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I Can't Believe It's Not Gambling

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Do you love opening loot crates, but hate the tedious gameplay sessions in between? Our marketing department has the game for you! Unbox random items! Get stuff, but not what you really want! Skate legal and ethical lines! Remember kids, its only a video game, so grab your parents credit card!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Casual, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Affordable price
    • Addictive and satisfying gameplay
    • Clever satire of loot box culture
    • Customization of loot boxes
    • Active developer support

    Cons

    • Repetitive and grind-heavy
    • Minimal narrative or depth
    • Buggy minigame mechanics
    • Lack of cooperative or social features
    • Can be tedious to complete achievements

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore and choose the order of collecting items, with some freedom in puzzle solving."

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      "Players freely choose which loot boxes to open and which items to keep or sell, with some strategic decisions in the minigame and collection progression."

    • Competence

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      2

      "The game involves discovering item combinations and managing resources, offering some puzzle-solving and skill in experimentation, but overall gameplay is simple and repetitive."

      Capsule for Little Inferno Little Inferno

      "The game involves some skill in the snake minigame and managing resources, but much of the core gameplay is repetitive loot box opening with random outcomes."

    • Competition

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      1

      "Some online multiplayer and leaderboards exist but most play focuses on single-player progression and personal improvement."

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    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay, long sessions, and habitual play with a strong desire to keep playing."

      Capsule for Rogue Voltage Rogue Voltage

      "Many reviews mention the addictive nature and long play sessions to collect all items and achievements, indicating strong desire to keep playing."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is focused on single-player monster collection and battles, with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for Yarimono Yarimono

      "Gameplay is focused on individual collection and progression with no cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can customize with unlockable hats and weapons that affect gameplay, adding some creative expression."

      Capsule for Call of Tomsk-7 Call of Tomsk-7

      "Players can customize the appearance of their loot boxes with unlocked skins and hats, allowing some self-expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

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      "Interactions are mostly individual with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Bleed Bleed

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a distraction or stress relief, enjoying the dopamine reward of pack openings and progression."

      Capsule for Microtransaction Simulator Microtransaction Simulator

      "Players use the game as a stress relief and distraction, enjoying the dopamine rush of loot box openings without real money loss."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and humor appreciation, not out of obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

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      "Some experimentation with different characters and custom skins, but core gameplay is repetitive and fixed."

      Capsule for Turbo Pug DX Turbo Pug DX

      "Some novelty in unlocking new loot box tiers and trying different skins, but core gameplay is repetitive and routine."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Game environments are familiar and limited; no open-world or discovery elements noted."

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      "The game is limited to known loot box types and a snake minigame; no open world or discovery elements."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Customization options include hats, skins, and cosmetic items; players enjoy personalizing loadouts and appearances."

      Capsule for Intruder Intruder

      "Customization of loot boxes with various skins and hats allows players to express individuality."

    • Fantasy

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      "Game is grounded in engineering and programming realism rather than imaginative fiction or roleplay."

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    • Fellowship

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      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly a solo experience without community or group identity focus."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn puzzle solutions and gain knowledge about creatures, though skill development is light."

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      "Players develop skill in the snake minigame and progress through loot box tiers, gaining knowledge of game mechanics."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "The game promotes sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "The game encourages sedentary play with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      4

      "Designed for passive or background play, accumulating clicks over time with minimal active focus."

      Capsule for Bongo Cat Bongo Cat

      "Designed for long sessions of repetitive clicking and idle progression, suitable for background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; purely gameplay focused."

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      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, upgrading gear, leveling characters, and unlocking content."

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      "Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, skins, hats, and in-game currency to unlock higher-tier loot boxes."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and meditative, balancing challenge with low stress."

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and satisfying, balancing challenge and reward in a low-stress environment."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "The game offers sensory stimulation through colorful graphics, humorous sound effects, and dynamic gameplay."

      Capsule for Rage Wars Rage Wars

      "The game provides sensory stimulation through colorful loot box animations and dopamine-inducing reward feedback."

    • Status

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      1

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is not a major focus."

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    • Story

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      -4

      "Game lacks narrative immersion; focus is on simulation and collection rather than story."

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    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some light resource management and planning, but overall straightforward gameplay."

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      "Some light strategy in resource management and minigame play, but mostly straightforward repetitive actions."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Players experience suspense and excitement from challenging encounters and loot drops."

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      "Players experience suspense and excitement from the randomness and anticipation of loot box openings."

    • Value

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      5

      "Highly praised for quality and entertainment relative to low price."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

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