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PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2024

2024

Quick resume

Congratulations, contractor! You've been approved to trial our cutting-edge AI visor. Use it to explore the Neuras lab and recover the staff's research. Your visor is safe, reliable, and up to 99% accurate. Just don't ask why the "ketchup" in the corner makes such a horrible crunching sound.

Global score

93/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click

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Pros

Unique and inventive gameplay mechanic
Excellent writing and character development
Strong atmospheric sound design
Emotional and relatable story
Good value for price and length

Cons

Navigation can be frustrating
Short game length
Limited gameplay variety
Some players may find pacing slow
Lack of traditional horror scares

Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

3

"Players navigate freely through abstract worlds, choosing their own pace and exploration paths guided by the eye mechanic."

Sono
"Players navigate the environment with a unique visor mechanic that requires interpretation and personal spatial reasoning, allowing control over exploration despite limited visual input."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

3

"Game challenges players with difficult puzzles, exploration, and survival requiring learning from mistakes and skillful navigation."

Welcome To The Dark Place
"The game challenges players with disorienting controls and navigation relying on limited sensory input, requiring skill and patience to progress."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

-5

"The game is a single-player narrative experience with no competitive elements or comparison to others."

and Roger
"The game is a single-player narrative experience with no competitive or leaderboard elements."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

2

"Players report enjoying the relaxing gameplay and exploration, though some find it short and repetitive, limiting long-term engagement."

Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
"Short but impactful gameplay encourages players to complete the experience in one sitting; some frustration with navigation but overall engagement is high."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-5

"Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
"Entirely single-player with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

4

"Innovative use of gameplay mechanics to express narrative and emotional states, with creative interaction design."

and Roger
"Unique gameplay mechanic involving navigating blind with a text-based visor and imaginative use of sound and narrative to create atmosphere."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus is on personal story experience."

Your Dry Delight
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; focus is on personal experience and story."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game to immerse in a tense, atmospheric horror world, providing distraction and emotional engagement."

Tormented Souls
"Players use the game to immerse themselves in a tense, atmospheric horror narrative that provides distraction and emotional engagement."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story and horror, with no obligation or pressure."

Cooking Companions: Appetizer Edition
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the unique horror experience and story, with no obligation or external pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players experiment with samples and navigation mechanics to progress and discover new areas."

In Other Waters
"The novel navigation mechanic encourages players to experiment with spatial awareness and sensory input to understand the environment."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

4

"Core gameplay revolves around discovering new underwater and land areas, biomes, and secrets."

Subnautica: Below Zero
"Core gameplay involves discovering and navigating an unfamiliar underwater lab environment using limited sensory data."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

-3

"Minimal character customization or cosmetic expression; focus is on gameplay mechanics rather than avatar personalization."

Curse of the Dead Gods
"Minimal character customization or cosmetic expression; focus is on narrative and atmosphere rather than avatar personalization."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

3

"Game features a surreal, psychological horror theme with imaginative AI and story elements."

Hello Neighbor Pre-Alpha
"The game presents a speculative sci-fi horror setting with imaginative elements like AI visors and cosmic horror themes."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-4

"Single player experience with limited social interaction beyond story characters."

Mary Skelter: Nightmares
"Single-player experience with limited social interaction; emotional connection is with characters through story rather than community."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

3

"Players develop understanding of story, environment, and navigation skills; some puzzle solving and learning involved."

CINERIS SOMNIA
"Players develop skills in navigation and interpretation of the visor's feedback, as well as understanding the story and characters."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative adventure games, no physical activity involved."

Life is Strange: True Colors
"Sedentary gameplay typical of narrative exploration games; no physical activity involved."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires focused attention due to navigation and tension; not suitable for casual or background play."

Iron Lung
"Requires focused attention due to tense atmosphere and navigation challenges; not suited for casual background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

2

"Emotional connection to characters and story fosters some degree of intimacy despite lack of social interaction."

Necrobarista
"Emotional intimacy is fostered through well-written character interactions and story, though no direct social bonding occurs."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

-5

"No leadership or management roles; player follows narrative and exploration."

Krypta FM
"No leadership or management roles; player follows narrative and explores environment individually."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

2

"Progression is narrative and discovery-based, with some item use and unlocking story elements rather than power accumulation."

NORCO
"Progression is narrative-driven through discovery of logs and story elements rather than item or power accumulation."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

-2

"The game maintains tension and suspense, with moments of stress rather than relaxation."

Resident Evil 0
"The game maintains tension and dread throughout, creating a suspenseful rather than relaxing experience."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

4

"Rich sensory stimulation through detailed visuals, sound design, and atmospheric effects that enhance emotional engagement."

Cronos: The New Dawn
"Strong emphasis on sound design and atmospheric tension to stimulate emotional and sensory engagement."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

-5

"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."

Life is Strange: Before the Storm
"No social status or recognition systems; focus is on personal narrative experience."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

5

"Narrative immersion is central, with rich storytelling, character development, and lore."

Minute of Islands
"Narrative immersion is central, with rich character development, emotional storytelling, and environmental lore."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

2

"Players use planning and problem solving to navigate levels, use abilities, and optimize routes."

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS
"Players must plan routes and interpret limited information to navigate safely, involving some problem solving."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

4

"Game creates suspense and tension through horror elements and uncertain exploration."

Welcome To The Dark Place
"The game builds suspense and dread through uncertainty, limited vision, and atmospheric horror elements."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Low price and short length provide good value for players seeking a nostalgic survival horror experience."

Cold Fear™
"Players perceive good value for a low-cost, short, but impactful and well-crafted horror experience."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

-4

"No emphasis on combat or destruction; focus is on story and humor rather than violent gameplay."

Aventura Copilului Albastru și Urât
"No emphasis on combat or destruction; focus is on exploration and narrative rather than violent gameplay."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players must avoid threats, manage resources, and survive hostile environments."

Apsulov: End of Gods
"Players avoid threats and manage navigation challenges to survive and progress through the hostile environment."

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Relaxation.

How to use the graph

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Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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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.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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