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Hoa

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Casual, Platform, Strategy, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful hand-painted art inspired by studio ghibli
    • Soothing and emotional soundtrack
    • Relaxing and stress-free gameplay
    • Accessible platforming suitable for all ages
    • Meaningful and emotional story conveyed through atmosphere

    Cons

    • Very short playtime with limited replay value
    • Some minor bugs and control issues reported
    • Last level's gameplay and pacing divisive or frustrating for some
    • Lack of exploration and customization
    • Minimal challenge and strategic depth

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have freedom to explore locations, solve puzzles, and choose how to use items, though progression is linear and guided."

      Capsule for Frankenstein: Master of Death Frankenstein: Master of Death

      "Players can explore areas and collect items at their own pace with some freedom in movement and ability acquisition, though the game is mostly linear."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      1

      "Gameplay is light with simple puzzles and platforming; some minor challenge but mostly accessible."

      Capsule for Farewell North Farewell North

      "Gameplay is simple and forgiving with light platforming and puzzles; some minor challenge especially in the last level but overall accessible."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal, relaxed play."

      Capsule for Spilled! Spilled!

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal, relaxed experience."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Short game (~1-2 hours) with limited replayability; players generally complete it in one or two sessions and do not engage in habitual long play."

      Capsule for Iron Lung Iron Lung

      "Short game with limited replay value; players generally complete it in 2-4 hours and do not tend to engage in long or habitual play sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Some creativity in puzzle solving and player strategies, but mostly within predefined level designs and mechanics."

      Capsule for Inside the Backrooms Inside the Backrooms

      "Some creative puzzle design and unique level mechanics especially in the final level; however, overall gameplay follows a predictable pattern."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strongly emphasized as a relaxing, stress-relieving experience that helps players escape real-life worries."

      Capsule for A Short Hike A Short Hike

      "Strongly emphasized as a relaxing, stress-relieving, and immersive experience that helps players escape real-life pressures."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Monument Valley 2 Monument Valley 2

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but gameplay is mostly established routines without radical novelty."

      Capsule for Ad Infinitum Ad Infinitum

      "Some experimentation with new abilities and puzzle mechanics, especially in later levels, but mostly follows established routines."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -2

      "Exploration is limited to experimenting with settings rather than discovering new in-game areas or secrets."

      Capsule for 4D Minesweeper 4D Minesweeper

      "Exploration is limited and guided with maps showing item locations; the game does not encourage discovery or hidden secrets."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization; fixed protagonist and preset aesthetics with minimal options for self-expression."

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      "Minimal character customization or self-expression; players experience a fixed protagonist and preset aesthetics."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magical worlds, familiars, and Studio Ghibli-inspired storytelling."

      Capsule for Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered

      "Strong fantasy elements with fairy tale themes, magical creatures, and imaginative environments inspired by Studio Ghibli."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

      Capsule for Septerra Core Septerra Core

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn puzzle solutions and story progression, but limited complexity reduces depth of personal development."

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      "Some learning curve with new abilities and puzzle solving, but overall low complexity limits deep personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

      Capsule for Murder House Murder House

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention; not designed for idle or background play."

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      "Requires moderate attention and focus; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited emotional connection through story; no social or close relationship building features."

      Capsule for The Descendant The Descendant

      "Limited emotional connection through story and atmosphere but no social or close relationship building."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

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      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Players progress through levels and unlock new abilities, but no complex item collection or upgrades."

      Capsule for You Have 10 Seconds You Have 10 Seconds

      "Players gain new abilities and progress through levels, but no extensive item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Highly relaxing and calming experience with soothing music, gentle gameplay, and peaceful atmosphere."

      Capsule for Paradise Marsh Paradise Marsh

      "Highly relaxing experience with soothing music, gentle gameplay, and calming atmosphere."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Strong sensory appeal through beautiful visuals and soothing music, creating emotional enjoyment."

      Capsule for Tengami Tengami

      "Strong sensory appeal through beautiful visuals and emotional music providing hedonic pleasure."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems."

      Capsule for Alan Wake Alan Wake

      "No social recognition or status systems."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative with characters and cutscenes is present and moderately engaging, though not deeply complex."

      Capsule for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

      "Simple, emotional narrative conveyed mostly through environment and a final cutscene; story is meaningful but not complex."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -2

      "Light puzzle solving with minimal strategic or complex problem solving."

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      "Light puzzle solving requiring some thought but no deep strategic or analytical planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Minimal suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and controlled with low tension."

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      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is forgiving and calm with minimal tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Generally considered fair value for price, though some feel content is limited for full price."

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      "Generally considered fair value especially on sale; praised for art and music though some find it short for full price."

    • Violence

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      -5

      "No violence or combat; gameplay is constructive and peaceful."

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      "No violence or combat; gameplay is peaceful and non-violent."

    • Survival

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      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Idle.

    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