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MINDNIGHT

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Inspired by the party games Werewolf and The Resistance, MINDNIGHT is a cyberpunk online social deduction game of deceit, accusations and unpredictability. It challenges your ability to lie and detect others that are trying to be deceptive.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Free To Play, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy

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    Pros

    • Engaging social deduction gameplay
    • Free to play with no pay-to-win
    • Active and responsive developers
    • Strong community and discord support
    • Simple to learn but deep strategy

    Cons

    • Small and dwindling player base
    • Toxic or uncooperative players at times
    • Limited progression and content
    • Some bugs and occasional disconnects
    • Challenging matchmaking for new players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose roles, weapons, and strategies; gameplay involves personal decision-making and adapting to dynamic social situations."

      Capsule for LOCKDOWN Protocol LOCKDOWN Protocol

      "Players have freedom to decide who to trust, who to accuse, and how to deceive others; gameplay centers on player-driven decisions and social manipulation."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Players engage in skillful deduction, evidence presentation, and logical reasoning with meaningful feedback and challenge."

      Capsule for The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

      "Requires skill in deduction, deception, and strategic thinking; players improve by learning to read others and bluff effectively."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Includes ranked modes and leaderboards; players compete to outwit others, but casual and private play with friends is common."

      Capsule for PROP AND SEEK® PROP AND SEEK®

      "Competitive in nature with teams of hackers vs agents; some ranked modes exist but casual play with friends is common."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report long sessions and habitual play, but the small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

      Capsule for OBEY OBEY

      "Players report habitual play and addiction, but small player base limits continuous engagement for some."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Team-based gameplay and multiplayer modes encourage working together and forming alliances."

      Capsule for Apewar Apewar

      "Team-based gameplay requires cooperation within factions to achieve goals, though deception complicates trust."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players creatively use deception, item usage, and social manipulation, though the game structure is fixed."

      Capsule for Deceit Deceit

      "Players creatively bluff and manipulate social dynamics; however, game mechanics and roles are fixed and minimal."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      1

      "Some players enjoy outsmarting others, but interactions are mostly balanced and social rather than domineering."

      Capsule for Agrou Agrou

      "Some players enjoy outsmarting and controlling others through deception, but interactions are generally balanced and moderated."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and social experience, escaping real life through intense gameplay."

      Capsule for FORCED: Slightly Better Edition FORCED: Slightly Better Edition

      "Players use the game as a mental challenge and social outlet, escaping real life through psychological gameplay."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Agrou Agrou

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different games, betting strategies, and social approaches; some exploration of game mechanics."

      Capsule for Vegas Infinite by PokerStars Vegas Infinite by PokerStars

      "Players try different strategies, bluffing styles, and social tactics to succeed; game encourages exploration of social mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay occurs in a limited number of fixed environments with no exploration or discovery elements."

      Capsule for Lightblade VR Lightblade VR

      "Gameplay occurs in a fixed, minimalistic environment with no physical exploration or discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Players can customize skills, upgrade base and character, and choose play styles, but cosmetic customization is limited."

      Capsule for Crime Simulator Crime Simulator

      "Customization is limited to cosmetic items; players express themselves mainly through social interaction and play style."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      1

      "Game has a fictional sci-fi setting with social deduction and sabotage; not heavily fantasy but imaginative elements present."

      Capsule for LOCKDOWN Protocol LOCKDOWN Protocol

      "Set in a cyberpunk theme with fictional factions, but gameplay focuses on realistic social deduction rather than deep fantasy."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on playing with friends and community interaction via Discord; social connection is key."

      Capsule for Smack Talk Smack Talk

      "Strong emphasis on community and social interaction; players often coordinate via Discord and play with friends."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in deduction, social interaction, and game mechanics over time."

      Capsule for Town of Salem 2 Town of Salem 2

      "Players develop social deduction skills, strategic thinking, and deception abilities over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for World of Tanks Blitz World of Tanks Blitz

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active participation during matches."

      Capsule for Freestyle 2: Street Basketball Freestyle 2: Street Basketball

      "Requires continuous attention and active participation during matches."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Players form friendships and social bonds through multiplayer and community engagement."

      Capsule for HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™

      "Players form social bonds and friendships through repeated play and community engagement."

    • Leadership

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      2

      "Some players take initiative in team coordination, but leadership is shared and situational."

      Capsule for Deep Rock Galactic Deep Rock Galactic

      "Players take turns proposing teams and influencing group decisions, but leadership is shared and situational."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Progression mostly through unlocking cosmetic DLC; core gameplay remains static without item or power accumulation."

      Capsule for Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition

      "Minimal progression focused on cosmetic unlocks; core gameplay does not involve item or power accumulation."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is often tense and frantic, inducing stress and excitement rather than calm relaxation."

      Capsule for Overcooked Overcooked

      "Gameplay is tense and mentally demanding, inducing stress and excitement rather than relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      1

      "Atmospheric music and pixel art create mood but sensory stimulation is moderate."

      Capsule for Blackwell Epiphany Blackwell Epiphany

      "Atmospheric music and pixel art create mood, but sensory stimulation is moderate and understated."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Online ranked modes and achievements provide recognition, though many players focus on personal enjoyment."

      Capsule for Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1

      "Ranked modes and community recognition provide some social status, but largely focused on intrinsic enjoyment."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Campaign has a cyberpunk narrative, but story is secondary to gameplay and sometimes considered minimal."

      Capsule for Frozen Synapse Frozen Synapse

      "Minimal narrative context; cyberpunk setting adds flavor but gameplay centers on social deduction without deep story."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring planning, tactics, and problem solving."

      Capsule for Football, Tactics & Glory Football, Tactics & Glory

      "Highly strategic gameplay requiring logical reasoning, planning, and psychological tactics."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High suspense and tension in matches; thrill from clutch moments and competitive pressure."

      Capsule for Counter-Strike Counter-Strike

      "High tension and suspense during matches, with excitement from deception and close calls."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      5

      "Free-to-play with cosmetic purchases only; players report high enjoyment and replay value for no cost."

      Capsule for Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat Boring Man - Online Tactical Stickman Combat

      "Free to play with cosmetic purchases only; players report high enjoyment and replay value for no cost."

    • Violence

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      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is constructive and social."

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      "No combat or destruction; gameplay is purely social and constructive in nature."

    • Survival

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      1

      "Players avoid hazards and failure states but no complex survival mechanics."

      Capsule for Expand Expand

      "Players avoid failure by deducing opponents and managing social dynamics, but no physical survival elements."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Exploration, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
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    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