzzles requiring logical thinking."

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      "Players must plan routes, manage resources, and solve puzzles requiring logical thinking and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Tense atmosphere and suspenseful encounters provide moments of thrill and excitement."

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      "Tense atmosphere, suspenseful encounters, and risk of death create moments of thrill and relief."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Players feel the game offers reasonable value especially on sale, though some consider it overpriced for current content."

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      "Players generally feel the game offers reasonable value for money, especially on sale, though some find the price steep for current content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      3

      "Combat against alien enemies is a core gameplay element involving shooting and destruction."

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      "Combat against alien creatures is a core gameplay element involving shooting and destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid death from enemies and environmental hazards, managing health and combat resources."

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      "Players must avoid death, manage limited resources, and overcome environmental hazards and enemies."

    Analysis

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