Make Me LAG similar games & best alternatives

Make Me LAG

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Make Me LAG is the first game that features a revolutionary new control scheme: your character actions are determined by the game frame count! Use external softwares and other tricks to lower the FPS count and control your character to defeat evil monsters and save the world!

What works
  • Unique and creative gameplay concept
  • Free to play
  • Short and accessible for quick sessions
  • Humorous and clever design
  • Encourages problem-solving and experimentation
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • Can be frustrating or annoying due to mechanic
  • Limited depth and replayability
  • Requires external tools or pc manipulation
  • Minimal graphics and sound quality

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • SHOWTIME 2073

  • Alien Cat

  • Stairway

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Make Me LAG: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Fantasy, Exploration, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Relaxation, Expression.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal play and self-set goals; no evidence of player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

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    "Focus is on individual experimentation and self-set goals; no evidence of player-versus-player or leaderboard competition."

  • Continuation

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    "Short game length (~2 hours) and repetitive gameplay lead to low long-term engagement and quick completion."

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    "Gameplay is solitary, with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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  • Creativity

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    "Highly creative combat and movement system allowing players to invent combos and use environment."

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  • Domination

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    "No indications of exerting control over others; gameplay is focused on individual progression and challenge."

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  • Escapism

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    "Players enjoy humorous satire and distraction from real-life through lighthearted gameplay and jokes."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and interest in the unique concept, not out of obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and interest in the unique concept, not due to obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Core gameplay revolves around trying new combinations, testing mechanics, and exploring interactions."

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  • Exploration

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    "Game is mostly linear with limited exploration; focus is on progressing through designed levels."

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  • Expression

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    "No customization or personalization options; presentation is fixed and minimalistic."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Stylized, cartoonish art and fictional creatures provide some fantasy elements, though gameplay is simple and abstract."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn to operate complex systems and solve puzzles, gaining knowledge and skills during play."

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  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; gameplay is sedentary and typical of PC strategy games."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires active attention and interaction; not designed for passive or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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  • Sensation

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    "Retro visuals and music provide sensory enjoyment, though the audio is repetitive and minimalistic."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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    "Minimal story with simple premise; narrative elements are sparse and not a focus."

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  • Strategy

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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