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Realm of Ink

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

Realm of Ink is an Ink-style action Roguelite game. While pursuing the Fox Demon, the swordswoman Red, unexpectedly finds that her life is dictated by the 'destiny' within the world of the book. Only by breaking free can she unveil the truth of her existence and challenge the constraints of fate.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Early Access, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and unique chinese ink art style
    • Engaging and fluid combat with varied builds
    • Good replayability with multiple characters and customization
    • Active developer support and updates
    • Accessible difficulty for casual and new players

    Cons

    • Some balance issues and lack of challenge at higher difficulties
    • Repetitive maps and boss encounters
    • Text scaling and ui issues on steam deck
    • Story and dialogue less immersive compared to similar games
    • Visual effects can be overwhelming and cluttered in combat

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players can choose from multiple characters and customize builds with various talents, allowing freedom in playstyle and decision-making."

      Capsule for Touhou Dystopian Touhou Dystopian

      "Players can choose from multiple characters, weapons (skins), and customize builds with ink gems and perks, allowing freedom in playstyle and decision-making."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based combat with boss fights and RPG progression, though some players note uneven difficulty and occasional clunky controls."

      Capsule for Super Chibi Knight Super Chibi Knight

      "The game offers skill-based combat with varied builds and boss fights, though some reviews mention it is easier than similar games like Hades."

    • Competition

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      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and experimentation rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for 暖雪 Warm Snow 暖雪 Warm Snow

      "Focus is on personal progression and build experimentation rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and high replayability, with addictive gameplay loops and desire to keep expanding and optimizing."

      Capsule for Voxel Tycoon Voxel Tycoon

      "Many players report long play sessions, replayability through different characters and builds, and an addictive gameplay loop."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player focused roguelike with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Hades II Hades II

      "Single-player focused roguelike with no mention of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players create unique builds by combining weapons, gems, and upgrades, allowing for diverse playstyles and experimentation."

      Capsule for Vital Shell Vital Shell

      "Players create unique builds by combining weapons, ink gems, perks, and pets, encouraging experimentation and customization."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative elements are absent."

      Capsule for Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative elements are absent."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with engaging combat and mythological themes."

      Capsule for Achilles: Survivor Achilles: Survivor

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with engaging combat and a rich Chinese mythology setting."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, characters, item synergies, and strategies."

      Capsule for Dungeon Clawler Dungeon Clawler

      "High emphasis on trying new builds, weapons, and ink gem combinations to discover synergies and optimize play."

    • Exploration

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      2

      "Some exploration of different maps and bosses, but limited number of maps and some repetition noted."

      Capsule for The King is Watching The King is Watching

      "Some exploration of lore and different biomes, though maps and bosses are reported as repetitive with limited variation."

    • Expression

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      3

      "Character and weapon skins provide cosmetic customization for player self-expression."

      Capsule for Sky Noon Sky Noon

      "Character skins change appearance and weapons, allowing some degree of visual self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Strong wuxia/cultivation fantasy theme with imaginative characters and lore."

      Capsule for Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game Yi Xian: The Cultivation Card Game

      "Strong Chinese mythology and wuxia themes create an imaginative and fantastical game world."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community gameplay elements; focus is on solo play."

      Capsule for Monster Train 2 Monster Train 2

      "No social or community gameplay elements; focus is on solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of builds and mechanics, with metaprogression and unlocks."

      Capsule for Goobies Goobies

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of builds and mechanics over time, with meta progression unlocking new abilities."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for NARAKA: BLADEPOINT NARAKA: BLADEPOINT

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during combat and decision-making."

      Capsule for Touhou Dystopian Touhou Dystopian

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement during combat and decision-making."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to NPC dialogue."

      Capsule for Atomfall Atomfall

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to NPC dialogue."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong progression through unlocking characters, upgrades, and abilities across runs."

      Capsule for Tape to Tape Tape to Tape

      "Strong progression through unlocking characters, weapons, perks, and meta upgrades across runs."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the fast-paced combat exhilarating and cathartic, though others find it stressful."

      Capsule for Strike Suit Zero Strike Suit Zero

      "Fast-paced and sometimes intense combat, but some players find it enjoyable and satisfying rather than stressful."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visually striking art style and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

      Capsule for Sea of Solitude Sea of Solitude

      "Visually striking art style and effects provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not widely visible."

      Capsule for Moonlighter Moonlighter

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and not widely visible."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      2

      "Some narrative elements and lore exist but story is secondary to gameplay and not deeply immersive."

      Capsule for The Last Spell The Last Spell

      "Story and lore are present and appreciated but considered less developed or immersive compared to similar games."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players plan skill builds, base upgrades, and combat tactics, though gameplay is straightforward and sometimes repetitive."

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      "Players plan builds and combat tactics, though some find the gameplay more straightforward and less complex than top-tier roguelikes."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Boss fights and combat provide moments of tension and excitement, though overall difficulty is moderate."

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      "Combat and boss fights provide excitement and tension, though difficulty is moderate and sometimes criticized as too easy."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players feel the game offers good content and replayability for its price."

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      "Players feel the game offers good content and replayability for its price, especially in early access."

    • Violence

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      3

      "Combat involves defeating enemies with various attacks and abilities, including some destruction."

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      "Combat involves fighting enemies with weapons and abilities, including damage over time and destruction."

    • Survival

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      2

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources during runs, though difficulty is generally low to moderate."

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      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive runs, though difficulty is moderate and some find it less punishing."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    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