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Keeper

PC (Microsoft Windows), Super Famicom, PlayStation, Sharp X68000 • 2025

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Quick resume

From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is an atmospheric puzzle adventure in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Stunning and unique art style
    • Immersive and emotional storytelling without dialogue
    • Creative and evolving gameplay mechanics
    • Relaxing and meditative atmosphere
    • Strong sense of exploration and discovery

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Fixed camera with no player control
    • Simple and repetitive puzzles
    • Performance issues on some hardware
    • Lack of challenge for players seeking depth

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have control over puzzle solving and exploration within confined areas, but movement is limited and camera angles are fixed."

      Capsule for The House of Da Vinci 2 The House of Da Vinci 2

      "Players control a walking lighthouse with some light puzzle solving and exploration, but camera control is fixed and some sequences restrict player input, allowing moderate freedom within a guided experience."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      1

      "Gameplay involves light puzzles and exploration with minimal challenge; focus is more on story and emotional engagement than skill mastery."

      Capsule for Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End Hello Charlotte EP3: Childhood's End

      "Gameplay is simple with light puzzles and platforming; some puzzles require thought but overall not very challenging, focusing more on atmosphere than skill mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements; the game is a personal, narrative-driven experience without leaderboards or player comparison."

      Capsule for A Story Beside A Story Beside

      "No competitive elements; the game is a solitary, personal experience without leaderboards or player comparison."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report immersive experience encouraging longer play sessions, though some find pacing slow and may disengage."

      Capsule for Under The Waves Under The Waves

      "Players report immersive and memorable experience encouraging completion; some mention short length and slight pacing issues but overall engagement is positive."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving without multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for KARMA: The Dark World KARMA: The Dark World

      "Single-player experience focused on individual exploration and puzzle solving without multiplayer or cooperative mechanics."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Highly creative mechanics involving painting to reveal the world and evolving gameplay elements; praised for originality."

      Capsule for The Unfinished Swan The Unfinished Swan

      "Highly creative art style, world design, and evolving gameplay mechanics; praised for originality and artistic expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; experience is solitary and personal."

      Capsule for COCOON COCOON

      "No elements of exerting control over others; the experience is peaceful and cooperative with the environment and companion."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong escapism through surreal, psychedelic visuals and immersive atmosphere."

      Capsule for Karma. Incarnation 1 Karma. Incarnation 1

      "Strong escapist qualities with surreal, psychedelic visuals and immersive atmosphere providing a break from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire to create art."

      Capsule for SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest in art and unique experience rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

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

      Capsule for In Between In Between

      "Game introduces new mechanics and changes gameplay style throughout, encouraging players to explore and adapt."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Exploration of surreal environments and discovery of secrets and story elements is central to gameplay."

      Capsule for The Void The Void

      "Encourages organic exploration of a richly detailed, surreal environment with discovery of secrets and narrative elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Limited character customization but strong self-expression through narrative choices and appreciation of artistic presentation."

      Capsule for The Midnight Walk The Midnight Walk

      "Limited direct customization but strong self-expression through experiencing the unique art style and narrative."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strongly imaginative and surreal fantasy world with abstract and whimsical elements."

      Capsule for Windosill Windosill

      "Highly imaginative and surreal world with fantastical elements and abstract storytelling."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community features."

      Capsule for ABZU ABZU

      "Solo experience with minimal social interaction or community features."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      2

      "Players learn puzzle solutions and develop problem-solving skills, but overall gameplay is simple and short."

      Capsule for Papetura Papetura

      "Players learn new mechanics and puzzle solutions as the game progresses, though overall gameplay remains simple."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for The New Flesh The New Flesh

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

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires player attention and active engagement; not a background or idle game."

      Capsule for Eternal Senia Eternal Senia

      "Requires player attention and engagement; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some emotional connection to characters and story, but limited social interaction."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 0 Resident Evil 0

      "Emotional connection to characters (lighthouse and bird) but limited social interaction."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Outer Wilds Outer Wilds

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      2

      "Progression through levels and unlocking new mechanics, but no item collection or upgrades."

      Capsule for Hook Hook

      "Progression through story and unlocking new abilities and mechanics, but no item collection or upgrades."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Frequently described as relaxing, chill, and meditative with satisfying pacing."

      Capsule for A Game About Feeding A Black Hole A Game About Feeding A Black Hole

      "Calm, meditative pacing with soothing visuals and music; some moments of tension but overall relaxing."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      5

      "Strong sensory stimulation through vibrant visuals, dynamic music, and immersive sound design."

      Capsule for Lumines Arise Lumines Arise

      "Strong sensory stimulation through vivid visuals, colors, and immersive sound design."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

      Capsule for Assassin's Creed® Odyssey Assassin's Creed® Odyssey

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Narrative told through cinematic sequences and environmental storytelling without text or dialogue."

      Capsule for Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

      "Narrative told through environment, visual storytelling, and achievement descriptions without dialogue."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      0

      "Puzzles require some thinking but mostly straightforward; no deep strategic planning."

      Capsule for Silence Silence

      "Puzzles require some thought but mostly straightforward; no deep strategic planning."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is calm and methodical with minimal suspense or risk-driven excitement."

      Capsule for Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator Hundred Days - Winemaking Simulator

      "Mostly controlled and calm experience with minimal suspense or risk; some moments of excitement in later gameplay."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      0

      "Mixed opinions on price versus content length; many find artistic value justifies cost despite short gameplay."

      Capsule for The Midnight Walk The Midnight Walk

      "Mixed opinions on price versus length and gameplay depth; many appreciate artistic value despite short duration."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Tinykin Tinykin

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

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No threats or survival mechanics; safe environment."

      Capsule for La Rana La Rana

      "No survival or threat mechanics; safe, low-risk environment."

    Analysis

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

    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