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INDIKA

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Global score

90/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and thought-provoking narrative
    • Stunning and surreal art direction
    • Excellent voice acting and sound design
    • Creative blend of gameplay styles
    • Philosophical and emotional depth

    Cons

    • Short playtime with low replay value
    • Some puzzles can be tedious or simplistic
    • Story ending feels abrupt or incomplete
    • Limited gameplay variety
    • Price considered high by some for content length

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players control Gloria's actions and decisions in a narrative-driven experience with some freedom in exploration and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Decarnation Decarnation

      "Players control Indika's actions and decisions in a narrative-driven experience with puzzle solving and exploration, allowing personal interpretation."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      2

      "Gameplay involves light puzzles, minigames, and decision-making requiring some skill, but overall accessible and not highly challenging."

      Capsule for Road 96 🛣️ Road 96 🛣️

      "Gameplay includes light puzzles and some timing-based minigames that require moderate skill, but overall not highly challenging."

    • Competition

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      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal narrative experience without comparison to others."

      Capsule for Gone Home Gone Home

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal narrative experience without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Short game (~30-45 minutes) with limited replay value; some players replay for atmosphere but generally a one-time experience."

      Capsule for Rhome Rhome

      "Short game (~4-6 hours) with low replay value; many players see it as a one-time experience."

    • Cooperation

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      "Single-player experience focused on individual story; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for Blackwood Crossing Blackwood Crossing

      "Single-player experience focused on individual journey and story; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Highly creative environments, visual effects, and storytelling with cinematic and surreal elements."

      Capsule for Layers of Fear 2 (2019) Layers of Fear 2 (2019)

      "Highly creative with surreal art style, unique narrative, and blending of 3D and pixel art gameplay elements."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is introspective and personal."

      Capsule for Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is introspective and personal."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "The surreal, bizarre world and immersive lore provide a strong escape from reality."

      Capsule for Arboria Arboria

      "Provides a surreal, immersive escape into philosophical and religious themes, distinct from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by curiosity and intrinsic interest in the story and experience."

      Capsule for Undertale Undertale

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by curiosity and interest in the unique narrative and artistic style."

    • Experimenting

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      3

      "Game introduces new mechanics progressively, encouraging players to explore and adapt to novel gameplay elements."

      Capsule for In Between In Between

      "Players explore novel mechanics and surreal environments, encountering unexpected gameplay shifts."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Exploration of surreal environments and uncovering story elements is a core activity."

      Capsule for Silence of the Sleep Silence of the Sleep

      "Encourages discovery of surreal environments and narrative elements, though within a defined story path."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization; focus is on experiencing the crafted story and world rather than personal expression."

      Capsule for Lost in Play Lost in Play

      "Limited customization; focus is on experiencing the crafted narrative and world rather than personal expression."

    • Fantasy

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      4

      "Strong imaginative fiction with surreal horror, absurdity, and dreamlike narrative elements."

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      "Strong surreal and imaginative fiction elements, blending Russian Orthodox themes with dreamlike scenarios."

    • Fellowship

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      -5

      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of story, but limited skill progression."

      Capsule for The Medium The Medium

      "Players engage in some learning through puzzles and narrative understanding, but limited skill progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of walking simulators with no physical activity."

      Capsule for Tacoma Tacoma

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative walking simulators with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to puzzles and story; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

      Capsule for Dead Take Dead Take

      "Requires focused attention during puzzles and story; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Emotional engagement is introspective and solitary rather than forming close social bonds."

      Capsule for Strangeland Strangeland

      "Emotional engagement is introspective and narrative-driven rather than based on forming social bonds."

    • Leadership

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      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player story experience."

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      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player story experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      -2

      "No traditional item or upgrade accumulation; progression is narrative and social rather than material."

      Capsule for Guilty as Sock! Guilty as Sock!

      "Minimal item or upgrade accumulation; progression is narrative and puzzle-based rather than resource-driven."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Generally calm pacing with moments of tension; suitable for relaxed, immersive play."

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      "Generally calm pacing with moments of tension; overall provides a contemplative and immersive flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

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      "Strong atmospheric audio-visual design creates sensory engagement and emotional impact."

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      "Strong atmospheric audio-visual design creates emotional and sensory engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and outside social evaluation."

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      "No social status or recognition systems; experience is personal and outside social evaluation."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is central, with rich lore, character perspectives, and philosophical themes."

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      "Narrative immersion is central, with deep philosophical themes and character-driven storytelling."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      1

      "Some puzzle solving and planning required, but overall straightforward gameplay."

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      "Some puzzle solving and problem solving required, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Occasional suspenseful or emotional moments, but overall a controlled and contemplative experience."

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      "Occasional suspenseful moments and tension, but mostly controlled and contemplative experience."

    • Value

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      0

      "Mixed opinions on value; some find it worth price especially on sale, others find it expensive for content length."

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      "Mixed opinions on price versus content length; some find it worth it for the artistic experience."

    • Violence

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      -3

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

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    • Survival

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      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable narrative environment."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Continuation, Value.

    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