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Occlude

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

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Quick resume

Occlude is a ritual disguised as Solitaire; a cosmic-horror card game where the rules are obscured and reality is at stake. Play through cryptic challenges to reveal forbidden lore in this singleplayer narrative puzzle game for the terminally curious. Don’t worry; you can always start over.

Global score

87/100

Genres

Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique solitaire puzzle mechanics
    • Intriguing occult lore and atmosphere
    • Engaging trial-and-error experimentation
    • Well-crafted music and visuals
    • Reasonable price for content

    Cons

    • Relatively short gameplay length
    • Some puzzles require outside knowledge or hints
    • Limited replay value after completion
    • Minimal narrative depth or character connection
    • Interface quirks and rng frustration reported

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have full control over their moves and decisions in each solitaire variant, with no forced routines or scripted actions."

      Capsule for The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection

      "Players experiment and deduce hidden rules for each ritual, directing their own actions and choices in solitaire gameplay."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful deduction and logical reasoning, rewarding effective problem solving."

      Capsule for Scene Investigators Scene Investigators

      "The game challenges players to solve puzzles by figuring out hidden win conditions and mastering solitaire variants."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and creative building rather than competing against others."

      Capsule for Contraption Maker Contraption Maker

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and discovery rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      2

      "Players report being drawn into the story and playing through long sessions, though some mention frustration with puzzles and bugs."

      Capsule for A New Beginning - Final Cut A New Beginning - Final Cut

      "Players report engaging in multiple sessions to solve puzzles and explore lore, though the game is relatively short."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent without emphasis on teamwork or collaboration."

      Capsule for FUCK PUTIN FUCK PUTIN

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent, with little to no collaboration."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with card combinations and strategies to solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Golf Peaks Golf Peaks

      "Players creatively experiment with card moves and puzzle solutions, though within a fixed solitaire framework."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; experience is individual and self-directed."

      Capsule for Golfing Over It with Alva Majo Golfing Over It with Alva Majo

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; experience is solitary and self-directed."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric and immersive world provides distraction and escape from reality."

      Capsule for Through Abandoned: The Underground City Through Abandoned: The Underground City

      "The occult atmosphere and mystery provide immersive distraction and escape from reality."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and curiosity about the story and puzzles."

      Capsule for Slender Threads: Prologue Slender Threads: Prologue

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest in puzzles and lore."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on exploring mechanics, trial and error, and discovering hidden systems."

      Capsule for Amazing Cultivation Simulator Amazing Cultivation Simulator

      "Experimentation and trial-and-error are core to discovering hidden rules and solving puzzles."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players explore new areas, discover lore, secrets, and new characters within the game world."

      Capsule for Garten of Banban 3 Garten of Banban 3

      "Players explore new rituals and uncover lore, though the physical game environment is limited."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "Minimal customization; players use preset cards and fixed visual styles without personal expression."

      Capsule for Golf Peaks Golf Peaks

      "Customization or self-expression is minimal; players use predefined card layouts and visuals."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong supernatural horror and alternate universe themes provide imaginative fictional experience."

      Capsule for Corpse Party: Book of Shadows Corpse Party: Book of Shadows

      "Strong occult and cosmic horror themes create an imaginative and fictional experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction; primarily a solo puzzle experience."

      Capsule for Bridge Constructor Portal Bridge Constructor Portal

      "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo puzzle experience."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle mechanics through gameplay."

      Capsule for Myst Myst

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and understanding of game mechanics."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and skillful play; not suited for casual background gaming."

      Capsule for Subspace Continuum Subspace Continuum

      "Requires focused attention and thoughtful play rather than casual or background gaming."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."

      Capsule for 暖雪 Warm Snow 暖雪 Warm Snow

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; entirely individual play."

      Capsule for Idle Skilling Idle Skilling

      "No leadership or group management roles; entirely individual play."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items and complete rituals to advance story and unlock endings."

      Capsule for Sucker for Love: Date to Die For Sucker for Love: Date to Die For

      "Players unlock new rituals and endings, progressing through puzzles and lore."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric music and pacing provide a somewhat relaxing experience despite puzzle challenges."

      Capsule for The Dweller The Dweller

      "Atmospheric music and pacing provide some relaxation, though puzzles can be challenging and tense."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Atmospheric audio-visual presentation with eerie music and detailed art provides sensory engagement."

      Capsule for Dark Arcana: The Carnival Dark Arcana: The Carnival

      "Enjoyable audio-visual atmosphere with eerie music and clean visuals."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social recognition or leaderboard features."

      Capsule for Spiral Clicker Spiral Clicker

      "No social recognition or leaderboard elements."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Narrative immersion is a core aspect with emotional, surreal, and occult storytelling praised by players."

      Capsule for Zelle Zelle

      "Strong narrative immersion through lore snippets and occult storytelling integrated with gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players engage in logical reasoning, puzzle solving, and planning to progress."

      Capsule for Submachine: Legacy Submachine: Legacy

      "Players use logical reasoning and planning to solve puzzles and manage card moves."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Some suspense and excitement from solving difficult puzzles and uncovering secrets, but low physical risk."

      Capsule for Lingo 2 Lingo 2

      "Some suspense and satisfaction from solving puzzles, but low risk overall."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers excellent value for its price and length."

      Capsule for Love, Sam Love, Sam

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price and length."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Size Matters Size Matters

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

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

      Capsule for To the Moon To the Moon

      "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Experimenting, Strategy.

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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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026