Journey to Incrementalia similar games & best alternatives
Journey to Incrementalia
2024
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Quick resume
Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.
Global score
87/100
Genres
Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Point-and-click, Simulator, Indie
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Pros
- Strong build experimentation and respec system
- Engaging strategic gameplay with puzzle elements
- Humorous and charming writing
- Good value for price with several hours of content
- Polished ui and clear visual feedback
Cons
- Short overall game length
- Balance issues with some overpowered builds
- Performance issues in late game with many units
- Lack of hotkeys and some quality of life features
- Repetitive music and sound effects
Motivations
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Autonomy
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4"Players have freedom to experiment with builds, respec upgrades anytime, and choose strategies to solve levels and challenges."
Outhold
"Players have freedom to experiment with many builds, respec at any time, and choose strategies actively."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
4"The game challenges players to master complex synergies, optimize builds, and overcome increasing difficulty with skillful planning."
Crop Rotation
"Game challenges players with skill trees, build optimization, and overcoming increasingly complex walls."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-2"Focus is mostly on personal progression and strategy rather than direct competition; leaderboards exist but are minor."
Emberward
"No strong emphasis on competing against others; some mention of leaderboards but mostly personal progression."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
3"Players report long sessions, replayability through updates and different maps, though some note repetitiveness."
DEVOUR
"Players report long sessions, replayability through NG+ modes and experimentation, though some find it short."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer elements."
Magicraft
"Game is single-player focused with no cooperative multiplayer elements."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
5"Strong emphasis on creative build crafting, relic combinations, and experimenting with different skill synergies."
Hell Clock
"Strong emphasis on creating and modifying builds, experimenting with unit combinations and skill synergies."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and puzzle-like."
Shogun Showdown: Prologue
"No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and puzzle-like."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
3"Players use the game as a lighthearted distraction and stress relief with humorous and casual gameplay."
Who Needs a Hero?
"Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief with humorous story and engaging mechanics."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for fun and experimentation; no indications of obligation or external pressure to play."
Ghostlore
"Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and experimentation, no pressure or obligation noted."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
5"Core gameplay revolves around trying new builds, testing synergies, and adapting strategies to challenges."
Outhold
"Core gameplay revolves around trying new builds, respecing, and adapting to new challenges."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Exploration mainly in discovering new tactics and game modes rather than physical world exploration."
Chess for idiots
"Exploration mainly in discovering new builds and strategies rather than physical world exploration."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
1"Customization limited to character builds and team setups; no strong evidence of avatar or environment personalization."
Limbus Company
"Some customization in builds and strategies, but no avatar or cosmetic personalization."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
4"Set in a fictional supernatural world with undead enemies and magical elements."
The Mummy Demastered
"Set in a necromancer fantasy world with undead minions and spells, light narrative and humor."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."
Switchcars
"No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
4"Players develop skills in optimization, planning, and strategic thinking through repeated play and learning."
Slipways
"Players develop skills in build optimization and strategic thinking throughout the game."
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Health
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-5"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
Stick it to The Man!
"Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires active engagement with building, minigames, and management; not idle gameplay."
Thrillville®: Off the Rails™
"Game requires active management and interaction; not a traditional idle experience."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-5"No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."
UMIGARI | ウミガリ
"No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements present."
Stray
"No leadership or group management elements present."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
4"Players accumulate levels, skill upgrades, items, and unlock new abilities; NG+ and challenges add progression layers."
Eastern Exorcist
"Strong progression through skill trees, unlocking units, and overcoming walls; NG+ adds further progression."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
2"Some players find it relaxing and satisfying, though the game also involves tension and challenge."
SNAKE FARM
"Some players find it relaxing and satisfying, though others note moments of tension and challenge."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Visuals and sound effects are pleasant but not highly stimulating; some players find music repetitive."
Fort Defense
"Visual and auditory effects are enjoyable but not highly stimulating; some players mute music due to repetition."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-4"Minimal social recognition or status seeking; focus is on personal achievement."
NGU IDLE
"Minimal social recognition or status features; focus is on personal achievement."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
2"Contains a light narrative and quests that add context and humor but not deeply immersive."
Stick RPG 2: Director's Cut
"Light narrative and humorous side quests add flavor but story is not deeply immersive."
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Strategy
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5"Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, problem solving, and adapting to challenges."
Astronarch
"Game strongly emphasizes strategic planning, problem solving, and adapting builds to challenges."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
1"Some tension from challenging puzzles but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."
Save Jesus
"Some tension from challenging walls and puzzles, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."
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Value
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4"Players feel the game offers good value for price with many hours of engaging content."
Burger Shop 2
"Players feel the game offers good value for price with hours of engaging gameplay."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
3"Combat involves defeating enemies with spells and units; fantasy violence is a core mechanic."
Monster Train
"Combat involves summoning undead and spells to destroy walls; fantasy violence is a core mechanic."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
2"Players must avoid death and manage resources like building blocks to survive and win."
BLOCKPOST LEGACY
"Players must manage resources and adapt builds to survive increasingly difficult walls."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.
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