Leaving Lyndow similar games & best alternatives
Leaving Lyndow
2017
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Quick resume
It's Clara's last day on the island where she grew up. She needs to complete preparations, visit her favorite places, and say her goodbyes before leaving on a journey she may not return from.
Global score
81/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
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Pros
- Beautiful graphics and scenery
- Relaxing and calming soundtrack
- Emotional and heartfelt story
- Easy achievements
- Short and accessible experience
Cons
- Very short gameplay
- Limited replayability
- Linear and simple gameplay
- Minimal interaction depth
- Character models considered odd by some
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
2"Mostly linear progression with some limited exploration in a constrained environment; some player choice but limited impact."
Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn
"The game is mostly linear with limited exploration but players can choose the order of some interactions and mini-games."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
1"Gameplay involves simple, straightforward tasks with minimal challenge, suitable for casual or younger players."
Kinoko
"Gameplay involves simple tasks and a few mini-games with minimal challenge, suitable for casual play."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal experience."
I Frog-ot
"No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal experience."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
-4"Short game (~20-45 minutes) with little replay value; players tend to finish quickly and not return often."
Deer Man
"Very short game (~30-45 minutes) with low replayability; players tend to finish quickly and not return often."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player adventure with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse
"Single-player walking simulator with no multiplayer or cooperative features."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
1"Some interaction with environment and minor choices, but mostly following a scripted narrative and predefined gameplay."
Fears to Fathom - Ironbark Lookout
"Some minor interaction and mini-games but mostly predefined environments and narrative."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are individual and peaceful."
Tracks - The Train Set Game
"No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are peaceful and equal."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive fantasy experience to escape real life and enjoy a beautiful world."
Nanotale - Typing Chronicles
"Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape into a beautiful, fictional world."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest, relaxation, and emotional connection rather than obligation."
Aka
"Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and emotional experience rather than obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
-2"Limited experimentation due to linear gameplay and guided investigation; some exploration of environments."
Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express
"Limited experimentation due to linearity and simple gameplay; some exploration of environment."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Players explore various environments and uncover story elements and puzzles."
Shiver
"Players explore several small areas and discover story elements and mini-games."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
-3"No character customization or player expression; fixed characters and presentation."
Alone in the Dark Prologue
"No character customization or player expression; fixed character and environments."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Set in a fictional, imaginative world with anthropomorphic characters and storybook style."
Disney Winnie the Pooh
"Set in a fictional world with unique characters and imaginative elements."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-4"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction."
Nurse Love Addiction
"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
1"Some narrative and emotional engagement but minimal skill development."
9 Childs Street
"Some narrative and emotional growth through story, but minimal skill development."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
Wonderful Everyday Down the Rabbit-Hole
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
3"The game is slow-paced and relaxing, allowing for casual play and moments of wandering without pressure."
Dordogne
"Players can take their time, wander, and idle to enjoy scenery and music."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
2"Emotional connection to characters and story, but limited social interaction."
A Plague Tale: Innocence
"Emotional connection to story and characters, but limited social interaction."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements."
High On Life
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
2"Progression through narrative and completion of mini-games; no extensive item collection or upgrades."
198X
"Progression through narrative and completing mini-games; no item or power accumulation."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
5"Highly relaxing and meditative experience with calming music and atmosphere."
Book of Travels
"Highly relaxing experience with calming music and peaceful atmosphere."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable visuals, animations, and soothing soundtrack provide sensory pleasure."
The Purring Quest
"Enjoyable visuals and soothing soundtrack provide sensory pleasure."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social status or recognition systems."
Half-Life: Alyx
"No social status or recognition systems."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
3"Narrative continuation with character development and emotional moments."
Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice
"Narrative-driven experience focused on emotional story and character farewells."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
-4"Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; choices are straightforward."
Senren*Banka
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; simple puzzles."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
-4"No suspense or risk; calm and predictable experience."
Little Man Has a Day
"No suspense or risk; calm and predictable experience."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
1"Good value especially when on sale; short length limits value at full price."
A Way Out
"Good value for price when on sale; short length limits value at full price."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No violence or destructive actions; focus on peaceful interaction and exploration."
Gnomes & Goblins (preview)
"No violence; peaceful interactions and exploration."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival or threat elements; safe and stable environment."
Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game
"No survival or threat elements; safe and stable environment."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation.
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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