Ord. similar games & best alternatives

Ord.

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Ord. tells stories three words at a time.

What works
  • Unique minimalist storytelling
  • Multiple branching stories and endings
  • Low price and accessible
  • Creative workshop support
  • Engaging narrative and humor
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive trial-and-error gameplay
  • Lack of save or checkpoint system
  • Limited controls and interface
  • Some stories overly punishing or tedious
  • Small and inactive community

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Wolf & Rabbit

  • Choice of Life: Wild Islands

  • L.S.D.: Prologue to Lasting Spiritual Derangement

  • My Friend is a Raven

  • Mint's Hints

  • At Home Alone

  • Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

  • Manny's

  • Disturbed

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Wolf & Rabbit

  • Choice of Life: Wild Islands

  • Mint's Hints

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Similarity map

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Ord.: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competence.

Why this game works

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

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