Pode similar games & best alternatives

Pode

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Friendship is EVERYTHING! Play this award-winning title together with your friends, or switch between characters as your traverse a cute puzzle adventure on your own! Glo & Bulder come together to charm young and adult alike!

What works
  • Beautiful art and music
  • Engaging cooperative puzzles
  • Heartwarming story without dialogue
  • Accessible gameplay for all ages
  • Relaxing and calming atmosphere
Things to keep in mind
  • Some camera and platforming issues
  • Lack of online co-op
  • Short game length
  • Occasional unclear puzzle hints
  • Minor bugs and glitches

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • PHOGS!

  • Degrees of Separation

  • Pikuniku

  • The Spirit and the Mouse

  • Squirreled Away

  • Lil Gator Game

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • LEGO® Voyagers

  • Dropsy
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Spirit and the Mouse

  • Cats Love Boxes

  • Cinnabunny
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Cooperation

    Bread & Fred
  • Relaxation

    Sudocats
  • Autonomy

    Toodee and Topdee

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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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 (hidden on purpose).

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

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have freedom to switch between two characters and perspectives, solving puzzles with multiple approaches and difficulty settings."

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    "Players can switch between two characters freely and choose how to solve puzzles, emphasizing personal control and decision-making."

  • Competence

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    "Puzzles require some thinking but are generally easy and straightforward, providing moderate skill challenge."

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  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements; focus is on cooperative play and shared experience."

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  • Continuation

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    "Players engage in a short, immersive experience with some replay for collectibles, but the game is relatively brief and linear."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Core gameplay revolves around working closely with another player, requiring communication and teamwork."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players creatively use character abilities and environmental elements to solve puzzles."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "The game provides a calming, immersive atmosphere that helps players escape real-life stress and focus in a soothing environment."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and emotional connection, not out of obligation or external pressure."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Encourages trying different interactions and puzzle approaches within the environment."

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    "Encourages trying different approaches to puzzles and exploring environmental interactions."

  • Exploration

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    "Players discover new areas and secrets within levels; the game rewards curiosity and examination of environments."

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  • Expression

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    "Customization is limited but players can express themselves through playful interactions and modding potential."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Strong supernatural and cultural folklore elements create an imaginative and fictional experience."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong sense of community through co-op play and shared experiences with friends and family."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop understanding of characters and story, and improve puzzle-solving skills."

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and puzzle solving; not designed for background or idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Encourages close social interaction and emotional connection through shared story and gameplay."

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  • Progression

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  • Relaxation

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    "Designed to be a calming, soothing experience with relaxing music and gentle challenge."

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  • Sensation

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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    "The game avoids suspense or risk, focusing on calm and steady experiences."

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "No threats or failure states; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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