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ibb & obb

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 3, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Excellent cooperative gameplay
    • Challenging and creative puzzles
    • Beautiful and calming art and music
    • Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication
    • Good value with double pack for two players

    Cons

    • Can be frustratingly difficult at times
    • Online play can suffer from lag and desync
    • Minimal story or narrative depth
    • Single player mode is challenging and less enjoyable
    • Some camera and control quirks reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to experiment with mechanics and solve puzzles in multiple ways; the game encourages creative problem solving rather than following fixed routines."

      Capsule for ElecHead ElecHead

      "Players have freedom to solve puzzles cooperatively with various approaches and timing; game encourages creative problem solving rather than fixed routines."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Challenging puzzles and platforming require skill and problem solving; players report significant difficulty and rewarding mastery."

      Capsule for Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999) Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)

      "Challenging puzzles and platforming require skill, coordination, and timing; players receive clear feedback and satisfaction from overcoming difficult obstacles."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal progress rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

      Capsule for Emissary Zero Emissary Zero

      "Focus is on cooperative play and personal progress rather than competing against others; no mention of leaderboards or ranked modes."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and investment in solving puzzles despite occasional frustration."

      Capsule for Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis

      "Many players report long play sessions and repeated attempts to solve puzzles; some frustration but strong motivation to continue playing."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      5

      "Game is designed exclusively for two-player co-op, requiring constant communication and teamwork to solve puzzles."

      Capsule for BOKURA BOKURA

      "Game is designed exclusively for two-player cooperation; teamwork and communication are essential to progress."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with gravity mechanics and puzzle solutions, though within designed levels."

      Capsule for BLACKHOLE BLACKHOLE

      "Players explore and experiment with gravity mechanics and puzzle elements; some creative problem solving is required."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are balanced with no evidence of exerting power over other players or social dominance."

      Capsule for JudgeSim JudgeSim

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imbalance between players."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "The charming, immersive puzzles and atmosphere provide a pleasant escape and relaxation for players."

      Capsule for Öoo Öoo

      "Relaxing atmosphere and engaging puzzles provide a pleasant escape; players enjoy immersion in the colorful world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

      Capsule for The Haunted: Hells Reach The Haunted: Hells Reach

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different strategies and solutions to puzzles, experimenting with moves and timing."

      Capsule for Chip's Challenge 1 Chip's Challenge 1

      "Players try different strategies and timing to solve puzzles; game encourages exploration of mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some hidden collectibles and secret levels encourage discovery within designed stages."

      Capsule for BZZZT BZZZT

      "Some hidden levels and secret collectibles encourage discovery, though main gameplay is level-based."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Minimal character or environment customization; focus is on gameplay rather than avatar personalization."

      Capsule for SNAKE FARM SNAKE FARM

      "Minimal character customization; focus is on gameplay rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Game world is a surreal fantasy setting with imaginative elements like energy balancing and giant creatures, though grounded in relatable themes."

      Capsule for Even the Ocean Even the Ocean

      "Game world is colorful and imaginative with gravity-defying mechanics; a whimsical, non-realistic setting."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      5

      "Strong community and social bonding; many reviews emphasize playing with friends and forming connections."

      Capsule for Among Us Among Us

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience; many reviews emphasize bonding with friends or partners."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in movement, timing, and level mastery; learning curve is rewarding."

      Capsule for TO THE TOP TO THE TOP

      "Players develop coordination, timing, and problem-solving skills; learning curve is gradual but challenging."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers; no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Contrast Contrast

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle platformers; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and coordination; not suitable for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Carry The Glass Carry The Glass

      "Requires focused attention and coordination; not suitable for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "Encourages close social interaction and bonding between players, often played by couples or family members."

      Capsule for Unravel Two Unravel Two

      "Game fosters close interaction and communication between players; often played by couples or close friends."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "Players share equal roles without clear leadership or hierarchical structure."

      Capsule for Unboxing the Cryptic Killer Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

      "Players share equal roles and responsibilities; no clear leader or hierarchical structure."

    • Progression

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      3

      "Players collect crystals and unlock story segments, showing incremental progression through levels."

      Capsule for Forward to the Sky Forward to the Sky

      "Players collect crystals and unlock new levels; progression is tied to puzzle completion and exploration."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Calm, soothing art and music create a relaxing atmosphere despite emotional intensity."

      Capsule for Last Day of June Last Day of June

      "Calming music and art style create a relaxing atmosphere despite some challenging moments."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visuals are simple and stylized, with pleasant music; sensory stimulation is moderate and soothing."

      Capsule for Crayon Physics Deluxe Crayon Physics Deluxe

      "Visuals are colorful and pleasant; music is soothing; sensory stimulation is moderate and pleasant."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on cooperative experience rather than social recognition or ranking."

      Capsule for Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates Sam & Dan: Floaty Flatmates

      "No emphasis on social recognition or ranking; focus is on cooperative experience rather than status."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on puzzles rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for Clones Clones

      "Minimal to no narrative; gameplay focuses on puzzles and cooperation without story immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical thinking, planning moves ahead, and problem solving to complete puzzles."

      Capsule for Lara Croft GO Lara Croft GO

      "Requires planning, timing, and coordination; puzzles demand logical thinking and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge exist, but overall the experience is more thoughtful than adrenaline-driven."

      Capsule for Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee

      "Some suspense from timing challenges and platforming; overall experience is more thoughtful than adrenaline-driven."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers good entertainment value for its price, especially in co-op."

      Capsule for Ale & Tale Tavern Ale & Tale Tavern

      "Many players find the game worth the price, especially when buying the double pack for co-op play."

    • Violence

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      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus is on mystery and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

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      "Minimal violence; enemies are defeated in a non-graphic, cartoonish manner; focus is on puzzle solving."

    • Survival

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      "Players must avoid death and manage health in challenging environments, but not a primary survival game."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Story, Violence.

    How to use the graph
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    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