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Project Crypt

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

Project Crypt: The horror adventure about escaping a city overrun by monsters.

What works
  • Strong horror atmosphere and immersive sound design
  • Varied enemies and satisfying combat
  • Large maps with exploration opportunities
  • Multiple endings add replay value
  • Free to play with substantial content
Things to keep in mind
  • Confusing and weak story with many unanswered questions
  • Repetitive gameplay and level design
  • Clunky inventory and ui management
  • Technical issues like long loading times and stuttering
  • Some enemies and combat mechanics unbalanced

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • CARNAL

  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • Dead Seater

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory

  • Wick

  • Cosmodread

  • Apsulov: End of Gods

  • ROUTINE

  • Unspoken
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • CARNAL

  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • Dungeon Nightmares II : The Memory
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Project Crypt: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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

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  • Escapism

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  • Expression

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