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Pieces of me

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

What works
  • Strong emotional and narrative depth
  • Atmospheric sound and visual design
  • Innovative mixed media storytelling
  • Good optimization and performance
  • Meaningful social themes (bullying, trauma)
Things to keep in mind
  • Minimal gameplay challenge or variety
  • Short game length
  • Some players find story delivery fragmented or confusing
  • Limited scares for experienced horror players
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Looking Up I See Only A Ceiling

  • Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth

  • Asphyxia

  • Serena

  • Summerland

  • The House in Fata Morgana

  • Endless Jade Sea -Midori no Umi-

  • Deathless Death

  • Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Asphyxia

  • Endless Jade Sea -Midori no Umi-

  • Motesolo : No Girlfriend Since Birth

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Pieces of me: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Strategy, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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  • Experimenting

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  • Growth

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay typical of walking simulators; no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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  • Intimacy

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