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Puddle

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

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Quick resume

Guide your puddle of fluid through a vast range of environments and puzzles!

Global score

73/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative gameplay with varied liquids
    • Simple controls with deep physics-based challenge
    • Beautiful visuals and atmospheric audio
    • Good value for price especially on sale
    • Engaging for puzzle and physics game fans

    Cons

    • Some levels can be frustrating and require trial-and-error
    • Camera issues can hinder gameplay
    • Lack of multiplayer or social features
    • Controls may feel limited or imprecise to some
    • Short overall length for casual players

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      3

      "Players have freedom to explore, choose tasks, and move around with fluid controls, though some tasks are repetitive and structured."

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      "Players control the environment tilt to influence liquid movement, allowing indirect but meaningful control over actions."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game has a high skill ceiling with challenging physics-based mechanics and level mastery rewarding player skill."

      Capsule for Fling to the Finish Fling to the Finish

      "Game requires skillful timing and understanding of physics to master levels and achieve high scores."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -2

      "Focus is primarily on personal progression and self-improvement rather than direct competition with others."

      Capsule for Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️ Mewing Simulator 🤫🧏🏻‍♂️

      "Focus is mostly on personal performance and self-improvement rather than direct competition with others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      1

      "Some players report long play sessions and interest in replaying for achievements, but others find pacing slow and lose motivation."

      Capsule for State of Mind State of Mind

      "Some players engage in long sessions to improve scores and achievements, though others find frustration and take breaks."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

      Capsule for NieR:Automata™ NieR:Automata™

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with combining liquids and Fluros in various ways to solve puzzles, encouraging creative problem solving."

      Capsule for Vessel Vessel

      "Varied liquids with unique properties and diverse level designs encourage creative problem solving."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

      Capsule for Euro Truck Simulator Euro Truck Simulator

      "No elements of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive distraction from real life."

      Capsule for MineMogul MineMogul

      "Players use the game as a relaxing or absorbing distraction, enjoying unique physics and visuals."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Resident Evil 2 Resident Evil 2

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Trial and error, testing dosages, and exploring mechanics are core to gameplay and player learning."

      Capsule for Do No Harm Do No Harm

      "Trial-and-error and learning liquid behaviors are core to gameplay, encouraging experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Players discover new areas and hidden items in a colorful, detailed environment, encouraging curiosity-driven activities."

      Capsule for Varenje Varenje

      "Players discover new liquids and environments progressively, maintaining curiosity."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -4

      "No character customization or self-expression; presentation is fixed."

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      "No character customization or visual self-expression; presentation is fixed."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      2

      "While grounded in realistic physics, the game allows imaginative scenarios and creative space missions."

      Capsule for Spaceflight Simulator Spaceflight Simulator

      "Game features imaginative scenarios and liquids, though grounded in physics simulation."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

      Capsule for Gravity Field Gravity Field

      "No social or community features; strictly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills mastering physics, controls, and challenging levels, improving over time."

      Capsule for JellyCar Worlds JellyCar Worlds

      "Players develop skills in timing, physics understanding, and level mastery."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for World of Tanks Blitz World of Tanks Blitz

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Arctic Eggs Arctic Eggs

      "Requires focused attention and precise control; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building in gameplay."

      Capsule for BIT.TRIP RUNNER BIT.TRIP RUNNER

      "No social or emotional relationship building in gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through levels and unlocking achievements provides a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for I hate this game I hate this game

      "Progression through levels and unlocking achievements provides a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite some frustrations."

      Capsule for Restaurant Empire II Restaurant Empire II

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable despite occasional frustration."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals and physics provide amusing sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

      Capsule for Gang Beasts Gang Beasts

      "Visuals and fluid physics provide engaging sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or popularity is limited."

      Capsule for Choice of Robots Choice of Robots

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or visibility is limited."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Has a light narrative presented via comic panels between levels, adding context and humor."

      Capsule for The Juicer The Juicer

      "There is a light, humorous narrative connecting levels and liquids, adding context."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Players must plan optimal routes and timing to complete levels efficiently."

      Capsule for 10 Second Ninja 10 Second Ninja

      "Players must plan timing and movements carefully to conserve liquid and complete levels."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      1

      "Some tension from precise timing and risk of failure, but overall experience is more contemplative."

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      "Some tension arises from challenging levels and risk of failure, but overall controlled experience."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players report good value for time and money, especially when purchased on sale."

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      "Players report good value for money, especially when purchased on sale."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus is on delicate handling and preservation."

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      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus is on careful navigation and preservation."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid mechanical failure and crashes to progress, adding survival-like challenge."

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      "Players must avoid losing too much liquid to succeed, creating a survival-like challenge."

    Analysis

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

    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.

    Last update: 30/04/2026