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Patch Quest

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

In a labyrinth surrounded by vicious monsters, Explorers must rely on their Lasso to survive! Capture and tame ANY monster to leap, glide, surf, tunnel and websling through a treacherous, patchwork maze. This roguelike/metroidvania seems cute, but it’s a deceptively difficult bullet-hell challenge!

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Addictive gameplay loop
    • Unique monster riding and capturing mechanics
    • Large, varied map with exploration
    • Strong meta progression and upgrades
    • Polished presentation and art style

    Cons

    • Runs can become repetitive over time
    • Limited endgame content and variety
    • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues
    • Lack of online multiplayer beyond remote play
    • Minor ui and quality of life improvements needed

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose builds, weapons, and explore the large open map at their own pace with multiple paths and approaches."

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      "Players have freedom to choose mounts, ammo types, and paths to explore with a fixed map layout but randomized encounters."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game features challenging bullet hell mechanics, requiring skillful dodging, upgrading, and strategic play."

      Capsule for Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors Gem Defender: Soyjak Survivors

      "Challenging bullet hell gameplay with skill progression, mastery of mounts, and strategic use of abilities."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no mention of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

      Capsule for Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia

      "Focus is on personal progression and exploration; no mention of ranked or direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "High replayability with meta progression, varied builds, and addictive gameplay loop encouraging repeated runs."

      Capsule for Dreamscaper Dreamscaper

      "Strong replayability with addictive 'one more run' loop, meta progression, and desire to explore all content."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports local co-op multiplayer and shared screen play, fostering some teamwork alongside solo play."

      Capsule for WHAT THE GOLF? WHAT THE GOLF?

      "Supports local co-op and remote play, encouraging teamwork but primarily designed for solo play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players customize loadouts with various weapons and gadgets; experimentation with different combinations and tactics encouraged."

      Capsule for Nitro Express Nitro Express

      "Players customize loadouts with mounts, ammo types, and base patches; creative combinations and strategies encouraged."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and cooperation; no evidence of trash talk or dominance behaviors."

      Capsule for Eterspire Eterspire

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and cooperation with monsters; no evidence of dominance or trash talk."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "The whimsical, colorful worlds and relaxing gameplay provide a strong escape from real life stress."

      Capsule for PHOGS! PHOGS!

      "Colorful, charming world and engaging gameplay provide a strong escape from real life stress."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Hades II Hades II

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

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new weapons, builds, and strategies each run, with randomized elements fostering experimentation."

      Capsule for Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite

      "Encourages trying new mounts, ammo combos, and strategies each run; randomized elements promote experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      4

      "Large map with multiple biomes and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play."

      Capsule for Feel The Snow Feel The Snow

      "Large fixed map with randomized rooms and many biomes encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Players can customize bases with decorations and modular buildings, expressing personal style."

      Capsule for FOUNDRY FOUNDRY

      "Players can name and pet monsters, customize base with pins, and choose mounts reflecting personal style."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Imaginative monster designs and a fictional world provide a strong fantasy experience."

      Capsule for Coromon Coromon

      "Imaginative creatures, fictional world, and fantastical abilities create a strong fantasy experience."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Local co-op fosters social connection, but mostly a solo experience with limited broader community interaction."

      Capsule for Shank Shank

      "Community engagement and local co-op foster some social connection, though mostly solo focused."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and unlock upgrades over time."

      Capsule for Runestone Keeper Runestone Keeper

      "Players learn mechanics, improve skills, and unlock permanent upgrades and shortcuts over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not suited for idle or background play."

      Capsule for Gloom Gloom

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some emotional attachment to characters and community, but limited close personal relationships."

      Capsule for State of Decay: YOSE State of Decay: YOSE

      "Some emotional attachment to monsters and community, but limited evidence of deep personal relationships."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -3

      "No evidence of leadership roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchical structure."

      Capsule for Post Apocalyptic Mayhem Post Apocalyptic Mayhem

      "No evidence of player leadership roles; gameplay is individual or cooperative without hierarchical structure."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Robust meta progression system with permanent upgrades and unlocks motivates continued play."

      Capsule for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

      "Strong meta progression with permanent unlocks, shortcuts, and upgrades motivating continued play."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Gameplay can be intense and challenging, but music and flow state moments provide some relaxation."

      Capsule for SANABI SANABI

      "Gameplay is challenging and fast-paced but art style and music provide some relaxation and flow moments."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Colorful visuals, fast action, and engaging audio provide stimulating sensory experience."

      Capsule for Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest

      "Colorful visuals, varied sound effects, and engaging action provide stimulating sensory experience."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal achievement and exploration rather than social recognition or popularity."

      Capsule for Garbanzo Quest Garbanzo Quest

      "Focus is on personal achievement and exploration rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Some narrative elements and lore present but gameplay is largely action and survival focused."

      Capsule for Island 359™ Island 359™

      "Some lore and narrative elements present but gameplay is primarily action and exploration focused."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players must plan routes, manage ammo, and use tactics to overcome difficult enemy placements and level challenges."

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      "Players plan mount and ammo combinations, manage resources, and devise tactics to overcome challenges."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Bullet hell gameplay and escalating difficulty create suspense and excitement."

      Capsule for Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender Aqua Kitty - Milk Mine Defender

      "Bullet hell combat and escalating difficulty create suspense and excitement during runs."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Good content volume, replayability, and polish provide strong value for price"

      Capsule for Guacamelee! Gold Edition Guacamelee! Gold Edition

      "High content volume, replayability, and polish provide strong perceived value for price."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -3

      "Combat is light and playful rather than violent or destructive, focusing on imaginative weapons and non-lethal actions."

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      "Combat involves stunning and capturing monsters rather than destructive violence; non-lethal theme."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      4

      "Players must avoid death and manage stamina and health carefully to survive through runs."

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      "Players must avoid damage, manage stamina, and overcome threats to progress and survive runs."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership, Competition.

    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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    Last update: 30/04/2026