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Prodigal

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2020

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Quick resume

Prodigal is a story-rich action-adventure where you journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Point-and-click

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    Pros

    • Deep and engaging story with rich lore
    • Extensive post-game content and replayability
    • Well-designed puzzles with multiple solutions
    • Expressive pixel art and nostalgic soundtrack
    • Meaningful character interactions and romance options

    Cons

    • Some tedious backtracking and slow movement early on
    • Combat is simple and can be repetitive
    • Lack of in-game guidance can cause confusion
    • Some minor bugs and ui limitations
    • Dating sim elements may feel forced to some players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players can freely explore different regions, choose dungeons, and decide how to spend their time socially or adventuring, reflecting strong personal freedom."

      Capsule for Dungeons of Hinterberg Dungeons of Hinterberg

      "Players freely explore the world, choose which dungeons and side quests to pursue, and decide on romance options, with multiple playthroughs encouraged."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat and puzzles provide moderate challenge with skill and strategy required especially for bosses."

      Capsule for Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas

      "Puzzles require skillful problem solving and mastery of limited tools; combat is simpler but bosses and post-game content increase challenge."

    • Competition

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      -4

      "Focus is on personal exploration and puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Supraland Supraland

      "Focus is on personal exploration, puzzle solving, and story progression without competitive modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, and high replayability with two story paths and many endings."

      Capsule for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance

      "Players report long playtimes, extensive post-game content, and high replayability with multiple endings and difficulty modes."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual story; no multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for Blackwood Crossing Blackwood Crossing

      "Single-player experience focused on individual progression and personal story; no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with tools and puzzle solutions, some creative problem solving encouraged"

      Capsule for Phoenotopia: Awakening Phoenotopia: Awakening

      "Players experiment with puzzle solutions using a small set of tools; multiple solutions and approaches to puzzles are possible."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are narrative-driven and respectful."

      Capsule for Primordia Primordia

      "Interactions are respectful and narrative-driven with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players immerse in a fantasy world with engaging story and exploration, providing escape from real life."

      Capsule for Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition Ara Fell: Enhanced Edition

      "Players immerse themselves in a nostalgic, story-rich fantasy world to escape real life and enjoy exploration and relationships."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -5

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of story and characters."

      Capsule for Arcadie: Second-Born Arcadie: Second-Born

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of the game's story, puzzles, and characters."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and experiment with character abilities and strategies."

      Capsule for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

      "Players try different puzzle strategies, explore secrets, and experiment with character interactions and romance options."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, lore scrolls, and environmental storytelling."

      Capsule for Spirit of the North 2 Spirit of the North 2

      "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, dungeons, and lore throughout the game and post-game content."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Character customization and cosmetic options exist but are somewhat limited; some desire more."

      Capsule for Novarith Novarith

      "Some character customization through romance choices and color palette options, though limited cosmetic modification."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a fantasy world with monsters, magic, and comic-style story elements, providing imaginative fiction experience."

      Capsule for Prime World: Defenders Prime World: Defenders

      "Set in a fictional world with fantasy elements, dungeons, and imaginative storylines inspired by classic adventure games."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Players form connections with NPCs and spirits, though social interaction is mostly single-player and limited in depth."

      Capsule for Moonstone Island Moonstone Island

      "Players form connections with NPCs and develop relationships, though social interaction is single-player and narrative-based."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn new mechanics and improve puzzle-solving skills progressively throughout the game."

      Capsule for HUMANITY HUMANITY

      "Players learn new puzzle mechanics, improve skills, and deepen understanding of story and characters over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; intense mental engagement but no physical exercise."

      Capsule for Darkest Dungeon® II Darkest Dungeon® II

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some frustration from repeated walking and backtracking; no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active puzzle solving; backtracking can be tedious but not idle or background play."

      Capsule for Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story Sense - 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story

      "Requires focused attention for puzzles and exploration; some players find repeated backtracking tedious but engaging overall."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      3

      "Romance options and emotional character interactions foster close relationships within the narrative."

      Capsule for Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012) Mass Effect™ 3 N7 Digital Deluxe Edition (2012)

      "Romance options and character interactions provide emotional connection and narrative intimacy within a single-player context."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is focused on individual progression."

      Capsule for Cowboy Life Simulator Cowboy Life Simulator

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay centers on individual player agency and story progression."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players collect weapons, upgrades, and complete quests to advance and unlock new content."

      Capsule for There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition

      "Players collect items, upgrades, and unlock new abilities and dungeons, with multiple endings and post-game content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Generally a relaxing experience with balanced challenge, though some moments of tension exist in combat and puzzles."

      Capsule for Knights And Bikes Knights And Bikes

      "Generally a relaxing experience with balanced puzzles and story; some tension arises in post-game challenges."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable pixel art, animations, and soundtrack provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

      Capsule for CATO: Buttered Cat CATO: Buttered Cat

      "Enjoyable pixel art, expressive character portraits, and a nostalgic soundtrack provide pleasant sensory stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements and progress are personal; no social recognition or competitive status systems."

      Capsule for The Talos Principle 2 The Talos Principle 2

      "Achievements and progress are personal; no social status or competitive recognition mechanisms."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative focus with emotional storytelling integrated into gameplay."

      Capsule for Pretentious Game Pretentious Game

      "Strong narrative focus with character development, lore, and emotional storytelling integrated into gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires logical thinking, planning, and problem solving to complete puzzles and navigate dungeons."

      Capsule for Ittle Dew Ittle Dew

      "Puzzles and dungeon navigation require logical thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some suspense in boss fights and combat, but overall gameplay is calm and puzzle-focused."

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      "Some suspense in boss fights and post-game challenges, but overall gameplay is calm and puzzle-focused."

    • Value

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      5

      "Players report high value for money due to extensive content, replayability, and ongoing updates."

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      "Players report high value with extensive content, replayability, and ongoing updates for a modest price."

    • Violence

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      "Combat is minimal and lacks impact; focus is more on puzzles and exploration than destruction."

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    • Survival

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      "Low risk environment with minimal threat or failure consequences; emphasis on skill rather than survival."

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      "Low-risk environment with minimal threat; death results in inconvenience rather than harsh penalties."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on 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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    Last update: 30/04/2026