Intralism similar games & best alternatives
Intralism
2016
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Quick resume
Intralism - fast and hard rhythm game. Listen to music and match arcs to the beat. Master all beatmaps or create your own and challenge friends in the online multiplayer. But remember: wrong button - failed try.
Global score
86/100
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Music
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Pros
- Extensive community-created content and map editor
- Challenging and rewarding rhythm gameplay
- Low price with good value
- Active and friendly community
- Regular updates and events
Cons
- Multiplayer is mostly inactive and buggy
- Some bugs and optimization issues
- Limited official maps compared to workshop
- Steep learning curve and high difficulty
- Ui and features could be improved
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players can freely choose songs, difficulty levels, and customize characters; multiple game modes and control options available."
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
"Players can freely choose songs, create and publish their own maps, customize controls and items, and select different game modes."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
4"Game offers challenging skill-based gameplay with time trials, leaderboards, and mastery of controls and tracks."
Lonely Mountains: Downhill
"The game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based note hitting, ranking systems, and leaderboards, rewarding mastery and precision."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
3"Includes ranked multiplayer, leaderboards, and competitive modes, but also supports casual and cooperative play."
Tetris® Effect: Connected
"Includes ranked modes, leaderboards, and multiplayer battles, though multiplayer is often inactive."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
3"Players report long play sessions, achievement hunting, and habitual engagement despite some grind and bugs."
Bum Simulator
"Players report habitual play, grinding for ranks and items, and long sessions, though some mention frustration and bugs."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
1"Multiplayer is present but underdeveloped; some community interaction via Discord and Workshop sharing exists."
Starship EVO
"Multiplayer exists but is mostly inactive; community events and Discord servers foster some cooperation."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
5"Strong emphasis on creativity with map, character, weapon, and NPC editors plus extensive workshop content."
Blockstorm
"Strong emphasis on creativity via an easy-to-use map editor and extensive workshop content."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-3"No evidence of dominating others; multiplayer is cooperative and balanced."
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
"Community-driven with shared achievements and balanced multiplayer; no strong evidence of domination behaviors."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game for stress relief, immersion in music and rhythm, and distraction from real life."
DJMAX RESPECT V
"Players use the game for stress relief, relaxation, and immersion in music, often as a break from real life."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Engagement is voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment."
Game Dev Tycoon
"Engagement is mostly voluntary and driven by intrinsic interest and enjoyment."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
4"Players explore large maps, try different weapons and difficulty modes, and solve puzzles, encouraging experimentation."
Hedon Bloodrite
"Players explore new maps, create custom content, and try different difficulties and modes."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
3"Exploration mainly through discovering new community-created maps and game modes."
ShootMania Storm
"Exploration mainly through discovering new community maps and workshop content."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
3"Customization of HUD, gear, and character appearance allows for personal expression within the game."
Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
"Customization of HUD, skins, and items allows personal expression, though limited cosmetic options."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-2"Focuses on realistic rhythm gameplay rather than imaginative fiction or roleplay."
Quaver
"Focuses on realistic rhythm gameplay rather than imaginative fiction or roleplay."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
2"Small but active community with multiplayer and Discord server, though social connection is limited."
Rush Rally 3
"Small but friendly community with active Discord servers and community events."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
4"Players develop skills, knowledge of maps, and improve through experience and progression systems."
Ghosts of Tabor
"Players develop skills, improve timing, and learn to master increasingly difficult maps."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."
SYNTHETIK 2
"Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."
Puyo Puyo™Tetris®
"Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during gameplay."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
1"Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited evidence of close relationships."
Automobilista 2
"Some social interaction in community and multiplayer, but limited evidence of close relationships."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
1"Some players take leadership roles in community and server management, but no strong emphasis on leadership."
Red Eclipse
"Community moderation and map curation exist but no strong leadership roles described."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Players accumulate new moves, weapons, and upgrades, progressing through ranks and unlocking content."
Devil May Cry 5
"Players accumulate ranks, achievements, items, and unlock new maps and content."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
3"Players report relaxation and flow from gameplay and music, with some tension release."
Three Finger Battle Arena
"Relax mode and music immersion provide flow and tension release for players."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable audiovisual feedback with satisfying sounds and colorful effects, though sometimes overwhelming."
Dice People
"Enjoyable audiovisual feedback with dynamic visuals and music effects."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
3"Leaderboards and ranks provide social recognition and status within the community."
Awesomenauts
"Leaderboards and ranks provide social recognition and status within the community."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-4"No narrative or plot; gameplay focuses on music and rhythm challenges."
Aaero
"No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and focused on music and rhythm."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
2"Requires planning and timing to hit notes accurately; some strategic use of special abilities."
Frederic: Resurrection of Music Director's Cut
"Requires planning and timing to hit notes accurately, but limited complex strategic elements."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
3"High difficulty and risk of failure create suspense and excitement during play."
Quaver
"High difficulty and risk of failure create suspense and excitement."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players perceive good value for money with extensive content and frequent updates."
The Slaverian Trucker
"Players perceive good value for money due to low price, frequent updates, and extensive content."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and focused on music."
DJMAX RESPECT V
"No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and music-focused."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
3"Players must avoid failure by precise timing and managing obstacles, reflecting survival elements."
Leap up no Justu: Double
"Players must avoid failure by precise timing and managing limited lives in challenging modes."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.
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.
Last update: 30/04/2026