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Jusant

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2023

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Quick resume

Enjoy meditative vibes in Jusant, an action-puzzle climbing game. Scale an immeasurably tall tower and ascend to new heights alongside your watery companion. Master your climbing tools, find your way up through diverse biomes, and piece together the tower’s past.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and unique art style
    • Engaging and intuitive climbing mechanics
    • Relaxing and meditative atmosphere
    • Compelling environmental storytelling
    • Immersive soundtrack and sound design

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Linear paths with limited exploration freedom
    • Some camera and performance issues
    • Lack of challenge or fail states
    • Minimal character customization and social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      1

      "Players have some freedom in exploration and puzzle solving, but progression is somewhat linear and item collection is required."

      Capsule for The Scourge | Tai Ương The Scourge | Tai Ương

      "The game is primarily linear with limited route choices, but players have some freedom in climbing approach and exploration of collectibles."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Challenging climbing mechanics and stamina management require skill and strategic decision-making."

      Capsule for PEAK PEAK

      "Climbing mechanics require skill and timing, with stamina and rope management adding challenge, though difficulty is moderate and forgiving."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal pace and relaxation."

      Capsule for Pretty Neko Pretty Neko

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal pace and meditative experience."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players often complete the game in a few hours and some express desire to replay for achievements or hidden content, but overall it is a short experience."

      Capsule for Mr. Pumpkin Adventure Mr. Pumpkin Adventure

      "Players express desire to replay and explore more, though the game is relatively short and can be completed in 4-9 hours."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can explore levels and find hidden paths, but limited customization or creation; some player expression through movement."

      Capsule for Grapple Dog Grapple Dog

      "Players can explore and find hidden collectibles; some freedom in climbing techniques, but within predefined routes."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is solitary and respectful."

      Capsule for XING: The Land Beyond XING: The Land Beyond

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is solitary and respectful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strongly immersive and meditative experience designed to provide emotional escape and relaxation."

      Capsule for Herdling Herdling

      "Strongly meditative and relaxing experience designed to provide escape and emotional reflection."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for the game's artistry and challenge."

      Capsule for Braid Braid

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and appreciation for art and gameplay."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some exploration and trying new parkour mechanics, but also some repetitive puzzle and platforming sections."

      Capsule for Finding Frankie Finding Frankie

      "Some experimentation with climbing mechanics and environmental puzzles, but within a mostly linear structure."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Encourages discovering new areas and environmental storytelling, though navigation can be limited and linear."

      Capsule for Endling - Extinction is Forever Endling - Extinction is Forever

      "Encourages discovery of collectibles and environmental storytelling in a vertical world, though paths are mostly fixed."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited character customization or cosmetic modification; focus is on gameplay and atmosphere rather than self-expression."

      Capsule for Anodyne Anodyne

      "Limited character customization or cosmetic modification; focus is on experiencing the world as designed."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Imaginative, stylized world with a fictional story and fantasy elements."

      Capsule for Toby: The Secret Mine Toby: The Secret Mine

      "Imaginative, stylized world with a fictional narrative and mystical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

      Capsule for Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in climbing and exploration; character progression through stamina upgrades and gear."

      Capsule for Sable Sable

      "Players develop climbing skills and problem-solving abilities through gameplay progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

      Capsule for Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on climbing and exploration; not designed for background play."

      Capsule for Grow Home Grow Home

      "Requires focused attention on climbing mechanics and navigation; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond the player-character relationship; no multiplayer intimacy."

      Capsule for Giraffe Town Giraffe Town

      "Minimal social or emotional connection beyond the player and their companion; no deep relationships formed."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for NAIAD NAIAD

      "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items and unlock perks that enhance climbing ability and gameplay options."

      Capsule for White Knuckle White Knuckle

      "Progression through climbing chapters, collecting items, and unlocking new climbing mechanics."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on relaxation with soothing music, calm visuals, and meditative gameplay."

      Capsule for URBO: Dream One URBO: Dream One

      "Strong emphasis on relaxation, calm pacing, and meditative flow throughout the game."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable sensory experience with detailed visuals, sounds, and immersive environment."

      Capsule for Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

      "Enjoyable sensory experience with beautiful visuals, sound design, and immersive atmosphere."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

      Capsule for Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul Paranormal Activity: The Lost Soul

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative elements and environmental storytelling create immersive plot engagement."

      Capsule for Dark Hours: Prologue Dark Hours: Prologue

      "Narrative delivered through environmental storytelling and collectible notes, creating immersive plot engagement."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Requires planning routes, managing stamina and ammo, and puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Deadlight Deadlight

      "Requires planning climbing routes, managing stamina and rope length, and solving environmental puzzles."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Low tension and risk; gameplay is easy and relaxing rather than thrilling."

      Capsule for Scrap Garden Scrap Garden

      "Low risk and no death mechanics reduce thrill; some moments of tension from height and stamina management."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      1

      "Generally considered worth the price on sale; some players feel full price is high for short length."

      Capsule for Beyond Blue Beyond Blue

      "Generally perceived as worth the price by players despite short length; some recommend waiting for sale."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay focused on constructive climbing and exploration."

      Capsule for Peaks of Yore Peaks of Yore

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive climbing and exploration."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -3

      "No threat or failure conditions; stable progression environment without survival pressure."

      Capsule for Idle Slayer Idle Slayer

      "No threat of death or failure; stable conditions with stamina management but no survival pressure."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy, 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