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Neva

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Experience the moving tale of a young woman and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Stunning hand-drawn visuals
    • Emotional and immersive story
    • Beautiful soundtrack by berlinist
    • Engaging platforming and combat
    • Strong companion relationship with neva

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Combat sometimes simplistic or frustrating
    • Some players disappointed by ending
    • Linear gameplay with limited exploration
    • Less impactful narrative compared to gris

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players control Leo's movements and can choose how to approach puzzles and platforming challenges, with some freedom in movement and timing."

      Capsule for Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition Leo’s Fortune - HD Edition

      "Players control Alba's actions and decisions with platforming, combat, and puzzle solving, showing personal freedom and choice."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Gameplay involves skillful platforming, combat, and puzzle solving with a learning curve and some challenging boss fights."

      Capsule for Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

      "Gameplay involves skillful platforming, combat, and puzzle challenges with increasing difficulty and player mastery."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal journey and story experience without any competitive or ranked elements."

      Capsule for OneShot OneShot

      "Focus is on personal experience, story, and emotional journey without competitive or ranked elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report being hooked and playing for long sessions, though some find the game short."

      Capsule for J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars

      "Players report being hooked and playing in long sessions, but the game is relatively short and linear."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Companions assist in combat and have dialogue interactions, but player primarily controls actions; teamwork is supportive rather than central."

      Capsule for Avowed Avowed

      "The relationship and interaction with Neva the companion is a core cooperative element in gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Strong creativity in evolving gameplay styles, graphics, and mechanics; players experiment with many genres and game types."

      Capsule for Evoland Legendary Edition Evoland Legendary Edition

      "Highly creative art style, music, and narrative design with unique mechanics and evolving gameplay."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and personal experience."

      Capsule for Small Spaces Small Spaces

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and emotional experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Strong emotional and immersive experience that helps players escape real-life stress and depression."

      Capsule for Seen Seen

      "Strong emotional and immersive experience that allows players to escape real-life stress and engage in a beautiful world."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection, not obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for UNBEATABLE UNBEATABLE

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players explore new mechanics like day/night cycles, map buildings, and unique faction abilities, encouraging experimentation."

      Capsule for Heroes of Science and Fiction Heroes of Science and Fiction

      "Players explore evolving mechanics, combat, puzzles, and seasonal changes, encouraging experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Game includes exploration of varied environments and hidden secrets, though levels are somewhat linear."

      Capsule for The Wizards - Enhanced Edition The Wizards - Enhanced Edition

      "Some exploration of changing environments and secrets, though the game is mostly linear."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Strong artistic expression through pixel art and narrative style, though player customization is minimal."

      Capsule for GOODBYE WORLD GOODBYE WORLD

      "Artistic expression through character and environment design, with some player interaction like petting Neva."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Imaginative fiction with anthropomorphic characters, mythical elements, and fantastical storylines."

      Capsule for Sonic Adventure DX Sonic Adventure DX

      "Imaginative fiction with mythical creatures, magical elements, and a surreal narrative."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Strong sense of team belonging and character relationships, though primarily a single-player experience."

      Capsule for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

      "Strong sense of companionship with Neva and emotional connection, though mostly a single-player experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in puzzle solving and combat, and experience emotional growth through story themes."

      Capsule for Figment 2: Creed Valley Figment 2: Creed Valley

      "Players develop skills in combat and puzzles and experience narrative growth and emotional development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; sedentary play."

      Capsule for Ghost Song Ghost Song

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; sedentary play."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires active attention for platforming, combat, and puzzle solving; not a casual idle experience."

      Capsule for Squirrel with a Gun Squirrel with a Gun

      "Requires focused attention on platforming, combat, and puzzles; not a casual or idle experience."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      4

      "Emotional bonding with daughter and other characters, including romantic and familial relationships."

      Capsule for Volcano Princess Volcano Princess

      "Emotional bonding with Neva and narrative themes of parenthood and companionship."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership roles; cooperative but equal interactions."

      Capsule for Firewatch Firewatch

      "No leadership or group management; cooperative interaction is equal and supportive."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through unlocking achievements, story chapters, and puzzle completion."

      Capsule for IMSCARED IMSCARED

      "Progression through story chapters, new abilities, and evolving combat and puzzle mechanics."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Balanced challenge and flow state with enjoyable music and art create a relaxing yet engaging experience."

      Capsule for Rayman® Legends Rayman® Legends

      "Balanced challenge with soothing art and music, providing emotional catharsis and flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Stunning visuals, sound design, and music provide strong sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for A Plague Tale: Requiem A Plague Tale: Requiem

      "Strong sensory stimulation through stunning visuals, music, and emotional sound design."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Layers of Fear (2016) Layers of Fear (2016)

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is central, with emotional storytelling, character development, and thematic depth."

      Capsule for Figment 2: Creed Valley Figment 2: Creed Valley

      "Narrative immersion is central, with emotional storytelling, character development, and thematic depth."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles and mini-games require some mental challenge but are generally straightforward."

      Capsule for Cleo - a pirate's tale Cleo - a pirate's tale

      "Some mental challenge in combat and puzzles, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and challenge in combat and boss fights, but overall moderate tension."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE World Seeker ONE PIECE World Seeker

      "Moderate suspense and challenge in combat and boss fights, but mostly controlled and artistic."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price due to story, art, and music quality."

      Capsule for South of Midnight South of Midnight

      "Players feel the game offers good value for its price due to quality art, music, and emotional impact."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -2

      "Combat is cartoonish and lighthearted rather than violent or destructive."

      Capsule for Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

      "Combat exists but is mild and integrated into a largely artistic and emotional experience."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      1

      "Some survival elements in combat challenge and resource management, but not a core focus."

      Capsule for Omensight: Definitive Edition Omensight: Definitive Edition

      "Some elements of avoiding failure in combat, but not a core survival experience."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Survival, Fellowship.

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026