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Paper Beast

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR, SteamVR, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift • 2020

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Quick resume

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique and immersive vr experience
    • Beautiful art and sound design
    • Engaging and creative puzzles
    • Emotional attachment to creatures
    • Sandbox mode for creative experimentation

    Cons

    • Short main story length
    • Some puzzles can be obtuse
    • Limited exploration space
    • Minor physics animation stuttering
    • Sandbox mode limitations on object counts

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore sandbox, choose game modes, and interact with environment with many mechanics like climbing, driving, and manual reloading."

      Capsule for Drop In - VR F2P Drop In - VR F2P

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    • Competence

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      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and experimentation; some are challenging and require skillful observation, though some rely on trial and error."

      Capsule for STASIS STASIS

      "Puzzles require observation, logic and experimentation; not overly difficult but engaging and rewarding."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without comparison to others."

      Capsule for Botanicula Botanicula

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without comparison to others."

    • Continuation

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      2

      "Players express desire to replay to explore different story paths, though game length is short and some do not return frequently."

      Capsule for Goodnight Universe Goodnight Universe

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    • Cooperation

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      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual interaction with creatures, no multiplayer or teamwork."

      Capsule for A Book of Beasts and Buddies A Book of Beasts and Buddies

      "Single-player experience focused on individual interaction with environment and creatures; no multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on building, custom maps, and player-created content; sandbox mode encourages creativity."

      Capsule for Fun with Ragdolls: The Game Fun with Ragdolls: The Game

      "Strong emphasis on creating and modifying ecosystems in sandbox mode; players manipulate terrain, animals, and physics creatively."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are gentle and cooperative with creatures."

      Capsule for Gnomes & Goblins (preview) Gnomes & Goblins (preview)

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are gentle and cooperative with creatures."

    • Escapism

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      5

      "Strongly immersive surreal world and story provide escape from reality; players enjoy the bizarre fantasy."

      Capsule for Zeno Clash Zeno Clash

      "Highly immersive surreal world provides escape from reality; players describe emotional and meditative experiences."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest; no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Welcome To The Dark Place Welcome To The Dark Place

      "Players engage voluntarily out of curiosity and intrinsic interest; no obligation or external pressure noted."

    • Experimenting

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      5

      "Encourages trying new mechanics, physics interactions, and creative problem solving; sandbox mode supports experimentation."

      Capsule for BONEWORKS BONEWORKS

      "Encourages exploration of mechanics, environmental manipulation, and sandbox experimentation."

    • Exploration

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      4

      "Players explore new surreal environments and interact with many objects to progress."

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      "Players explore surreal landscapes and discover new behaviors and interactions; some linearity but rich discovery."

    • Expression

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      "Players customize characters, build unique bases, and roleplay stories, expressing themselves in the sandbox."

      Capsule for Kenshi Kenshi

      "Sandbox mode allows customization of environments and creatures; players express themselves through creation."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strongly rooted in surreal, dreamlike, and imaginative fiction with impossible physics and abstract storytelling."

      Capsule for Superliminal Superliminal

      "Abstract, surreal world with imaginative paper creatures and physics-based ecosystems; strong fictional experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community focus."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

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      "Players learn social cues, puzzle solving, and game mechanics, supporting personal development."

      Capsule for House Party House Party

      "Players learn game logic, puzzle solving, and ecosystem dynamics; some personal development through experimentation."

    • Health
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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to explore and solve puzzles; not a casual or background game."

      Capsule for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and interact meaningfully; not a casual background game."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Players form friendships and social bonds but emotional intimacy is limited by game context."

      Capsule for Unturned Unturned

      "Players develop emotional attachment to creatures and world, though social intimacy is minimal."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through unlocking new puzzles, story chapters, and features like multiplayer and sandbox programming."

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      "Progression through unlocking creatures and puzzles; sandbox mode expands with collected content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players describe calming, immersive experiences with beautiful environments and pacing that supports flow."

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      "Many players describe calming, meditative, and immersive flow states; relaxing atmosphere."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and immersive environment."

      Capsule for POOLS POOLS

      "Strong sensory stimulation through visuals, sound design, and physics effects; immersive emotional experience."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

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

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Narrative is subtle, abstract, and environmental rather than explicit, providing some story immersion."

      Capsule for Closure Closure

      "Narrative is abstract and subtle; story emerges through exploration and environmental cues rather than explicit plot."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking, timing, and planning to overcome environmental challenges."

      Capsule for LIMBO LIMBO

      "Puzzles require problem solving and planning; players must understand ecosystem interactions to progress."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Experience is generally calm and contemplative rather than suspenseful or thrilling."

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    • Value

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      3

      "Players find good value in gameplay experience and replayability, especially at discounted prices."

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    • Violence

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      "No violent or destructive gameplay; interactions are constructive and playful."

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    • Survival

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      -5

      "No survival mechanics or threats; environment is stable and non-threatening."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Thrill, Cooperation.

    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.

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